Xi exchanges congratulations with Egyptian president on 70th anniversary of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday exchanged congratulations with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Xi said that Egypt was the…
Iran’s president praises Pakistan’s role in reaching the Iran-US agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Pakistan’s “effective efforts” in reaching an Iran-US agreement, thanking PM Shehbaz Sharif and highlighting cooperation to reduce regional tensions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appreciated…
Iowa farmers look forward to more stable China-U.S. ties amid global uncertainty
Randy Renze (L) and Scott Renze check a seeding machine at a farm in Manning, Iowa, the United States, on May 12, 2026. As China and the United States pledged…
Israeli attacks kill 14 in Lebanon as Pentagon hosts security talks
Israeli forces advance across Lebanon’s Litani River as Lebanese and Israeli military delegations meet in the US. At least 14 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes targeting towns…
Security challenges loom large as Asia’s premier defence summit kicks off
The Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, Asia’s premier defence and security summit, opened on Friday in Singapore amid growing geopolitical tensions. The three-day event, which focuses on major security challenges facing the…
Pakistan: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector faces tax strain
The withholding and advance tax system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is creating difficulties and administrative complications for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) sector, particularly the food industry,…