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People enjoy tabebuia chrysantha blossoms in Guangzhou, China’s Guangdong
A girl collects the fallen flowers of tabebuia chrysantha in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Lu) People enjoy the view of tabebuia chrysantha blossoms in Guangzhou,…
Indus Waters Treaty: Hague-based CoA endorses Pakistan’s position
The Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between Pakistan and India remains fully effective, a position endorsed by the Hague-based Court of Arbitration…
China launches emergency response for meteorological disasters
Chinese authorities on Friday launched a Level-IV emergency response for major meteorological disasters. From Friday to Sunday, multiple northern regions are expected to experience strong winds and sandstorms, said the…
Global pressure does little to stop Israel’s anti-Palestinian policies
Many Israelis see international condemnation as evidence of anti-Semitism, rather than a verdict on their government’s actions. Defying a chorus of global condemnation and international law, Israel nevertheless proceeded earlier…
China sees booming cultural and tourism consumption during Spring Festival
Tourists visit a themed lantern exhibition at a botanical garden in Luoyang City, central China’s Henan Province, Feb. 19, 2026. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a month-long cultural…
US DFC keen to expand investment footprint in Pakistan
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Benjamin Black, on Friday expressed keen interest in expanding the agency’s footprint in Pakistan, signalling the potential…