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China’s new-generation synchrotron radiation facility achieves first beam
The linear accelerator of the Hefei Advanced Light Facility (HALF) successfully generated and delivered an electron beam on Sunday, marking a key step forward in the construction of the world’s…
Qani: Türkiye, Qatar Discuss Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
Following the simultaneous visits of Turkish and Qatari security officials to Kabul, the Ministry of Interior spokesman said the two delegations discussed tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, the situation in…
IMF chief says world economy faces multiple risks despite resilience
The world economy faces risks from stubborn inflation, higher debt service costs, and artificial intelligence (AI) investment, though it has proven to be more resilient than many feared, according to…
Pakistan: Govt begins to move out of the power business
The government has taken a major step towards transforming Pakistan’s power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, under which it would neither sell electricity nor purchase…
Asian Games | Day 1: China storms opening day with golds, world record and swimming dominance
China made a strong start to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, claiming its first gold medal in the women’s team modern pentathlon and setting a world record in…
Indonesian president chants ‘Free Palestine’ during speech, nearly a year after sympathizing with Israel at UN
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto chants “Free Palestine” at a speech in East Java, marking the 100th anniversary of the Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Ponorogo Islamic boarding school. It comes almost…