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Hong Kong police have arrested a foreign man at a bar in Yau Ma Tei on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. The 36-year-old Australian was arrested a second time on Wednesday night for criminal damage after he allegedly vandalised the detention facility while in police custody. Police were first alerted at 10.14pm on Wednesday when a passer-by […]

Two power outages hit Hong Kong’s Ho Man Tin, the first lasting more than four hours overnight into Thursday, disrupting hotel operations and about 1,000 households. CLP Power, which supplies electricity to Kowloon and the New Territories, said equipment near Waterloo Road in Kowloon first malfunctioned at 11.18pm on Wednesday, affecting about 1,000 […]

Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan highlighted its DNA as an international city while emphasising the market economy, the chief executive has said. Speaking at a National Day reception on Thursday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the city needed a blueprint with strategic vision amid the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and accelerated […]

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday met veteran Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and congratulated her on winning the silver medal in the women's 49kg category at the Asian Games 2026.Sood shared a video of his meeting with the Olympic medallist on X and praised Chanu's achievement at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, […]

BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The People's Republic of China (PRC) on Thursday marked the 77th anniversary of its founding.On the morning of the National Day, people gathered at Tian'anmen Square to witness the national flag-raising ceremony, one of the most symbolic events to celebrate the birthday of the PRC.

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 1 (ANI): Indian archer Chikitha Taniparthi suffered a narrow one-point defeat against Indonesia's Nurisa Dian Ashrifah in the compound women's individual quarter-finals at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, bringing an end to her campaign in the event.Chikitha, who had won two gold medals on Wednesday as part of India's […]

(261001) -- JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Trainees attend an opening ceremony of a training program for women entrepreneurs in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sept. 29, 2026. A two-week training program for women entrepreneurs opened here on Tuesday, with more than 60 participants recruited to strengthen business skills and explore new cooperation […]

(261001) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Gesang Dolma demonstrating the pulu weaving technique at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 23, 2026. Pulu, a genre of traditional Tibetan woolen fabric, has been in production for more than twenty centuries. One generation after another, people use it as the […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 1 (ANI): India's men's cricket and hockey teams will take centre stage on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026 as the defending champions look to move closer to retaining their respective titles, with an India-Pakistan volleyball quarter-final adding another high-profile clash to Thursday's schedule.Shreyas Iyer-led India will face […]

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials are attending a ceremony and a National Day reception as the city celebrates the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Some Hong Kong retailers are forecasting double-digit sales growth over the National Day “golden week” holiday, but industry leaders have warned that the expected influx of mainland Chinese visitors may deliver far smaller gains across the sector as tourists remain cautious about spending. The cautious outlook came after authorities estimated that about […]

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster)China's Yue Yuan, ranked No. 135 in the world, upset 47th-ranked Oleksandra Oliynykova of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday in the first round of the 1000-level China Open in Beijing.Yuan, who had not won a main-draw match since early August at the Warsaw Open, saved all three break points against Oliynykova and won 6-of-10. The […]

(260930) -- GQEBERHA, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers sort fruit at a fruit export company in the Coega Industrial Development Zone in Gqeberha, South Africa, Sept. 29, 2026. South African food and agricultural exporters are increasingly pivoting toward China and other BRICS markets to expand sales and diversify their international footprint amid […]

Sanctions aimed at squeezing Moscows revenues have instead helped drive up prices, making Russian crude more valuableNearly four years after Western governments set out to squeeze Russia's oil revenues, Moscow is shipping crude worth more per week than at any point since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022.The gross value of Russia's seaborne […]

When I first heard about the Hong Kong government’s plans to allow the importation of specially qualified carers to look after the elderly, my mind turned to some colloquial English expressions. The first was “set the cat among the pigeons”, which basically means to say or do something that causes a good deal of trouble, alarm, anger or controversy in […]

Ranchi (Jharkhand)  [India], September 30 (ANI): Arjun Munda, President of the Archery Association of India, on Tuesday praised Indian archers and their coaches for their strong performance at the Asian Games 2026. He said their success has made the country proud and highlighted India's qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics in the compound mixed team […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia maintained his perfect record at the China Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (2) first-round victory over Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday in Beijing.A six-time winner of the tournament, Djokovic improved to 30-0 in the event by firing eight aces and saving both break points he faced to win in one […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 30 (ANI): India's campaign at the Asian Games 2026 enters a crucial phase on Thursday, with a packed Day 12 schedule featuring several high-stakes contests and medal opportunities across hockey, archery, wrestling, shooting, squash, cricket and other disciplines.The spotlight will be firmly on the India-Pakistan men's hockey […]

Munich [Germany], September 30 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on the international community to take sustained action over what it described as severe human rights abuses against Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hongkongers and Southern Mongolians, as China prepares to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).In […]

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 30 (ANI): India's National Coordinator, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Alok Dimri, on Wednesday said that the first edition of the SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to host, will be held in New Delhi on November 20.In a statement posted by Pakistan's Foreign Affairs […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 30 (ANI): India climbed to eighth place in the Asian Games medal standings on Wednesday after reaching the 10-gold mark, with an outstanding day for the compound archers and another gold medal in shooting helping the country make a significant rise in the table. India's overall medal tally now stands at 60, comprising 10 […]

