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US Vice President JD Vance has returned home after historic peace talks in Switzerland, describing the negotiations with Iran as highly productive and saying they laid the foundation for change in the Middle East. Speaking to the media after returning from Switzerland, JD Vance said significant progress had been made during 36 hours of talks with Iran. He described the discussions as very constructive and said both sides would have to continue working to build on the progress achieved. Strait of Hormuz mechanism agreed The US vice president said one of the key successes of the talks was the…

SANTA CLARA: Algeria fought back from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1 on Monday, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout rounds and condemning their opponents to an early exit in Group J. After a long and frustrating struggle to crack open a resolute Jordanian defence, Algeria turned the game around with two goals in the space of 13 second-half minutes from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. Jordan absorbed waves of Algerian pressure and went ahead in the 36th minute after a defensive error triggered a quick attack that was finished off by Nizar Al-Rashdan low…

Pakistan’s exports to China exceeded $1.55 billion in the January–May period of 2026, marking a robust 48.7 percent year-on-year increase compared with $1.04 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC). The surge, equivalent to an additional $507 million in just five months, represents one of the strongest bilateral trade performances in recent years. As per GACC data, copper products remained the dominant driver, accounting for 43.7 percent of total export value at $675 million up from $393 million a year earlier, a rise of 71.7 percent. March 2026 was…

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received Ambassador of China, Jiang Zaidong who conveyed to him China’s commendation of Pakistan’s successful contribution to de-escalation and reaffirmed China’s steadfast support to Pakistan’s mediation role for durable peace and stability in the region. The DPM/FM shared the developments related to the high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. He also recalled his recent visit to Cairo, where he had participated in the R-4 Regional Foreign Ministers’ Meeting alongside the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye to…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed that China and India should be partners rather than competitors during a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, met with Doval on Monday while attending the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security. Wang noted that the leaders of the two countries agreed that China and India are partners instead of rivals, thus forming the most…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday emphasized efforts to develop high-end equipment manufacturing and accelerate the building of a modern industrial system to continuously inject new momentum into high-quality development. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection tour in the city of Dalian, northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Li said efforts should be made to accelerate breakthroughs in key technologies, train a group of key technical personnel and skilled industrial workers, and continue to consolidate and expand the competitive edge of the…

A stronger ASEAN-China partnership is necessary amid growing global uncertainty, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said on Monday in Jakarta, calling on the two sides to deepen cooperation to promote peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the region and beyond. Kao made the remarks at the Jakarta Forum 2026, held in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership. He said ASEAN-China relations have shown a consistent capacity to evolve and become more dynamic. China and ASEAN have remained each other’s major trading partners, with bilateral trade exceeding 1 trillion US dollars in 2025. Kao noted that…

The stable and smooth operation of global industrial and supply chains requires concerted efforts from all countries, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Monday. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. As a responsible major country, China has given full play to its complete industrial system and vast market to facilitate steady global economic operations, Ding said, adding that China’s concrete actions have provided solid…

ISLAMABAD (DII NEWS) : With the fragrance of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) in the air and the rich aroma of realgar wine, the Dragon Boat Festival has arrived once again. Diplomatic envoys from dozens of countries gathered at the new headquarters of China National Aviation Fuel Group to take part in the Dragon Boat Festival Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Event. The event was hosted by Asia Pacific Daily and China National Aviation Fuel Group Asset Development Co., Ltd., organized by the Culture and Arts Committee of Asia Pacific Think Tank and Fankong Symphony Orchestra, supported by Qingdao Changyao Machinery Equipment…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Renowned Pakistani singer and cultural ambassador DJ Adil Khan has released a special song marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, earning widespread appreciation on social media. The song, launched as part of the anniversary celebrations, has garnered millions of views and positive reactions from audiences in both countries. Blending modern music with a heartfelt message, it highlights the enduring friendship, mutual respect, and cultural harmony shared by Pakistan and China. The musical tribute reflects the spirit of the countries’ “iron-clad friendship” and emphasizes themes of peace, development, and people-to-people connectivity. Listeners…