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(260901) -- ZANZIBAR, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Zanzibar's Acting Minister for Health Saada Mkuya Salum (2nd, R) presenting a certificate of honor to the third batch of experts under the second phase of a China-aided schistosomiasis prevention and control project, in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Aug. 31, 2026. TO GO WITH […]

(260901) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Y-20 transport aircraft carrying Chinese relief supplies to Nepal is about to take off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. Another batch of Chinese relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts […]

BISHKEK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to shoulder the responsibility of the times and work together to advance a more just and equitable global governance.Xi made the remarks in his speech at the "SCO Plus" meeting in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek."The meeting today focuses […]

At Karnak's Montu precinct, Egypt and China are carrying out their first joint archaeological project. Their discovery of a previously undocumented sacred lake opens a new window onto ancient Thebes, and shows how two ancient civilizations can explore #history side by side.A Miao Xiaojuan Studio FilmA Xinhua News Agency ProductionWatch full documentary

Wicklow [Ireland], September 1 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged nations possessing air defence interceptors nearing their expiry date to donate them to Ukraine, emphasising that the country lacks the necessary hardware to safeguard civilians as it faces a brutal war with Russia.Addressing an informal gathering of EU defence […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met counterparts from several countries on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to discuss bolstering bilateral cooperation.During the summit, the foreign minister met with his counterparts from China, […]

PRNewswireKuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 1: DayOne Data Centers Limited ('DayOne'), a leading global digital infrastructure platform headquartered in Singapore, today announced a collaboration with TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. ('TNB GenCo'), the wholly owned power generation subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), to explore a dedicated on-site […]

Tram services between Wan Chai and Admiralty in Hong Kong were suspended Tuesday night due to a power failure, the second such incident in two days. The Transport Department issued a special traffic bulletin at 9.37pm, saying it had been notified by Hong Kong Tramways that eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): India and Iran are working to further strengthen their bilateral relationship across various fields despite opposition from some countries in the region, according to journalist Hassan Choupani Safar from the Iranian media outlet Fars News, who has been following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Iranian […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday signed the declaration at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit along with heads of State of other members. The heads of state signed the Bishkek Declaration on the 25th Anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the organising committee said in a […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for New Delhi following a productive four-day official visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. During his stay from August 29 to September 1, the Prime Minister attended the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, where he engaged with global leaders to […]

Panchkula (Haryana) [India], September 1 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra said the emergence of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement reflects a broader transformation in West Asia, including a diminishing US footprint in the region and questions over the future of Washington's security ties with Gulf countries.Speaking to ANI on […]

New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The Women's Asia Cup has begun in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some fine performances on the opening weekend have resulted in notable movements in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu leads the gains this week thanks to an unbeaten 25-ball 48 and one for 10 in three overs in […]

Seoul [South Korea], September 1 (ANI): China's CXMT has started small-scale HBM3E production, marking an initial move into advanced memory as domestic technology firms work under tighter access to foreign semiconductors, according to a news report by The Korea Herald citing The Information.The Chinese memory manufacturer produced the high-bandwidth memory […]

Panchkula (Haryana) [India], September 1 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek came at an important time amid major changes in the region.Speaking to ANI on […]

(260901) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 1, 2026 shows a Y-20 transport aircraft carrying Chinese relief supplies arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Another batch of Chinese relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the […]

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscows position on the war in the Middle East, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out in February.Russia has supplied Iran with satellite images and other intelligence, helping Tehran target US facilities in the Persian Gulf in recent months, according to reports. […]

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscows position on the war in the Middle East, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out in February.Russia has supplied Iran with satellite images and other intelligence, helping Tehran target US facilities in the Persian Gulf in recent months, according to reports. […]

By Vishu AdhanaKathmandu [Nepal], September 1 (ANI): India has been 'very proactive' in providing relief and support to Nepal following the devastating floods in the country, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Rahabar Ansari said on Tuesday, while highlighting assistance from India, South Korea and China in search and rescue operations.Speaking to ANI, […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 1 (ANI): Tibetan community and environmental researchers on Tuesday expressed anguish over the challenges in accessing verified information on the impact of the glacial avalanche that struck Kyirong, Tibet, and caused a flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on August 26.Tibet rights groups call for […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.In a post shared on X, PM Modi said he had a 'great conversation' with Rahmon and […]

