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This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2025 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China.The eighth CIIE and Hongqiao International Economic Forum opened here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)President of the National Council of Slovenia Marko Lotric delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2025.The eighth CIIE and Hongqiao International Economic Forum opened here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)Speaker of the House of Representatives of…

Arrival of Sikh pilgrims marks first major crossing since May conflict closed bordersIndian Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan after crossing the Wagah border crossing, on the eve of celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism. Pakistan welcomed dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India in the first major crossing since deadly clashes in May closed the land border between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Sikh pilgrims from India on Tuesday arrived in Pakistan to attend the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the spiritual founder of Sikhism, in the first major crossing…

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi speaks at a conference at the Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad on July 25, 2025. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday said the bench and bar form an integral part of the justice system, stressing the need for sustained coordination to ensure timely and effective justice delivery. The top judge made these remarks as the outgoing cabinet of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), led by Rauf Atta, and the newly elected cabinet, headed by Haroonur Rasheed, called on him at the Supreme Court He congratulated the newly elected office bearers and…

President reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to social justice, equality and inclusive growthPresident Asif Ali Zardari shakes hands with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the summit in Doha. Photo: Sabah DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday voiced grave concern over the “weaponisation of water” and repeated “violations of the Indus Waters Treaty” by India, terming them a serious threat to the livelihoods of 240 million Pakistanis. Addressing the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, the president urged the world to unite around three pillars – dignity, equality, and solidarity – emphasising global financial reforms, debt relief,…

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi attends the Grand Peace Jirga along with tribal elders in Peshawar on Saturday. Photo: X PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced that a provincial peace jirga will be held on November 12 at the K-P Assembly, bringing together political parties, former chief ministers, lawyers and civil society representatives to discuss the security situation and strategies for restoring peace in the province. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will hold consultations with former governors and former chief ministers ahead of the jirga to incorporate their input. Invitations have also been extended to Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP)…

A sign with the Toyota logo in Surrey, England on August, 2023Peter Dazeley | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesToyota Motor on Wednesday missed operating profit estimates for the quarter ended September as the Japanese auto giant bears the brunt of U.S. tariffs. Here are Toyota’s September quarter results compared with mean estimates from LSEG:Revenue: 12.38 trillion yen (about $81 billion) vs. 12.18 trillion yenOperating profit: 834 billion yen vs. 863.1 billion yenThe world’s largest carmaker by sales volume reported a nearly 28% drop in profit , year on year, while revenue increased over 8%.The company released 6-month results — from…

California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or advance President Donald Trump’s agenda.The approval of Proposition 50 gives Democrats a shot at winning as many as five additional seats, just enough to blunt Texas Republicans’ move to redraw their own maps to pick up five GOP seats at Trump’s urging. Texas’ move and California’s response have kicked off a flurry of redistricting efforts around the country, with Republican…

This photo shows the skyline at sunset in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua)”China’s model clearly works,” Turk concluded. “We must learn more about how decisions are made and implemented, and how that leads to successful transformation.”LJUBLJANA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — The continuity and long-term vision embedded in China’s Five-Year Plans bring “stability and predictability not only to China’s own development, but also to the world economy at large,” said former Slovenian President Danilo Turk.In a recent interview with Xinhua, Turk said the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will address new challenges in social development, such as…

Afghans walk after their arrival from Pakistan, in Takhta Pul. Photo: AFP BERLIN: Berlin is offering cash to Afghan refugees in Pakistan if they agree to give up their places on a programme for resettlement in Germany, activists said Tuesday. The Afghans were accepted under a refugee scheme set up by the previous German government but around 2,000 have been stuck in Pakistan since conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office in May and froze the programme. According to the initiative Airbridge Kabul, refugees have been sent a letter offering them money and other support in return for exiting the resettlement…

The logo of McDonald’s is seen in Los Angeles, California.Lucy Nicholson | ReutersMcDonald’s is expected to report its third-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday.Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting the company to report:Earnings per share: $3.33 expectedRevenue: $7.1 billion expectedThe fast-food giant, often seen as a bellwether for the financial health of consumers, has spent more than a year sounding the alarm about a pullback in spending from low-income diners. But Wall Street is anticipating that McDonald’s will report same-store sales growth for the second straight quarter, showing that its value strategy is winning over customers.Kicking…