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Hong Kong police have arrested 321 people, including a 13-year-old, and seized HK$130 million (US$16.5 million) worth of suspected illegal drugs during a seven-week citywide crackdown. Code-named “Tailbacker”, the operation ran from July 12 to August 29, and uncovered 234 drug-related cases, police said on Sunday. The 321 suspects, aged between 13 and […]

Hong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened […]

An independent Hong Kong bookstore has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drawing long queues of customers on its final day following four years in business. Readers wound down the dim staircase of a Prince Edward tenement building on Sunday afternoon, with some waiting up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor bookstore, Have a […]

(260830) -- HARARE, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at an electric vehicle on display at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "Zimbabwe's e-mobility drive gains traction with Chinese EVs" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

(260830) -- YANGON, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Local students attend a Chinese singing class at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Aug. 28, 2026. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: A Myanmar vocal coach orchestrates harmonies beyond borders" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor Ting examines how wearable devices are reshaping personal healthcare in the city, as experts caution that they should not replace professional medical advice. Alice Wong had little idea how seriously ill she might become until unusual […]

(260830) -- BISHKEK, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese construction workers are pictured in the Jalalabad tunnel of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway in Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 13, 2026. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, personally promoted by the heads of state of China, Kyrgyzstan and […]

BISHKEK, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev hailed China as one of Kyrgyzstan's major strategic partners in a recent interview with Xinhua prior to Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the country.Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state and through the joint efforts of the two governments, it's believed that […]

Hong Kong authorities are making a final push to persuade 45 holdout homeowners at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to join a government buyout scheme before Monday afternoon’s deadline. As of noon on Sunday, 1,939 of the estate’s 1,984 flat owners – or 97.7 per cent – had submitted acceptance letters, while 77.7 per cent had signed formal sale and […]

Hong Kong lawmakers will hold a three-day joint debate in early October on the city’s annual policy address and first five-year plan, with Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king seeking to extend the session so legislators have enough time to reflect residents’ views. The Legco earlier announced a combined debate from October 7 to 9, […]

The 102-year-old mother of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui Yim-fong died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her home in Hong Kong. Tam Mei‑kam was being fed liquid oatmeal by her domestic helper at about 10.30am when she suddenly collapsed in her Causeway Bay flat. The helper, a 31-year-old Indonesian woman, immediately called police. Paramedics and […]

The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated […]

KATHMANDU, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Carried by two Y-20 transport planes, Chinese relief supplies and four Chinese rescue experts arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, at about 7 a.m. local time on Sunday to assist in disaster relief efforts.The two aircraft departed from Chengdu, China, earlier in the morning and arrived in Nepal after […]

CHENGDU, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The latest Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV made its global debut at this year's Chengdu Motor Show, with an assisted-driving system jointly developed with Chinese autonomous driving technology provider Momenta.The new long-wheelbase GLE is also set to later adopt Momenta's R7 World Model, a self-improving physical AI engine. Mercedes-Benz […]

(260830) -- TAIPEI, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Yuan Yuan enjoys a special meal for her 22nd birthday at Taipei Zoo in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, Aug. 30, 2026. (Taipei Zoo/Handout via Xinhua)

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 (ANI): The death toll from the Bhote Koshi flood disaster in Nepal has risen to 734, while 2419 people remain missing or out of contact, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).According to the latest update issued by NDRRMA as of 9 am, Chitwan reported the highest number of recovered […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India],August 30 (ANI): The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Kinnaur MLA Jagat Singh Negi has called for a dedicated India-China hotline and a real-time disaster information-sharing mechanism to warn downstream populations about glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), sudden river […]

(260830) -- LUSAKA, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Drones form an image of an African elephant during a drone light show in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 29, 2026. A drone light show by Chinese tech experts illuminated the night sky over Lusaka on Saturday night. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Hong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night […]

(260830) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Y-20 transport aircraft carrying Chinese relief supplies arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 30, 2026. Carried by two Y-20 transport planes, Chinese relief supplies and four Chinese rescue experts arrived here at about 7 a.m. local time on Sunday to assist in disaster relief […]

Financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has moderated but not been completely eliminated, analysts say, with highly leveraged asset owners still expected to find refinancing their loans a challenge. The city’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump, with new supply outstripping demand in recent […]

Fast-tracking the Northern Metropolis through a “large-scale land disposal” scheme underscores the government’s push to integrate technology, industry and talent while accelerating Hong Kong’s economic restructuring, the finance chief has said. In a blog post on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the megaproject’s success hinged on […]

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 30 (ANI): As rescue operations continued for Tamil Nadu residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal, State Minister Rajmohan on Sunday said that 219 of the 319 people from Tamil Nadu who had travelled to the neighbouring country had been rescued and were expected to return to the state by the night of August 31 (Monday).The […]

