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The Hong Kong Observatory has issued an amber rainstorm warning, with the signal expected to remain in place until 10pm on Sunday. The weather forecaster issued the warning at 8.20pm. “A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong,” a spokesman for the Observatory said. Showers would be heavy at times in the evening. The forecaster […]

Hong Kong health authorities will deploy on-site staff and step up support via a dedicated hotline for patients visiting Kai Tak Hospital amid booking and transport queries as the city’s largest public hospital begins its phased opening. From Monday, Kai Tak Hospital’s family medicine integrated centre will start operations, while specialist outpatient […]

A 60-year-old Hong Kong woman has lost more than HK$21 million (US$2.7 million) in a cryptocurrency scam after a fraudster posing as an investment expert she met online duped her. The clerk reported the case to police on Saturday, saying she had befriended an individual claiming to be an investment specialist on “Baby Kingdom”, a popular online […]

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday lauded the remarkable performance of Indian athletes at the recently concluded Asian Games 2026, stating that the country's progress on the global stage across all sectors is mirrored by its achievements in international sports.India signed off […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian Golf Union (IGU), a national sports federation for golf recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, has announced cash awards to honour the outstanding performances of Indian golfers at the 2026 Asian Games. India's first-ever  women's individual Gold medallist, Pranavi Urs, who won the honours in […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 4 (ANI): Five gold medals, nine podium finishes and a series of historic milestones made archery one of the standout disciplines for India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country's young recurve archery star Kumkum Mohod emerging as the face of a campaign that also delivered success across compound […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): India and China are relatively better placed to withstand energy supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz due to diversified sourcing and stockpiles, while New Delhi is likely to continue buying some Russian oil despite potential US tariff pressure, said former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo, urging India to […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 4 (ANI): AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Sunday celebrated India's gold medal-winning performance in men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026, saying the victory over arch-rivals Pakistan had made the achievement even more special.Reacting to India's triumph, Pathan said the victory was a moment of immense pride and joy.'It […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 4 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, congratulated the Indian contingent following the conclusion of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, praising the country's athletes for producing moments of 'joy and pride' and highlighting the contribution of women athletes to India's medal […]

Hong Kong will begin importing hundreds of foreign domestic carers as early as the second half of 2027 under a new pilot scheme, with their pay up to 20 per cent higher than that of domestic helpers, the city’s labour minister has said. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Sunday that the carers would be equipped with both […]

Hong Kong’s first Legislative Council president following the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997 has suggested reviewing the number of seats in Legco, citing the need to use public funds properly. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai also said on Sunday that Hong Kong and Shenzhen authorities had discussed the development of a plot at the two cities’ border […]

Washington, DC [US], October 4 (ANI): US Senator Tammy Duckworth has warned that China's efforts to pressure countries into restricting Taiwan's international travel could set a dangerous precedent for global aviation, trade and international movement.According to a report published by Taipei Times, Duckworth raised the issue during a US Senate Foreign […]

by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongZHENGZHOU, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- "People say a woman fears marrying the wrong man, while a man fears choosing the wrong trade. I definitely chose the wrong trade," Zhang Changxian, 59, said with a laugh.When Zhang began developing a sugarcane harvester in 2008, he expected challenges. He did not expect it would take eight years to […]

(261004) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests are seen before the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Ottawa [Canada], October 4 (ANI): Canada's decision to significantly reduce tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) has triggered fresh concerns over national security, cybersecurity and the potential collection of sensitive data, according to a report by The Epoch Times.The media outlet reported that Chinese EVs are expected to gain greater access […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 4 (ANI): India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a haul of 85 medals, but it was the country's clean sweep of gold medals in cricket, kabaddi and hockey that provided the defining moments of a campaign which also produced record-breaking performances, first-time podium finishes and historic individual […]

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 4 (ANI): Associate Vice President of Hockey India and the General Secretary of Hockey Maharashtra, Manoj Vasant Bhore praised India's historic hockey double gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, describing the victories as a landmark moment that directly secures qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Speaking to […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): India and Japan have growing opportunities to deepen cooperation in high-technology sectors, particularly semiconductors and space, with Japanese companies engaging Indian firms to support the development of the country's semiconductor ecosystem, Institute of Geoeconomics Director Kazuto Suzuki said.Speaking to ANI on the […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): India needs to strengthen its resilience to growing geopolitical and economic shocks by pursuing more open trade and investment policies, deepening international partnerships and securing its position in global value chains, said experts. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave, Liqing […]

More than 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s eight-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, optometrists have predicted, citing a shrinking “hyperopic reserve” that normally helps delay nearsightedness. The Hong Kong Association of Private Practice Optometrists released the findings on Sunday from a screening of more than 3,500 pupils at eight primary […]

Patna (Bihar) [India], October 4 (ANI): Folk singer Malini Awasthi celebrated India's gold medal win in men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026, especially after the team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the final.Speaking about India's victory, Awasthi called it a "day of celebration" and praised the entire team for its performance. She also congratulated […]

