Xinjiang leads China in cross-border rail traffic, and central Asian connectivity in 2025
Ports across northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded robust traffic in 2025, leading the nation in cross-border rail traffic volume, local authorities said on Friday. Xinjiang also cemented its…
Pakistan achieves major AI milestone with launch of World’s largest Urdu language model
Qalb empowers 230 million Urdu speakers with cutting-edge artificial intelligence Lahore: Pakistan’s own Urdu ChatGPT, “Qalb”, has officially been launched, marking a historic milestone in the country’s digital journey. Developed…
China reaches semifinals for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup
Team China celebrates winning the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal match between China and Uzbekistan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou) China beat Uzbekistan 4-2 on…
Pakistan, US agree to enhance collaboration in security, border management
Pakistan and the United States on Saturday agreed to enhance collaboration in bilateral security and border management. The agreement was reached as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with…
How China’s agrarian heartland finds its way to the inside track of industry
* For a province long regarded as an agricultural heartland, the ascent of Anhui’s carmaking as a pillar industry signals a structural shift. It also offers a glimpse into how…
Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island
Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag, and…