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Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and members of the high-level diplomatic delegation for what he termed a “highly effective” visit to the United States and Europe, undertaken to counter India’s recent propaganda campaign and highlight Pakistan’s perspective on the latest tensions with New Delhi. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Bilawal, who led the delegation on the prime minister’s directive, called on the premier in Islamabad to brief him on the outcome of the visit. The premier later hosted a dinner in honour of the…

Listen to article Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the “end of the 12-day war” imposed by Israel, in a message to the nation carried by the official IRNA news agency on Tuesday. “Today, after the heroic resistance of our great nation, whose determination makes history, we are witnessing the establishment of a truce and the ending of this 12-day war imposed by the adventurism and provocation” of Israel, Pezeshkian said. Pezeshkian also said Tehran was ready to resolve issues with the US based on international frameworks, in comments in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran’s official news…

Guests attend the parallel session “Checking In on the Energy Transition” during the 2025 Summer Davos Forum at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, June 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)TIANJIN, June 24 (Xinhua) — Held from June 24 to 26, this year’s Summer Davos Forum, also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, is themed “Entrepreneurship in the New Era” and focus on five key areas — deciphering the world economy, outlook on China, industries disrupted, investing in people and the planet, and new energy and materials.Guests attend…

Guests attend the parallel session “Checking In on the Energy Transition” during the 2025 Summer Davos Forum at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, June 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)TIANJIN, June 24 (Xinhua) — A premier barometer of global economic trends and industrial transformation, the 2025 Summer Davos Forum has seen record attendance for recent years, with over 1,700 participants traveling from around the world.Its popularity is testament to both the convening power of the event, which is taking place from Tuesday to Thursday in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, and the unparalleled magnetism of China’s…

Listen to article Two soldiers, including a major, were martyred while 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan’s Sararogha area on Tuesday, the military’s media wing reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted following confirmed reports of the presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. Troops effectively engaged the terrorist hideout, resulting in the killing of eleven terrorist and injuries to seven others, the statement said. Read More: Five terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR During the intense exchange of fire, Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, a resident…

Listen to article China lauded on Tuesday Pakistan’s proactive and positive role in pursuing regional peace, particularly through diplomatic channels including the United Nations Security Council, amid heightened tensions following the recent Iran-Israel conflict. On Sunday, the UN Security Council held an emergency session, where China, Russia, and Pakistan jointly called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and the two leaders discussed the evolving regional security situation and matters of mutual interest. Ambassador of China H.E. Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. pic.twitter.com/FPibbrQrUE —…

FedEx reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue Tuesday as the company announced it had achieved its $4 billion cost-cutting goal and will aim to trim another $1 billion in its upcoming fiscal year.The company achieved its “structural cost reduction target, in the face of ongoing headwinds,” CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a media release.”Looking ahead, I’m confident that our transformation initiatives, which are focused on integrating our networks and further reducing our cost-to-serve, will create meaningful long-term value,” he said.FedEx stock dropped about 5% in after-hours trading as the company offered current-quarter profit guidance that came in slightly below what…

Listen to article Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled support during the recent Middle East crisis, as Tehran and Tel Aviv agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. The appreciation came during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reiterated Pakistan’s backing for Iran at international forums, including the United Nations Security Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier stressed the importance of adherence to international law and the UN Charter by all parties. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, calling for dialogue and diplomacy…

Crypto prices, including bitcoin, rose on Tuesday after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.By midday Tuesday, bitcoin had passed the $105,000 level, ether jumped back above the $2,400 mark, and XRP climbed to $2.19. The risk-on action in the markets, which also saw stocks rally on the Mideast de-escalation, wasn’t the only source of momentum, as Republican senators unveiled a major bill to set the rules of the road for crypto. Specifically, the legislation would define when crypto is a commodity or a security, allow crypto exchanges to register with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and reduce the…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2025.Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday ramped up his pressure on Congress to get his “big, beautiful bill” across the finish line, urging lawmakers to not go on vacation until it passes.”To my friends in the Senate, lock yourself in a room if you must, don’t go home, and GET THE DEAL DONE THIS WEEK,” he wrote on Truth Social.”Work with the House so they can pick it up,…