07:51
World News

North Korea will always stand with Russia, leader Kim tells Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as his “dearest friend” and vowed to deepen Pyongyang-Moscow ties, pledging that the DPRK will “always stand with Russia,” in a Russia Day message reported by state media on 12 June.

06:30
United Nations

UN Chief Concerned Over US Sanctions on ICC Judges

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the US decision to sanction four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, accused by the US of alleged transgressions.

17:30
carmakers

Chinese carmakers promise faster payments amid price war pressure

In response to mounting backlash over delayed payments and a deepening price war, major Chinese automakers including BYD, Chery, Geely, SAIC, BAIC, Xpeng, and Xiaomi have pledged to pay suppliers within 60 days, aligning with new government rules that came into effect on June 1.

16:44
U.S.-China

Trump: 'Our deal with China is done'

The U.S. and China have a framework trade deal on rare earths. Trump calls the deal "done," but it awaits final approval from both leaders.

16:25
Pakistan

Pakistan to launch first freight train service to Russia

Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.