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Gilgit-Baltistan-  known for its towering peaks and sprawling glaciers –  is currently in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave triggering fears of accelerated glacial melt and significant environmental damage in the region. The region, which boasts more than 7,000 large natural glaciers—more than anywhere else outside the polar zones—is experiencing its worst-ever summer. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Environment Department, the area witnessed no snowfall during the winter season, and the dry spell has continued into summer with no rain recorded in June and July. Speaking to Samaa TV Environment Department Director Khadim Hussain Nogami expressed concern over the changing weather patterns. “The…

United States President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the continued war in Ukraine, suggesting that his administration is considering imposing further sanctions on Moscow. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Trump accused Putin of being disingenuous and blamed him for the rising death toll on both sides of the conflict. “We get a lot of b******t thrown at us by Putin,” Trump said bluntly, adding, “He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.” He went on to say that Putin was “killing a lot…

At least 26 children were injured on Tuesday when a van carrying students from a private school plunged into a deep ravine in the Chakar area of Jhelum Valley, Azad Kashmir. According to police, the condition of three of the injured, including the driver, is reported to be critical. Superintendent of Police Jhelum Valley, Mirza Zahid, stated that the accident occurred near the village of Dhani Bakalan, where the van lost control and fell into a ravine. The van was transporting students to school when the incident took place. All the injured were shifted to District Headquarters Hospital in Hattian…

Fifth seed Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday after coming through a topsy-turvy four-setter against Karen Khachanov where the American seemed to be cruising, but then had to show all his fighting spirit. Fritz eventually triumphed 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) but must have thought he was in for an easier passage as he ripped through the first two sets. Russia’s Khachanov, the 17th seed, also seeking a first Wimbledon semi, then won eight of the next nine games to take the third set and move a break up in the fourth. Fritz, however, regrouped…

Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for England’s third test against India, coach Brendon McCullum said, as the injury-plagued fast bowler edges closer to a return in the longest format. Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods. The 30-year-old was added to the squad for the second test at Edgbaston but did not make the starting side as England suffered a crushing 336-run defeat which levelled the five-match series at…

A recent British study has revealed that drinking peppermint tea can significantly enhance brain health and cognitive function. According to the Nutritional Neuroscience journal, British scientists conducted research to examine the effects of peppermint on health. The study involved 25 volunteers and found that consuming approximately 200 ml of peppermint infusion improved brain activity, memory, attention, and overall cognitive performance. Researchers divided the volunteers into two groups: one group was not given peppermint tea, while the other was provided with a glass of the beverage. Twenty minutes after consumption, both groups undertook a series of cognitive and memory-based tests. The…

The body of a woman, believed to be that of model and actress Humaira Asghar, was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, DHA Phase 6 area of Karachi. According to police officials, the woman had been living alone in the apartment for the past seven years. She had rented the flat in 2018 but reportedly stopped paying rent in 2024. Due to non-payment, the landlord filed a legal case with the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC). On Tuesday, a court-appointed bailiff arrived to execute orders related to the case and discovered the woman’s decomposing body inside the flat. Rescue…

India expect England to roll out a challenging track for the third test at Lord’s but are confident their in-form batters can master it, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday. India levelled the five-test series 1-1 with a thumping 336-run victory at Edgbaston where they racked up 587 in the first innings and declared their second on 427-6. England are pondering overhauling their tired bowling attack and a fit-again Jofra Archer is in line to play his first test in more than four years at Lord’s. “It will be a challenge if Jofra comes in,” Kotak told reporters ahead…

By : Che Bin, Li Yanan, People’s Daily Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect. This made Kashgar a key hub along the ancient Silk Road and one of Xinjiang’s earliest international trading posts. Historical figures such as Zhang Qian, Xuanzang, Faxian, and Marco Polo all left their footprints in this storied land. Today, Kashgar stands as China’s gateway to the west,…

By :  Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu, Mang Jiuchen, People’s Daily Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world – drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary China. In 2024, the overseas market for Chinese online literature exceeded 5 billion yuan ($695.09 million), according to a report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The expanding community now includes 460,000 overseas web novel authors and over 350 million readers across more than…