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Two bodies were recovered from Hong Kong waters in two separate incidents on Sunday, with police working to uncover their identities. Police received a report at 2.20pm that a woman was seen drifting in the waters about 2km (1.2 miles) off isolated Shek Kwu Chau, an island located 3km west of Cheung Chau. She was confirmed dead at the scene. No […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 23 (ANI): India's AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers campaign began with a 1-1 draw against Palestine in Group D at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).Shubham Poonia handed the Blue Colts the lead with a 44th-minute header before Palestine […]

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 23 (ANI): Uzbekistan's GM Javokhir Sindarov and GM Wei Yi of China will be facing off in the finals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after they won their respective semifinals via the tiebreak and also confirmed their Candidates Spot here on Sunday, as per a release from FIDE.Both the classical games in the two semifinals had ended […]

A Hong Kong woman who defied the odds to give birth to a second child at age 58 has celebrated the newborn’s 100-day milestone, as the parents reflected on their physical challenges as well as how their oldest daughter was adapting. Lilian Chan Lai-lai and her husband, actor Brian Wong Chak-fung, hosted the celebration for Gia Wong Hay-kiu at a restaurant […]

Hong Kong has recorded two more imported cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya involving a man and a woman who had both recently travelled to mainland China. The latest cases pushed the total number of confirmed infections in the city to 70 so far this year, of which four were locally acquired, the Centre for Health Protection said on […]

Washington, DC [US], November 23 (ANI): Celebrated former CIA officer James Lawler, widely credited for bringing down A Q Khan's nuclear smuggling network, recounted the early experiences that shaped his intelligence career, describing how he earned the nickname 'Mad Dog' and why he came to call Khan the 'Merchant of Death'.The former head of the CIA's […]

Taipei [Taiwan] November 23 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is expected to focus on security reforms and deterrence due to recent 'hybrid' threats posed by China, as reported by the National Security Bureau (NSB) in a statement cited by the Taipei Times.The bureau provided a written assessment to the Legislative Yuan before an […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 23 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected eight Chinese sorties, six naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday.As per the MND, of the eight sorties, six crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.In a post on X, the MND said, '8 sorties […]

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. This is the first meeting between the two leaders after Takaichi was elected as the new Prime Minister of Japan. Earlier on October 29, PM Modi had spoken to PM Takaichi and congratulated her on assuming office. He […]

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Italy and forge a more stable and fruitful comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.Li made the remarks when meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the […]

Manila [Philippines], November 23 [ANI]: Navies of the Philippines and Japan are accelerating security cooperation amid Beijing's growing assertiveness in the West Philippine Sea and wider Indo-Pacific, according to Manila's state media.Commander of the Philippine Fleet, Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe led a delegation to Japan this week for a string of […]

Paris [France], November 23 (ANI): The French Navy has sharply criticised a Pakistan-based media outlet for publishing 'misinformation and disinformation' about India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistan-sponsored terrorist sites in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu Kashmir in April this year, which killed 26 civilians. The clarification came after […]

This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Throughout the years, China has enthusiastically embraced the main idea of the convention, said Irina Bokova, former UNESCO director-general.BEIJING, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- While advancing its modernization, China […]

As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit made its debut on the African continent in Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels and summit venues, adding a distinctive Chinese touch to the event.JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit made its […]

Hong Kong’s transport authorities have requested an investigation report after a Sun Ferry vessel carrying passengers crashed into Central Pier while docking, damaging the facility. Police received a report at 9.33am on Sunday from a passer-by that the three-deck Sun Ferry vessel “Xin Chao” from Cheung Chau had collided with Pier No 5 while docking. A […]

(251123) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Sydney [Australia], November 23 (ANI): Indian star shuttler Lakshya Sen is crowned the champion of the men's singles event in the Australian Open 2025 on Sunday. Sen defeated Japan's Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in a one-sided final to clinch his first title of the ongoing 2025 BWF World Tour.The Indian shuttler won USD 475,000 after winning the Australian […]

Hong Kong authorities have ramped up efforts to drive voter turnout for the coming Legislative Council election, releasing a video featuring a bomb disposal chief urging members of ethnic minority groups to cast their ballots. Raymond Suryanto Chin-chiu, head of the explosive ordnance disposal bureau, made the appeal in Indonesian in the video released on […]

Hong Kong has become a “safe haven” for capital with bank deposits exceeding HK$19 trillion (US$2.4 trillion) this year, while the city’s goods exports have remained resilient despite the tariff war, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday highlighted Hong Kong’s financial market performance, noting the city’s […]

(251123) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the scenery by boat at the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 23, 2025. The weather in Hangzhou has been fine in recent days. Many tourists get up early in the morning to visit West Lake and enjoy the beautiful winter scenery here. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

Beijing [China], November 23 (ANI): The Chinese and US militaries held their second working group meeting this year, the Chinese navy was quoted by the country's state media.Xinhua reported that the annual session of the China-US Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA) for 2025 was held from November 18 to November 20 in Hawaii, the United States. […]

(251123) -- GDANSK, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Gong Li (1st R) of team China competes during the women's 3000m relay semifinals at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

More than 85 per cent of Hong Kong infants and toddlers remain unvaccinated against the flu, as medical experts urge broader immunisation against respiratory viruses, citing a higher risk of co-infection among especially vulnerable groups this winter. Experts on Sunday warned that if the summer flu peak extended and overlapped with the winter season, […]

