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The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to work toward a “responsible solution” in the wake of escalating tensions following a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area. US State Department confirmed that Washington had contacted both New Delhi and Islamabad, monitoring the situation closely. “This is an evolving situation, and we are monitoring developments closely. We have been in touch with the governments of India and Pakistan at multiple levels,” a U.S. State Department spokesperson told Reuters in an email. The spokesperson added, “The United States encourages all parties to work together towards…

BENGALURU: Twenty20 cricket is fast becoming a stage for explosive batsmen but Virat Kohli reminded fans of the value of building solid partnerships and rotating strike after taking Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Indian Premier League summit. Kohli made a steady 51 while Krunal Pandya sparkled with an unbeaten 73 from 47 balls as Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals with six wickets and nine balls remaining on Sunday. The duo put on 119 runs for the fourth wicket and Kohli said it had given his team the perfect platform to seal their seventh victory of the campaign. “People, I think, are…

With ample policy reserves and sufficient policy room, China is fully confident in achieving this year’s economic and social development goals, Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a press conference on Monday.

China is capable of building more than 40 nuclear power units simultaneously, according to a report on the country’s nuclear energy development released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Sunday. With the Hualong One nuclear reactors entering the stage of mass construction both in China and abroad, the country’s capacity for building nuclear power plants has grown steadily, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2025. In 2024, China’s nuclear power construction investment reached a record high of 146.9 billion yuan (about $20.16 billion), 52 billion yuan more than the previous year. This growth is a direct…

In a bid to bolster its digital workforce and economy, China has issued a plan outlining priorities for boosting national digital literacy and skills by 2025. The document, released recently by four government agencies including the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Education, sets a wide-ranging agenda, authorities announced on Sunday. It calls for developing a comprehensive system for cultivating digital talent, expanding the digital economy’s growth potential and building a more inclusive digital society. Other priorities include creating smarter digital lifestyles, promoting a safe and orderly cyberspace, and strengthening multi-party collaboration and international cooperation.…

China has consistently supported Pakistan’s firm stance on counterterrorism efforts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday. During the call, Dar provided an update on the tense relations between Pakistan and India due to recent terrorist attacks in the Kashmir region. The Pakistani foreign minister emphasized that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism and opposes actions that could escalate the situation further. Dar also said that Pakistan is focused on managing the situation in a mature manner and intends to maintain communication…

The 20th China Huabiao Film Awards, the highest honor for Chinese films, unveiled its winners in a star-studded ceremony in east China’s Qingdao city on Sunday, celebrating outstanding achievements in Chinese cinema from 2022 to 2024. Ten films received the Outstanding Feature Film award, including Zhang Yimou’s courtroom drama “Article 20” and the sci-fi epic “The Wandering Earth 2,” which also earned Guo Fan the Outstanding Director award. Zhang Yi won Best Actor for his performance in “Endless Journey,” and Kara Wai Ying-hung won Best Actress for her performance in “Love Never Ends.” Besides, the blockbuster animated sequel “Ne Zha…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically rejected India’s baseless and unsubstantiated allegations following the Pahalgam incident, asserting that Pakistan, as a responsible state, is ready to cooperate in an impartial international investigation into the matter. Addressing the passing-out ceremony of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, Prime Minister Sharif emphasised that water is Pakistan’s lifeline, and no compromises would be made on this crucial issue.Pakistan to respond forcefully over water rights “If our water is stopped in violation of the treaty, we will respond with full force. This is not negotiable,” he said. He reassured the…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has strongly responded to Indian threats and water aggression, asserting that Pakistan knows how to defend its homeland. Speaking at a passing-out parade ceremony, he emphasized that the Two-Nation Theory remains the foundational principle of Pakistan’s existence and there is no room for doubt among Pakistanis regarding it. Addressing the cadets, General Munir said, “We Muslims are fundamentally different from Hindus in every aspect of life — our religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, and aspirations are distinct.” He highlighted the immense sacrifices made by Pakistan’s forefathers to create a separate homeland and underlined…

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, held the second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Murat Nurtleu, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Kazakhstan. Wang stated that China and Kazakhstan are inseparable cooperative partners and genuine friends with an unbreakable bond. The traditional friendship between the two nations is deeply rooted and time-tested. Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan has grown stronger and become more enriched in content. Comprehensive cooperation between the…