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England’s Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in the third test of the series at Lord’s, England’s cricket board (ECB) announced on Wednesday, as the fast bowler prepares for his first Test in more than four years. Archer will replace fellow seamer Josh Tongue, the only change England have made, for the third test that starts on Thursday. Tongue picked up only four wickets and conceded more than 200 runs in the two innings. Archer has not played in the longest format since England faced India in Ahmedabad in February 2021. The 30-year-old has taken…

The United States imposed sanctions on 22 companies in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Turkiye on Wednesday for their roles in helping sell Iranian oil, the Treasury Department said. The oil sales benefit Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, Iran’s most powerful paramilitary organization, it said. The US has designated Quds as a foreign terrorist organization. The Quds Force employs front companies outside of Iran that use offshore accounts to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in profits derived from Iranian oil sales to circumvent US sanctions, Treasury said. The money funds Iran’s weapons programs and proxy…

 “Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar?” This opening question and well-known saying from the Analects of Confucius has been transformed into a vivid reality as experts and scholars from across the world gathered at the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in east China’s Qufu City. The forum is named after Nishan Mountain, formerly known as the Ni Qiu Hill, about 30 kilometers southeast of Qufu – the birthplace of the great Chinese thinker and educator Confucius (551-479 BC). Since its first edition in 2010, the forum has become a crucial platform for understanding China…

Developing nations can adopt China’s green agriculture philosophy, poverty alleviation models and technological achievements through cooperation between China and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an official from FAO told China Media Group. The FAO is hosting a workshop in Rome, Italy, to launch a global initiative under its “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOP) program, backed by the FAO-China South-South cooperation program. The collaboration aims to leverage China’s advanced agricultural practices, technologies and experience to support the sustainable development of agricultural products in developing countries. Launched in September 2021, the FAO’s OCOP initiative is dedicated to fostering…

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson  said that China looks forward to working with all parties to uphold true multilateralism, achieve high-quality development, and promote and protect all human rights. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday adopting by consensus a resolution titled “The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights,” co-sponsored by China and 40-plus other countries. Mao said the resolution was adopted by consensus among all members of the UNHRC, reflecting broad support and widespread recognition…

A series of research findings by Chinese scientists on the samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission from the moon’s far side have unveiled the volcanic activity, ancient magnetic field, water content and geochemical characteristics of the moon mantle, shedding the first light on the evolutionary history of its dark side. Four studies by the research teams from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics (IGG), the National Astronomical Observatories, both under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Nanjing University, and other institutions were published in the latest issue of Nature. As the moon’s revolution cycle is the same as its rotation…

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has strongly condemned India’s alleged involvement in acts of terrorism within Pakistan, calling it a deliberate strategy to destabilize the region, particularly Balochistan. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera TV, the military spokesperson said India has adopted state-sponsored terrorism as a tool of foreign policy, actively supporting and funding militant operations inside Pakistan. These nefarious intentions of India were a systematic conspiracy to destabilize the country’s security, especially Balochistan, he stressed. The ISPR chief’s remarks come in the wake of last month’s deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan, which…

The preliminary postmortem report of actress Humaira Asghar Ali, whose body was discovered in a flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI area, has failed to determine the cause of death due to the advanced stage of decomposition, according to police and medical officials. Police Surgeon Dr. Samia confirmed that the body was badly decomposed and thus not fit for establishing the cause of death. She stated that samples have been collected for DNA identification and chemical analysis, and the exact cause of death will only be determined after laboratory results are received. Dr Samia said they had reserved the cause…

England’s Harry Brook has ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, displacing teammate Joe Root following a commanding performance in the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Brook’s brilliant knock of 158 in the first innings helped him leapfrog Root, who now trails by 18 rating points. The 25-year-old’s return to form comes at a crucial juncture for England as they levelled the series 1-1 in Birmingham. The latest update from the ICC, released on Wednesday, has also seen India’s Shubman Gill make significant gains. The Indian skipper climbed 15 places to a career-best sixth position…

ISLAMABAD : Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that both Pakistan and Turkiye are eager to increase their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion. Addressing a joint presser along with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Fidan expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by Ishaq Dar, adding that both countries enjoy deep-rooted, brotherly ties that continue to grow stronger with time. He highlighted that the two nations have significantly enhanced cooperation in key sectors, including economy, culture, and defence. Expressing gratitude for Pakistan’s warm hospitality, the Turkish foreign minister praised the strong and growing partnership between the two countries. “Pakistan…