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The attacks could lead to a humanitarian, economic, and potentially nuclear catastrophe, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said The US and Israeli strikes against Iran are a "premediated and unprovoked act of aggression," the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in a statement, warning that it could have dire con

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Formula 1 officials are 'closely monitoring' the situation in the Middle East ahead of April's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.Retaliatory missile strikes rocked the region Saturday after the United States and Israeli launched an attack on Iran.The F1 season begins in Australia next weekend, then goes to China […]

Washington DC [US], February 28 (ANI): Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Saturday said that the 'Iranian regime is in a lot of trouble,' as the United States and Israel will try to 'decapitate the regime' by taking out its defence capabilities, including the ballistic missile launchers.However, Rubin reiterated the US President Donald Trump's stance […]

Beijing [China], February 28 (ANI): China has joined a chorus of countries expressing deep concern over the escalation of hostilities in West Asia following US-Israel strikes on Iran. In a statement the Chinese foreign Ministry said, 'China is highly concerned over the military strikes against Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel. Iran's sovereignty, […]

(260228) -- SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026 shows a smart testing robot capable of precise fault identification and early warning on abnormality operating at a passenger train inspection and service point of the Shanghai Locomotive & Rolling Stock Section of the China Railway Shanghai Group Co., Ltd., in Shanghai, […]

(260228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin meets with the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

CAIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Israel on Saturday launched a surprise strike on Iran, prompting Iranian missile attacks on Israel and U.S. targets across several countries in the region.The following is a recap of the international community's responses:ChinaChina is highly concerned over military strikes against Iran launched by the […]

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- China is highly concerned over the military strikes against Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday, noting that China calls for an immediate stop of the military actions.The spokesperson made the remarks when asked to comment on the military strikes against Iran launched by […]

Some anxious residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court have urged Hong Kong authorities to help them climb stairs using makeshift aids when they return to their high-rise homes to collect personal belongings next month. Some lawmakers also proposed on Saturday that the government deploy wearable walking robots, stair-climbing trolleys or wheelchairs to […]

Beijing [China], February 28 (ANI): Chinese authorities have intensified restrictions on Tibetan digital expression, with mounting evidence of strict monitoring and punitive action against users inside Tibet for sharing content related to Tibetan language, culture, religion, and identity on the Chinese social media platform Kuaishou, according to a report […]

(260228) -- SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Fan observes an experiment at a laboratory of an electrical equipment company of China Electrical Equipment Group in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 13, 2026. Zhang Fan is vice general manager of China Electrical Equipment Group and a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC). Zhang […]

URUMQI, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- When power lines overhead were coated with a layer of ice, threatening power supplies to thousands of households, the effort to clear it did not feature a truck full of linemen but an unmanned aircraft instead.The recent de-icing operation took place in a mountainous area in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, […]

(260228) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A sinologist talks about the Chinese custom of posting the Chinese character "Fu," which means good fortune, during an event at a library in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 28, 2026. The event entitled "Traditional Chinese Culture in the Community" was hosted here on Saturday, where a local sinologist […]

(260228) -- TONGLU, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform a lion dance in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival in Tonglu County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 28, 2026. The Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first month of the traditional Chinese calendar, or March 3 this year. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(260228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, attends a symposium held to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Li Ximing, in Beijing, capital of China, […]

Nearly 670 Hongkongers have been granted settlement in the United Kingdom under its bespoke BN(O) visa pathway, although the total number of applicants has fallen short of the British government’s lowest “core” estimate five years after its launch. While tens of thousands of Hongkongers are set to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or settled […]

Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways suspended all passenger and cargo flights to and from the Middle East on Saturday following a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. The move was announced on Saturday evening after Hong Kong’s Airport Authority said that at least nine flights have been cancelled or postponed, while the government issued a fresh […]

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on enhancing officials' sense of responsibility and ability to perform their duties will be published on Sunday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this […]

(260228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's freeski Olympic champion Gu Ailing (R) is seen on the stands during the women's playoff match between Beijing and Henan at China Volleyball League 2025-2026 in Beijing, China, Feb. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has accused Panamanian authorities of undermining due process by making an “unnotified intrusion” at a facility storing materials related to ongoing legal proceedings. The Panama Ports Company (PPC) on Friday accused the country’s government of creating a crisis, calling the “illegal […]

The head of Cambodia’s tourism body is looking to build partnerships with Hong Kong travel agencies as part of a drive to get visitors returning to his country, which has been plagued by safety concerns in recent years. Cambodia Tourism Board CEO Kim Minea also told the South China Morning Post that the government was “determined” to eliminate the […]

YIWU, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Merchants on Saturday kicked off the first business day of the Year of the Horse as the Yiwu International Trade City and the Global Digital Trade Center in Yiwu, the world's largest small-commodities hub, resumed operations after the Spring Festival holiday. According to local customs data, Yiwu's total foreign trade reached 836.5 […]

The average number of aspiring Hong Kong taxi drivers taking a crucial industry test each month has increased by nearly 30 per cent following the launch of a simplified version of the assessment last year, the transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Saturday that the government was increasing the number of […]

Tanzania's transition toward green mobility has gained fresh momentum with the arrival of the country's first electric dual-cab pickup trucks, powered by Chinese technology and supply partnerships.DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's transition toward green mobility has gained fresh momentum with the arrival of the country's first electric dual-cab […]

(260228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo provided by Xing Lida, a paleontologist at the China University of Geosciences (Beijing), shows a well-preserved fossilized Jurassic lizard trackway discovered in Asturias, Spain. A team of international scientists from China and Spain has identified two well-preserved fossilized lizard […]

