China Urges Calm as India–Pakistan Tensions Escalate
China calls on India and Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint amid escalating tensions, urging a peaceful political settlement and offering to play a constructive diplomatic role.
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Nvidia Unveils Downgraded H20 AI Chip for Chinese Market Amid US Export Controls
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Poll Finds Britons, Americans Doubt Trump’s Trade Reliability
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Scientists Crack Mystery of 400-Million-Year-Old Fish
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China’s Key Role in Shaping Global Drug Governance
China’s strategies—from zero-tolerance and border security to UN treaties and global partnerships—are shaping the future of global drug governance.
Tensions Flare: India-Pakistan Aerial Clash Claims Another Jet
Pakistan says it shot down another Indian fighter jet, capturing its pilot and calling an emergency National Command Authority meeting amid deadly cross-border clashes.
Tensions Flare as Indian Army Foils Pakistani Drone Strikes
The Indian army says it foiled fresh Pakistani drone strikes along the western border, destroying multiple armed drones over Amritsar after Pakistan claimed a military operation.
Iran to Hold 4th Round of Indirect US Talks in Oman This Sunday
Iran’s FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirms the fourth round of indirect US talks in Oman on Sunday, ahead of regional consultations and the Iran–Arab World Dialogue summit.
Rubio Urges De-escalation Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Rubio urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate after their worst cross-border fighting in nearly 30 years, offering U.S. support for constructive talks.