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SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful test of a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM) on Monday, state media KCNA said on Tuesday, pledging to accelerate the country’s nuclear and missile capabilities. It was North Korea’s first missile launch since Nov. 5, and coincided with a visit to South Korea by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in which he pledged bilateral and trilateral cooperation, including with Japan, to respond to Pyongyang’s growing military threats. The test occurred less than two weeks before US President-elect Donald Trump, who held unprecedented summits with Kim during his…

Thirty-two people have been confirmed dead and 38 injured during the magnitude-6.8 earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), Xinhua News Agency reported, citing regional disaster relief headquarters. Many buildings near the epicenter of Dingri and its surrounding areas have collapsed, with social media clips showing shattered rooftops and windows. China’s State Council’s earthquake relief and emergency management departments have activated a Level-3 emergency response, dispatching a working group to guide rescue and relief work. The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts to minimize casualties after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake jolted Dingri County in Xigaze City, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Tuesday morning.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :ECO member countries with their rich cultural heritage and diversity of languages, traditions and richness of culture offer a foundation for fostering mutual understanding, regional integration, and sustainable development. They collectively underscored that embracing this diversity not only strengthens diplomatic and cultural ties but also paves the way for economic collaboration and social cohesion, positioning the ECO region as a global model for harmony through diversity. These were the remarks of the speakers who were sharing the insights during the seminar “Fostering Cultural Harmony: Celebrating Diversity Among ECO Member States,” organized by the ECO Cultural Institute, the…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a package for students, including 50,000 scholarships, 100,000 free electric bikes, and interest-free loans, aiming to empower youth through education and technology. Addressing a scholarship distribution ceremony at Bahauddin Zakaria University, the Chief Minister underscored the provincial government’s commitment to merit-based initiatives. “All scholarships will be awarded purely on merit, without any political distinctions,” she said, emphasizing that education is the cornerstone of progress. She congratulated the scholarship recipients, their parents, and teachers, acknowledging the struggles families endure to educate their children. “I am here not only as a Chief Minister but also as…

Negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have hit a standstill, with no progress made toward scheduling the third round of talks. Sources reveal that PTI’s failure to present a written Charter of Demands has become the primary reason for the impasse. According to sources, there has been no contact from either side with the Speaker’s office to arrange the third round of negotiations. PTI, following its meeting with the party founder, is expected to finalize its position on the Charter of Demands. However, the government is reluctant to move forward in the absence of such a document, viewing…

Guo Jiakun, the newly appointed spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, made debut at his first press conference on Monday.

The West Indies cricket team has arrived in Islamabad under tight security ahead of their Test series against Pakistan. The squad made a two-day recovery stop in Dubai before reaching Pakistan. Upon arrival, they were escorted to their hotel amid stringent security measures. The West Indies team will play a three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens starting January 10. The tour includes a two-match Test series between Pakistan and the West Indies, with fans eagerly anticipating competitive cricket action.

Oil prices slid on Monday amid a strong U.S. dollar, concerns over sanctions and ahead of key economic data by the U.S. Federal Reserve and U.S. payrolls later in the week. Brent crude futures slid 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $76.3 a barrel by 0445 GMT after settling on Friday at its highest since Oct. 14. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 19 cents, or 0.3%, at $73.77 a barrel after closing on Friday at its highest since Oct. 11. Oil posted five-session gains previously with hopes of rising demand following colder weather in the Northern Hemisphere and more fiscal…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed fluctuations as it failed to sustain the historic 118,000-point mark achieved earlier in the day. The trading session started with a positive trend, with the KSE-100 Index soaring by 950 points to reach a record high of 118,540 points. However, the market soon reversed its gains and slipped into the negative zone. The initial surge reflected strong investor confidence, but the subsequent decline highlighted the market’s vulnerability to volatility. The index opened strong, hitting a high of 118,735.09 but later slipped to a low of 117,169.91, ending at 117,515.54, down 71.44 points (-0.06%) from…