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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday extended wishes to the young Indians who bagged gold at the 56th International Physics Olympiad, which took place in Bucaramanga, Colombia.In a post on X, he lauded their performance and said that their exceptional accomplishment is a testament to the […]

Washington DC [US], July 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has called for the passage of the Clarity Act arguing that the legislation is critical to maintain America's leadership in artificial intelligence and digital assets like cryptocurrencies. Trump, who himself made more than a billion dollars in cryptos last year according to the latest financial […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): As the BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years, a new generation of Indian badminton stars is ready to step onto the biggest stage of their careers. While established names like PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will carry the nation's hopes, four rising shuttlers will make […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): China has shifted its influence and espionage tactics into what officials describe as 'legal gray zones,' prompting a senior Taiwanese judge to urge closer cooperation between Taipei and Washington to counter Beijing's growing transnational activities, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, speaking at […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Continued supply restraint by Chinese manufacturers could keep chemical prices elevated for longer, supporting India's specialty chemical sector, while faster-than-expected normalisation in pricing and profit spreads remains the key downside risk, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.The report said […]

(260713) -- BISHKEK, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A journalist reads a copy of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" at an event promoting the fifth volume of the book, in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, July 13, 2026. The event was held here on Monday. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is expected to provide updates on its capital expenditure plans and the progress of its advanced chipmaking technologies at its investor conference scheduled for Thursday, Focus Taiwan reported.Liu Pei-chen, a researcher at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, told CNA on […]

VMPLHyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13: In a groundbreaking first move from India, Nexon Geochem Private Limited fast tracks rare earth minerals processing and production signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Giredmet, the State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry under Russia's Rosatom State Corporation. The company is […]

Veteran Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun, one of the most influential figures of the city’s golden age of cinema, has died at the age of 75 after suffering multiple organ failure caused by a bacterial infection. Film Workshop, the company she co-founded with her former husband, acclaimed director Tsui Hark, said Shi died peacefully at the Hong Kong […]

CHENGDU, July 13 (Xinhua) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies usher the global energy sector into a new era, China's rapid advances in smart energy are creating new opportunities for international cooperation.These prospects took center stage at the 2026 China Smart Energy Conference recently concluded in Chengdu, in southwest […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The 2025-2026 academic year concluded with celebratory milestones for Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) as it proudly sent off its largest graduating cohort to date. Diverse Pathways and Academic Excellence With outstanding academic results, CAIS students have earned […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong looks to develop all aspects of the sports sector, from grass-roots participation to elite-level competition, it is essential to have a strong and effective governance structure in place to oversee day-to-day activities, policy implementation and high-profile mega […]

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to raise fares by about 30 per cent across its two franchised routes, citing rising operating costs, while proposing a new pet-friendly service between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. The operator applied in March to raise fares on its two franchised routes by between 80 HK cents and HK$2 (10 and 25 US cents) per journey, […]

(260713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of the 11th Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations in Beijing, capital of China, July […]

(260713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets and poses for a group photo with representatives to the 11th Conference for […]

(260713) -- CHENGDU, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests communicate during the 2026 China Smart Energy Conference in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 9, 2026. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: China's smart energy push opens new avenues for global cooperation" (Xinhua)

(260713) -- NANNING, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows volunteering motorcyclists transferring relief supplies on a road leading to Zhenlong Township of Hengzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Triggered by Typhoon Maysak, heavy downpours battered multiple areas in south China's Guangxi Zhuang […]

PRNewswireNew Delhi [India], July 13: As China continues to gain attention for advanced oncology treatments including cancer gene therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, immunotherapy, advanced radiotherapy, and clinical trial programs, CancerFax has strengthened its India-China patient navigation pathway to help eligible patients and families explore these options […]

(260713) -- HUANGGANG, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the surroundings of the library of Huanggang Normal University of Huanggang City in central China's Hubei Province, on July 8, 2026 (above) and a view of the library on July 13, 2026 (below). Between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 6, thunderstorms and strong winds hit Huangshi, Huanggang, […]

SOUTH CHINA SEA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on June 25, which said the rare coral reef-formed feature is the first of its kind identified in China.The opening of the blue hole covers an area of about 1,491.7 square meters and has a maximum diameter […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): India's merchandise trade deficit widened by about 59 per cent year-on-year to USD 30.43 billion in June 2026, as imports grew at a faster pace than exports, according to data presented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.Merchandise exports rose 15.5 per cent year-on-year to USD 40.41 billion in June from USD 34.98 […]

Beijing [China], July 13 (ANI): President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance. The event will take place in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, serving as a platform to address the growing global dynamics of […]

Dedicated laws designed to fast-track Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project will not override the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, the authorities have said. The remarks on Monday followed a meeting of the government-appointed Advisory Council on the Environment, where the main agenda was streamlining procedures and requirements for […]

