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Hong Kong’s commerce chief is set to lead a delegation of mainland Chinese and local firms to Malaysia next week, noting that about 200 enterprises from across the border have already set up offices in the city since last year, using it as a stepping stone to go global. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah also said on […]

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday congratulated Indian javelin thrower Ashish Yadav for winning the silver medal at the World U20 Athletics Championships with a throw of 74.09 metres.Ashish produced his best effort of 74.09 metres in the third round to finish second in the competition. […]

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 8 (ANI): Congress MP Pawan Khera on Saturday targeted the Centre over the US Senate's Russia sanctions bill, questioning the government's handling of the issue.He also said that India was being pressured by other countries over its purchase of Russian oil.Speaking to ANI in Prayagraj, Khera said, 'Does it look like […]

(260808) -- SAN FELIPE, Aug. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams compete during the preliminary phase match between China and Tunisia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in San Felipe, Chile, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Temperatures exceeded 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) in parts of Hong Kong on Saturday as the city’s forecaster warned that extremely hot weather would persist over the coming days. The Hong Kong Observatory said Severe Typhoon Dolphin was bringing high temperatures to the region, with the heat expected to continue into early next week. “With […]

The president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has said “the path is open” for the revival of the institution’s main student union, so long as it registers with authorities in accordance with the law. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming also pushed back on claims that the university was overreliant on intake from mainland China, arguing that it was making […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 8 (ANI): Tributes have continued to pour in for the Nepali climbers who died in the Broad Peak avalanche.On Saturday morning, hundreds of people took part in the 'Tribute Run 5K', paying tribute to the climbers who perished in the avalanche that struck the world's 12th-highest peak at the end of July.The runners, upon reaching the […]

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to protect India's interests amid the US Senate's move to pass a bill seeking tougher sanctions on countries buying Russian oil and gas.He also accused Prime Minister Modi of compromising India's interests by […]

(260808) -- EUGENE, Aug. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jiawei of China competes during the men's hammer throw final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

PRNewswireSingapore, August 8: MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) ('MetaOptics' or the 'Company', and together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group'), a Singapore headquartered semiconductor optics company, today announced that it has notified The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC of its withdrawal of its listing application, effective August 7, 2026 (the […]

VMPLGurugram (Haryana) [India], August 8: SPS Global Realtors, the Dubai and India headquartered property consultancy, has appointed veteran film and television actor Sudesh Berry as the official brand ambassador of the SPS Global group of companies. The appointment was announced by founder and CEO Pankaj Ashri during a podcast conversation with Berry, and […]

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): India's natural gas consumption recovered to near pre-disruption levels in June 2026, with broad-based demand growth across key sectors, even as rising global LNG competition and elevated spot prices could pose risks to the outlook, according to a research report by Equirus.India's gas consumption increased 7 per cent […]

Hong Kong police are investigating after a man with multiple knife wounds was found in a lift at a public housing block in Wong Tai Sin, seven minutes before another man was discovered to have fallen to his death at the same building. Police received the first report at 7.19am on Saturday after the injured man was found inside a lift at Chiu Sin House in […]

The Hong Kong Bar Association has said it “broadly supports” a dedicated offence for persistent child sexual abuse, after concerns over evidential issues in such cases were resolved in other jurisdictions in the past two decades. Vice-chairman Martin Hui Siu-ting said that while the association had reversed previous reservations it expressed when the […]

(260808) -- NANNING, Aug. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2026 shows people experiencing water sports in Tian'e County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: Paddleboarding boom in south China karst county" (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

Washington DC [US], August 8 (ANI): The US Senate has passed Russia Sanctions Bill that carries the name of late Senator Lindsey Graham that could impose upto a 100% tariff on the top five countries, including China and India, that purchase Russian crude oil and natural gas.The bill was passed through the Senate on bipartisan vote, 86 to 11. It would next […]

NIAMEY, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties goes beyond its commercial significance and demonstrates China's longstanding commitment to shared development, more inclusive economic globalization, and cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, a Nigerien expert […]

SEOUL/SHANGHAI: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) as they seek to reduce risks posed by potential tighter U.S. export controls affecting their operations in China, according to three people familiar with the matter. The memory chipmakers began testing AMEC's […]

The leader of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has called for greater financial support to develop a proposed 300-hectare (741 acres) university town near the border with mainland China, including funding for local institutions to build campuses, arguing that expansion will help navigate future challenges. In a wide-ranging interview with the […]

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): In a collaborative initiative with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the central government has located twenty-seven specific geographical sites and features across Arunachal Pradesh, which have been officially standardised on official Survey of India maps to enhance public awareness and accurate recognition.According […]

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea says it will restart work on a railway line that could one day connect to North Korea's eastern city of Wonsan, reviving a project that had been paused for nearly a decade despite ongoing tensions with Pyongyang. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said at a presidential briefing this week that the government plans to […]

The incident with startup Moonshot's flagship Kimi K3 follows similar testing breaches reported by OpenAI and Anthropic A leading Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model has found a way around restrictions during a controlled cybersecurity test, adding to growing concerns about the effectiveness of AI […]

The incident with startup Moonshots flagship Kimi K3 follows similar testing breaches reported by OpenAI and AnthropicA leading Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model has found a way around restrictions during a controlled cybersecurity test, adding to growing concerns about the effectiveness of AI safeguards, US-based cybersecurity research firm […]

