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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 […]

(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 […]

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): ArcelorMittal, the global steelmaker controlled by the Indian Mittal family, is preparing a new investment cycle of more than R$10 billion in Brazil, encouraged by a decline in Chinese steel imports following the Brazilian government's trade defence measures.According to Folha de S.Paulo, the share of imported steel in […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): India enjoyed a spectacular medal-winning day at the Asian Games on Saturday, securing gold medals in men's hockey, T20 cricket, wrestling, golf and archery as its overall medal tally climbed to 85, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.The men's hockey team capped the day in style, defeating Malaysia 5-1 to […]

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday weighed in on drones and the 5th-gen aircraft challenge, outlining the force's priorities and challenges at the IAF's annual press conference. He said drones were "evolutionary" rather than "revolutionary" for the force and ruled out the creation of a separate […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah congratulated the BCCI and the Indian teams on securing their fourth Asian Games gold across two editions.He also praised BCCI officials, coaches Amol Muzumdar and VVS Laxman, and captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Shreyas Iyer for their contributions to India's […]

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed confidence that India will emerge as the world's largest economy by 2047, highlighting the country's steady economic growth and development trajectory.Addressing the PAN-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026, Naidu noted that developed nations took […]

Responsibility for the stalemate over Tehran's nuclear program lies with the US, UK, Germany, and France, Beijing has said Iran has the right to pursue a peaceful nuclear program as a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Beijing has said. China's deputy permanent […]

Responsibility for the stalemate over Tehrans nuclear program lies with the US, UK, Germany, and France, Beijing has saidIran has the right to pursue a peaceful nuclear program as a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Beijing has said.China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, Sun Lei, made the statement to the […]

(Photo credit: Esports World Cup)Action got underway on Saturday at the 2026 Demacia Cup Global Invitational in China.The League of Legends tournament runs through Oct. 17 and features 12 top teams that didn't qualify for the World Championship from the six major global regions. They are competing for a prize pool of 1.5 million Chinese yuan (about $223,800 […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)Top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz fought off four set points in the opener Saturday before rolling past Italy's Matteo Arnaldi to reach the Japan Open Tennis Championship quarterfinals in Tokyo.Alcaraz completed the 7-6 (6), 6-1 victory in one hour and 46 minutes. He trailed 6-2 in the tiebreaker before winning six straight […]

(261003) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A handover ceremony of books from Chinese publishing houses to National Library of Indonesia is held in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 3, 2026. The National Library of Indonesia received a donation of 100 books from 11 Chinese publishing houses during a handover ceremony held here on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

YANGON, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- A series of photo exhibitions and thematic talks were held in Yangon on Saturday to mark World Migratory Bird Day, as Myanmar ornithologists and environmentalists urge global efforts to protect migratory bird habitats and migration routes increasingly threatened by human activities.Of the world's billions of birds spanning over […]

(261003) -- ACCRA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the National Theater of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, Oct. 1, 2026. On Thursday night, the performance of Ghana's National Symphony Orchestra wowed audience who converged at the forecourt of the National Theater, built for the West African nation from 1990 to 1992 under a China Aid project. TO GO WITH […]

Authorities have launched a probe into the building quality of a luxury residential development in one of Hong Kong’s most expensive neighbourhoods in the Southern district after receiving a complaint from an owner that insufficient steel bars were used during construction. The Buildings Department said on Saturday it was “highly concerned about the […]

by Xinhua writer Yuan QuanBEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Although called Tiangong, or "Heavenly Palace," China's space station is becoming less distant and more like home, as astronauts bring the comforting tastes into orbit.The Chinese space kitchen now serves nearly 200 food items. Alongside dumplings and mooncakes, home-style dishes such as Kung Pao […]

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Records have tumbled and new stars have emerged at the 2026 Asian Games, where a generation of young athletes has made its mark across sports ranging from swimming and athletics to skateboarding and esports.Of China's 815 athletes, 548 are making their Asian Games debuts, while nearly a third were born in 2005 or later. The […]

(261003) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of "Auntie Basketball" pose for a group photo with an American student at Crimson Cliffs High School in Washington, Utah, the United States, Oct. 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'Auntie Basketball' brings Chinese culture to Utah high school" (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

(261003) -- TOYOTA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Zhang Yuning of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for men's football at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyota of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kexin (L) of China competes against Son Il Sim of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during the women's wrestling 57kg final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jin (R) of China competes against Shugyla Omirbek of Kazakhstan during the women's 53kg bronze medal match of wrestling at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of team China compete during the Group All-Around of Rhythmic Gymnastics at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 3 (ANI): Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey hailed Team India for their double medal in the men's and women's hockey tournament, saying that for the men's team to defend their gold successfully for the first time is a fantastic achievement and announced a cash award of Rs 11 lakh for the team. Indian men's hockey team […]

