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George Foreman, the legendary American heavyweight boxer and two-time world champion, passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Friday. Affectionately known as Big George, Foreman had one of the most remarkable careers in boxing history, clinching Olympic gold in 1968 before winning the world heavyweight title twice—21 years apart. His second triumph in 1994, at the age of 45, made him the oldest heavyweight champion in history. Foreman’s family, in a statement posted on Instagram, expressed their grief, remembering him as a “devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great-grandfather.”…

Huawei has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Pura X, equipped with the second-generation Lingxi communication technology, branded as 5A Speed. The new technology, which promises to deliver stronger and more stable signal reception, was expected to thrive even in areas with weak network coverage. Sources confirmed after further investigation that 5A Speed refers to the 5G-A Speed network, an advanced system capable of achieving download speeds up to 10Gbps. The Lingxi communication system, which enhances mobile network connectivity, was designed to ensure faster and smoother connections, particularly in regions with limited or no mobile coverage. The technology was initially…

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dismissed US threats on Friday, stating that such warnings “will get them nowhere” in dealing with Tehran. His remarks came in a live televised speech marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, following US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about possible military action against Iran. Khamenei warned that any hostile move against Iran would be met with a “hard slap,” emphasizing that pressure tactics would not succeed. His statement comes after reports that Trump had sent a letter to Khamenei on March 7, urging Iran to negotiate its nuclear program while also issuing a veiled…

China  vowed to clean up illegitimate enterprise-related charges and improve supervision of such fees, in its latest bid to boost business environment. Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied measures for establishing and improving a long-term supervision mechanism for charges levied on enterprises. The meeting emphasized that strengthened supervision of enterprise-related charges would help reduce business operational costs and optimize the business environment. It is necessary to strengthen full-process supervision and focus on building a coordinated and efficient long-term regulatory mechanism for such charges, according to the meeting. The meeting called for improvements to…

China attaches great importance to cooperation among China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) and is confident in its success, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while attending a meeting in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the foreign ministers of Japan and the ROK. Wang noted that China-Japan-ROK cooperation started early, has achieved many results and holds great potential. It has played an important role in enhancing mutual understanding and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation among…

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that Pakistan’s economy will suffer if urgent measures are not taken to tackle climate change, emphasizing that the country is running out of time to address the crisis. Speaking at a ceremony on World Galcier Day in Lahore on Friday, the finance minister highlighted the severe impact of climate change on Pakistan, pointing to rapidly melting glaciers and worsening air pollution in major cities. “The smog in Lahore is already disrupting economic activities, and low winter rainfall signals a looming environmental threat,” he said. Aurangzeb stressed that climate change and population growth pose…

Supreme Court heard a case regarding the establishment of the Climate Change Authority. The court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the federal government’s delay in appointing the authority’s chairman and members. Justice Jamal Mandokhail remarked that climate change is a serious issue, and the government should act swiftly like a cheetah, but instead, it is moving at a turtle’s pace. During the hearing, Additional Attorney General informed the five-member constitutional bench that the chairman’s appointment process had been restarted for the third time, as shortlisted candidates were found to have dual nationality. The government’s policy does not allow individuals with dual…

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus on Tuesday registered its China-facing AI assistant and was featured for the first time in a state media broadcast, highlighting Beijing’s strategy of boosting domestic AI firms that have received overseas recognition. Since China’s DeepSeek shocked Silicon Valley by releasing AI models comparable to its U.S. competitors but developed at a fraction of the cost, Chinese investors have been on the lookout for the next domestic startup with the potential to upend the global tech order. Some have pointed to Manus. The company went viral on X a few weeks ago by releasing what it…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan Embassy, Beijing today hosted the national day reception to commemorate the historic Pakistan resolution adopted on 23rd March 1940 in Lahore. The event was attended by a large gathering consisting of senior Chinese officials, diplomats, Pakistani community members, representatives of the Chinese state-owned and private enterprises, academics and leading media personnel, among others. H.E. Ambassador Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. H.E. Ms. Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee also participated in the event. In his…

A Pakistan Army captain was martyred while leading a successful anti-terror operation in Dera Ismail Khan, where security forces eliminated 10 terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Thursday. The operation, based on intelligence, took place on March 20, 2025. During a fierce exchange of gunfire, Captain Hasnain Akhtar, a 24-year-old officer from Jhelum district, embraced martyrdom while fearlessly leading his troops from the front. The ISPR report stated that the security forces had recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during the operation. The slain terrorists were reportedly involved in numerous anti-state activities, including attacks on law…