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Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced ​to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900 with foreign crews and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas nearly two days after the ‌quakes. The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injured after the quakes devastated parts of Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening. More than 50,000 people were reported missing. The ground shook once again Friday afternoon, a weaker 4.9 temblor that was felt in the capital Caracas and nearby Maracay. Frustration mounted over the uneven pace of relief…

The US military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ​ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. US Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone ‌storage locations and coastal radar sites, later publishing a grainy black-and-white video of an explosion labeled “unclassified.” A US official reported the operation had concluded. Iran said a projectile struck the area around a pier in Sirik in southern Iran, and that Iranian naval forces responded by striking US military targets in…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Friday with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who were accompanying Cambodian People’s Party President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen on his visit to China. Wang said China highly values the long-standing China-Cambodia friendship fostered and nurtured by elder generations of leaders from both countries. China is committed to carrying forward this bond and building China-Cambodia relations into a model for ties with neighboring countries, Wang added. Against the backdrop of a turbulent and complex international landscape, both countries should…

The 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministerial Meeting convened on Saturday at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The meeting, with the theme “Digital Innovation, Collaborative Empowerment: Leveraging Tourism for an Asia-Pacific Community,” features discussions on sector development and pathways for tourism cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region. The Macao SAR is hosting the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 67th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting from Wednesday to Sunday. As the host of APEC 2026, China will hold the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, in…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez over the strong earthquakes that rocked the country. Upon learning that the powerful earthquakes have caused heavy casualties and significant property losses, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, mourned those killed in the earthquakes and expressed sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and those injured. China, Xi said, stands ready to provide assistance to Venezuela in disaster relief and reconstruction. He also expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Venezuelan government, the Venezuelan people will overcome the…

Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram is being observed today (Friday) with due solemnity throughout the country including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan to commemorate the great sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his family members and companions for upholding the glorious norms of Islam. Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his 72 family members and companions embraced martyrdom at Karbala for upholding justice, truth, righteousness and piety. The 10th Muharram Zuljanah and mourning processions have been taken out across the country on Friday to commemorate the sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala. Security has been put…

China delivered a joint statement on behalf of a group of nearly 20 countries at the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday, to expose and condemn the hegemonic practice of unilateral tariff under the pretext of “forced labor.” The joint statement was delivered by Jia Guide, China’s permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. The joint statement pointed out that the eradication of poverty hinges on safeguarding everyone’s right to work and the right to development. “We firmly oppose forced labor. At the same time,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing on Friday.

The 2026 Summer Davos forum drew to a close on Thursday in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, highlighting that innovation matters more than ever in an age of accelerating technological change and rising uncertainty, with China playing a pivotal role. The event, also known as the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, was held under the theme of “Innovating at Scale.” Taking place from June 23 to 25, it brought together over 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries and regions to discuss ways to scale innovation into better jobs, stronger economies and new…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi commended on Wednesday the Pakistan’s mediation efforts and acknowledged its role in promoting dialogue and stability. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan and China have agreed to continue working together towards a negotiated settlement between the concerned parties. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During the exchange, Mr Dar conveyed congratulations to Wang on the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that the discussion included the Iran-United States peace process, particularly the first…