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(260717) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Permanent Secretary in Tanzania's Ministry of Transport Godius Kahyarara delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 17, 2026. The revitalization of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) gained fresh momentum on Friday with the groundbreaking of a training center and […]

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India extracts more growth out of every rupee it invests than China did during its fastest-growing years -- but that efficiency is not a substitute for higher investment itself, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Ashok Kumar Lahiri, said on Friday. Speaking at the release of the Investment Friendliness Index, the Vice […]

(260717) -- PARIS, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pan Jianwei delivers a video speech during the awarding ceremony for the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences in Paris, France, July 17, 2026. Chinese scientist Pan Jianwei on Friday became the first Chinese recipient of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic […]

(260717) -- PYONGYANG, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), meets with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea […]

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- China urges the U.S. to protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese journalists in the U.S., a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a daily press briefing when asked to comment on the Trump administration's decision to cut visa duration for journalists, which […]

(260717) -- LANZHOU, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits an exhibition themed on the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army in Huining […]

New Delhi has worries about similar punitive levies as Washingtons global tariffs of 10% are set to lapse next weekIndia's concerns on finalizing a trade deal with the US have been underscored by Washington's move to slap 25% tariffs on Brazil.The US announced the 25% tariffs on Thursday following a Section 301 investigation into Brazil's trade practices. […]

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in east China's Shanghai on Friday.Themed "AI Partnership for a Brighter Future," the event features six sections: Conferences Forums, Exhibitions Showcases, Awards Competitions, Application Experiences, Innovation Incubation, and Talent […]

(260717) -- SUIFENHE, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists taking a cross-border tourist train pose for a group photo at Suifenhe Railway Station in Suifenhe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 17, 2026. A cross-border tourist train linking Vladivostok of Russia and China's Suifenhe officially entered trial operation on Friday. The route, […]

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- World leaders on Friday called for an open and inclusive global partnership and stronger international collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development to ensure that the technology is used for good and to benefit humanity.China's leadership in promoting global AI governance and cooperation is essential to achieving […]

New York [US], July 17 (ANI): Chinese startup Moonshot AI launched its most capable frontier model, Kimi K3, which it claims can rival most of the advanced models by Anthropic and OpenAI.The company said that the model is a 2.8 trillion-parameter model with a 1-million-token context window. 'It is the world's first open 3T-class model, designed for frontier […]

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Senior journalist Fareed Zakaria has said that ties between India and the US are in 'bad shape' and a 'trusted channel' has not been established that allows India to present its concerns to Washington properly and in a way it is received favourably.In an interview with ANI, Zakaria spoke on a range of issues and said India […]

Taipei [Taiwan], July 17 (ANI): More than 300 Tibetans living in Taiwan, accompanied by human rights activists and supporters, gathered at Taipei's Liberty Square for a candlelight vigil in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen while voicing opposition to China's recently enforced Ethnic Unity Law. The demonstration took place two weeks after Rangzen's […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Indian U17 women's team's preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers commenced on Wednesday with the first batch of 24 players reporting for camp-cum-trials at The Sports School in Bengaluru.The camp marks the beginning of preparations for the Qualifiers, which will be held in […]

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged efforts to carry out search and rescue operations in a scientific manner after a mountain collapse struck a county in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, leaving people trapped and missing.The mountain collapse occurred at about 9:10 a.m. on Friday in Hanjia sub-district of […]

Hangzhou [China], July 17 (ANI): Four athletes from the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation are set to represent India at the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, as they prepare to take on some of the world's finest shooters in one of the season's biggest international competitions.Leading the Gun For Glory (GFG) contingent are Olympians […]

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday refuted relevant allegations by the United States about the so-called "meddling in elections," calling them completely groundless and malicious smears, which have long been proven nonsense.Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a related […]

Moscow accounted for half of New Delhis June shipments as domestic refiners topped up supplies despite looming sanctionsThe majority of India's crude import requirements this month are likely to be met by Russia, following a similar trend in June, as refiners scramble to stock up as fresh US sanctions loom.Russia accounted for half of India's June crude […]

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor (C) introduces an iMoochi AI pet robot to visitors at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Friday. Themed "AI Partnership for a Brighter […]

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Maxim Oreshkin, deputy chief of staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. […]

An administrative “honour system” that relied on Hong Kong’s private sector to regulate itself created oversight loopholes and left obvious fire hazards at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate unchecked before last year’s inferno, legal counsel for an independent committee investigating the disaster has said. In the final session of 30 days of public […]

The White Houses claims rely on anonymous intelligence, with past probes failing to find proof that Russia influenced US elections, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidMoscow has dismissed claims linking Russia to threats against US elections, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, calling the intelligence cited by Washington unsubstantiated.On Thursday, US […]

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Shanghai on Friday.

