Monday, April 13th, 2026
Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech
HONG KONG, APR 13: China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technologies and renewable power, industries that China dominates. Most of the oil and gas from the now mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was Asia-bound. Asian nations are scrambling to conserve energy and bolster dwindling reserves. As a temporary ceasefire teeters, gasoline prices in the U.S. and Europe are spiking. While most of Asia is hit hard, China will likely benefit from the fossilRead More
Russian FM to pay official visit of China from April 14 to 15
BEIJING, Apr 13: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lovrov will arrive in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, a Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Monday. At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Russian Foreign Minister will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15.
Fitch affirms Pakistan’s rating at ‘B-‘ with ‘stable outlook’
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at ‘B-’ with a “stable outlook”. “Pakistan’s rating affirmation reflects progress on fiscal consolidation and macro stability measures, broadly in line with its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and supporting its funding capacity. Foreign exchange buffers rebuilt over the past year provide a cushion against the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, while Pakistan’s role as a ceasefire broker may provide tangible benefits and partly offset external pressures,” the agency said inRead More
Daily Islamabad POST becomes a popular newspaper of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: /DNA/ – In a remarkably short span of time, Daily Islamabad Post has emerged as one of the most popular and credible newspapers in the country. Under the leadership of seasoned journalist Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, the publication has carved a distinct identity based on professionalism, integrity, and journalistic excellence. What sets Daily Islamabad Post apart is its commitment to independent analysis and unbiased reporting. At a time when media credibility is often questioned, the newspaper has remained steadfast in presenting facts without distortion, offering readers a balanced perspective on national andRead More
Hungarians look to changed future after pro-EU Magyar’s election landslide
BUDAPEST, April 13 – Hungarians were waking up to a political earthquake on Monday, after a landslide victory for the centre-right opposition reverberated everywhere from Washington to Kyiv, sending local markets surging and turning Budapest into a party zone. The ballot’s implications stretched far beyond the borders of the landlocked country of under 10 million people, as outgoing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban was a key ally of both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and had frustrated European efforts to aid war-torn Ukraine. Supporters of election winnerRead More
PHF bars nine overage players from U-18 Games
ISLAMABAD, APR 13 (DNA): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has barred nine players from participating in the National Under-18 Youth Hockey Games after they were found overage during a stringent scrutiny process. According to a PHF press release issued here on Monday, the federation’s scrutiny committee disqualified the players on grounds of age misrepresentation and exceeding the prescribed age limit for the tournament. The verification process, carried out with the assistance of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), involved careful examination of Family Registration Certificates (FRCs), which confirmed that theRead More