Pakistan: Energy sector reforms required
Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari and the Federal Minister for Petroleum Pervaiz Malik, in a joint video message this past week, apologized for load shedding in the…
Think tank report highlights value of China’s new popular literature, art
New popular literature and art, characterized by broad public participation in the era of the internet and AI, are helping China better express itself and contribute to a fairer global…
Israel: IDF reportedly strikes southern Lebanon after warning it would target Hezbollah site
The Israeli army demanded that residents of Deir al-Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah. “Hezbollah’s terrorist activity compels the IDF to act…
Over 2,500 rescuers deployed to mudslide-hit border port in China’s Xizang
A drone photo taken on Sept. 6, 2026 shows rescuers working at the core affected zone of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. China has deployed…
Pakistan: Trade deficit narrows with Gulf states
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Gulf countries narrowed in the first month of 2026-27, with imports plunging and exports rising modestly. The export proceeds posted moderate growth, concentrated in the UAE,…
China’s top grain-producing province turns paddies into tourist destinations
This photo taken on July 29, 2026 shows a panoramic view of rice paddy art pieces at a rice park in Fujin City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. (Xinhua) Surrounded by…