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The annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise will test Taiwan’s ability to respond to a Chinese attack on its command structure.Taiwan has launched the largest-ever version of its annual war games exercises, role playing responses to a hypothetical attack by Beijing on its communications systems before an invasion of the island. The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise began on Wednesday, just a day after a Chinese military spokesperson warned of Beijing’s “inevitable reunification” with Taiwan. The annual drills are being held amid reports of escalating harassment from China, at a time when global attention has been focused on the ongoing Israeli…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God bless him”, said through the “X” platform: “We launched in the federal government a new system for measuring government performance … where the new system provides support for decision -making, follow -up plans and strategies and enhance the ability to expect some future challenges and opportunities by using artificial intelligence algorithms.” His Highness added: “Continuous improvement is an essential part of the government’s work habits … because stopping the development of our tools is a decline …” His…
A general view of Peshawar High Court. — Geo News/FilePHC directs ECP to hear all relevant political parties.Electoral body ordered to reallocate seats in 10 days.Justice Arshad terms ECP’s notification illogical.PESHAWAR: As the reserved seats saga continues to unfold, the Peshawar High Court declared null and void the 2024 notifications issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, The News reported on Wednesday.The bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal, issued a brief written order after hearing the case. The court also declared that…
US President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Centre in West Palm Beach, Florida, US. — Reuters/FileIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the highest profile international award given to an individual or organisation deemed to have done the most to “advance fellowship between nations.”In his letter to the Nobel Committee, which he shared online, Netanyahu said Trump had “demonstrated steadfast and exceptional dedication to promoting peace, security and stability around the world.” Trump, who is trying to broker a…
Naomi Watts celebrates husband Billy Crudup’s 57th birthdayNaomi Watts is celebrating her husband Billy Crudup’s 57th birthday!Taking to her Instagram handle on Tuesday, the Infinite Storm actress paid tribute to Billy by posting sweet selfies of herself with him. In one of the shared snaps, Naomi can be seen planting a kiss on Billy’s cheek as he smiles on a beach.In the next selfie, the couple smiles at the camera, wearing hats under the bright sun.“Happy birthday Husband love you so so much,” Naomi penned in the caption.For those unversed, Naomi and Billy began dating in 2017 after meeting on…
North Koreans’ repatriation comes as South Korea’s newly-elected president is working to improve inter-Korean ties.South Korea has repatriated six North Koreans who were rescued at sea earlier this year after their vessels drifted across the de facto maritime border, Seoul’s Unification Ministry has said. The North Koreans, who were picked up by South Korean authorities in separate vessels in March and May, were transported across the Northern Limit Line on Wednesday morning with their “full consent” and after they had repeatedly expressed their wish to return home, the ministry said. The repatriation was successfully completed with the cooperation of North…
The “Faris 3” process continues to provide humanitarian and relief actions aimed at supporting those affected in the Gaza Strip …
Turkish Defence Minsiter shakes hands with FO officials after landing at Nur KHan Airbase on July 9, 2025. — PIDTwo sides to discuss “key matters of mutual interest”: FOVisit likely to boost cooperation in security, counter-terrorism. FM Fidan, Defence czar Güler to meet civil-military leadership.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey share a rich history of bilateral cooperation in various domains and in order to further strengthen brotherly ties, a high-level Turkish delegation touched down in Pakistan late Tuesday night.The delegation comprising Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Güler, both of whom arrived separately, was welcomed by the Foreign Office’s Additional Secretary (West…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference following a meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. — ReutersIran, US were close to breakthrough before Israel war, says FM.Says US should show readiness for ‘equitable accord.’Trump says fresh talks ‘scheduled’, will like to end sanctions. Iran remains interested in diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on Tuesday, adding that he and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy had been “on the cusp of a historic breakthrough” before the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.The comments, contained in an article written by Araqchi and published…
Lena Dunham shuts down body shamers over criticism of her figureLena Dunham broke her silence on ‘merciless’ body shaming in Hollywood.The 39-year-old actress addressed the criticism of her figure, revealing her private health struggle past years. “I have been in Hollywood at every size. I have been a sample size,” she told Variety.”I have had my body change because of life, illness, aging, and menopause. And it is merciless wherever you are,” Dunham admitted.While talking about her upcoming Netflix show, Too Much, the actress-turned-model expressed her worry that people might scrutinize the cast too harshly once the show comes out.…