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Hong Kong’s elite Diocesan Boys’ School is set to offer the International Advanced Level curriculum from 2027, becoming the city’s first school to offer three university pathways if it secures the Education Bureau’s approval. Headmaster Ronnie Cheng Kay-yen made the announcement on Saturday at a Primary One admission talk at its Mong Kok campus, […]

JINAN, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- In a greenhouse in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, a robot dog patrols the aisles. Its cameras scan bell pepper leaves for early signs of disease -- spotting problems days before they become visible to the human eye.Shouguang, a county-level city under Weifang, Shandong, is the country's vegetable powerhouse. With an […]

Nearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will be reunited at a newly renovated campus in Tai Po, ending months spent across two temporary sites. Tai Po Baptist Public School, formerly located near Wang Fuk Court, opened its new premises at Fu Shin Estate on Saturday, with pupils, […]

By Ayushi AgarwalBishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 29 (ANI): India's Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Birender Singh Yadav, has underscored the robust expansion of bilateral defence and trade ties between the two nations, highlighting institutional mechanisms and transport corridors as key pillars of strategic engagement.Speaking to ANI in Bishkek, Ambassador […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Having made an unexpected entry into competitive shooting in 2018, Indian rifle shooter Ashi Chouksey is now heading into her second Asian Games.The 24-year-old, who won a bronze and two silver medals in her last appearance, will be heading into Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with a clear goal: to upgrade her previous success to gold, […]

BISHKEK, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Launched in December 2025, a Chinese-funded waste-to-energy plant, which generates electricity from solid waste recycling, has been injecting new impetus into Kyrgyzstan's green transition.Designed with a waste-processing capacity of 3,000 tonnes per day, the project now operates at 1,000 tonnes per day, generating approximately […]

(260829) -- KIGALI, Aug. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana speaks at the handover ceremony of Masaka Hospital renovation and expansion project in Kigali, Rwanda, Aug. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "China hands over major hospital project to Rwanda" (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Domestic to remain above 90 per cent over the medium term, led by robust demand, ~7 per cent CAGR over FY2026-29E, outperforming capacity additions, according to a research report by Kotak Institutional Equities.The report noted that consumption trends across the country continue to show stability, supported by healthy […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 29 (ANI): As the Kyrgyz capital gears up to host the milestone 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, striking visuals of preparations have come into view across Bishkek.Among the prominent leaders slated to attend is Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose presence highlights India's […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 29 (ANI): As the Kyrgyz capital gears up to host the milestone 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, striking visuals of preparations have come into view across Bishkek.Among the prominent leaders slated to attend is Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose presence highlights India's […]

Hongkongers can present either their identity card or home return permit at the revamped Huanggang border checkpoint instead of both documents under the latest agreement with mainland Chinese authorities, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung announced the measure after a drill at the crossing involving more than […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- "Is anyone there?" Rescuers crouched down together and called out in unison every few meters, as they picked their way through mud, boulders and chunks of rock.Since Saturday morning, the members of the Sichuan provincial fire and rescue corps of the China Search and Rescue team have been carrying out a sweeping search […]

(260829) -- JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view a car at the booth of Chinese car brand Jaecoo during the Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 28, 2026. The 9th edition of the Festival of Motoring kicked off on Friday at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. Chinese automakers showcase their latest models at the […]

Hong Kong’s Nepalese community and other local organisations have launched fundraising drives to support those affected by the deadly flash flood at the Himalayan nation’s border with Tibet, as the city government earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.38 million) to support relief efforts. In a social media post on Saturday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu […]

(260829) -- GYIRONG, Aug. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of China Mobile maintains a base station, which was deployed about 3 kilometers from mudslide-hit Gyirong Port to facilitate emergency communications, in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

by Xinhua writer Xu JiatongNAIROBI, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Beneath the lights of a wedding ceremony on the vast plains of Kenya's Maasai Mara, drums echo across the grassland as people dance late into the night.Hundreds of kilometers away, in the Kakuma refugee camp, a small cinema can screen an entire football match without worrying about a sudden power […]

Several ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, expressing confidence that the diplomatic engagement will reinforce India's strategic partnerships across Central Asia.Commencing the itinerary, the Prime Minister will first travel to Tashkent for a two-day bilateral […]

Trishul [Nepal], August 29 (ANI): Road connectivity to Nepal's flood-hit Rasuwa district continues to pose a major challenge to rescue and relief operations, with around 500 metres of a damaged stretch near the Trishuli River still awaiting reconstruction.Repair work on the damaged road is underway to restore connectivity and facilitate the movement of […]

By Reena BhardwajLos Angeles [US], August 29 (ANI): Days after calling on the US government to consider 'targeted sanctions' against RSS and revoke the visa issued to Mohan Bhagwat, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Asif Mahmood, a Pakistan-born American citizen, on Saturday said he is 'open' to sit down with the RSS […]

Hong Kong’s legal community has hailed a move by mainland China to make permanent a pilot scheme allowing lawyers to practise in Greater Bay Area cities, predicting the demand for such cross-border legal services will continue to grow. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok said on Saturday that amendments passed by the country’s top legislative body […]

BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- As China and Egypt mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, the two nations are deepening cooperation across clean energy, digital infrastructure, aerospace, and agriculture, breathing new momentum into a partnership that has weathered seven decades of regional and global change.Egypt was the first Arab and […]

