China rolls out five-year action plan to boost climate resilience against geological hazards
China has unveiled a five-year action plan to bolster geological disaster prevention across the country from 2026 to 2030, with a focus on strengthening climate resilience and enhancing grassroots response…
Pakistan: SECMC set to increase coal production from Thar by 47% from Sept 2026
Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) is set to increase coal production in Thar by 47% to 11.2 million tonnes per annum from September 2026, as it has made a…
Six-foot alley reveals Chinese wisdom of making room for others
As shadows of tree leaves drift across the gray-brick walls of Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng City, east China’s Anhui Province, visitors take photos along the narrow lane, which is an…
Armed forces ready to assist NDMA, civil administration in relief operations: CDF Munir
CDF Munir commends NDMA’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s national disaster management capacity Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday reassured…
China unveils safety standard for autonomous driving systems
China has released a mandatory national standard regarding safety requirements for autonomous driving systems, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on Tuesday. The standard, approved by the…
Israel: 4 more troops who led mass desertion last week jailed, dismissed from combat duty
IDF soldiers are seen outside the Sde Teiman military base near Beersheba, July 30, 2026. Four more soldiers of the Givati Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion who led a mass desertion of…