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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning Photo: fmprc.gov.cn

Italian, Indonesian presidents set to visit China; Intensive visits underscore recognition of China as guardian of stability, win-win co-op amid turbulent intl landscape

November 24, 2024

The picture shows aircraft carrier Shandong berths at a naval port in Sanya. China

Three Chinese aircraft carriers hold intensive activities: reports

October 13, 2024

Govt Plans to Increase Petroleum Levy in Upcoming Budget
Govt Plans to Increase Petroleum Levy in Upcoming Budget The federal government has decided to remove the cap on the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) to charge a levy of over Rs. 100 per liter and generate Rs. 194 billion from the next fiscal year 2025-26. Sources told that Pakistan will increase the PDL beyond the…
Nippon Steel pledges US Steel revival in final pitch to Trump
TOKYO — Nippon Steel is betting that a promise of huge investments to turn around struggling U.S. Steel will convince the Trump administration to greenlight the long-delayed acquisition as the Japanese steelmaker makes a final push for approval. “If [U.S. Steel] had been under Nippon Steel’s umbrella, they wouldn’t be in the situation they’re in…
‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ author Taylor Jenkins Reid comes out as bisexual
Taylor Jenkins Reid, the author of several bestselling novels including “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” “Daisy Jones & The Six” and “Malibu Rising,” came out as bisexual in an interview with Time magazine. “It has been hard at times to see people dismiss me as a straight woman, but I also didn’t tell them…
Trump on discussion with House Republicans over budget bill: ‘A meeting of love’
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Judge strikes down DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace 01:20 Now Playing Trump on discussion with House Republicans over budget bill: ‘A meeting of love’ 05:49 UP NEXT Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke protected status for thousands…
Dollar slides as upcoming US-Japan talks revive currency speculation
BANFF, Canada — Downward pressure on the dollar is mounting ahead of Wednesday’s meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers and central bankers here, as market watchers speculate that the U.S. will push Japan to address the weak yen. Amid a stream of negative news including a credit rating downgrade for U.S. government debt, observers…
Buy now, pay never? Some Klarna users struggle to repay loans as U.S. consumer debt rises
Klarna’s customers are having a harder time paying back the installment loans they take out with the popular “buy now, pay later” service. The Swedish company’s net losses doubled in the first quarter even as its user base and revenue grew, Klarna reported Monday, weeks after pausing its plans to go public over concerns about…
Fanatics will host a skills challenge between fans and celebrities, with $2 million on the line
Sports giant Fanatics is pitting fans against greats Tom Brady, Kevin Durant and Alex Rodriguez at an upcoming marketing event. The company announced Tuesday it is introducing a skills-based competition at Fanatics Fest 2025, taking place June 20-22 in New York City. Fanatics says more than $2 million will be given away in prizes, including…
Japan should think about ‘more partners’ beyond US: Saab CEO
TOKYO — Japan should increase defense procurement from European manufacturers, the president and CEO of Swedish defense giant Saab said during an interview with Nikkei in Tokyo. “I think maybe Japan also needs to look and think about having more sovereign capabilities, maybe more partners than only the U.S.,” Micael Johansson said. The CEO came…