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Global air passenger demand slipped 0.8 per cent in August 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven lower by sharp regional declines across the Middle East. The latest traffic data released by the International Air Transport Association showed total passenger capacity increased 0.3 per cent year-on-year, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], September 30 (ANI): E-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon has moved to secure a direct equity interest in Taiwan-based printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Gold Circuit Electronics Inc. by participating as a strategic investor in the company's private placement, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.The investment will […]

Tokyos latest clash with Moscow exposes a deeper struggle between national ambition, dependence on Washington, and the need for Russian energyA 15-meter-high bronze memorial towers over the Amur River embankment: a Soviet soldier swings his rifle butt, smashing a Japanese border marker bearing the Imperial Chrysanthemum emblem - a symbol held sacred in […]

BAGHDAD, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-led international coalition concluded its military mission to combat the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq on Wednesday, following a withdrawal from Iraq's Erbil Air Base. The pullout coincided with Iraq's Sovereignty Day, a celebration of national independence and dignity.The move ends a turbulent two-decade U.S. military […]

(260930) -- COTONOU, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Wei (R), Chinese ambassador to Benin, shakes hands with Franck Armel Afoukou, secretary-general of the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Cotonou, Benin, Sept. 29, 2026. TO GO WITH "77th anniversary of […]

(260930) -- GENEVA, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 30, 2026 shows a scene during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. China called on the international community to establish a just, equitable, and inclusive global human rights governance system guided by […]

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio)Former NBA All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell signed a contract with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.The CBA announced the transaction Wednesday on social media.The Los Angeles Lakers made Russell the No. 2 pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, and he also played for the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota […]

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the nation to forge ahead with firm confidence and take solid steps to achieve the great national rejuvenation.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a reception […]

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the nation to forge ahead with firm confidence and solid steps to achieve the great national rejuvenation.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a reception held at the […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the first round of the Beijing Open on Wednesday.A six-time winner of the tourney, Djokovic fired eight aces and saved both break points he faced to win in one hour, 51 minutes. His second-round opponent will be Chinese wild card Yunchaokete Bu, […]

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Beijing is fighting an invasive pest with an army of natural enemies. Since Monday, the Chinese capital has been releasing another 400 million parasitic wasps to control a surge of fall webworms.These wasps, known scientifically as Chouioia cunea Yang, are dominant parasitic natural enemies of the pest and safe for humans and […]

Wu Opera, also known as Jinhua Opera, originated during China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and has a history spanning more than 500 years. Wu Opera has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage of China.BERLIN, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Before setting off on a two-week trip to China in about a month, Petra Lehmann had not expected to get such a vivid […]

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Commemorative events were held across China to mark Martyrs' Day in recent days. Observed on Sept. 30, one day before National Day, the day commemorates those who gave their lives for national independence and prosperity.

(260930) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo speaks at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sept. 29, 2026. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian FM praises China […]

Shanghai [China], September 30 (ANI): Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, on Wednesday wished Shanghai Mayor Zhu Zhongming on Guo Qing Jie, the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China."Consul General Shri Pratik Mathur conveyed our best wishes to Shanghai Mayor HE Zhu Zhongming on Guo Qing Jie, the 77th anniversary […]

Four taxi passengers escaped injury after their driver lost consciousness at the wheel on a Hong Kong highway, leaving them struggling to control the vehicle before it hit a road divider. Dashcam footage circulating online on Monday captured the incident. It showed the 66-year-old driver slumped unconscious behind the wheel as a male passenger in the front […]

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- A grinning "boy" in sleek VR goggles stretches out his arm, pointing a finger forward. The plant sculpture in central Beijing has become a popular photo spot, with visitors striking the same pose as the "boy" for the camera.The sculpture is one of 10 themed floral displays installed along a roughly 6-km stretch of Chang'an […]

(260930) -- TOKONAME, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China enter the venue before the 1v4 asymmetrical survival game [Identity V - Asian Games Version] final of Esports between team China and team Japan at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokoname of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

(260930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin delivers a speech at the ceremony of the 2026 Chinese Government Friendship Award at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2026. Shen presented the 2026 Chinese Government Friendship Award to foreign experts here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

(260930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, presides over a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of […]

(260930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People […]

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The international community should urge Japan to abide by the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, faithfully fulfill its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and completely abandon its attempts at "remilitarization" and nuclear possession, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on […]

(260930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a martyr commemorative event at Xishan National Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2026. Commemorative events were held across China to mark Martyrs' Day in recent days. Observed on Sept. 30, one day before National Day, the day commemorates those who gave their lives for […]

SHANGHAI, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- China's research icebreakers Xuelong, or "Snow Dragon," and Xuelong 2 returned to Shanghai in east China on Wednesday after nearly three months of the country's 16th Arctic Ocean expedition.The expedition successfully completed key tasks, including comprehensive investigation and monitoring, cutting-edge scientific research, […]