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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday rejected an offer of renewed talks from US President Donald Trump and denied his assertion that the United States has destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Tehran and Washington engaged in five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations that ended with the 12-day air war in June in which Israel and the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites. “Trump says he is a dealmaker, but if a deal is accompanied by coercion and its outcome is predetermined, it is not a deal but rather an imposition and bullying,” Khamenei said according to state media. Last week,…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new captain of the national ODI team. The decision was made during a joint meeting of the PCB’s Selection and Advisory Committees held in Islamabad, ahead of the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Shaheen to lead Pakistan in ODI series against South Africa Shaheen Afridi will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series scheduled to take place at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, from November 4 to 8. The left-arm pacer, known for his aggressive bowling and leadership in the T20 format, now steps into the ODI captaincy role…

Pakistan’s information technology sector has achieved a major milestone, setting a new all-time record for monthly IT exports. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, IT exports surged to $366 million in September 2025, the highest monthly figure in the country’s history. IT exports reach record $366m in Sept Official data shows that Pakistan’s IT exports stood at $366 million in September 2025, marking a substantial increase from $292 million in the same month last year — a strong indicator of sectoral resilience and global demand for Pakistan’s technology services. The record-breaking growth highlights the expanding contribution of telecommunications, computer,…

The Chaman–Spin Boldak border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been partially reopened for trade, sources confirmed on Monday. The move comes as Pakistan continues its large-scale operation to repatriate Afghan refugees, with over 67,000 returned this month alone and strict deadlines set for complete eviction by November 18. Chaman border partially reopens for trade According to official sources, the Chaman border has been opened temporarily for trade-related movement between the two neighbouring countries. However, the border remains closed to general public foot traffic due to sensitive security concerns. Officials handling trade clearance and customs operations on both sides have…

Legendary Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away in Mumbai on Monday, October 20, at the age of 84. The veteran performer, who had been hospitalized for several days due to illness, leaves behind a legacy that spans over six decades of Indian cinema. Asrani passes away in Mumbai According to NDTV, Asrani had been admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, where he remained under medical care for five days before his passing. His personal assistant, Babubhai, confirmed to Mid-Day that the actor breathed his last between 3 and 3:30pm on October 20.…

As the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds its fourth plenary session from October 20 to 23 in Beijing, China, the world’s second-largest economy, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by scientific and technological innovation, shifting its development focus from quantity to quality. In the realm of building a green future, China is leveraging technology to march toward a low-carbon future, playing a crucial role in addressing climate change. In the field of renewable energy hardware and system integration innovation, China has been a global leader. Take photovoltaic (PV) power as an example. The Tengger Desert…

China has called on the international community to uphold the United Nations–centered international system and an international order based on international law, as global turbulence intensifies. Speaking at a UN meeting on Monday, Geng Shuang, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said the world today faces intertwined challenges, making it more important than ever to safeguard the UN’s authority and the principles of the UN Charter. Geng highlighted China’s Global Governance Initiative, which advocates for sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered development and results-oriented cooperation. Guided by this initiative, China stands ready to work with all countries…

As of October 20, Chinese films had grossed approximately $140 million (about 1 billion yuan) in overseas box-office revenue in 2025, exceeding the full-year total recorded in 2024.

The CR450, touted as the world’s fastest electric multiple unit (EMU), is currently undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed rail line. The CR450 has been subjected to continuous, rigorous testing since the prototype rolled out late last year. After successfully meeting all performance metrics, including reaching a top speed of 450 kilometers per hour, the testing phase must now accumulate 600,000 kilometers of successful operation before the train is cleared for commercial passenger service. How does the CR450 achieve its speed? The key lies in aerodynamic and structural enhancements. The nose cone of the train has been lengthened from…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Supreme Court’s eight-member constitutional bench on Monday continued hearing multiple petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which redefined judicial powers and the chief justice’s tenure. Headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, the bench includes Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Ayesha Malik, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Musarrat Hilali, Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Shahid Bilal Hassan, and Muhammad Ali Mazhar. During proceedings, Justice Mazhar observed that no bench other than the Constitutional Bench (CB) could hear constitutional matters. Justice Aminuddin also cautioned against calling the 26th Amendment “controversial,” saying it was now part of the Constitution unless struck down. Senior lawyer…