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A relative of a British POW shakes hands with Chinese fisherman Lin Agen (in the hat) who helped rescue POWs during the sinking of the Lisbon Maru in 1942, in October 2019. Photo: Courtesy of Fang Li

Practitioners of Peace: Ordin Chinese people risk to rescue US pilots, UK POWs in WWII, forging decades-long friendships

June 1, 2025

Xi to join Russia’s 80th WWII celebrations as ‘guest of honor’

May 6, 2025

Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe

Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th annivers of the end of WWII in Europe

May 5, 2025

Pakistan Army ready to counter any threat, says Field Marshal at LoC
Pakistan Army ready to counter any threat, says Field Marshal at LoC RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces are fully prepared to effectively deter and defeat any form of aggression. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir visited forward posts along…
Trump’s ban stalls lifesaving treatment for Haitian children who need to travel for surgery
Leaders of an aid organization that has sent more than 100 Haitian children with serious cardiac conditions to the U.S. for heart surgery said President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from 19 countries will stall or cancel lifesaving procedures for at least a dozen children or young adults. The ban, which goes into effect Monday,…
Diddy’s accusers testified about volatile relationships with a man they loved and feared
The three women identified as victims in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs took the stand to describe a charming, larger-than-life record label tycoon whose double-sided personality straddled the line between praiseworthy and predatory. They portrayed Combs as influential, full of confidence and passionate, telling stories of him introducing them to a celebrity life…
Honda to sell historic Formula One car parts to US fans
TOKYO — Honda Motor will sell off parts from storied Formula One cars to fans in the U.S. in an effort to increase the value of the company brand. With interest in F1 motor racing growing globally, the Japanese automaker will enable fans to own car parts that have played a significant role in the sport’s history.
The Pacers’ lead in the NBA Finals was more than a decade in the making
OKLAHOMA CITY — Every answer to what has become the most-asked question in the NBA — how exactly the Indiana Pacers continue to pull off one improbable postseason comeback after another — must include the gutsy shotmaking of Tyrese Haliburton. His game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds remaining in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on…
Israel says it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage kidnapped into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023
Israel says it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage kidnapped into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023, as it continues its milit offensive across the strip, killing at least 22 people overnight, according to health officials. The Prime Minister’s office said Saturday that the body of Thai citizen Nattapong Pinta was returned to Israel…
A mournful Eid al-Adha in Gaza
Under the damaged dome of al-Albani Mosque in Khan Younis, families stood on broken stone and dust, raising their voices in takbir, the declaration of god’s greatness, to mark the first morning of Eid al-Adha on Friday. In Gaza, the holiest of the two major Muslim holidays is traditionally a time for communal worship, the…
Mayor Karachi urges responsible waste disposal on Eid
Mayor Karachi urges responsible waste disposal on Eid KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has urged citizens to refrain from dumping sacrificial animal waste in open spaces during Eid-ul-Azha. In a video message, the mayor stated that a comprehensive strategy has been devised in collaboration with the Solid Waste Management Board to ensure proper disposal…