China’s GDP expands 4.7 pct in H1
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday. The world’s second-largest economy…
Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel
House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calls the amendment ‘overly broad’ as the party grapples with backlash over Israel Top House Democrats split on Tuesday over a proposal to block aid…
Observers say Xi’s book on governance shares deeper insights into contemporary China
Former Kyrgyz President Roza Otunbayeva addresses an event promoting the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, July 13, 2026. An event…
Pakistan holds talks with Netflix, other streamers to expand local creator opportunities
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan was in discussions with Netflix and other streaming platforms to “secure an equitable share of space…
China: Turning bitter water sweet
It was on a spring day 29 years ago that a farmer in Xihaigu, one of China’s driest and poorest regions in the northwest, was making anxious yet sincere preparations…
Pakistan: Punjab orders enhanced crop support to boost cotton output
Agriculture Secretary directs timely irrigation, farmer advisory services, and action against counterfeit pesticide trade during the Multan review. The Punjab government has directed agriculture authorities to intensify field operations aimed…