Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump after attack over Iran peace appeal
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Pushing back against United States President Donald Trump’s broadside,…
China Coast Guard patrols around Diaoyu Dao
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel formation on Tuesday conducted a patrol in China’s territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao. The patrol was a rights protection operation carried out by CCG…
‘Draft was ready’: how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad
Last-minute ‘hiccup’ resulted in breakdown of Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks, say sources ‘Draft was ready’: how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad Local and international journalists were exhausted at…
U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz — sustainability and consequences
After negotiations with Iran failed to yield any agreement, the United States took drastic measures on Monday by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for the global energy…
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem expands significantly
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has expanded significantly, with the combined enterprise value of Pakistani startups now exceeding USD 4 billion, reflecting the expansion of the technology ecosystem since 2020. A new…
China’s EV makers accelerate push into chips, AI amid global cooperation
Chinese automakers are speeding up efforts to integrate batteries, chips and artificial intelligence (AI), as competition shifts from scale expansion to higher-value innovation, industry executives and experts said at an…