A year after the ceasefire deal, Gaza still waits for relief
A Palestinian is seen through a gapping hole as she walks up a set of stairs to inspect the site of a house targeted in an Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza Strip, on October…
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Pakistani artists Hamra Abbas and Imran Qureshi to participate in inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi
The artists bring two distinct Pakistani contemporary practices into the fair's wider international programme. Pakistani artists Hamra Abbas and Imran Qureshi are among the participants in the inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi, scheduled…
China: World’s highest bridge emerges as new tourism attraction
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 5, 2026 shows the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua)Thousands of visitors flocked to the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge during China's recent week-long…
135 ships turned around: US intensifies enforcement of Iran naval blockade
US ramps up naval blockade, halts 135 ships near Iranian ports A radar view of the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica, linked to Iran, at the moment the US military disabled the ship. CentCom said…
How Belt and Road rail links redefine globalization for landlocked nations
The China-Laos Railway has completed four years of safe operations, carrying more than 62.5 million passenger trips and 72.5 million tons of cargo as of December 2, 2025. Photo: courtesy of China State Railway…
Pakistan – Rawalpindi: Ring Road set for commercial expansion
New industrial hub to attract investment, generate employment Ring Road set for commercial expansion The Punjab government has approved the establishment of an industrial zone along the Rawalpindi Ring Road, where a vegetable market,…
