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Man, 30, gets two years’ jail as forensic tests show the 187 eggs to be from Moluccan cockatoos and yellow-crowned amazons, among other endangered species.

China's investment in education and scientific research, with considerable resources spent on intellectual infrastructure, such as universities and research centers, contributed to its success.AMMAN, May 17 (Xinhua) -- China's experience across various sectors, including scientific research, is highly valuable and worth learning from, a Jordanian official […]

Doha [Qatar], May 17 (ANI): India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Doha Diamond League 2025 but finally crossed the long-awaited 90-metre mark on Friday.Neeraj, a two-time Olympic medallist, started strong with a world-leading throw of 88.44m at the Qatar Sports Club. After a foul in his second attempt, he came back with a […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 17 (ANI): Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China, Xiao Jie, referred to Mount Everest by its Sino name, 'Chomolungma,' while addressing the inaugural session of Nepal's flagship event, the Sagarmatha Sambaad.While addressing the event, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Republic of China, Xiao Jie, […]

Government told to fast track legislation for passage by the end of the week, partly due to an expected easing of US-China trade tensions, sources say.

By Reena BhardwajLondon [UK], May 16 (ANI): Noting that many countries, including Western governments and Russia, talked about the need to combat terrorism in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack and statements of sympathy with India were genuine, a leading London-based security expert has said the successive US governments have been seeking to cultivate […]

By Reena BhardwajLondon [UK], May 16 (ANI): Walter Ladwig Senior Lecturer, international relations at King's college London and Security Expert said that contrary to US President Donald Trump's claims, the US has no role in resolving India-Pakistan conflict.Ladwig, in conversation with ANI, said that India has come clean that there was no mediation that has […]

Kaohsiung [Taiwan], May 17 (ANI): The President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, visited the Army Engineer Training Centre and the Navy Anti-Submarine Aviation Command in Kaohsiung and expressed gratitude to members of the armed forces for their dedication.The details of his visit were shared in a post on X.'Today, President @ChingteLai visited the Army Engineer […]

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): The Indian chemical industry is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing challenges faced by Europe's chemical sector, according to a report by B&K Securities.The report noted that the high operating costs in the European Union (EU27) have made production less competitive, creating a window of opportunity for Indian […]

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Sweden plans to propose that the European Union join the Pacific Rim trading bloc, the CPTPP, aiming to create the world's largest free trade area in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa announced the proposal during a trade trip to Japan, stating that linking the EU […]

Drawing upon its rich historical heritage and contemporary political wisdom, China presents a compelling image of a major country that places development at the heart of security and champions multilateralism as the bedrock of the international order.by Ahmed SallamAmid escalating global challenges across the world, China emerges as a significant actor, […]

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India's ballistic missiles hit Nur Khan Airbase and other sites on May 10, a rare acknowledgement that contradicts Pakistan's usual stance of denial when it comes to Indian military action. Sharif said Army Chief General Asim Munir called him around 2:30 am to report the […]

Delisting pressure on US-listed companies from the mainland could be a jackpot for Hong Kong markets.

(250517) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese artist from a Pingtan troupe based in east China's Jiangsu Province performs at the Chinese embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on May 15, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: A night of melody and connection, China's Pingtan art enchants Tanzania" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

Since 2022, Andrew Clifford Pong has run a club that teaches enthusiasts and budding professionals the ups and downs of cinematic stunt work.

Moody's Ratings cuts U.S. credit rating citing budgetary burdenMoody's Ratings on Friday slashed U.S. long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa citing rising government debt and interest payment ratios.Meanwhile, Moody's Ratings changed the outlook of U.S. sovereign rating from negative to stable."This one-notch downgrade on our 21-notch […]

Washington DC [US], May 17 (ANI): Addressing the global reactions to the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, Aparna Pande, Research Fellow and Director of the India Initiative at the Hudson Institute, emphasised that India did not face international isolation.In an interview with ANI, Pande dismissed the narrative that the world supported Pakistan […]

(250516) -- LJUBLJANA, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the 18th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students in Slovenia in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Crt Piksi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Build a bridge of dreams with Chinese

(250516) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A local patient consults a medical specialist from China's Sichuan Province during the 2025 Sichuan TCM Cultural Exchange Tour in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 16, 2025. Hosted by China's Sichuan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the 2025 Sichuan TCM Cultural Exchange […]

Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.

The return is a "cultural milestone" and a "testament" to China-U.S. cooperation in heritage preservation, bringing new vitality to people-to-people exchanges and friendship, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said.WASHINGTON, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art on Friday officially returned the Zidanku Silk […]

Brussels is seeking a better agreement than LondonsEU trade ministers have criticized the UK's trade agreement with the US, warning that the bloc may consider retaliatory measures against Washington unless it secures more favorable terms for the bloc.The backlash follows a limited deal struck last week between US President Donald Trump and British Prime […]

(250516) -- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The ancient Zidanku Silk Manuscripts from the Warring States period are displayed during a handover ceremony at the Chinese Embassy in the United States in Washington, D.C., on May 16, 2025. The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art on Friday officially returned the Zidanku Silk Manuscript volumes II and […]

