China’s President Xi Jinping has stated that the country will introduce more active macroeconomic policies by 2026. In an address to the Communist Party’s New Era Think Tank, Xi emphasized that the economy will focus on improving the quality of growth and promoting moderate growth rates. He declared that China’s economy is ready to achieve its development goals and has termed 2025 as an “extraordinary year.” Xi also emphasized the need for attention to be given to the formation and implementation of the country’s five-year plan to empower Chinese innovation.
Meanwhile, the strained relations between the United States and China have been affected by India’s Hindutva policies and its dual foreign policy, according to a British newspaper. The list of banned books in China has been updated to include the works of women writers and Iranian authors. In a shocking incident, the body of 26-year-old Anantha Kumar, an employee of Indian pharmaceutical company Biocon, was found in the company’s office yesterday. In a Christmas Eve heist, three million euros were stolen from a German bank.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for a thorough investigation into the Pehgalam attack and the Delhi blast. She has urged the Indian Home Minister Amit Shah to step down. The funeral prayers and burial of Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be held in Dhaka today, with Pakistan’s Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq leading the funeral prayers on behalf of Pakistan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, with both leaders discussing the situation in Gaza.
Heavy rainfall has hit the northern states of the UAE, including Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Ain, increasing the cold wave in the region. Israel has carried out over 10,000 direct attacks on six countries in the region this year. In a tragic incident, two cable cars collided in Italy’s Piedmont region, injuring four people. The Saudi cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, met in Riyadh, with Saudi Minister of Information Salman bin Youssef announcing a statement after the meeting.
Iran has warned of a strong reaction against any possible US attack. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that any aggression against the country will be met with a severe response. The UAE has announced the withdrawal of its anti-terrorism units from Yemen. The funeral prayers and burial of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be held tomorrow. Yemen has declared a 90-day state of emergency following a Saudi-led coalition attack on the country. A video has surfaced showing a missile attack on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
India’s Hindutva policies and dual foreign policy have strained relations between the US and India, according to a British newspaper. The Indian government has announced that a community-based trophy hunting program has been used to hunt a maroon-colored deer, with the animal’s antlers measuring 41 inches in length.
Police officials have stated that the meeting between BSNL employee Basanti and Viro was facilitated through social media. Sindh Ministers Sharjeel Memon and Nisar Khuhro have inaugurated double-decker buses in the province. Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has represented his country in 67 Tests, 208 ODIs, and 4 T20Is. Pakistani singer Mashhoor Khan has released a video message targeting men who maintain relationships with other women despite being married.
