
US-Iran ceasefire at risk after ship seizure as Iran rules out further talks
April 20, 2026
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 20 — The US-Iran ceasefire is under increasing strain after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship accused of breaching a…

Peshawar Literary Festival’s third edition to begin on April 21
April 13, 2026
PESHAWAR, April 13: The third edition of the Peshawar Literary Festival will be held on April 21 and 22 at the Nishtar Hall, organisers…

Iran, US agree to immediate ceasefire as Trump halts strikes after Pakistan mediation
April 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 8, 2026: Iran and the United States have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following diplomatic intervention by Pakistan, with US President Donald…

BYD Denza N9 flash charging SUV enters pre-sales with 9-minute charging and 420km range
April 7, 2026
BEIJING — BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for the Denza N9 flash charging SUV, introducing a large luxury hybrid model with ultra-fast…

Trump issues blunt warning to Iran, demands Strait of Hormuz be opened
April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharply worded warning to Iran in a social media post, demanding the immediate reopening of…

Iran, US consider Pakistan-mediated ceasefire plan to end hostilities, sources say
April 6, 2026
April 6, 2026 — Iran and the United States are considering a Pakistan-backed proposal to halt hostilities, including an immediate ceasefire that could begin…

Strong corporate earnings highlight China’s shift toward tech-led economic growth
April 5, 2026
Beijing: China’s latest corporate earnings reports indicate strengthening economic momentum, with technology-driven sectors emerging as a key growth engine across listed companies. Data from…

Chinese scientists develop catalyst to improve efficiency of light olefins production
April 5, 2026
Shenyang: Chinese researchers have developed a new catalytic method that reduces energy use while improving efficiency in the production of light olefins, a key…

Xi calls for nationwide participation in tree planting to strengthen ecological protection
April 5, 2026
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for mobilising society-wide participation in tree-planting efforts, emphasising that environmental protection requires collective responsibility and sustained action.…