Visitors to Hong Kong’s Palace Museum reported a smoother experience on Sunday, a day after chaotic crowds prompted the institution to suspend walk-in ticketing for its popular Egyptian exhibition before resuming sales in the afternoon. Walk-in ticket sales for the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition resumed at 3.30pm, […]

(251123) -- HELSINKI, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Minerva Fabienne Hase (top)/Nikita Volodin of Germany compete during the pairs free skating at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event Finlandia Trophy 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, Nov. 22, 2025. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

(251123) -- GDANSK, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaojun of China competes during the men's 500m final A at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

(251123) -- GDANSK, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaojun (C) of team China competes during the men's 5000m relay semifinals at the ISU Short Track World Tour #3 speed skating event in Gdansk, Poland, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Hong Kong labour authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a 49-year-old worker who was strangled by his clothing when it became caught in a machine. The Labour Department announced the inquiry on Sunday following the man’s death at Tseung Kwan O Hospital the night before, 10 hours after he collapsed in the basement of a sewage […]

Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong are set to get a larger shelter from their consulate, with some groups hoping their years-long demand for a new facility will result in more “flexible” arrangements to better suit the needs of distressed migrant workers. Unions and organisations said the current shelter operated by the Philippine consulate was […]

(251123) -- LONDON, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views fine steel Chinese characters for Chinese typewriters at the exhibition "Hanzi of the West, Letters of the East" in London, Britain, Nov. 22, 2025. A special event for an exhibition in London tracing the evolution of Chinese characters and their role in cultural exchange between China and the […]

An eight-year-old disabled boy has died after being found unconscious at a flat in Hong Kong early on Sunday, hours after being given Chinese medicine, prescription drugs and milk to ease a fever. The boy, believed to be a pupil at the Hong Chi Pinehill No 3 School in Tai Po, suffered from cerebral palsy and epilepsy, according to a police source. Officers […]

Hong Kong doctor Ben Ng Siu-bun still remembers the horrors of war in conflict-torn Gaza. The 52-year-old anaesthesiologist joined a humanitarian mission organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Gaza in March this year, providing medical services to those who were injured or ill. During his six-week stay at a field hospital in Rafah, […]

(251123) -- CAIRO, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- President of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) and famous Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 20, 2025. Hussein Fahmy praised China's notable presence at the recently concluded 46th edition of the festival, describing Chinese films as important, […]

(251123) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A passenger who will board the Hainan Airlines inaugural flight HU470 from Brussels to Chongqing, is presented with a toy panda at the Brussels Airport in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 22, 2025. China's Hainan Airlines on Saturday launched a direct passenger service between Brussels and southwest China's Chongqing […]

Hong Kong holds strategic advantages as an arbitration hub in Asia, particularly due to its unique arbitration framework and growing commercial activities within China, according to a US-listed legal finance company. This competitive edge was poised to stimulate more business and increase the frequency of arbitrations, driving growth in the legal finance […]

Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee was in no mood for messing about. Pointing her index finger at reporters one October morning inside Hong Kong’s legislature, she sternly signalled for them to get out of her way. “Don’t block my way to the meeting,” she said. “Move away.” Her demeanour seemed to hark back to an Ip of an earlier era – the fiery, hardline […]

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 23 (ANI): India successfully ensured that the key priorities of its G20 Presidency were reflected in the G20 South African Summit Leaders' Declaration, with the document prominently echoing the concerns of the Global South and reaffirming several commitments initiated under India's leadership.From India's perspective, […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 22 (ANI): India's rising judoka Simran, who is currently training at Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF), competed in the Women's -48kg category and showcased remarkable grit and determination at the Hong Kong Senior Asian Cup 2025, securing a bronze medal for the nation. Simran's campaign reached the semi-final stage, where […]

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 22 (ANI): Both the semifinals in the FIDE World Cup 2025 will head to a tiebreak after GM Nodirbek Yakubboev and GM Javokhir Sindarov played out yet another draw, while GM Andrey Esipenko failed to breach the defence of Chinese GM Wei Yei here on Saturday, as per a release from FIDE.Just like in the first game, Wei Yi once […]

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)Twelve-time All-Star guard Chris Paul said Saturday that this will be his final NBA season.In Charlotte with his Los Angeles Clippers to face the Hornets, the North Carolina native posted a brief message on X, accompanied by a 75-second video that showed career highlights beginning with the night he was selected […]

With participants expected to build consensus on promoting multilateralism, the Johannesburg summit is seen as an opportunity to inject new momentum into global governance reform.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated in his opening address that South Africa has sought to ensure that the development priorities of the Global South and the African […]

(251122) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Nov. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, pays a visit to a local thermal power company in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 22, 2025. Ding made research trips to Shandong and Hebei […]

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday urged the Group of 20 (G20) economies to stay committed to solidarity, firmly uphold free trade and build an open world economy in the face of a sluggish global economic recovery.Li made the remarks while addressing the first session of the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, which focused […]

(251122) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xie Jin (2nd L) of China shoots the ball during a Group A match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers between China and Bahrain in Chongqing, China, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

(251122) -- DUSHANBE, Nov. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, holds the first strategic dialogue with Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chaoqun)