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US and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. The renewed violence casts further doubt on the future of an interim US-Iranian agreement signed last month that aimed to reopen the strait and end the war after a further 60 days of negotiations. The strikes were the latest in a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks as Iran seeks to assert control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the barrage marked an escalation in…

Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding have caused extensive devastation across Bangladesh, with the death toll rising to 52 and more than one million people affected by the disaster. According to authorities, the flood situation remains critical in seven districts, where numerous roads, bridges and other public infrastructure have been damaged, making access to affected areas increasingly difficult. Officials said conditions remain severe across the seven flood-hit districts, with the highest number of fatalities reported from Cox’s Bazar, the worst-affected district. Authorities said 267,918 families remain stranded in floodwaters, while relief and evacuation operations are underway to move them to safer…

In the latest step to deepen China-Pakistan cooperation in modern agriculture, the Belt and Road Joint Laboratory for Biological Resources and Green Smart Agriculture in Arid Regions was inaugurated in Shaanxi Province in northwest China.  Brought together by Northwest A&F University, the research consortium also includes the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, the Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute and Sindh Agriculture University. According to Prof. Zhang Lixin, the Chinese director of the laboratory and a professor at Northwest A&F University, the joint platform will focus on six research areas, including germplasm resources and intelligent breeding,…

The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has recently concluded. The launch of its first-ever dedicated AI exhibition zone stands out as one major highlight. The expo reveals a clear new industrial trend: artificial intelligence is no longer confined to standalone tech booths. Instead, it has penetrated nearly every link of global supply chains. Cutting-edge technologies including human-machine interaction, intelligent inspection and digital twins have been widely deployed across key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, cross-border trade and digital services, showcasing deep integration between AI and real-world industrial scenarios. A total of 676 Chinese and foreign enterprises…

China firmly opposes and strongly condemns a joint statement issued by the United Kingdom and other countries 10 years after the so-called “South China Sea Arbitration Award,” China’s embassy in the UK said on Sunday. A spokesperson for the embassy said the statement disregarded the basic facts of the South China Sea and endorsed the “award,” which is illegal, null and void, challenged China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, and disrupted regional peace and stability. The spokesperson added that the so-called “arbitration” violated fundamental principles of international law and contravened the integrity and…

China intensified emergency response and disaster relief efforts as Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms this year, made landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province on Saturday, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds to the densely populated coastal region. The typhoon struck the coastal city of Yuhuan at around 11:20 p.m. local time on Saturday before making a second landfall in the city of Yueqing, shortly after midnight, according to the National Meteorological Center. By Sunday afternoon, Bavi had moved into eastern Anhui Province and was forecast to turn northeast before entering the northern Yellow Sea on Tuesday. In response…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement regarding certain countries’ hype on the 10th anniversary of the so-called South China Sea arbitration award. The statement expressed firm objection to the “award,” criticizing it for violating fundamental principles of international law and failing to resolve maritime issues between China and the Philippines and instead exacerbating tensions in the region. It also urged relevant countries to respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, stop stirring up trouble and cease undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea. On July 12, 2026, the governments…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted Pakistan’s investment-friendly policies and vast business opportunities while addressing the China (Gansu)-Pakistan Industry Promotion and Economic & Trade Matchmaking Conference held in Lanzhou, China. The conference, jointly hosted by the People’s Government of Gansu Province and the Embassy of Pakistan in China, brought together over 120 participants, including government officials, business leaders, industry representatives and entrepreneurs from Pakistan and China. Addressing the participants, Ambassador Hashmi briefed them on Pakistan’s evolving investment policy landscape and the opportunities available in 21 priority sectors. He also highlighted the efforts of the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing…

Your Excellency, Mr. President, We, the participants of the First International Forum on Islamic Civilization—including heads of prestigious international organizations and academic and educational institutions from abroad, ministers, muftis, distinguished scholars, and representatives of universities, research institutes, libraries, museums, and cultural institutions from more than fifty countries—wish to express to Your Excellency our sincere appreciation and profound respect. First and foremost, we would like to emphasize that the First International Forum on Islamic Civilization, convened at your personal initiative and with your steadfast support, has, by virtue of its substance, significance, and far-reaching impact, transcended the scope of a traditional…

Security forces eliminated nine more terrorists belonging to India’s proxy Fitna al-Khawarij during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, taking the total number of killed militants since July 5 to 88, security sources said on Saturday. The operation was launched in the aftermath of the attack on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat and is being carried out jointly by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and Balochistan Police, security sources said. The sources privy to the development said that said the militants were targeted through coordinated air and ground operations, resulting in the killing of nine more militants…