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai on Friday.

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Shanghai on Friday.

The legal team for an independent committee examining the cause of Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire has recommended that authorities gradually phase out bamboo scaffolding in favour of metal replacements, among other proposals ranging from legislative reform to measures to curb bid-rigging. The suggestions were outlined in 627 pages of closing submissions […]

(260717) -- DAKAR, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese people exercise at the China-Senegal Friendship Sports Park in Dakar, Senegal, July 16, 2026. The park, donated and built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was completed and handed over on July 14. (Photo by Papa Demba Gueye/Xinhua)

(260717) -- TAIYUAN, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Foguang Temple in Xinzhou City of north China's Shanxi Province, July 15, 2026. Shanxi boasts magnificent natural scenery and landscapes, with three World Cultural Heritage sites including Pingyao, Yungang Grottoes and Mount Wutai, attracting tourists around the world. It is also home to more […]

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Taipei [Taiwan], July 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced that commercial production of its highly anticipated A14 process is slated to begin in 2028. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the announcement signals the next major leap in advanced semiconductor manufacturing as the global chip supply chain races to meet […]

By Shailesh Yadav Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), the currency-printing subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, has floated a Global Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting manufacturers worldwide to supply opacified polymer substrate sheets embedded with security features for […]

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Friday reiterated China's firm support for the United Nations when meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is in Shanghai for the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.Xi spoke highly of Guterres' work since he was appointed UN secretary-general 10 years […]

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- This year's flood season has brought unusually severe weather across China, with torrential rains, floods, typhoons and other natural hazards affecting multiple regions, causing significant casualties and economic losses.Against this backdrop, the principle of putting people and their lives first has become central to China's […]

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. Anutin Charnvirakul is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and on his official visit to China. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. Hun Manet is here to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and on his working visit to China. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

(260717) -- NANJING, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- American youths visit the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2026. A music and cultural exchange camp between young people of China and the United States was held in Changzhou and Nanjing from July 12 to 17. Young people from both countries […]

Rail cars powered by new fuel cell technology will run in a 89-km stretch carrying up to 2,600 travelers at 75 kphIndia has rolled out a hydrogen train service as a pilot project using fuel-cell technology, joining an elite four-nation group that operates these trains.The pilot project is envisaged to test hydrogen technology, as the world's most populous […]

Rail cars powered by new fuel cell technology will run in a 89-km stretch carrying up to 2,600 travelers at 75 kphIndia has rolled out a hydrogen train service as a pilot project using fuel-cell technology, joining an elite four-nation group that operates these trains.The pilot project is envisaged to test hydrogen technology, as the world's most populous […]

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged China and Cambodia to carry forward the ironclad friendship forged by the older generations of leaders of the two countries.Xi made the remarks in his meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who is here to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and […]

Tokyo [Japan], July 17, (ANI): Asian shares slumped on Friday, led by Nikkei, which plunged more than 4 per cent as the tech selloff deepened with investors opting to observe caution on the red-hot AI rally that catapulted stock markets to new highs in the first half of this year. Shares of Japanese tech giant SoftBank slid more than 9 per cent, tracking […]

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China firmly supports Thailand in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions, and supports the new Thai administration in carrying out governance effectively.Xi made the remarks in his meeting with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is here to attend the […]

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Global concerns over critical minerals have shifted from whether supplies can meet rising demand to the vulnerabilities created by highly concentrated supply chains, particularly in processing and refining, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026.The report also said supply […]

PRNewswireLucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17: Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, India's first AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University, has signed a Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 36 top ranked universities in 19 countries to provide its students global learning through student exchange programs, dual degree programs, internships and […]

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): MSCI India companies are expected to post 14 per cent earnings growth in the current fiscal year, according to Jefferies' GREED & Fear report.The MSCI India Index measures the performance of large- and mid-cap segments of the Indian market, covering approximately 85 per cent of the Indian equity universe.For FY26, […]