The projection follows a GDP rebound largely driven by recovery from the Covid-19 pandemicSouth Africa's economic growth is projected to rise by 0.2 percentage points annually to reach 2% by 2028, according to a forecast by the National Treasury.This optimism comes on the heels of a GDP rebound that saw the economy expand by approximately 2.1% in 2022, […]

Cruise ship calls in Hong Kong may exceed 200 this year, the city’s tourism minister has said, as she revealed that authorities will consider measures to create synergy between the terminal and an emerging cultural hub in Kai Tak. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Saturday also said cruise ships made 189 port calls in 2025, […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 28 (ANI): The England women's national hockey team has officially touched down in Hyderabad, ready to compete in the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14, according to a release.England brings a proud legacy to the eight-nation tournament. Having competed in […]

by Xinhua writers Wang Xiaopeng, Zhao Xiuzhi and Song YidaiBEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Measuring tape in hand, architect and wheelchair user Zhang Yi enters the accessible restroom of a public park in Beijing, extending the metallic strip to confirm the height of a grab bar installed by the urinal."One meter," he reads aloud, shaking his head. "The […]

(260228) -- YIWU, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign merchants buy commodities at the Global Digital Trade Center in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 28, 2026. Merchants on Saturday kicked off the first business day of the Year of the Horse as the Yiwu International Trade City and the Global Digital Trade Center in Yiwu, the world's largest […]

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics closes as China posts best-ever overseas resultThe Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on February 22, after 17 days of competition that saw broad participation, historic breakthroughs and China's best-ever performance at an […]

(260228) -- HUANGSHAN, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People watch an Ao Fish lantern parade at the Tangmo ancient town in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 27, 2026. The lantern parade was held here in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival on Friday, featuring the Ao Fish, a mythical Chinese creature with a dragon's head and a fish's […]

(260228) -- HUANGSHAN, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 27, 2026 shows people watching an Ao Fish lantern parade at the Tangmo ancient town in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The lantern parade was held here in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival on Friday, featuring the Ao Fish, a mythical Chinese creature […]

New Jersey [US], February 28 (ANI): Paul Kapur, US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, underlined the importance of building a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region for the people of India and America. He made the remarks while speaking at Princeton University's 2026 Global India Conference. Sharing snippets on X the official account of […]

Hong Kong does not plan to make another transfer from its Exchange Fund in the next five years, the finance chief has said, citing a new medium-range forecast that explains why the rare move will not be repeated. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po elaborated on his plan on Saturday, after his budget announcement that he would withdraw HK$150 billion […]

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 28 (ANI): A fire broke out in Mainpuri, UP, affecting an e-rickshaw agency, Chinese warehouse, and a clinic on Saturday. The lower ground floor had three sections: clinic, e-rickshaw agency, and warehouse. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the fire.Fire officer Anuj Chaudhary said, 'It is difficult to […]

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)Former University of Texas star Peyton Stearns is enjoying her return to Austin, Texas, as the fourth-seeded player advanced to the semifinals of the ATX Open with a 6-1, 5-7, 7-5 victory over Russia's Oksana Selekhmeteva on Friday.In a match that featured 14 service breaks […]

The thunder of galloping rhythms resonated across David Geffen Hall as the New York Philharmonic took the Year of the Horse by the reins, turning Lincoln Center into a cultural crossroads where Eastern traditions and Western orchestration wove a shared musical tapestry.by Xinhua writers Yang Shilong, Shi ChunNEW YORK, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The thunder of […]

El Alto [Bolivia], February 28 (ANI): A Bolivian military plane crashed in El Alto, near La Paz, into a busy urban area, killing 15 people and injuring at least 30 others on Friday evening, according to China Daily.As per a UK-based news agency, the plane was carrying new banknotes from the country's central bank when it crashed onto a busy avenue due to […]

Hong Kong environmental groups have urged the government to focus on accelerating the commercial use of electric vehicles and enhancing green infrastructure, after scrapping a tax concession scheme for private cars that has cost HK$30 billion over the past decade. Green groups said on Friday that they supported the government’s decision to end the first […]

Corporate volunteers from Hong Kong’s Chinachem Group joined children with special educational needs for a mochi-making workshop held ahead of Chinese New Year, as part of the company’s annual charity campaign. The workshop, held in partnership with the charity TREATS, brought participants together to make traditional festive food. TREATS is among the […]

(260228) -- LUDWIGSHAFEN, Feb. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- German chemical giant BASF's CEO Markus Kamieth speaks in an interview with Xinhua after the company's annual press conference in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on Feb. 27, 2026. TO GO WITH "BASF eyes long-term growth in China despite profit drops" (Xinhua/Liu Xiang)

URUMQI, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- While skiers carve their way through fresh snow in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Qi Fan has been glued to a screen, as one bad reading on it could affect the operation of the ski resort.Qi heads a power supply station in Hemu Village of Altay in Xinjiang. He is responsible for keeping electricity flowing to […]

A man who claims to have Aids has been arrested after hijacking a bus in Hong Kong and causing it to crash, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said the 28-year-old mainland Chinese man, surnamed Miao, had blood stains on his hands when he was apprehended. The man also incoherently spoke in Chinese and appeared dazed, according to the […]

Until last year, Fidelity International’s most significant cornerstone commitments on the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) market dated back to 2021, when Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology raised US$5.4 billion and healthcare firm Medlive Technology completed a US$543.4 million listing. Then for the next four years, the asset manager […]