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China’s Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday criticized Japan’s latest defense policy moves, saying Japan’s accelerating remilitarization is turning the country into a “powder keg.” The remarks were made by Senior Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Chinese defense ministry, in response to reports that the outline of Japan’s Defense White Paper 2026 characterizes China as “an unprecedented and greatest strategic challenge” and says Tokyo will counter it with “comprehensive national strength.” The question also referred to the recent display by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force of its Type 25 high-speed glide bomb, which is considered a substantive step by…

China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions” on Wednesday morning.

India has ‌temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app, saying it was used to try to defraud candidates for a national medical entrance test, which had already been hit by allegations of leaked papers last month that led millions of results to be cancelled. The ban, ​which is unprecedented in India, was “in response to the organised use of the platform by cheating ​rackets to defraud candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2026 re-examination ⁠scheduled on 21 June 2026,” the Ministry of Education’s National Testing Agency said on Tuesday. It is in effect ​until June 22. Last month,…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that thousands of Pakistani soldiers and civilians have been martyred since 2022 in terrorism incidents linked to militant activity originating from Afghan soil. Speaking in the National Assembly during a policy discussion, the defence minister stressed that Pakistan’s primary and consistent demand from the Afghan authorities is that Afghan territory must not be used for attacks against Pakistan. He made the remarks while responding to comments by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, rejecting the claim that Pakistan had not engaged diplomatically with Afghanistan on security concerns. Khawaja Asif said he had personally visited Afghanistan twice and held detailed…

The death of nine-year-old Haniya in firing by a CCD official in Chakwal has raised serious questions over police conduct, use of force and failure to follow standard operating procedures during an anti-robbery response. An initial investigation report has found that the incident occurred due to violation of SOPs and agreed protocols, while the official involved has been arrested and a comprehensive inquiry is underway. According to the initial investigation report, the CCD official fired without fully identifying the target and without determining a clear direction of fire. The report found that instead of arresting the robbers, direct firing was carried…

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused authorities of treating his team unfairly at the World Cup, saying travel disruptions caused by ongoing fallout from US-Iran tensions negatively impacted his players’ performance in a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand. The match, played less than 24 hours after a peace agreement was announced between Washington and Tehran, unfolded against a backdrop of political protests, travel complications and uncertainty surrounding Iran’s participation in the tournament. Speaking after the match at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, Ghalenoei said his team had faced repeated logistical challenges before and after the game. The Iranian…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On the morning of June 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Myanmar enjoy a deep pauk-phaw friendship. Over the 76 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties, China and Myanmar have always stood together through thick and thin and helped each other, and jointly advocated and practiced the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, setting a fine example of state-to-state relations featuring equality…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group have signed a License and Cooperation Agreement to strengthen collaboration in green building education, industry-relevant skills development and sustainable growth in Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Mr. Simon Andrews, IFC Director for Pakistan and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sadiq Khattak, Vice Chancellor UET Peshawar, during a signing ceremony held on June 11, 2026, in Islamabad. The partnership will support IFC’s Designing for Greater Efficiencies (DFGE) program, an academic training initiative that builds practical skills in…

Pakistan has factored potential geopolitical and external risks into its economic planning and budgetary framework for fiscal year 2026-27, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday, while stressing that improved regional stability following the recent understanding between the United States and Iran could create a more favourable environment for investment, trade and economic activity. The finance minister shared the government’s assessment during a meeting with Hamish Falconer, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) of the United Kingdom, who called on him at the Finance Division. Falconer was accompanied by Jane Marriott, British High…

US Vice President JD Vance has said President Donald Trump may release the text of Washington’s agreement with Tehran before Friday, even as the electronically signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding awaits a formal in-person signing in Geneva. Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Vance said the agreement had already been electronically signed by leaders in the United States and Iran. He said Trump had indicated that the agreement would be released on Friday, but could decide to make it public earlier. “There are some diplomatic protocols, there is some sequencing that the Pakistanis have been involved in this, the Qataris have been…