(260713) -- QINGDAO, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese naval vessels sail in formation towards the designated sea area during the maritime phase of the "Joint Sea-2026" exercise between China and Russia, July 10, 2026. The "Joint Sea-2026" exercise between China and Russia concluded at a military port in Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province Monday, […]

(260713) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2026 shows the blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on June 25, which said the rare coral reef-formed feature is the first of its kind […]

Hong Kong’s housing authorities have dismissed online rumours that a government-established company set up to acquire flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court is an “empty shell” at risk of bankruptcy, saying it has signed contracts with more than 550 owners. The Housing Bureau said on Monday that claims concerning “Wang Fuk Court Property Rights […]

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.In response to a related query, Lin Jian said President […]

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul will pay an official visit to China from July 16 to 20, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.Spokesperson Lin Jian said Anutin will attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on […]

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The carrier rocket for the Chang'e-7 lunar exploration mission has arrived at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Monday.The Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket will undergo assembly and testing at the launch site together with the Chang'e-7 lunar probe, […]

A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun to kill himself after his arrest last year. A deputy district judge handed down the sentence at West Kowloon Court on Monday after Constable Ko Chun-chung, 40, admitted the thrill of breaking the law […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the winners of the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Prime Minister Modi said it was an outstanding performance by the youngsters.In a post on X, 'An outstanding performance by our youngsters! Congratulations to the Indian […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) net revenue for June 2026 stood at NT$442.68 billion (USD 14.6 billion), up by 6.2 per cent from NT$416,975 million (USD 13.76 billion) in May 2026. According to the TSMC June 2026 revenue report, the year-on-year revenue surged by 67.9 per cent from NT$263,709 million (USD 8.70 […]

Hongkongers are spending a record HK$2,062 (US$263) a month on pet cats, driven by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”, according to a survey. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the coming Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said on Monday that the average monthly spending marked a 2.8 per cent year-on-year increase, with the growing proportion of ageing cats […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered an Italian chef to serve 90 hours of community service and suspended his driving licence for a year after he admitted drink-driving and speeding at more than 10 times the limit on a road leading to a landfill. Angelo Vecchio, 43, appeared at Kwun Tong Court on Monday to learn his sentence for dangerous driving on Wan Po Road […]

The two navies practiced repelling drone and unmanned boat attacks in the Yellow Sea Russian and Chinese warships have conducted live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea as part of the annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet announced on Monday. The sea phase of the drills involved vessels […]

The two navies practiced repelling drone and unmanned boat attacks in the Yellow SeaRussian and Chinese warships have conducted live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea as part of the annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet announced on Monday.The sea phase of the drills involved vessels from Russia's Pacific Fleet and the Chinese […]

The so-called "arbitration" violates fundamental principles of int'l law and contradicts the basic facts of the South China Sea. The "award" has become a major obstacle to China-Philippines relations and to regional peace and stability.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Ten years after the so-called South China Sea "arbitration award," the Philippines continues to recycle and politicize this illegal and void "ruling," which China has consistently rejected.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

* Chinese EV manufacturers are entering the African markets, where countries are seeking to accelerate the transition to green mobility and reduce their cost on fossil fuel imports.* Beyond passenger cars, African countries are pushing green transport across the board. Delivery companies are turning to electric bikes for fast and affordable services.* Many […]

Hong Kong residents on government welfare can receive cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) over three years if they secure stable employment and transition to a scheme that promotes self-reliance, authorities have said. The cash incentive scheme, funded by the Community Care Fund, will launch on October 1. It targets families moving from the […]

(260713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows party members and officials placing sandbags to hold back floodwaters at Gaoling Village of Lin'an District in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 12, 2026. As extreme weather has battered multiple regions across China in recent days, local authorities have […]

(260713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks a first aid kit at a flood relocation site in a school in Tianjin, north China, July 12, 2026. As extreme weather has battered multiple regions across China in recent days, local authorities have implemented disaster prevention and relief measures to safeguard people's lives and property. […]

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a series of directions to overhaul the investigation and prosecution of paper leak cases across the country, including framing a Special Investigation Procedure (SIP), ensuring time-bound investigation and speedy trials, confiscating the […]

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has received a complaint over a viral dashcam video of a heated dispute in a ride-hailing vehicle involving a passenger identified as singer David Lui Fong, warning that the case could be referred to police. Assistant Privacy Commissioner Fiona Lai Ho-yan said on a radio programme on Monday that passengers had a higher […]

(260713) -- SURREY, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kianna Jones (L) of Canada competes during the final game between China and Canada at the 2026 Canada Cup International Softball Championship in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2026.Canada claimed the championship title with a 7-3 victory over China, while China finished as the first runner-up. (Photo […]