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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday published a signed article titled “May the Ship of China-Malaysia Friendship Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future” in Malaysian media outlets, including Sin Chew Daily, The Star and Sinar Harian ahead of his arrival in Malaysia for a state visit. The following is the full text of the article: May the Ship of China-Malaysia Friendship Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future Xi Jinping At the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, I will soon pay a state visit to Malaysia. This will be my second visit to your beautiful country in…

China’s gross domestic product expanded 5.4 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

Cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be played in a temporary, purpose-built structure at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, the organising committee announced on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by the Olympics organising committee, the Fairgrounds in Pomona, officially known as Fairplex, is a near-500-acre event complex in Southern California that has hosted the Los Angeles County Fair since 1922. It is also a year-round venue for concerts, trade shows, sports and cultural events. “We’ve promised the world an incredible Olympic Games and today we’re proud to share the plan that will make it happen,”…

David Warner-led Karachi Kings faced a defeat by 65 runs against Lahore Qalandars in the sixth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Tuesday. Chasing a daunting 202-run target, the Kings’ batting unit unfolded on a meagre 136 in 19.1 overs despite Khushdil Shah’s grit. The home side got off to an unwanted start to the pursuit as Qalandars’ captain Shaheen Shah Afridi dismantled their top order in the first over by dismissing David Warner and James Vince, who both fell for a duck. Following the early stutter, Shan Masood…

At least three personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary were martyred while 19 others sustained injuries on Monday in a powerful explosion targeting their vehicle on Dasht Road in the Mastung district of Balochistan. According to a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, the explosion occurred near a truck carrying security personnel. The blast was carried out using a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a motorcycle parked along the roadside. The Constabulary personnel were reportedly returning from duty when the attack occurred. Following the explosion, law enforcement agencies and rescue teams rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Tempe, Arizona – In a vibrant display of culture and tradition, the Pakistan Student Association at Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus recently hosted a joyful celebration of Basant, along with a Mehndi ceremony for a fellow Pakistani Fulbright Scholar couple. The lively event brought together Pakistani students and friends, offering a delightful opportunity to reconnect with their cultural heritage and traditions. The festivities helped to ease homesickness among students, creating a welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of celebrations back home. Guests enjoyed a variety of delicious Pakistani dishes, giving everyone a taste of home-cooked meals. Abdullah Baig, President…

DUBAI :The ICC is considering a change to the existing two-ball playing conditions in ODIs in a bid to restore some balance between bat and ball in the format. A recommendation was made at the ICC meetings in Harare this week to use only one ball from the 35th over of an innings. The recommendation was made by the ICC men’s cricket committee, headed by Sourav Ganguly, to board chief executives. Each innings will start with two new balls, as is the case now. But in the recommendation, the fielding side will be allowed to select which ball they wish…

Bishkek: Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Marat Karabayev, highlighted Kazakhstan’s strategic infrastructure initiatives to position itself as a major transit hub linking Asia and Europe at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Trend reports. Expressing gratitude to the Organization of Turkic States for hosting the event and to Türkiye for its warm hospitality in his address, he announced that Kazakhstan is investing $8 billion in the development of new roads and railways to modernize its transport network and improve regional connectivity. “A significant part of this strategy includes expanding Kazakhstan’s maritime capabilities on the Caspian Sea. With 17 vessels currently in operation,…

Baku : The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, themed “Designing the Future Society for Our Lives,” has officially opened in Osaka, Japan. The opening ceremony was attended by Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Prime Minister Shigero Ishiba, Secretary-General of the BIE Dimitri Kerkentzes, and high-level international delegates. Azerbaijan, a consistent participant in Expo exhibitions since 2000, underscored the importance of its presence at this global event. A highlight of the opening was the unveiling of the Azerbaijani national pavilion, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Center. Attendees included Anar Alakbarov, Azerbaijan’s Commissioner General for Expo 2025, Director of Heydar Aliyev Center, Shimzi Izumi,…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan, in partnership with the Republic of Korea, will co-host the two-day United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting in Islamabad from today (Tuesday). The meeting will set the stage for the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting to be held next month in Berlin, Germany. The two-day preparatory meeting in Islamabad will feature a series of panel discussions focusing on the future of peacekeeping, including discussions on evolving challenges to peacekeeping operations, the role of technology for making the future of peacekeeping safer and more effective, the role of regional and cross-regional organizations in supporting United Nations peace operations; the…