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As the highly anticipated China-US presidential meeting approaches, China has reiterated that the Taiwan question is the very core of China’s core interests and that the US commitment to the one-China principle is the bedrock of the political foundation of China-US relations. In interviews with CGTN, multiple scholars from China highlighted the precedence of the Taiwan question in the upcoming leaders’ meeting, with some suggesting that mishandling it could fundamentally undermine China-US bilateral relations. According to Sun Taiyi, an associate professor of political science at Christopher Newport University, the significance of an agreement between China and the US on the…

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon in Beijing on Tuesday. Noting that steadfast mutual support is the defining feature of China-Tajikistan relations, Xi said that regardless of how the external environment may change, China and Tajikistan will always be good neighbors that help each other, good friends who trust each other, and good partners who work together for development. By signing the China-Tajikistan Treaty on Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, the two sides will fully showcase their strong political mutual trust and provide a solid guarantee for the enduring friendship between the two nations, Xi…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for strengthening strategic communication and deepening practical cooperation. China and Brunei are close and friendly neighbors, with the Maritime Silk Road binding the two countries together, Xi said, adding that the cooperation between the two countries has not only delivered tangible benefits to the two peoples but also set a good example of equal treatment and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes. The important consensus to build a China-Brunei community with…

By: Khurshed Asadov The first quarter proved highly favorable for Uzbekistan’s economy. Economic growth reached 8.7%, inflation fell to its lowest level in recent years, investment hit a record high, and exports continued to expand steadily. Economic Growth Dynamics The pace of economic growth achieved by Uzbekistan in the first quarter exceeded the expectations of international institutions. The Asian Development Bank had projected 6.7% growth for the first quarter. The World Bank initially forecast 6.0%, but revised it upward to 6.4% in April. The IMF also raised its forecast in April from 6.2% to 6.8%. In practice, Uzbekistan’s economy grew…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : ​H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, paid an official visit to the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Tuesday. Upon his arrival, he was accorded a warm welcome by Mr. Murad Arshad, Senior Vice President of the SCCI, along with several Executive Members. Addressing the SCCI members, the Ambassador appreciated Sialkot’s significant industrial potential and highlighted the vast opportunities for establishing bilateral cooperation in trade and investment between Ethiopia and Pakistan. ​The Ambassador explained about the specific competitive advantages Ethiopia offers to Pakistani investors,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to take immediate and strict measures against trade-based money laundering ahead of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The IMF has also expressed concern over suspicious financial transactions in the trade, banking, real estate and non-financial business sectors. During preparations for the new fiscal year budget, the IMF asked the government to stop money laundering being carried out under the guise of trade. The Fund also called for addressing shortcomings in the exchange of beneficial ownership information and strengthening financial supervision. Concerns over suspicious transactions According to the report, the…

Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt is set to be released in cinemas across China from May 21, 2026, director Bilal Lashari has announced. “In cinemas across China from May 21, 2026. A huge moment for Pakistani cinema, and a new door opening for our stories on the world stage,” Lashari wrote on X. Released in October 2022, The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the Punjabi film Maula Jatt. Directed by Lashari, the film became a major commercial success for Pakistani cinema and was also released in several overseas markets. The China release is expected to…

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first match of the two-Test series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Tuesday. Resuming the final session at 116-3, Pakistan were bowled out for 163 in 52.5 overs while chasing Bangladesh’s 268-run target courtesy of an exceptional five-wicket haul by Nahid Rana. The visitors suffered an early setback when Taskin Ahmed struck in the opening over, removing Imam-ul-Haq for just two runs off five deliveries. Despite the early blow, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal steadied the innings with a crucial 50-run partnership for the second wicket, easing pressure…

Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make phishing attacks more convincing and harder to detect. A new report by Barracuda Networks warns that AI-powered social engineering and phishing-as-a-service platforms are fueling a sharp rise in malicious email campaigns targeting businesses globally. According to the latest research from Barracuda Networks, attackers are now using AI tools and ready-made phishing kits to scale credential theft operations more effectively than ever before. The report highlights how cybercriminals are moving away from traditional file-based malware attacks and increasingly relying on URL-based delivery methods to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. Researchers also observed…

Apple has officially rolled out iOS 26.5 following months of beta testing, bringing several practical upgrades for iPhone users. While the much-anticipated AI-powered Siri improvements are still delayed until iOS 27, the latest update focuses on messaging security, Maps enhancements, wearable compatibility, and critical security patches. One of the biggest additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android users. The feature allows RCS texts exchanged across supported carriers to have security protections similar to Apple’s iMessage system. Messages protected by encryption are marked with a small lock icon in the Messages…