China’s gold output increases, investment demand surges in 2025
China’s gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday. The country…
Pakistan: 5-year plan targets gemstone exports
Govt to facilitate 610 exporters for international exhibitions under the action plan The federal government has decided to introduce a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at promoting the export and regularisation…
China’s internet user base hits 1.125 billion, generative AI sees expanded adoption
China had 1.125 billion internet users by the end of 2025, with the penetration rate climbing to 80.1 percent, according to an official industry report. The report, released by the…
Palestine Action Group plans march against Isaac Herzog’s visit despite protest restrictions
Calls for NSW police to ‘exercise their discretion’ and facilitate a peaceful rally in Sydney on 9 February while the Israeli president visits Australia The Palestine Action Group plans to…
Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer giant ship of China-U.S. ties steadily forward
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that he hopes to work with U.S. President Donald Trump in the new year to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relations steadily…
UN Security Council condemns ‘heinous and cowardly acts’ of terrorism in Balochistan
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the series of terrorist attacks across multiple locations in Balochistan. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the UNSC said the attacks,…