Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Forging a Solid Foundation of Unity under the Rule of Law
Embracing a Brighter Future Through Cooperation Jiang Zaidong On July 1st, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China officially came into effect. As the first foundational and comprehensive law concerning China’s ethnic affairs, its enactment and implementation demonstrate China’s firm resolve to ensure equality for all ethnic groups, safeguard the fundamental interests of all ethnic groups, and promote their common prosperity and development. It has laid a solid rule-of-law foundation for China’s ethnic work, human rights protection, and enduring stability in border areas inRead More
US to continue applying pressure, says Vance
News Desk WASHINGTON: Vice President J.D. Vance has declared that the United States will continue “applying pressure” on Iran after renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Washington cannot allow Tehran to dictate global energy flows. The Trump administration has already ordered consecutive strikes on Iranian missile sites, drone facilities, and maritime forces, while deploying more than 50,000 troops across the Middle East. A temporary memorandum of understanding had paused hostilities, but Iran quickly resumed ship attacks, prompting Vance to warn that America would “punch backRead More
Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Pact: A New Strategic Triangle
The risks are real: if perceived as anti-Iran or divisive, it could deepen regional fractures. But with safeguards, the pact offers a historic opportunity to transform symbolism into practical cooperation and lay the foundation for a new Muslim security order Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The landmark defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with Türkiye as a key partner, comes at a critical moment of turbulence in the Muslim world. As regional alliances shift and traditional security arrangements weaken, closer cooperation among major Muslim countries could reshape collective defence andRead More
Yemen soldiers to get salaries direct in their accounts
News Desk AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s army has begun paying soldiers’ salaries directly into their personal bank accounts, in what officials describe as a landmark reform aimed at curbing corruption, eliminating ghost soldiers and ending a longstanding system that allowed commanders and intermediaries to control military payrolls. Army officials and soldiers told Arab News during the past two days that troops received their latest salaries in person through local banks or money exchange firms in government-controlled areas for the first time in years. “This system is excellent because salaries are transferred directlyRead More
Spain checks 200 Italy arrivals in border controls
MADRID/MILAN: Spain checked around 200 travelers arriving from Italy at the country’s six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration. Spain’s Interior Ministry carried out checks on a total of 199 people on 12 flights from Italy to airports in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante and Valencia, it said late on Saturday. Spain said on Friday border controls for flights and ships from Italy would remain in force until September 7 after Rome applied its own measures, which it said wereRead More
PHF and PSB conduct 4-Day umpiring Workshop
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), successfully organized a comprehensive four-day Hockey Umpiring Workshop as part of its ongoing mission to develop world-class Pakistani umpires and technical officials capable of representing the country at the highest international level. The workshop was conducted by internationally renowned FIH Umpire Manager & Educator, Mr. Faiz Muhammad (Fazi), who delivered extensive classroom and practical sessions on the latest FIH Rules, match management, positioning, communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. Held under theRead More