Hong Kong, October 3 (ANI): The Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament is coming back from October 30 to November 2 2026 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. This year's event features 12 international teams, a strong connection to Indian cricket, and a huge community carnival.The tournament has once again received the official 'M' Mark Status from Hong […]

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday affirmed that India possesses the necessary capabilities to counter the threat posed by fifth-generation aircraft being developed by China, while emphasising the urgent need to accelerate the induction of India's own next-generation combat jets.Addressing the […]

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 3 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Saturday hailed the Indian men's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan, praising the side's performance and ability to handle high-pressure situations.Team India […]

Taipei [Taiwan], October 3 (ANI) Taiwan has accused China of potentially using a new form of transnational repression after unidentified individuals allegedly impersonated a Taiwanese distributor of a documentary critical of China and used his identity to issue threats, as reported by Focus Taiwan.According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Following India's Asian Games men's cricket gold medal win, stand-in coach VVS Laxman expressed that it was special to secure the back-to-back gold medal after the 2022 Hangzhou triumph and credited his players for their preparation and staying switched on despite the weather and limited facilities. Team India made […]

SHANGHAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) -- Rashed Al Mulla, Team Abu Dhabi star, has taken the overall lead in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship Freestyle category with 50 points following an outstanding performance at the Shanghai Grand Prix in China, the opening round of the 2026 World Championship.Al Mulla completed his Shanghai campaign with maximum […]

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China achieves best performance at overseas Asian GamesChina swept the men's and women's golf team titles on October 3 at the 2026 Asian Games, securing its first gold medals in the sport.Yin Ruoning, Liu Yan and Zhang Weiwei won the women's team title with a […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalists team China pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's water polo at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

(261003) -- WUQI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Sept. 1, 2026 shows a former residence of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong in Tiebiancheng Town of Wuqi County in Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The year 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March. Wuqi is the county where the Long […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Max Denmark (C) of Hong Kong of China breaks through during the men's gold medal match of rugby sevens between China and Hong Kong of China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haobo)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Suzuku Neo of Japan celebrates after winning the men's lead final of sport climbing at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

The sale of the newly built fighter jets has drawn repeated rebukes from BeijingThe US has delivered Taiwan's first two newly built F-16 fighter jets, part of an $8 billion order that has repeatedly drawn condemnation from Beijing.The two aircraft, the modern F-16V Block 70 variant, arrived in Taiwan on Friday. They are the first of 66 new fighters approved […]

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's cultural and tourism market is thriving during this year's National Day holiday, with a wide range of options including scenic getaways, autumn outings, tourism with revolutionary topics, nighttime entertainment, and cultural tours featuring the country's intangible cultural heritage.

(261003) -- TOYOHASHI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mu Wenzhe (R) of China competes with Song Dabin of South Korea during the women's taekwondo +67kg final match at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyohashi of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's cultural and tourism market is thriving during this year's National Day holiday, with a wide range of options including scenic getaways, autumn outings, tourism with revolutionary topics, nighttime entertainment, and cultural tours featuring the country's intangible cultural heritage.

Taipei [Taiwan], October 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said it expelled two Chinese fishing boats after they entered Taiwan-controlled waters near the Pratas Islands, according to the Taipei Times.The Taipei Times reported that the incident began around 11am on Thursday, when an unidentified boat was detected about 15.5 nautical miles […]

Munich [Germany], October 3 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in its latest weekly brief, highlighted growing international concerns over China's surveillance systems, alleged human rights violations in East Turkistan and the activities of Chinese state-linked institutions abroad.According to the WUC weekly brief, a new report by the Center for […]

Hong Kong public universities will raise undergraduate tuition fees for non-local students studying general courses by up to 26 per cent in the 2027-28 academic year, marking the sharpest increase in recent years as institutions adjust to an expanded quota. Non-local students admitted to the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medicine and dentistry […]

HAIKOU, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- With a gentle pull of a lever, an operator sends a giant claw plunging into a mountain of waste at a waste-to-energy plant. It scoops up more than five tonnes at a time -- enough to generate the electricity a typical household uses in a year.The waste is then fed into incinerators burning at over 850 degrees Celsius. The plant in […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Zou Wanhao of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's freestyle 57kg final of Wrestling at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)