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By: Farid Mustafayev The majority of the international community recognizes this territory simply as the “Republic of Armenia.” However, Azerbaijani society, historians, and internally displaced communities assess these lands from a fundamentally different perspective. A significant part of present-day Armenia is considered historically inhabited, governed, and culturally developed by Azerbaijanis over centuries. The term “Western Azerbaijan” is used to describe these territories — geographically referring to the historical Azerbaijani homeland located west of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijanis living in these areas were subjected to gradual demographic pressure beginning in 1828, Soviet deportations during 1948–1953, and ethnic violence during 1988–1991,…

By: Farid Mustafayev The 21st century is characterized by rapid urbanization. According to projections by the United Nations, a significant share of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas in the coming decades. This trend not only creates new opportunities for urban development but also brings forward critical challenges such as housing provision, transportation systems, environmental safety, social equality, and the impacts of climate change. In this context, the exchange of international experience in urban planning and sustainable development has become increasingly important. The World Urban Forum (WUF), dedicated to this purpose, is widely regarded as one…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : “Hearing this news filled my heart with warmth and inspiration!” said Usama Afzal, a PhD student at the School of Microelectronics of Tianjin University. For Afzal, his excitement stemmed not from his impressive academic record—including 28 papers published in reputed international journals—but from the profound encouragement he felt after Chinese President Xi Jinping mentioned the joint letter he co-wrote. The letter, penned by Pakistani students at Tianjin University, expressed their shared aspiration to become builders of cooperation, promoters of exchanges, and guardians of friendship between the two countries. During a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz…

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FCC) is moving ahead with a proposed $1.12 billion coal-to-urea project under the CPEC 2.0 framework after signing a Front-End Engineering Design agreement with China’s Hualu Engineering and Technology Co. Ltd., according to company statements. FFC has described the project as Pakistan’s first coal-to-fertilizer venture. The proposed plant is expected to produce about 717,000 tonnes of urea annually and consume around 2.1 million tonnes of indigenous coal each year. Commercial operations are planned for 2030-31 or by 2031, according to reported company details. The project would mark a shift for Pakistan’s fertilizer industry, which largely relies on…

The Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC hosted a special evening on May 30, 2026, bringing together teachers, students, and families from a Maryland youth pickleball delegation that had traveled to China earlier in the year. The event celebrated the premiere of the China Trip Documentary, a film capturing the stories of young Chinese and Americans connecting through pickleball and becoming true friends. In his remarks, Ambassador Xie Feng pointed to a significant milestone: Chinese President Xi Jinping recently replied to a letter from Chinese and U.S. students, noting that the initiative to invite 50,000 young Americans to China for exchange…

The second unit of the “Carbon One” supercritical carbon dioxide waste heat power project has been connected to the grid at the Shougang Shuicheng steel plant in Liupanshui City, southwest China’s Guizhou Province on Saturday, according to Science and Technology Daily. This completes the world’s first commercial-scale demonstration of supercritical CO₂ waste heat power generation. Built by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) Nuclear Power Institute, Jigang International and Shougang Shuicheng, the project now has a combined capacity of 30 megawatts across two 15 MW units – making it the world’s largest and most advanced supercritical CO₂ power facility. The…

China’s housing market has expanded alongside the country’s urban population, with the urbanization rate rising from less than 20% in the late 1970s to nearly 68% in 2025. After decades of rapid urbanization and property-led growth, China is now shifting its focus from large-scale construction to the renewal of existing urban areas. Against this backdrop, China unveiled on May 28 an urban renewal plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a move expected to improve living standards while creating new opportunities for investment and economic activity. What’s new in this urban renewal plan? Renewing aging homes Upgrades to aging…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for inheriting revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to student docents at the memorials of the birthplaces of the CPC in east China’s Shanghai and Zhejiang Province. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, encouraged them to build knowledge and enhance capabilities, and extended International Children’s Day greetings to children nationwide. The Young Pioneers recently penned a letter to Xi, sharing what they had learned and gained while volunteering as guides at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of…

PESHAWAR (DI NEWS) : The Director General (China) of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Tariq Wazir paid a visit to China Window, the state-of-the-art Chinese cultural and information center in Peshawar, where he lauded the institution’s remarkable contribution to promoting people-to-people contacts and deepening the historic friendship between Pakistan and China. During his visit, Muhammad Tariq Wazir toured the various galleries of China Window, which showcase Chinese history, culture, technological advancement, tourism, education, and the enduring bond between the peoples of Pakistan and China. He expressed keen interest in the center’s diverse exhibits and appreciated the efforts made to…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decade-long campaign to isolate Pakistan internationally has largely failed, according to reports in Arab media. The Al Jazeera report highlighted that since Modi’s 2016 announcement, Pakistan has maintained active diplomatic ties simultaneously with Washington, Beijing, Tehran, and Riyadh, establishing itself as a key regional actor. During the 2025 Pakistan-India tensions, Pakistan reportedly gained the upper hand in the global narrative, with the international community not accepting India’s unsubstantiated claims regarding the Pahalgam incident. While India faced criticism domestically, US President Donald Trump described Pakistan’s military leadership as an “extraordinary personality.” The report noted that Pakistan’s…