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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) Islamabad, Pakistan and the Institute of International Studies (IIS), Shandong University, China, held a joint session on May 7, 2026, marking the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening academic cooperation, policy dialogue, and collaborative research between Pakistan and China. The event was moderated by Ms. Nabila Jaffer, Research Analyst & Head China Program at the IRS, and Dr. Jamal Khan, Associate Professor at the IIS. Dr. Rizwan Naseer, Senior Research Fellow and Director of CCTVES of the IRS, and Prof. Li Yuan, Executive Dean of the…

The US Court of International Trade ruled that US President Donald Trump’s new global tariff is illegal, thus invalidating his 10% tariffs on most US imports. The court ruled that Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows tariffs only when there are “large and serious balance-of-payment deficits.” “But no such thing exists,” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s office said in a release. “A trade deficit is not a balance-of-payment deficit. As the court ruled, the President’s tariffs proclamation ‘is invalid, and the tariffs imposed on Plaintiffs are unauthorized by law.'” The Trump administration initially invoked the International Emergency…

The United States and Iran on Thursday exchanged competing claims over naval clashes near the Strait of Hormuz, even as reports emerged that the two sides were discussing a temporary framework to halt fighting and reopen the strategic waterway. US President Donald Trump said three US destroyers transiting the strait suffered no damage and warned Tehran to “get their Deal signed, FAST,” while Tehran accused the US of violating a ceasefire by attacking two Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and carrying out airstrikes on civilian areas in Hormozgan province and Qeshm Island. Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari said…

China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance dialogue and communication, create a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical achievements between the two countries, Premier Li Qiang said. Li made the remarks when meeting with a visiting delegation of US senators led by Steve Daines in Beijing. He called on the two sides to continuously improve the well-being of the two peoples and to bring greater certainty and positive energy to the world. Li recalled…

A major press conference was held at ISPR to mark the completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq, with the ISPR director general joined by officers from the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force. The military spokesperson said Pakistan’s armed forces fulfilled the aspirations of the nation and completely defeated what he called an arrogant enemy in a multi-domain war. At the outset, ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry congratulated Pakistan’s armed forces on the completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq. He said that, by the grace of Allah, Pakistan’s forces were fulfilling the aspirations of the nation. According to the…

Disney and director James Cameron have been sued in California federal court by an actor who alleges Cameron misused her ​likeness as the basis for the character Neytiri from the blockbuster ‘Avatar’ films. Q’Orianka Kilcher said ‌in the complaint filed Tuesday that Cameron “extracted, replicated, and commercially deployed her facial likeness” for Neytiri’s design, accusing him and Disney of violating her publicity rights. Spokespeople for Disney did not immediately respond to a request for ​comment on the lawsuit on Wednesday. “What Cameron did was not inspiration, it was extraction,” ​Kilcher’s attorney, Arnold Peter of Peter Law Group, said in a…

A ceremony was held at Air Headquarters Islamabad to mark the completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq. The Pakistan Air Force was praised for what officials described as its brilliant success, decisive response and historic role in defending the country’s air borders. Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu addressed the gathering and congratulated PAF personnel, especially the youth of the force, on their success in Marka-e-Haq. In his address, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu said India made baseless allegations against Pakistan after the Pahalgam false flag, adding that Pakistan had offered India an impartial investigation into…

Pakistan is likely to face intense weather conditions over the next three months, with heatwaves expected in southern Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan, while northern areas may face the risk of glacial lake outburst floods. Authorities have also warned that major cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi, could see urban flooding due to above-normal rainfall. The Met Department has released its outlook report for May, June and July, warning that weather patterns in Pakistan could become highly dangerous during this period. The report points to serious effects of global environmental disturbances, with extreme heat, changing rainfall patterns and glacier melting…

Iranian soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday he will have a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the next ​three or four days at which he would seek assurances that his country will be respected at the World ‌Cup in the United States. Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico, said it refused entry to Taj last week because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Taj said on Tuesday that Iran would not take part in the tournament if ​FIFA could not guarantee respect for the…

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced today that the Australia men’s cricket team will tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series, Australia’s first in Pakistan since March/April 2022. In a statement today, the PCB said that Australia will arrive in Islamabad on May 23, with the first ODI scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30. The second and third ODIs of the series will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on June 2 and June 4 June, said the board. “All three ODIs are scheduled to begin at 4.30pm local time, with the toss taking place at…