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Peng Liyuan, World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill ambassador for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, recently participated in a campaign event on preventing AIDS at University of Science and Technology Beijing ahead of 2024 World AIDS Day. During the event, she presented a flag to a student representative of AIDS prevention volunteers, encouraging them to continue their vital work in promoting AIDS awareness. The event showcased the progress and achievements of China’s national AIDS prevention efforts, highlighting key successes in recent years. Through various interactive activities, including classroom discussions, scene plays and interviews, the event educated participants on AIDS prevention and showcased the…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it’s strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and it has lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side. The remarks came after the United States said on Friday that a potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million was approved. Calling the decision inconsistent with U.S. leaders’ commitment of not supporting “Taiwan independence,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the sales are a severe breach of the international law, send a gravely wrong signal to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that the 5th China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting enhanced mutual trust and deepened all-round cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when jointly meeting the press with the foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries in Chengdu City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, after the meeting was concluded. Wang and foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries had in-depth communication on launching preparations for the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit, which will be held in Kazakhstan next year. The…

KURRAM: The death toll from ongoing tribal clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s District Kurram has risen further, as two more individuals lost their lives and 10 others were injured in fresh incidents of firing. The police confirmed that the latest spell of violence, now entering its tenth day, has claimed 124 lives in total and injured 178 others. The Kurram region is facing a communication blackout, with mobile and internet services suspended and educational institutions closed. According to the district administration, the continuous closure of main Peshawar-Parachinar highway has disrupted daily life and trade activities. Efforts to restore peace are underway,…

KAGHAN :The road leading towards Naran, tourist point of Kaghan Valley has been closed amid snowstorm. Mansehra deputy commissioner cautioned tourists for travel in the valley. The tourism season at Naran amid extreme weather patterns has ended. Kaghan Development Authority officials stated that tourists can travel to Shogran and Balakot. Snowfall and closure of roads led to closure of Naran and other upper tourist areas. Areas of Kiwai, Ghanool, Balakot, Garhi Habibullah and Tarna are open for tourists.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a price hike for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for December, making domestic use slightly more expensive. According to a notification issued by OGRA for December, the new price of LPG has been set at Rs254.30 per kilogramme, marking a marginal increase from last month. Consequently, the cost of an 11.8kg domestic LPG cylinder now stands at Rs3,000.79, up by Rs1.32 compared to November’s price of Rs2,999.47. Meanwhile, on Friday, it was revealed that Sindh has discovered huge oil and gas reserves in record time from the Pateji-X1 well in Sujawal district,…

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun added a unique chapter to the history of conceptual art by eating a banana that was part of an artwork he had purchased for $6.2 million. The unusual spectacle unfolded on Friday at a high-profile press event held at one of Hong Kong’s most luxurious hotels. Sun had acquired the artwork, Comedian — a banana duct-taped to a wall — by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan at a Sotheby’s auction in New York last week. The piece gained international fame during its debut at the 2019 Art Basel show in Miami Beach, sparking debates over its classification as art.…

Businessman Raj Kundra –  husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty –  has issued a strong statement urging media outlets to refrain from associating his wife with ongoing investigations. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted multiple raids on Kundra’s properties on Friday as part of a money laundering probe linked to the alleged production and distribution of pornographic content. The raids carried out at 15 locations across Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh, included Kundra’s residence and office. Reports indicated that the ED also questioned Kundra during the search operations. In response to media reports linking Shilpa Shetty to the case, Kundra clarified his…

Renowned Pakistani television actress Mariyam Nafees, known for her stellar performances in popular dramas such as Diyar E Dil, Yaqeen Ka Safar, Ishq Jalebi, and Kam Zarf, has shared the joyous news of her pregnancy with her fans. The actress, who has a significant social media presence, took to her official Instagram account to reveal the exciting news. In a series of heartwarming pictures, Nafees showcased her baby bump in a stunning photoshoot. Alongside the photos, she wrote a touching message: “Oh Baby! We are having a baby soon. Amyam Baby is coming soon.” Nafees married Aman Ahmed in a beautiful ceremony in…

In a heart-wrenching incident, a gas cylinder explosion in a house in Burewala claimed the lives of a young family, leaving the entire neighborhood in mourning. The tragic event unfolded when 22-year-old Danish, a local shopkeeper, his wife, and their two young children were caught in a devastating fire that erupted in their living room. Rescue teams arrived to find the room completely engulfed in flames. According to officials, Danish and his one-and-a-half-year-old son, Ayyan Ali, were pronounced dead at the scene. His six-month-old son, Farhat Abbas, and his wife were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Tragically,…