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Animation professionals, filmmakers and audience members from around the world are set to gather for the 2026 Chongqing International Animation Film Week from June 9 to 13. A total of 501 animated works from countries including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Spain, Australia and Brazil have been submitted for this the event’s main competition section, with 45 shortlisted titles. The jury is headed by Rob Minkoff, co-director of Disney’s The Lion King. The press conference for Chongqing International Animation Film Week /CMG This event will feature screenings, industry forums, master classes, technology exhibitions and industry networking events. Organizers…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held the 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue in Beijing on Tuesday, pledging to deepen cooperation and advance a long-term, consistent comprehensive strategic partnership. Wang said the consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China earlier this year has set bilateral ties on a new course. He said exchanges and cooperation across various sectors had resumed and were gradually returning to a normal track, calling for stronger high-level engagement and more tangible outcomes. China’s experience over more than four decades of reform and…

China opened 80 new international air cargo routes in the first five months of 2026, according to data released by the Air Logistics Committee of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) as of May 31st. The newly launched routes mainly link China to Europe and elsewhere in Asia: 35 connect China with Europe, 33 with Asia, 10 with North America, one with South America and one with Africa. In May alone, China opened 11 new international air cargo routes: seven to Asia, three to Europe and one to North America. The cargo transported on the newly opened routes…

A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Tuesday for a three-month mission to support the Central African country’s response to the Ebola outbreak. Luku Maleyo Marius, a representative of the DRC Ministry of Health, welcomed the team at the airport, saying that China’s dispatch of the medical experts represents timely and strong support for the Congolese government and people. Whenever the DRC faces major public health challenges, China has consistently extended timely assistance, he said, adding that he looks forward to the mission further strengthening the country’s…

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Preident Nawaz Sharif has vowed to continue supporting development initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan after electoral win. Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit on Tuesday, Nawaz Sharif said he was a leader who sought votes based on performance rather than criticism of political opponents. He expressed happiness over the large public gathering and said he had deep affection for Gilgit-Baltistan, recalling that during his tenure as prime minister he had visited Gilgit and Skardu multiple times. The former premier criticised the condition of roads leading to the region, saying that infrastructure in several areas had…

 Cricket’s Test-playing nations will be able to use pink balls instead of red ones ​in traditional daytime matches as part of ‌a trial to prevent play being lost due to bad light. The International Cricket Council approved the trial at a ​meeting of its board in Ahmedabad on ​Monday and said it would also undertake research ⁠on lighting technology for match officials and venues ​to “reduce lost play due to poor light”. Bad light ​often halts play in Test matches for safety reasons, with the red ball being harder for batters to see. Pink balls, ​which are easier to see at…

The Punjab government has decided to launch a large-scale afforestation project in Dera Ghazi Khan and several other districts of southern Punjab as part of efforts to expand forest cover and address environmental challenges. According to sources, tree plantation activities worth Rs2.5 billion will be carried out on vacant forest land within the DG Khan Forest Circle. The proposed project aims to transform 7,249 acres of unused forest land into green areas across the province. The Punjab government said the initiative is expected to play a significant role in mitigating environmental pollution, rising temperatures and the adverse impacts of climate…

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tense phone call over Israel’s escalating military operations in Lebanon, according to a report by Axios citing US officials. The report said Trump strongly criticised Netanyahu over plans linked to further strikes in Beirut and expressed anger over the widening conflict in Lebanon. Sources claimed the US president used harsh language during the conversation and accused the Israeli leader of irresponsible escalation. According to Axios, Trump also told Netanyahu that continued military action in Beirut risked deepening Israel’s international isolation. The publication further reported that Trump…

Pakistani actor Kinza Hashmi has revealed that she has faced serious security threats, including multiple incidents involving stalkers that left her struggling to trust people around her. In a recent interview, the actress said that a foreign-based obsessive fan managed to influence members of her household staff by offering them money. She claimed that long-serving employees, who had worked with her for around seven years, secretly shared private information, including photos from her home, personal belongings, and even images of her medication. Hashmi said she was deeply shaken after discovering the breach of privacy, adding that it significantly affected her…

 Wedding celebrations of renowned Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal have become the focus of attention on social media, with fans widely appreciating the pictures and videos emerging from her nikkah ceremony. The photoshoot from the nikkah ceremony, held in Lahore, has generated significant interest online. In the pictures, Momina Iqbal appeared in a traditional bridal ensemble, wearing an elegant dull gold lehenga adorned with intricate and heavy embroidery. She paired the outfit with a matching blouse and dupatta, while an additional rust-coloured dupatta added a distinctive touch to her bridal appearance. Her traditional look was complemented by elaborate jewellery, including a…