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Washington, DC [US], September 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is expected to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding Beijing's alleged backing of Iran during the latter's three-day state visit, his first to Washington in more than a decade. According to Fox News, this comes in light of the reports connecting Chinese firms to satellite […]

Shanghai [China], 23 September (ANI): Competition began on Wednesday at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, with Team India's largest-ever contingent of 70 young competitors taking to the competition floor across 63 skill categories.The four-day competition follows the Opening Ceremony held on Tuesday evening, where Team India participated in the Parade of Nations […]

Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 23 (ANI): Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's mother, Saikhom Tombi Leima, expressed happiness after her daughter won the silver medal in the women's 49 kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, saying she remains proud of her achievement while hoping for a gold medal in the future.Speaking to ANI, Mirabai Chanu's […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi advanced to the women's 60kg Sanda final at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday, assuring India of at least a silver medal and equalling the country's best-ever performance in wushu at the Games.Roshibina defeated Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas 2-0 in the semi-final to secure her […]

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], September 23: EazyDiner, India's leading restaurant discovery, table booking and restaurant payments platform, hosted the Delhi edition of the EazyDiner Foodie Awards on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at The LaLiT, New Delhi. The evening recognised the restaurants, cafes, hotels and hospitality leaders who shape how Delhi NCR eats […]

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 23 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian Women's cricket team for clinching the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday.Saikia praised captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, players, head coach Amol […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Domestic steel prices are expected to remain firm in the near term as tight supply, import duties and elevated raw material costs encourage dealers to build inventory in anticipation of further price increases, brokerage firm Centrum Broking said in a report based on dealer interactions.Centrum said any correction in […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after suffering a 3-1 defeat against the People's Republic of China in the semi-finals in Aichi, Japan, on Wednesday.Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered India's only win of the tie, defeating reigning world champions […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's fiery warning at the UN General Assembly of 'total annihilation' for Iran is largely an election campaign strategy, while an uneasy West Asian truce is quietly keeping crude prices capped near USD 100 per barrel, according to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodities Research at Kotak […]

Geneva [Switzerland], September 23 (ANI): Dolkun Isa, President of the Uyghur Centre for Democracy, has urged UN member states to uphold the principle of non-refoulement and ensure that Uyghurs fleeing alleged persecution in China are not forcibly returned to the country.Addressing the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Isa […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on winning silver in the women's 49 kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, saying her journey stands as an inspiration to the younger generation of athletes.In an X post, the President of India congratulated Mirabai Chanu […]

(260923) -- HAMMAMET, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows the the session for the promotion of audiovisual industry cooperation between China and Arab States in Hammamet, Tunisia. As part of the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival, a session for the promotion of audiovisual industry cooperation between China and Arab […]

(260924) -- MINSK, Sept. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man visits a photo exhibition showcasing achievements of Chinese modernization, in Minsk, Belarus, Sept. 22, 2026. A photo exhibition showcasing achievements of Chinese modernization was held in the capital of Belarus on Tuesday. More than 400 representatives from the governments and various sectors of society […]

(260923) -- BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, attends a closing gala of the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, […]

by Yang Shilong, Vivien LiuNEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Russell Craig Targove can start singing a Chinese song in New York and expect people around him to join in.Nearly three decades ago and thousands of miles away in Serbia, Sanja Vasic encountered Chinese culture for the first time when a high school teacher wrote Chinese characters on a blackboard.For […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu said she was "very happy and proud" after ending her long wait for an Asian Games medal by securing silver in the women's 49 kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday.Speaking to ANI after her podium finish, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist said the […]

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 23 (ANI): India needs a more decentralised development model that takes R&D investment and sophisticated manufacturing beyond major cities to the district level, creating high-quality jobs in rural areas and reducing the need for young people to migrate to urban centres, Zoho Co-Founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian scripted history by winning the country's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis, securing bronze in the men's singles event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.The Prime Minister's Office shared a post on X, saying, 'A historic […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Professor of Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Srikanth Kondapalli on Wednesday said that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to focus on critical minerals, semiconductors, trade imbalances and investments during their upcoming meeting in the United States.Speaking […]

Washington DC [US], September 23 (ANI): East Turkistan and Tibetan advocacy groups, along with their supporters, have announced a protest near the White House on Thursday, September 24, against Chinese President Xi Jinping and Beijing's policies towards ethnic minority communities.Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States for a […]

By Amrashree Mishra New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Professor of Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Srikanth Kondapalli, on Wednesday, said that US President Donald Trump's backing of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) comes as an effort to revive trade and stabilise the West Asian situation amid the ongoing […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on India, China and Turkey to halt energy trade with Russia, arguing that Moscow relies on these countries to sustain its economy, reported Wall Street Journal (WSJ). During an interview with WSJ, Zelenskyy said If America, China and India put pressure on Russia, then […]

HAIKOU, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- German auto industry executives and experts have called for deeper cooperation with China on new energy vehicles (NEVs), batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and automated driving, saying the two countries could draw on their respective strengths as the global auto industry undergoes a rapid technological shift.Speaking at […]

