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AI-powered community canteen brings smart dining to Beijing neighborhood

A new AI-driven canteen in Beijing’s Dongcheng district is transforming mealtime routines for residents and office workers. Operated by municipal enterprise Shoukai Group, the…

Media investigation exposes law firms encouraging fake gay asylum claims in UK

MONITORING REPORT LONDON: April 16 : A BBC undercover investigation has alleged that a network of immigration advisers, paralegals and associated intermediaries has been…

Spain to reopen Tehran embassy after regional de-escalation, FM confirms

MADRID: Spain will reopen its embassy in Tehran after it was shut in March due to regional tensions, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has…

Ethiopian ambassador presents credentials to President Zardari, discusses bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 — Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba formally presented his credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr in…

Trump issues blunt warning to Iran, demands Strait of Hormuz be opened

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharply worded warning to Iran in a social media post, demanding the immediate reopening of…

Strong corporate earnings highlight China’s shift toward tech-led economic growth

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

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

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.…

Chinese assets draw investor attention as global markets face volatility

Beijing: Chinese assets have gained attention from investors amid rising geopolitical tensions and volatility in global financial markets, with analysts pointing to their relative…

New Zealand offers fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students at Lincoln University for 2026–2027

Islamabad: New Zealand offers scholarships for Pakistani students through Lincoln University for the 2026–2027 academic year, with funding of up to NZ$10,000 available for…

Iranian media claims UAE has joined war against Iran

Tehran: Iranian state media has claimed that the United Arab Emirates has joined the ongoing conflict against Iran, though the assertion has not been…

US faces limited military backing from allies in Iran conflict, report says

Islamabad: The United States has received limited military support from its traditional allies during recent operations linked to the Iran conflict, with most partners…

Kazakhstan Backs China-Pakistan Peace Initiative in Talks with Gulf Envoys

Astana offers to host negotiations as FM Kosherbayev stresses urgent need to de-escalate Middle East tensions   Astana — April 4, 2026: Kazakhstan has…

US removes Army chief of staff and two generals during Iran conflict

Washington — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the US Army chief of staff and two other senior generals as the conflict with…

Iran Claims Second US F-35 Shot Down as Regional Tensions Escalate

Washington has not confirmed claim; drone strikes and interceptions reported across Gulf region   Tehran / Washington / Gulf Region — April 03, 2026:…

Ethiopia showcases tourism and culture at Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 in Karachi

KARACHI: Ethiopia presented its tourism potential and cultural heritage at Pakistan Travel Mart 2026, as the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad and Ethiopian Airlines jointly…