A 15-year legal battle over late tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million) estate is set to continue, with rival parties preparing for further legal action after a Hong Kong court ruled that his third wife and children were entitled to inherit part of his estate. Lim’s estate lodged an appeal after losing the legal battle last year, while […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 (ANI): Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Sunday warned that the flood flow in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa has reportedly increased further, urging personnel involved in search, rescue and relief operations to exercise utmost caution.In a post on X, NDRRMA said, 'Alert: The flow of […]

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt.Xi's entourage includes his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai […]

Washington DC [US], August 30 (ANI): As Nepal continues to reel under the impact of the devastating floods, the US State Department said on Saturday (local time) that it will be providing over USD 3.6 million worth of life-saving humanitarian assistance to the Himalayan country. In a post on X, the US State Department also said that its relief supplies […]

(260830) -- XIGAZE, Aug. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held by the information office of the Xizang regional government to brief the rescue and relief efforts after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in the autonomous region, in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 (ANI): Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Sunday issued an urgent public safety warning following reports of a sudden increase in the roar and water flow of the Bhote Koshi River.Authorities have urged residents and relief teams along downstream settlements to exercise extreme caution […]

Hong Kong’s low fertility rate is an opportunity rather than a challenge and gives the city a chance to become a global leader in building a child-friendly environment, a former UN resident coordinator in China has said. Siddharth Chatterjee, who held the role from 2021 until March this year, said Hong Kong could create a “pioneering blueprint” for […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 (ANI): Despite significant pressure from the Indian government to immediately fly out, spiritual leader Sadhguru opted to remain behind in Tibet to help secure a land route and assist in the aftermath of the catastrophic August 26 Bhote Koshi River flash floods near Gyirong.Maa Gambhiri, Coordinator of Isha Sacred Walks, […]

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India] August 30 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Saturday stated that 16 Keralites have safely returned home from flood-hit Nepal. The returned group includes 14 individuals from Kochi, along with Sruthi Shikhamani from Kakkanad and Rineeth Mohan from Piravom.In a post shared on X, Satheesan confirmed that 16 […]

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The world is facing a growing crisis of global governance. Protectionism, unilateralism and power politics are throttling international cooperation just as mounting global challenges demand it most.Against this backdrop, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at last year's "Shanghai […]

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, a historic military maneuver in modern Chinese history. Along the route lies a key site, Loushan Pass in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Let's see how this revolutionary site is now leveraging its red heritage to drive rural revitalization!

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Six months after US and Israeli forces attacked Iran, killing its Supreme Leader and seriously injuring his son and successor, Iran's government is facing intense economic pressure. Despite the damage, the government remains in control and believes it has enough time to withstand the pressure. For many observers, however, the conflict has […]

(260829) -- RIGA, Aug. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese "Loong" kite flies during the Riga International Kite Festival in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 29, 2026. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): In the wake of the catastrophic August 26 Bhote Koshi River floods in Nepal, rescue and relief operations have intensified, with India stepping up both land and air support. Among the ongoing relief efforts, significant progress has been made in ensuring the safety of stranded citizens, with 108 Indian nationals safely […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 (ANI): Reinforcing the state's commitment to relief and reconstruction, Prime Minister Balen Shah on Saturday declared that the Government of Nepal remains on high alert and will operate at full capacity until every flood-affected citizen is safe and rehabilitated following the catastrophic August 26 Bhote Koshi River floods.In […]

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 30 (ANI): Sixteen more Keralites, including Ernakulam Piravom native Rineeth Mohan, one of the eight people with whom communication had been unavailable so far following the flash floods in Nepal, have returned home safely.According to NORKA Roots, authorities confirmed the safety of 45 people who had contacted […]

Trishuli (Nepal), August 29 (ANI): Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle on Saturday welcomed India's assistance in rescue operations following the flash floods, saying the country needs help from all friendly nations, particularly India, while noting that reconstruction would require a separate discussion due to the larger budget involved.Speaking to ANI […]

New Delhi, [India] August 29 (ANI): Nepal will need a coordinated international effort to rebuild infrastructure and restore economic activity after the devastating flash floods, former MP and billionaire businessman Binod Chaudhary has said, stating that the scale of the destruction shows that billions of dollars will be required for relief, repair and […]

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on Saturday for his fourth visit to Uzbekistan, where he will hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to review the strategic partnership and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence, energy, digital connectivity and other key areas.PM Modi was warmly […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 29 (ANI): Nepal has forcefully rejected media reports claiming that Kathmandu refused international aid following the devastating Bhote Koshi River flash floods, stating that specialised foreign assistance and long-term reconstruction support are urgently needed to recover from the disaster.Addressing a press briefing, Minister of […]

Swan Lake is one of the defining works of the European ballet tradition. Yet for the Shanghai Ballet, performing the classic in Europe is not simply an exercise in reproducing a Western masterpiece. It is also an opportunity to show how Chinese artists have reinterpreted an international art form.THE HAGUE, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- When the red curtain fell at […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday urged External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to intensify efforts to trace and rescue Indian nationals who remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, warning that 'every hour' was narrowing the window of hope for those who could still be alive under the […]