(260923) -- ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows a view of Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 22, 2026. "We hope Chinese companies will establish a manufacturing base here and take advantage of local investment opportunities," Alexandria Governor Ayman Attia said recently. TO GO WITH "Interview: Egypt's Alexandria seeks to […]

(260923) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Aleshovich Kasymaliev, who is attending the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo, in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

(260923) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo ahead of the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 23, 2026. Li on Wednesday addressed the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Conference 2026 held in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

PRNewswireSingapore, September 23: Matrixdock, the real-world asset (RWA) technology arm of BIT Group, today announces the launch of Matrixdock Gold (XAUm) on Arc, the open, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built by Circle, bringing the network its first tokenized gold asset. Eligible XAUm redemptions are supported by enabling same-day access to USDC […]

Sanaa [Yemen], September 23 (ANI): Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday claimed that their forces shot down a Chinese 'Wing Loong II' armed reconnaissance drone allegedly belonging to Saudi Arabia while it was carrying out 'hostile missions' over Mocha in Taiz Governorate.Spokesperson of the Houthi rebels, Yahya Saree, said in a statement on Telegram that the […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday congratulated Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on winning silver at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, describing it as a historic achievement that ended India's 28-year wait for a medal in the sport at the continental showpiece.Mandaviya shared a post on X, […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated India's women's and men's skeet teams on winning bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, praising the shooters for making the nation proud through their skill, determination and team spirit.Murmu shared a post on X, writing, 'Congratulations to Parinaaz Dhaliwal, […]

By Vipul KashyapAichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): Indian skeet shooter Raiza Dhillon described the women's skeet team bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 as a historic achievement, saying the podium finish was the result of the team's hard work and determination.Raiza, along with Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Maheshwari Chauhan, secured the […]

SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and a Chinese delegation representing major publishing and educational institutions have explored opportunities to expand cooperation between the publishing sectors in Sharjah and Beijing, particularly in educational publishing, rights exchange and expertise.The discussions took place […]

(260923) -- BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- International students make mooncakes at Fengsheng ancient town in Chongqing, southwest China, Sept. 23, 2026. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, various activities are being held across China to welcome the traditional festival. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

(260923) -- BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children participate in a game in celebrations for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival at a kindergarten in Jiyuan, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 23, 2026. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, various activities are being held across China to welcome the traditional festival. (Photo by Duan […]

(260923) -- NANNING, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students experience Chinese calligraphy during a Mid-Autumn Festival themed event at Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster)Jenson Brooksby knocked out eighth-seeded Sebastian Baez of Argentina 7-5, 7-5 in the first round of the Chengdu Open on Wednesday in China.Brooksby withstood seven aces by Baez and saved both break points to win in 1 hours and 43 minutes. He will face either Australia's James Duckworth or Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in the second […]

By Vipul KashyapAichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): Indian skeet shooter Parinaaz Dhaliwal described the women's skeet team's historic bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 as an 'amazing' feeling, saying the podium finish was a result of the team's experience and determination.Parinaaz, along with Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan, […]

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on winning silver in the women's 49kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, saying her determination and consistency continue to inspire the nation.The Prime Minister's Office shared a post on X, writing, 'A special […]

By Vipul KashyapAichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): Indian skeet shooter Maheshwari Chauhan expressed happiness after winning the women's skeet team bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, saying the podium finish was the result of a strong team effort despite challenging conditions.Maheshwari, along with Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 23 (ANI): For years, Mirabai Chanu has carried the hopes of Indian weightlifting on her shoulders, lifting more than just the weights placed before her. On Wednesday, the Olympic medallist finally added the Asian Games silver to her glittering collection, completing her medal haul across the major international events.The […]

New York [US], September 23 (ANI): Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first day at the United Nations General Assembly in New York was marked by a series of high-level meetings, including discussions with US President Donald Trump on China and North Korea, reaffirmation of Tokyo's support for Ukraine, and a push for United Nations reform, including […]

From moongazing and picnics to bus rides and a lantern extravaganza, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong has plenty of activities for everyone. This year the festival falls on September 25, a Friday, with the following day designated as a public holiday in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post rounds up Mid-Autumn Festival offerings. 1. What are the […]

BEIJING, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- People across China on Wednesday held various activities to celebrate the ninth Chinese farmers' harvest festival.The festival is the first national festival created specifically for the country's farmers. This year's festival falls on Wednesday.Launched in 2018, the festival coincides with the Autumnal Equinox each year, which […]

by sportswriter Li JiaNAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi completed an individual event hat-trick at the 2026 Asian Games here on Wednesday, while DPR Korea opened its gold medal account thanks to female weightlifters.Yu continued her stunning performance at the Games, claiming her third gold by winning the women's 400m […]

(260923) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan competes against Cristina Bucsa of Spain during the quarterfinal match between Kazakhstan and Spain at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)