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China's rapid rise has been characterized by exponential progress, defying linear expectations and transforming the nation from a manufacturing hub to a global leader in technology and innovation. This remarkable journey has been fueled by relentless innovation, strategic investments, and a willingness to rewrite the rules of economic development.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has hijacked the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Bolan district, taking over 100 security personnel hostage and threatening to execute them if the military intervenes. The government is yet to release a plan to resolve the tense standoff, leaving hundreds of lives in jeopardy.

Bulgarian restaurateurs are protesting today by blocking major roads and intersections, expressing their strong opposition to the government's decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) for the industry to 20% in the 2025 budget. They argue that this move will lead to widespread bankruptcies, fuel the growth of the informal economy, and ultimately harm the state budget itself.

The condition of the 14 victims of the Kočani disco fire who are receiving treatment in Bulgaria remains serious, with eight on mechanical ventilation and three in critical condition. The tragedy has sparked anger and calls for accountability, with journalist Atanas Velichkov stating that "the people's anger will be unleashed if no one is held responsible.

Six residents of Kocani, North Macedonia, traveled to Pirogov Hospital in Sofia to donate their rare blood type A, negative Rh factor, urgently needed for a patient in critical condition. Their selfless act inspired many others to donate blood, demonstrating an outpouring of support for the victims of the Kocani tragedy.