PRNewswireSingapore, Septrmber 1: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium introduces its Little Explorers Hotel Privileges, a special year-end family offering designed to make family stays more enjoyable for both young guests and their parents. Families staying in city view rooms can enjoy a selection of complimentary kids' amenities and experiences thoughtfully […]

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- China issued a guideline on Tuesday to regulate Chinese automakers' overseas competitive practices and strengthen corporate compliance, aiming to promote the sound and orderly global expansion of the country's auto industry.The 20-article guideline provides general guidance for Chinese automotive companies engaged in […]

(260901) -- BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), led by its board chair Ryan McInerney, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Central European factories are trapped between unreliable renewables, vanishing rivers, and Brussels decarbonization demandsThe extreme drought of the summer of 2026 revealed the hidden secrets of Central and Eastern European waterways, turning local legends into reality. A critical drop in water levels uncovered deposits of old tires at the bottom of […]

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- China will work to address the reasonable concerns of U.S. companies operating in China, and safeguard a level playing field in accordance with the law, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.Li made the remarks when meeting with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), led by its […]

(260901) -- DONGYING, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members from China Railway 21st Bureau Group Corporation Limited carry out a continuous welded rail installation task for the Tianjin-Weifang High-Speed Railway at the Dongying South Railway Station in Dongying City, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. The construction of the Tianjin-Weifang […]

(260901) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shimogami Yuichi (L)/Hobara Sayaka compete during the mixed doubles round of 32 match between Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China and Shimogami Yuichi/Hobara Sayaka of Japan at China Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

(260901) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An Se Young reacts during the women's singles round of 32 match between An Se Young of South Korea and Lin Hsiang Ti of Chinese Taipei at China Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

BISHKEK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal at the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.In his speech at the summit, Xi said this year marks the 25th founding anniversary of the SCO. He pointed out that 25 years […]

Hong Kong public schools have slashed a record 126 Primary One classes for the 2026-27 academic year amid a shrinking student population, prompting a sector leader to warn that the “worst is yet to come”. According to the latest Primary School Profiles, the total number of Primary One classes across public schools dropped from 1,558 in 2025-26 to 1,432 […]

The private data of about 33,000 customers of TVB-owned group-buying platform Neigbuy has been compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with police saying they have received six reports of scammers posing as staff. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a data breach notification from the company on […]

(260901) -- BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Wei, vice chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, mourns the passing of Norway's King Harald V on behalf of the Chinese side and leaves a message on the condolence book at the Norwegian embassy in China in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

(260901) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student attends a class at Hongshuizhuang central primary school Sangyuan branch in Luozhuangzi Town of Tianjin, north China, Sept. 1, 2026. The school, located at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains, has only 28 students from three surrounding villages of Sangyuan, Nihe and Shangbaiyu, and is the primary […]

(260901) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Loh Kean Yew hits a return during the men's singles round of 32 match between Shi Yuqi of China and Loh Kean Yew of Singapore at China Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

A Hong Kong man has surrendered his dog after authorities detained it and classified it as a fighting breed – the third known case in a week following a spate of attacks in the city. The case came as animal welfare groups called for clarity on the government’s breed-classification procedures and a transparent appeal mechanism. They warned that […]

WUHAN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- During the flood season this summer, orange farmers in the mountain villages of central China's Hubei Province have welcomed teams of geologists who come to assess the hazardous cliffs along the roads their harvest depends on.It is an innovative disaster-prevention initiative by the Wuhan Center of China Geological Survey, which […]

BISHKEK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the "SCO Plus" meeting held here on Tuesday.

BISHKEK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held here on Tuesday.

(260901) -- BISHKEK, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

(260901) -- BISHKEK, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers an important speech during the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- China's railways handled approximately 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel surge this year, while freight transport remained stable and safe, the country's railway operator said on Tuesday.During the period spanning from July 1 to Aug. 31, the national railway network transported 680 million tonnes of […]

New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): Total air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), grew 0.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in July 2026, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), went up 0.3 per cent compared to July […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said that Iran would 'immediately reciprocate' if the United States returned to its commitments under the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), according to the official website of the President of Iran.Addressing the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) […]

Taipei [Taiwan], September 1 (ANI): The global semiconductor market is expected to be worth more than USD 2 trillion by 2030, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, Focus Taiwan reported, citing an executive at Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI).Clark Tseng, SEMI's senior director of market intelligence, […]