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China made history on Wednesday, May 29 when its space agency launched its Tianwen-2 probe aboard a Long March 3B rocket. The probe has begun its complex mission to collect and return samples from asteroid 2016 HO3 and later explore comet 311P. Tianwen-2 will return asteroid samples to Earth by 2027, then continue on to study comet 311P. Equipped with 11 scientific instruments, the probe will complete 13 mission stages. The mission aims to advance key space technologies such as weak-gravity surface sampling, autonomous navigation, and deep space orbit transfers. From a scientific standpoint, it seeks to analyze the composition,…

The second Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit opened in Beijing on Wednesday, highlighting the deep cultural bonds between compatriots across the Taiwan Straits and championing cultural confidence. Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, presided over the opening ceremony. He urged cultural figures from Taiwan to work together in guiding Taiwan compatriots to safeguard the greater good of the Chinese nation, enhance cultural confidence, resolutely oppose “Taiwan independence” separatist activities and external interference, and jointly advance the cause of national reunification. Hung…

The third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting issued a joint statement on Wednesday. Here is the full text of the statement. From May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All parties”) held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers Meeting. The meeting was chaired by Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau of Kiribati, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dalton Tagelagi of Niue, Crown Prince and…

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, said China and Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) attending the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting reached a five-pronged consensus on Wednesday. Wang introduced the consensus while meeting the press with Kiribati’s President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau after the foreign ministers’ meeting. Wang said China and the PICs attending the meeting engaged in in-depth discussions on advancing bilateral cooperation and international and regional issues of common concern, reaching a consensus in five key areas. Both sides advocate to treat…

ISLAMABAD : Youm-e-Takbeer, the celebration of Pakistan’s atomic explosions in 1998, is being observed today (Wednesday) with a pledge to make the country economically and militarily strong. The day is commemorated every year on May 28 to remember the conduction of nuclear tests on the very day, in 1998, making seventh nuclear nation of the world and first Islamic state equipped with nuclear arsenal. Pakistan had conducted nuclear tests in Rasko hills of Chaghi district of Balochistan in response to five nuclear explosions conducted by India, threatening the security of Pakistan. These nuclear tests gave a clear message to the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Today, the Azerbaijani people celebrate the 107th anniversary of their independence, marking the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918 – the first secular republic in the Muslim East. This day represents not only the declaration of sovereignty but also the spirit of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering quest for progress that characterizes the people of Azerbaijan. Within a remarkably brief span, Azerbaijan established its first parliament and government, defined its borders, instituted state attributes, and carried out crucial state-building measures. Important steps were taken in the field of state building, recognition of the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as the nation observed the 27th anniversary of its nuclear tests. In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, the president stated that Pakistan’s nuclear capability, amid the current evolving regional security situation, continues to serve as a credible minimum deterrent that guarantees our peace and ensures that no one can undermine the country’s sovereignty and national security. President Zardari said: “On this momentous occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the entire nation. Today, we observe the 27th…

RAWALPINDI : The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Services Chiefs, extended heartfelt felicitations to the people of Pakistan on the 27th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer. According to an ISPR news release, Youm-e-Takbeer commemorates the momentous occasion in 1998 when Pakistan emerged as a nuclear power, restoring the strategic balance in South Asia and asserting its sovereign right to self-defence. This historic achievement epitomises the nation’s resolve, unity, and unwavering pursuit of a dignified and peaceful existence. Pakistan’s strategic capability is a national trust, reflecting the collective aspirations of its people. The…

The Trump administration has ordered US diplomatic missions worldwide to suspend scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants, as the State Department prepares to implement expanded social media vetting measures, an internal cable obtained by Reuters revealed. The directive, issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, instructs consular sections to halt booking new visa interviews for F, M, and J visa categories, pending the completion of a review on the screening process. Already scheduled appointments will continue under existing guidelines, but all available future slots have been withdrawn. “The Department is conducting a review of existing…

At least three Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded on Tuesday as chaos unfolded during the first day of a controversial US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution initiative in Gaza. The deadly incident occurred at a distribution point operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the southern city of Rafah, according to local authorities. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that 46 people were injured and seven remain missing after the Israeli military opened fire on crowds rushing to receive humanitarian aid amid weeks of severe hunger caused by an ongoing blockade. The Israeli military, however, denied responsibility for the…