The legislation will give President Trump the power to apply 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oilThe US Senate has approved a bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on the largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas. The bill was the brainchild of Senator Lindsey Graham, who tried multiple times to pass it before he died last […]

Geneva [Switzerland], August 7 (ANI): The United Nations' human rights experts have raised serious concerns over the continued detention of Chinese journalist and human rights defender Bai Zhaodong in Thailand, warning that his possible extradition to China could expose him to persecution, torture, or other grave human rights violations.In a press release, […]

The new measures target a strategic supply chain as Washington and Beijing deepen their technology rivalryThe US has introduced new trade measures targeting imports of polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels, a move that marks a further escalation in the ongoing technology rivalry with China. President Donald Trump signed an […]

A Hong Kong-based Belgian designer is taking fashion powerhouse Prada to court, claiming at least US$5 million in damages for the alleged repudiation of a partnership agreement to redesign a series of Rolls-Royce cars for exhibitions and events worldwide. In a High Court lawsuit filed on Thursday, Jonathan Riss accused the Italian brand of breaching various […]

PNNNew Delhi [India], August 7: Featuring advancements in textile machinery, technologies and denim fabrics, Gartex Texprocess India, incorporating Denim Show, opens today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, attracting Indian and international buyers to an industry-wide showcase. Bringing together 190+ exhibitors, the expo presents over 700 brands and 1,200 […]

(260807) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wrenwyck Ijiwoye (L) and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah (R) of Nigeria block Liu Yutong of China during a friendly basketball match between China and Nigeria held in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

Hong Kong holidaymakers in Okinawa on Friday contended with depleted supermarket shelves, potential power cuts and violent weather as Typhoon Dolphin shut the Japanese island’s main airport and disrupted every direct flight home. Social media images shared by Hong Kong-linked travel accounts showed empty bread shelves and torrential rain sweeping parts of […]

BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- This summer, a new sport blending competition, social buzz and fresh experiences is spreading fast among young Chinese, boosting China's sports consumption and national fitness development.From Ski Erg drills to sled pushes and burpee jumps to wall balls, after-work preparation for Hyrox, a global fitness race, is becoming a […]

HANGZHOU/FUZHOU, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in east China's Zhejiang and Fujian provinces elevated their emergency responses for Typhoon Dolphin from Level IV to Level III on Friday, as the 13th typhoon of 2026 approaches the country's eastern coast.As of 2:00 p.m. Friday, the center of Typhoon Dolphin was located approximately 740 km east of Wenzhou […]

BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese authorities should listen to the call of the people, fulfill the country's obligation under international law of not accepting, producing, possessing or proliferating nuclear weapons, and stop playing with fire on the issue of nuclear weapons, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.Spokesperson Lin […]

BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- During Russian President Vladimir Putin's China trip this May, Chinese President Xi Jinping invited him to visit a photo exhibition celebrating the everlasting friendship between the two countries at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.As the two presidents strolled through the exhibition, viewing pictures documenting their […]

Researchers produced 16 functional pathogens as experts warn the same technology could eventually pose serious biosecurity risksUS scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to create functional viruses that do not exist in nature for the first time, demonstrating a capability that researchers say could advance medicine but also pose serious […]

New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Benchmark domestic equity indices closed the week in red, following broad-based profit-booking and selling pressure in key sectors, particularly private banks and financial stocks. The BSE Sensex dropped 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to finish at 78,499.17 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 65.35 points, or 0.27 per […]

TIANJIN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Tianjin has attracted a good number of significant projects on smart robotics, and is now home to more than 200 entities under the Tianjin Robot Industry Technology Alliance. Their products are targeting diverse scenarios such as automobiles, port operation, and machine-building.The total industrial output of the city's […]

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 7 (ANI): An archery target and a cricket pitch may seem worlds apart, but for Indian compound archer Sahil Jadhav, the lessons of a former Australian all-rounder have become part of his preparation for the biggest competition of his career.For Sahil Jadhav, it was a book by star cricketer Shane Watson that provided the […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, August 7: City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has achieved another significant milestone in global research excellence. Following its earlier achievement of ranking 38th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the 'Nature Index 2026 Chemistry Supplement', CityUHK has reached new heights in the Nature Inde

Washington DC [US], August 7 (ANI): The United States imposed sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals accused of facilitating military procurement and foreign military cooperation for the Cuban government, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging that Havana poses a threat to American national security.Cuba, however, condemned the move […]

(260807) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member tests a swimming pool cleaning robot at Wybotics Co., Ltd. in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 6, 2026. Tianjin has attracted a good number of significant projects on smart robotics, and is now home to more than 200 entities under the Tianjin Robot Industry Technology Alliance. Their […]

BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Robots, AI-related products and innovative drugs are emerging as three new drivers of China's export growth, with the country expanding into higher-value industries driven by innovation.In July, China's exports rose 17.8 percent year on year, with high-tech products, including industrial robots and 3D printers, contributing […]

(260807) -- XI'AN, Aug. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Dongyu (bottom) of China and Hu Wenhao of China compete during the men's Greco Roman 77kg first round match of 2026 China-Central Asia Elite Tournament in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Aug. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition exploring the depiction of music in ancient Chinese paintings has recently opened in New York, offering visitors a glimpse into the artistic, cultural and social life of China's Song Dynasty (960-1279).Titled "The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings," the exhibition features a curated selection of Song […]

An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has released further details about the final moments of fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died in the line of duty while responding to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court last November. An interim report from an interdepartmental fire investigation task force was released by the […]