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A court has granted bail to an unemployed British national who was filmed wrecking self-check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International Airport in a viral video this week. Youcef Bennoui, 35, was charged with criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison on Wednesday, after a video on social media showed him pushing over several self-check-in kiosks in the […]

BEIJING, China: ByteDance said it would strengthen safeguards on its AI video generator Seedance 2.0 to prevent the unauthorised use of intellectual property, after U.S. studios, including Disney, threatened legal action. Seedance 2.0, launched last week, has gone viral in China with AI-generated clips, including one depicting Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a […]

Washington DC [US], February 18 (ANI): US Senator Tim Kaine and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts have urged the Trump administration to prioritise the meeting between QUAD leaders ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April later this year. In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio dated February 13, […]

(260218) -- LIVIGNO, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xu Mengtao of China reacts during the freestyle skiing women's aerials qualification 1 at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): The Galgotias University staff and officials on Wednesday vacated their stall at the India AI Impact Summit expo, following controversy over the display of a 'Chinese' robodog, which they allegedly claimed to be their own invention. According to sources, the authorities had asked Galgotias University to vacate its expo […]

Patna (Bihar) [India], February 18 (ANI): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday called for treason charges to be filed against Galgotias University after the institution drew controversy for showcasing a reportedly Chinese-made RoboDog at the AI Impact Summit and allegedly presenting it as its own innovation.In a post on X, the RJD alleged that the […]

(260218) -- QINGDAO, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A performer interacts with visitors at a cultural and leisure block in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 17, 2026. During the Spring Festival holiday, people in Qingdao participated in various events to experience the festive atmosphere. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 18 (ANI): Galgotias University Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur on Wednesday issued a clarification amid growing controversy over the display of a 'Chinese' RoboDog at the AI Impact Summit.Speaking to ANI, Gaur explained that the confusion stemmed from the use of the words 'develop' and 'development.' He clarified that the […]

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): The export competitiveness of the domestic chemical industry has been improved as India-USA and India-EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) provide Indian chemical companies a level playing field with other developing nations and also offer benefits from duty differential with China, according to a report by Centrum.The […]

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday said the Galgotias University allegedly presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own invention at the AI Impact Summit has brought significant damage to the country and the Summit, terming it a 'shame'.In a post on X, Chaturvedi demanded a 'strict penalty' on the […]

Thousands of households in Hong Kong had their Lunar New Year celebrations interrupted when their estates were hit by water disruptions, with further repair work in Sau Mau Ping set for Wednesday evening. A freshwater pipe serving the lower levels of Hei Wah House at Lok Wah South Estate in Sau Mau Ping burst at 8pm on Tuesday, disrupting the water supply […]

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, branding him a 'peddler of pessimism' for criticising the India AI Impact Summit, accusing him of undermining the nation's progress.In a post on X, Kesavan wrote, 'Rahul Gandhi, the peddler of pessimism, is […]

Hong Kong welcomed 10 per cent more visitors on the first day of Lunar New Year against a year ago, with crowds continuing to flock to hiking trails and tourists packing border crossing checkpoints. The latest Immigration Department data showed that 153,383 visitors arrived in the city on Tuesday, representing a 10.4 per cent increase compared with the […]

(260218) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People watch a dragon dance during a celebration marking the Chinese New Year at Chinatown in New York, the United States, Feb. 17, 2026. A celebration marking the Chinese New Year was held here on Tuesday, attracting thousands with firecrackers, dragon and lion dances and other performances. (Xinhua/Zhang […]

(260218) -- TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian National Tower (CN Tower) is lit in red to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Toronto, Canada, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(260218) -- GUANGDE, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows a view of the Yangtze River Delta International Equestrian Center in Dongting Town of Guangde City, east China's Anhui Province. Sasha, an equestrian from Russia, once studied in Shanghai and later went to Europe to study equestrian sports, where she met coach […]

As #BecomingChinese spreads across social media, the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year is bringing people together worldwide.Who else is joining the celebration? Produced by Xinhua Global Service

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Surrounded by a huge controversy over the display of a 'Chinese' RoboDog at the AI Impact Summit, Galgotias University defended itself after it was reportedly asked to vacate the Summit. Galgotias University's Professor Neha Singh who was seen in a viral video introducing the RoboDog as 'Orion' and explaining about it […]

BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- China made history in speed skating after earning a bronze in the men's team pursuit, while gold tally leader Norway added two more on Tuesday at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.China defeated the Netherlands in Final B of the men's team pursuit to earn bronze, the country's first-ever Olympic medal in the event. Liu Hanbin, […]

Washington DC [US], February 18 (ANI): The United States government has released fresh intelligence to buttress its allegation that China had conducted 'illegal' underground nuclear testing in 2020 near Lop Nur, several US media reported on Wednesday. Further, a senior State Department official has said that the US would resume its nuclear tests to match […]

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Amid the rising controversy over Galgotias University allegedly presenting Chinese-made robotic dog as its own invention at the AI Impact Summit, LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called it a 'disorganised PR spectacle', where the Indian data is up for sale by showcasing Chinese products. Taking to 'X', Rahul […]

A 92-year-old man has died after apparently choking on glutinous rice balls in Hong Kong, according to sources. Police received a call for help from the man’s family on Wednesday at around 9am, saying the victim had collapsed and lost consciousness while eating. The man, surnamed Sung, was believed to have been eating glutinous rice balls, according to […]

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): The authorities have asked Galgotias University to vacate the AI Impact Summit Expo following allegations that the institution presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own invention, sources said. The University faced severe online and offline criticism after a robot allegedly manufactured by a Chinese company was […]