(261004) -- ROME, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations from Spring/Summer 2027 collections of Chinese brand Heaven Gaia at the Colonna Palace in Rome, Italy, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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GUIYANG, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- For French caver Jean Bottazzi, caves never disappoint. In the vast underground maze of Shuanghe Cave in southwest China's Guizhou Province, even an unfinished mission can lead to an unexpected discovery, opening up whole new horizons.Bottazzi has spent more than two decades exploring Shuanghe, witnessing its 25-year journey of […]

A flight bound for Okinawa returned to Hong Kong airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear was suspected to have failed to fully retract after take-off. Hong Kong Airlines said the crew of flight HX676, which departed at 8.57am, decided to return to ensure safety, in line with standard procedures. “[The flight] encountered a suspected incomplete […]

In New Delhis eyes, the recent XiTrump summit was about much more than trade and tariffsWhen the leaders of the world's two largest economies meet, the whole world watches the theatrics, the body language and the substance. Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US and summit with President Donald Trump took place against the backdrop of a surge […]

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal and the women's golf team of Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar for winning silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games.Congratulating Antim on her silver medal in the women's 53kg freestyle wrestling event, PM Modi said her performance was […]

Funds raised through initial public offerings in Hong Kong more than doubled year on year to over HK$388 billion (US$49.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing the total amount for the whole of last year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said. Adding to the positive outlook, Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the government-owned Hong […]

by Julia Pierrepont III, Gao ShanLOS ANGELES, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- With China accounting for about 55 percent of trade at the Port of Long Beach and roughly 40 percent of business at the neighboring Port of Los Angeles, stable relations between Washington and Beijing are not an abstract diplomatic concern for the two busiest container ports in the United […]

HAIKOU, China, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The date palm harvest season has concluded in Wenchang City in south China's island province of Hainan, Yuanjiang County in Yunnan Province and Panzhihua City in Sichuan Province, marking the first time UAE date palms have borne fruit in notable quantities in China's inland regions after first producing fruit in […]

(261004) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi (L) and Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson pose with the awards for the most valuable player (MVP) of the 20th Asian Games during the awarding ceremony at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Small independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was forced to close due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. Defying the trend, 41-year-old bibliophile Grace Lau invested a six-figure sum to launch New […]

Hong Kong should enact laws on data governance and underlying safety standards to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), experts have said, as the government pledged to tackle disputes or crimes involving the technology’s application with tailored legislation. They also said that legislation was needed to define liability boundaries, […]

BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Partnerships between China and African countries strengthen community resilience and build capacity for sustainable development over the long term, a humanitarian official has said."We see this engagement as constructive and look forward to further strengthening and expanding this cooperation into more areas," said Asha Mohammed, […]

By Adarsh ChauhanNew Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal returned home after their gold medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with the trio reflecting on their memorable victories and their ambitions ahead.India concluded its Asian Games campaign with six boxing […]

CHENGDU, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- A jade pendant bearing a small golden Sanxingdui mask rested against dancer Wu Yufei's chest as he stepped onto the stage of the "America's Got Talent" finale. Commissioned by his wife, this piece of home was by his side as he wowed the audience.At the finale, 27-year-old Wu, from Sichuan Province in southwestern China, shared […]

Since July, Hong Kong has permitted dogs in approved dining premises under a tightly regulated scheme. More than 2,200 restaurants applied, with more than 980 taking part within the first month. On the surface, these are straightforward changes to the rules around where dogs are allowed. But they reflect something more significant: a changing relationship […]

Hong Kong is playing a central role as part of a broader regional hub for research breakthroughs, the head of a leading global cancer organisation has said, adding that the city’s success in reducing its smoking rate has set an example for others to follow. Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, praised the city’s tobacco control […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota company owned by India's Essar Group, plans to build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa using iron ore from its Minnesota mine, U.S. President Donald Trump announced. The project is expected to produce 7.5 million tons of steel annually in its first phase, eventually increasing to 10 million tons, according to […]

(261003) -- ATHENS, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at Changan electric vehicle during the media preview of the AUTO ATHINA 2026 in Athens, Greece, Oct. 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Growing presence of Chinese brands in Greek market highlighted at AUTO ATHINA 2026" (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua)

When one of my seniors from medical school was pregnant during her surgical residency, she planned the exact date of her C-section so she could complete her training on time. When I asked why she didn’t consider taking maternity leave to recuperate afterwards, she said she couldn’t bring herself to lag behind her peers. “I didn’t want motherhood to […]

The economic and social challenges Russia faces are not unique, and this is both good and bad newsJournalists and public figures from nearly 40 countries gathered at this year's Valdai Club conference to discuss how the world is responding to a growing number of crises, and one conclusion stood out - the world has become more complex and there will be no […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)Three weekends ago, Elena Rybakina was lifting the U.S. Open trophy and claiming the World No. 1 ranking.Sports can be a humbling experience.In her first match at the China Open in Beijing, Rybakina became just the second player to lose in her first match as the world's top-ranked player.Moreover, the Kazakhstani fell to Alina […]

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane)World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will not compete in the Shanghai Masters due to a lingering knee injury, he announced Saturday.The 25-year-old Italian star still has not played a competitive match since his July 12 triumph over Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final.Sinner took down Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai final in […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, hailed archer Chikitha Taniparthi for a sensational performance at the Asian Games 2026, which saw her clinch two historic gold medals in compound archery. Chikitha was part of the Indian women's compound archery team comprising of Jyothi Vennam and […]