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29 (ANI): A group of 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who were stranded by severe floods in Nepal arrived in Chennai, where state ministers Narayanasamy Anand and D Sarathkumar personally received them upon their safe arrival.Tamil Nadu Minister Anand said the state government is making all the arrangements to rescue missing […]

As the deadline approaches for homeowners to accept the Hong Kong government’s deal to buy back their flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, some who refuse to sell have said the offer cannot make up for the loss of their property and communal bonds. With the clock ticking to the August 31 cut-off date, the South China Morning Post spoke to six residents […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- The death toll had risen to five and 558 people remained missing as of 3 p.m. on Friday after a mudslide struck the Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to the region's emergency management department.At about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, a six-member team from the […]

HEFEI, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- From the ballet stage to a nuclear fusion laboratory, Russian research administrator Viktoriia Saklakova has found her new rhythm on Science Island in eastern China, coordinating international teams working on the world's most advanced fusion experiments.The 36-year-old serves as the head of international cooperation at the […]

NANCHANG, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Sleek, colorful, and artfully crafted, the ceramics lining the shelves of a shop in Jingdezhen's Taoxichuan art district reveal little about their surprising beginnings: piles of broken porcelain once bound for the landfill.The brand, XUN, which means "recycling," turns discarded porcelain into vases, planters, tableware and […]

BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China beats Qatar in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second roundChina cruised to an 83-57 away victory over Qatar in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on August 27, making a winning start to the second round.China advanced to the second round after finishing […]

Trishuli [Nepal], August 29 (ANI): Rescue operations in Nepal's Trishuli region have been temporarily suspended as heavy rain intensified, raising the river level and forcing authorities to halt helicopter operations due to adverse weather conditions.The worsening weather conditions have also prompted authorities to evacuate people from areas surrounding […]

Indias commitment to the bloc highlights its strategy for maintaining influence in Eurasia despite connectivity challengesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek starting Sunday as the bloc enters its 25th year in 2026. It marks a significant milestone for an institution that has […]

TRISHULI, Nepal: 2,500 people, including more than 700 foreign nationals, are still missing in Nepal and China', as of Saturday, after a massive wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river and triggered devastating flash floods earlier this week. The death toll rose to 538 on Saturday, as rescuers traced the thousands of people still missing.

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is seeking up to a 30 percent share of revenue from Kimi K3-related services as it negotiates agreements with Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's Google that would allow the U.S. cloud giants to host its flagship AI model. Three people familiar with the discussions said Moonshot is in talks with Microsoft's […]

By Reena Bhardwaj Los Angeles [US], August 29 (ANI): United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Dr Asif Mahmood has strongly criticised Pakistan over religious repression, saying his record of calling out Islamabad is 'very clear' and asserting that he has repeatedly raised concerns over the persecution of minorities, […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a crucial four-day, two-nation diplomatic visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday to Tuesday, aimed at strengthening ties with India's extended neighbourhood and driving regional cooperation.As outlined by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Prime Minister's […]

About 80 per cent of the foreign nationals granted working visas under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy (GEP) last year were hired on short-term contracts, while nearly half of successful applicants earned less than HK$20,000 (US$2,564) a month. According to the latest Immigration Department data, 31,278 GEP working visas for foreigners were approved […]

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 29 (ANI): As Nepal deals with devastating flash floods, 28 pilgrims from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, have been safely rescued from the affected areas.Recounting the ordeal following the rescue operation, one of the pilgrims from Visakhapatnam recalled travelling three hours from Kathmandu when they stopped […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): As joint rescue and relief operations intensify following devastating flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 84 Indian nationals have been successfully rescued.According to MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the rescued individuals […]

CAIRO/DUBAI: Iran has held fresh talks with neighboring Oman on how to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained largely blocked during nearly six months of conflict. Oman's foreign minister said he hoped a temporary safe passage through the waterway could be announced soon. Iran and Oman have been holding talks on and off for several weeks about how […]

Dubai [UAE], August 29 (ANI): Thailand Women held their nerve to secure a six-run victory over Hong Kong, China Women in a low-scoring opening match of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday.After winning the toss, Hong Kong, China opted to bowl first and made early inroads into the Thailand batting line-up […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Kyrgyzstan fully supports the development of transport corridors that can significantly reduce the physical distance between India and Central Asia, with Bishkek viewing routes such as the Chabahar port and International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) as key to expanding regional trade and connectivity, Ambassador […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 28 (ANI): The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of people missing has also climbed to 1,924. According to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief Update issued by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The India U17 women's team will continue their preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with two friendly matches against Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026.According to a media release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the venue for both matches will be confirmed at a later […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): India and China will now work out how best to implement an eight-point consensus reached during the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) talks on the boundary question, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to questions on the recent talks between […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): One of the 21 Indian pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who was rescued after being caught in devastating flash floods in Nepal on Friday recounted his ordeal, saying the floodwaters came within 100 metres of him and that 'God helped' him survive the crisis.The pilgrim, who hails from Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, said he […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- A massive mudslide that devastated the China-Nepal border region was triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse on the Nepalese side, experts said, warning that such glacial disasters are becoming more frequent and severe amid global warming.The mudslide struck Gyirong Port, a major China-Nepal land border crossing in […]