NANNING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-one years ago, Wei Shouyi, a migrant worker in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, endured an 18-hour battle against the elements as he joined a massive, wobbling armada of hundreds of thousands of workers making the long journey home for the Chinese New Year on motorbikes.Today, Wei's 700-kilometer journey to his […]

(260218) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Performers attend an international night parade celebrating the Year of the Horse in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 17, 2026. An international night parade celebrating the Year of the Horse was held in Hong Kong on Tuesday evening, kicking off a series of festive highlight programs for the Chinese New Year. […]

BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- As the Chinese New Year festivities reach their peak, expats across China have joined the celebrations, not merely as spectators, but as active participants in what has become a global cultural phenomenon.At the Feng Jicai Museum at Tianjin University, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, dozens of international students found […]

Hundreds of residents at a Hong Kong public housing estate were evacuated in the early hours of the second day of Lunar New Year over a suspected fire, only to discover that white smoke billowing from a flat had come from a cooking mishap. The Fire Services Department received a fire alarm report at about 2.30am on Wednesday concerning Kin Wah House at Kin […]

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Amid recent US media reports alleging that China conducted nuclear tests during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday raised questions over the timing and circumstances of the incidents. In a post on X, citing a report by The Washington Post, Tewari questioned whether China carried out a […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Malaysians welcomed the Year of the Horse on Tuesday with great eagerness, with the Spring Festival forming a common platform for the country's diverse population to come together to mark the occasion.Fireworks boomed all night in Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere in the light of countless red- and gold-colored lanterns and all […]

Washington DC [US], February 18 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday extended wishes on the occasion of Losar, the Tibetan New Year, and underlined the resilience of the Tibetan community across the world. Taking it to X, he said, 'Extending my warmest wishes to everyone around the world celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year. On this […]

Imphal (Manipur) [India], February 18 (ANI): Security forces have arrested a self-styled Lieutenant of the People's Liberation Army of Manipur in Imphal East district.The individual has been identified as Ningthoujam Ibungocha, also known as 38-year-old Sathouba Meitei, a resident of Nongdam Makha Leikai, Pukhri Achouba Mapal in Imphal East. He was […]

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)LIVIGNO, Italy -- Norway's Tormod Frostad won gold in the men's freestyle skiing big air final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday, unseating compatriot and defending champion Birk Ruud. who only managed eighth place in an exceptionally high-scoring nail-biter.American Mac Forehand took silver, Matej […]

Taipei [Taiwan], February 18 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday recorded the presence of 5 PLAN vessels and 1 PRC balloon around its territory.Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said, '5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 PRC balloon was detected during this timeframe. […]

Hong Kong must stay vigilant in times of peace and embrace innovation, according to a prophecy drawn by the city’s top rural leader during an annual Lunar New Year ritual. Kenneth Lau Ip-keung, chairman of powerful rural body the Heung Yee Kuk, drew a “neutral” stick for Hong Kong at Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin on the second day of the Year of the […]

(260218) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shane Pitter (L)/Junior Harris of Jamaica compete during the Bobsleigh 2-man heat 3 at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

(260218) -- TEMA, Feb. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang speaks during a gala marking the Chinese New Year in Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, Feb. 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Ghanaian VP celebrates Spring Festival, praises Ghana-China ties" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Claudia Greco)MILAN -- Japan's Ami Nakai grabbed a surprise lead after the short program at the Olympic women's figure skating competition on Tuesday, edging a field that produced a string of high-quality performances.The 17-year-old landed a triple Axel in a spirited skate and posted a season-best 78.71 in her Olympic […]

Lima [Peru], February 18 (ANI): Peru's Congress approved the motion to remove Interim President Jose Jeri over accusations of holding unofficial meetings with Chinese businesspeople, four months after he took office, CNN reported.According to CNN, Jeri was ousted by 75 votes against 24 in his favour, about two months before general elections likely to take […]

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher-Imagn Images)CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Anna Hasselborg and the Sweden curling team saw their unbeaten run at the Winter Olympics end on Tuesday when they lost 8-6 to Canada, but despite the defeat, other results meant they were able to seal their spot in the semifinals.Sweden won its first six round-robin games but was beaten […]

(Photo credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images)CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Yannick Schwaller's Switzerland defeated champions Sweden 9-4 before beating Germany 8-4 on Tuesday to remain unbeaten in the men's curling competition and book their spot in the semifinals, where they will be joined by Canada.The Swiss have won seven out of seven and top the standings. […]

Hong Kong plumber Anson Hui Po-lung is ready to work through his Lunar New Year break to make ends meet, after struggling since the citywide removal of scaffolding nets began in early December in response to the deadly blaze at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court. Twenty public housing projects and 230 private buildings undergoing major maintenance had to suspend […]

Inside the spacious 4,500-square-meter atrium, red lanterns hung overhead and festive decorations shimmered, while cheerful New Year melodies filled the air.by Xinhua writer Shao HaijunTHE HAGUE, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The rhythmic beat of drums, accompanied by lively dragon and lion dances, drew crowds to The Hague City Hall on Saturday as members of the […]

(260217) -- MILAN, Feb. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Julia Sauter of Romania competes during the short program match of figure skating women single skating at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

(260217) -- GABORONE, Feb. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children use chopsticks in a game in Gaborone, Botswana, Feb. 17, 2026. An event was held on Tuesday at a primary school in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, immersing local students in the richness of Chinese traditions and culture. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)The PGA Tour returns to one of its most iconic venues at Riviera Country Club, while the LPGA Tour tees off its 'Asia Swing' and the DP World Tour hits Kenya.PGA TOURTHIS WEEK: The Genesis Invitational, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 19-22Course: The Riviera Country Club (Par 71, 7,383 Yards)Purse: $20M (Winner: […]