Shanghai/Buenos Aires, — A Chinese airline has announced the launch of the world’s longest commercial flight, lasting up to 29 hours, with bookings now open. According to international media reports, the new MU746 route will connect Buenos Aires, Argentina, with Shanghai, China, covering a distance of 12,500 miles. The eastbound journey from Shanghai to Buenos…
London/Lisbon, The United Kingdom and Portugal are set to formally recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, ahead of a crucial week at the United Nations General Assembly. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had earlier declared in July that London would proceed with recognition if Israel failed to take “substantive steps” toward a ceasefire with…
Kabul/Washington, Sept 21, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Afghanistan will face “serious consequences” if it refuses to hand back control of the Bagram Airbase to the United States. According to U.S. media, negotiations between Washington and the Taliban are underway over counterterrorism operations, with discussions including the possibility of a limited…
Washington,Security has been significantly tightened at the venue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, where former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address. Officials confirmed enhanced checks and restrictions as supporters and political figures are expected to attend in large numbers. In a separate development, a newly announced $100,000 visa…
Islamabad, Pakistan has decided to integrate its digital payment system with the Arab Monetary Fund’s (AMF) Buna platform, aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions. The move will allow overseas Pakistanis to remit funds into the country through a secure and regulated channel. However, the system will not permit outward remittances from Pakistan. Governor of the State…
The Pentagon has told journalists they must agree not to disclose unauthorised information or else risk losing access to the building. The change is among a number of new restrictions, which also seek to impose limits on the movement of journalists within the facility, which is home to the Department of War, formerly known as…
The White House has announced that US companies will now control TikTok’s algorithm and Americans will hold six of seven board seats for the app’s US operations in a much-anticipated deal with China. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said a deal could be signed “in the coming days”, but Beijing is yet to comment. The US…
Paris/Washington:French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present evidence in a U.S. court to counter defamatory allegations about his wife, Brigitte Macron. The case targets American commentator Candace Owens, who repeatedly claimed that France’s First Lady was born male. According to legal filings in Delaware, the Macron family will submit photographic, scientific, and documentary evidence,…
Islamabad:Pakistan has officially launched the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt nuclear power unit (C-5) in Chashma, Punjab, in collaboration with China. The project is being described as the largest nuclear power unit in the country’s history. According to officials, the C-5 plant will significantly enhance Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity and support long-term energy security. Experts…
Beijing: China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about reclaiming Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, saying that Beijing respects Afghanistan’s independence and sovereignty. When asked about Trump’s remarks, the Deputy Director of China’s Foreign Ministry said that the future of Afghanistan should be decided by the Afghan people themselves. He emphasized that China does…