New Delhi [India] May 17 (ANI): Manika Batra will lead an 11-member strong Indian team at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025, which starts in Doha, Qatar, from Saturday, according to Olympics.com. The World Table Tennis Championships 2025 matches will be played at the Lusail Sports Arena. The Indian table tennis squad for the World […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has confirmed an investigation into the Chinese Qunpeng Association for allegedly conducting 'united front' tactics on Taiwanese college campuses, Taipei Times reported. The group, linked to the New Party, facilitates student visits to China, promoting pro-unification politics and offering […]

(250516) -- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows China ancient silk manuscripts from Warring States period at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., the United States. The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art on Friday officially returned the Zidanku silk manuscript volumes II and III: Wuxing Ling and Gongshou […]

Washington, DC [US], May 16 (ANI): As strategic tensions with China continue to escalate, US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to formally enshrine the 'six assurances' to Taiwan into law, a move that sends a clear signal to Beijing regarding Washington's long-standing policy of support for Taipei, Taipei Times reported.The legislation, introduced […]

WUHAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Celia Esquivel Salguero, from Guatemala, first arrived in China in 2014 as a foreign student of Chinese Language and Literature, and began sharing wide-eyed snippets of her life on Facebook as a simple act of curiosity.Back then, as a student at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in central Hubei Province, her posts […]

CHANGSHA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing fourth Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE) has highlighted the industry's push toward greener and smarter solutions, as top global manufacturers roll out cutting-edge electric and intelligent machinery and technologies.The exhibition opened on Thursday in Changsha, capital of central […]

(250516) -- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows silk manuscripts at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., the United States. The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art on Friday officially returned the Zidanku silk manuscript volumes II and III: Wuxing Ling and Gongshou Zhan from the Warring States period to […]

(250516) -- YUXI, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Oscar Maritu (top) of Yunnan Yukun competes during the 13th round match between Yunnan Yukun and Meizhou Hakka at the 2025 season Chinese Football Super League (CSL) in Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Peng Yikai/Xinhua)

(250516) -- BELGRADE, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Tatjana Matic (L), director of Serbia's Development Fund, and Violeta Jovanovic (C), executive director of Serbian National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED) and president of Ethno Network, pose for a selfie while attending the opening of the exhibition - titled "A Bridge of Cultural Heritage" at […]

(250516) -- CHENGDU, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This undated architectural design rendering shows a multifunctional complex, which is now under construction, to host archaeological exhibitions, research activities, and tourist visits at the Piluo site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Project for Paleolithic archaeological site […]

(250516) -- BEIJING, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A gathering to commend role models with disabilities and people who have made outstanding contributions in helping those with disabilities is held in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2025. A total of 200 role models with disabilities, along with 200 outstanding units and 60 exceptional individuals supporting […]

(250516) -- COTONOU, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A student from the Confucius Institute demonstrates Chinese tea art at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, May 15, 2025. TO GO WITH "Conference on Chinese tea culture held in Benin" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan], May 16 (ANI): Taiwan is holding talks with 'certain countries' to conduct a joint humanitarian exercise in the Taiwan Strait as a response to China's increasing use of 'gray zone' tactics and legal warfare, Coast Guard Administration (CGA) Deputy Director General Hsieh Ching-chin said on Thursday, Taipei Times reported.During a legislative […]

Housed in a restored historic warehouse along Rotterdam's waterfront, the museum is situated on a site once teeming with departure docks.ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Fenix Museum, a new cultural institution devoted entirely to the theme of migration, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday in Rotterdam. It claims to be the […]

Carrier makes pledge as first batch of 34 cadet pilots graduate from its 80-week training programme.

SHARJAH,16th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The 4th edition of the UAE China Tyre and Auto Parts Expo kicked off Friday at Expo Centre Sharjah, and will continue until 18th May 2025.Organised by Inter Commerce Expo Corporation with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition features more than 300 leading Chinese manufacturers and […]

Discussions will include combating cyber terrorism and protecting critical information infrastructureRepresentatives from more than 150 nations are expected to attend the 13th international security conference in Moscow later this month, the press service of the Russian Security Council has announced.The agenda of the annual event, which is scheduled for […]

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): In a strong retaliatory move against Turkey and Azerbaijan's open support to Pakistan, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday announced a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan.Speaking after a national conference of trade leaders, BJP MP and CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said, 'A […]

(250516) -- PHNOM PENH, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This undated aerial drone photo shows the Bridge No. 28 along National Road No. 10 in Pursat province, Cambodia. This bridge, the tallest of its kind in Cambodia, was built by a Chinese company in the country's western province of Pursat, and has been opened to traffic, an official said Friday. The […]

(250516) -- BEIJING, May 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Simon Lichtenberg, national board member of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2025. TO GO WITH "Interview: Working with China 'very important for Europe's future,' says Danish entrepreneur" (Xinhua/Zhou Dixiao)

Syndicate allegedly charged 5,000 borrowers interest rates of 100 per cent or more, police say.

Russias foreign minister said attempts were being made to provoke a serious clash between the Asian giantsThe West is attempting to provoke tensions between India and China by pitting them against each other, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, according to TASS."Take note of the current developments in the Asia-Pacific region, which the West […]