Japanese civic groups issue joint statement against acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines
Multiple Japanese civic groups issued a joint statement on Tuesday opposing Japan’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, in response to moves by the government to pursue the development of such vessels.…
Pakistan: Adopting modern tech to strengthen food security
Climate-resilient crops, efficient irrigation methods, and mechanisation are essential for the future of agriculture Pakistan’s agriculture sector is facing one of the most complex challenges in its history. On the…
China’s GDP expands 4.7 pct in H1
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday. The world’s second-largest economy…
Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel
House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calls the amendment ‘overly broad’ as the party grapples with backlash over Israel Top House Democrats split on Tuesday over a proposal to block aid…
Observers say Xi’s book on governance shares deeper insights into contemporary China
Former Kyrgyz President Roza Otunbayeva addresses an event promoting the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, July 13, 2026. An event…
Pakistan holds talks with Netflix, other streamers to expand local creator opportunities
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan was in discussions with Netflix and other streaming platforms to “secure an equitable share of space…