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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are ‘iron brother’ countries.Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026China’s President Xi Jinping has hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership.Pakistan is among an exclusive group of countries China regards as an “all-weather strategic partner”, with ties featuring close economic, trade and security cooperation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listGreeting Sharif at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Monday, Xi called him an “old friend” and said the two countries had “understood, trusted and supported each other” over…
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. The below originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: In my view, Warner Music Group made two significant strategic missteps over the past 20 years.The first was an under-investment in independent distribution. Case in point: in the same year Sony Music announced it was spending $400+ million to buy AWAL, Warner splashed a similar…
Off Campus author Elle Kennedy revealed her favorite book change from the show — so far. Kennedy took to TikTok on Saturday, May 23, to answer a question, which read, “From all of the changes that happened in the TV show, which one was your favorite and why?” In response, Kennedy said she loved that “Justin is a musician” instead of an athlete. “I think it makes a lot of sense,” she replied. “Loved loved loved Allie and Dean’s JLo/maverick dance and them having this wild tension even before their hookup (in the book the hookup happens right off the…
Vasiliy Lomachenko could land an immediate world title shot, but only if he chooses to campaign at 130lbs. Either way, the 38-year-old is set to return to action later this year, having allowed his deal with Top Rank to expire earlier this month. As a promotional free agent, ‘Loma’ is now expected to fight for the first time since May 2024, back when he scored an 11th-round stoppage victory over George Kambosos Jr. In doing so, Lomachenko claimed the IBF lightweight title after having previously become a three-division world champion, with his last 10 professional outings all being fought at…
new video loaded: Dozens Killed in Coal Mine Explosion, China State Media SaysA gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed dozens on Friday, according to Xinhua, a Chinese state news agency. In 2024, China’s National Mine Safety Administration cited the coal mine for “severe safety hazards” and high gas levels. As of Saturday morning, the cause of the explosion was still unknown, according to CCTV, the Chinese state broadcaster.By Jorge MitssunagaMay 23, 2026
Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Kai Trump is giving some insight into how often her grandfather, President Donald Trump, calls her on the phone. “My grandpa’s calling me,” Kai, 19, told her 1.49 million subscribers in a YouTube video shared on Friday, May 22, in celebration of her high school graduation. The newly-minted graduate then picked up the phone while she was getting her hair done. “Alright, I love you,” Kai told the president, 79. “Bye.” Related: Donald Trump Jr’s Daughter Kai Celebrates College Plans With Lavish Party President Donald Trump’s 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump shared her school spirit in a lavish way. Kai —…
The Vancouver Canucks could be bringing Ilya Sofonov over to N.A. next season Hockey News Hub: Have been hearing that Vancouver Canucks prospect Ilya Sofonov won’t be extending with AK Bars of the KHL and will be signing with the Canucks for next year. Rick Dhaliwal: (as of Thursday) There haven’t been any contract talks between the Canucks and Sofonov yet, but there could be some in the near future. What’s going on with Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils? Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked if Simon Nemec has asked for a trade. Has there been any talk…
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at another Russian oil terminal overnight, local officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region said Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest attack on Moscow’s vital oil industry. Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk said falling drone debris sparked a fire at an oil terminal, injuring two people. Russia’s Astra news outlet said Ukrainian drones struck the Sheskharis oil terminal and depot, the terminus for Russian state-controlled pipeline company Transneft’s main oil pipelines in the region. Images posted by Astra appeared to show smoke rising above the oil terminal, but they could not be verified. On…