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Samarkand [Uzbekistan], September 18 (ANI): Defending champions India were held to a tough outing against Indonesia in the second round of the Chess Olympiad, with reigning World Champion D Gukesh among three Indian players forced to settle for half a point before Nihal Sarin secured the team's lone win.Indonesia put up determined resistance throughout the […]

The funding will reportedly subsidize purchases of American weapons by four governments on the continentThe US has decided to redirect $52 million in foreign military financing to four countries in South America, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday.The funds, which subsidize purchases of American military equipment, are being reallocated from Slovakia, […]

Leave it to a German to get EU-Europe properly encircledAs a historian who also happens to be German, that was my spontaneous reaction to Ursula von der Leyen's annual grand - and always grandiloquent - "state of the union" address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.It'snot really a "union,"of course, and not really a "parliament," either: […]

China has consistently participated in HCCH meetings and contributed to the organization's work both in the development of international legal norms and in the area of good governance, The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) Secretary General Christophe Bernasconi has said.The Hague, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Global Governance Initiative […]

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): India will look to build on their record-breaking medal haul at Hangzhou 2023 when the 20th Asian Games get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (September 19), with a strong contingent featuring Olympic medallists and reigning champions across several disciplines.The Games will run from September 19 to October […]

VMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: ITE Group brought its  Business Beyond Borders roadshow  to Mumbai, highlighting opportunities for Indian exporters to expand in Russia and exploring the practical steps involved in entering the market.A Commerce Ministry product-mapping exercise in December 2025 identified nearly 300 products with export […]

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi hosted a farewell programme for Nepal's 32-member men's and women's national kabaddi teams ahead of their participation in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.The teams had been undergoing training in India as part of their preparations for the continental multi-sport event.In […]

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): After India's record-breaking campaign in Hangzhou, the country's defending Asian Games champions are heading into another continental challenge, this time in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where the 2026 Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4.India's record campaign at the 2023 Asian Games produced 28 gold […]

Taipei [Taiwan] September 17 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday welcomed and expressed appreciation for the European Parliament's recognition of Taiwan's resilience and technological capabilities in a report titled 'Findings and Recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS),' according to a […]

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], September 17: The 13th edition of The Big F Awards concluded at The Westin, Gurgaon, bringing atogether accomplished professionals, emerging talent and enterprising brands from across India's culinary and hospitality landscape. More than a celebration of achievement, this year's edition reaffirmed the platform's core principle: […]

PRNewswireKochi (Kerala) [India], September 17: An underwater robot developed in Kochi recently became the centre of a presentation to some of the world's most prominent leaders. Behind the technology is EyeROV, an Indian deep-tech company working to make underwater inspection and marine operations safer and more efficient.At the Bharat Innovates […]

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], September 17: CBRE was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales in India during the first half of 2026, according to MSCI Real Assets.MSCI Real Assets credited CBRE with a 55% market share across all property types in India in H1 2026 - more than half of all tracked investment sales activity in the country […]

(260917) -- THE HAGUE, Sept. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands Shen Bo (R) shakes hands with Christophe Bernasconi, Secretary General of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH). TO GO WITH "Interview: GGI shares similarities with HCCH's multilateralism, says HCCH secretary general " (Xinhua/Shao Haijun)

BEIJING, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Emirati Goldsmiths Platform, organised a visit to China to explore the latest technologies and practices in the gold and jewellery sector and support the development of Emirati designers' skills and creative capabilities.The visit also explored […]

For the Kremlin, the giant Vostok Oil project in the frigid Far North is crucial to two goals: bolstering Russiaspresence in the Arcticand keeping production of the key export commodity going as reserves in more accessible parts of the country are depleted.Its also a case study of how a huge, state-run corporation like Rosneft -- headed by Igor Sechin, a […]

The legislation approved by Congress is an unfriendly move, according to presidential spokesman Dmitry PeskovAdditional US sanctions against Russia would make it more difficult to reach a settlement of the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.The US House of Representatives passed the legislation on Wednesday, following Senate approval […]

Hong Kong authorities have hit out at a US congressional commission for colluding with “anti-China politicians” to hold a hearing on jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and introducing a bill to “intimidate” local national security officials with sanctions. The government issued the condemnation on Thursday night after the US […]

(260917) -- NANNING, Sept. 17, 2026 (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, meets with Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, who is in China to attend the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, in […]

Nagoya [Japan], September 17 (ANI): India's campaign in teqball at the Asian Games 2026 got off to a poor start as the pair of Declan Gonsalves and Mohamed Beg crashed out in the grouip stage of men's doubles action and have lost their chance at reaching the quarterfinals. Teqball is a ball sport, combining elements of football and table tennis, which is […]

Washington DC [US], September 17 (ANI): Ahead of Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping's visit to Washington in September, public discussions surrounding US-China relations have largely focused on trade, security, technology and strategic competition, according to a report by Freedom House.As highlighted by Freedom House, the organisation […]

(260917) -- NANNING, Sept. 17, 2026 (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, meets with Vice President of Myanmar U Nyo Saw, who is in China to attend the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, in Nanning, […]

(260917) -- NANNING, Sept. 17, 2026 (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, meets with Vietnam's Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, who is in China to attend the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment […]

Washington DC [US] September 17 (ANI): Various advocacy organisations dedicated to human rights, democracy and religious freedom have urged Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping to take a series of steps to address human rights concerns ahead of his scheduled visit to Washington, DC, on September 24, 2026, according to a press release […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], September 17: The car rental insurance market is projected to grow from roughly $28.4 billion in 2025 to over $42 billion by 2034. For international travellers, that growth represents both expanding options and escalating complexity: more rental transactions, more excess charges, and more cross-border coverage gaps to navigate. This […]

GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- During the lunch break on Wednesday at Geelong College, about an hour's drive southwest of Melbourne, several girls dressed in traditional Chinese attire walked across the historic campus, while students gathered inside Morrison Hall to try their hand at Chinese calligraphy, paper lantern-making and traditional bead […]

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): India should protect its energy security, continue buying Russian crude as long as it remains commercially competitive and avoid granting unilateral trade concessions to Washington, amid the risk of additional US tariffs of up to 100 per cent, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The […]

Hong Kong authorities have said they will legislate against persistent sexual abuse of children and the act of sending images of genitals to others online without consent after consulting the public. In a consultation report published on Thursday, the Security Bureau stated that with the city’s two professional legal associations expressing broad support […]

Washington DC [US], September 17 (ANI): The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) on Wednesday (local time) called on US President Donald Trump to raise issues concerning Tibet and human rights with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting in Washington DC, and urged China to take immediate and verifiable steps on its 'human rights […]

(260917) -- NANNING, Sept. 17, 2026 (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, attends and addresses the opening ceremony of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang […]

(260917) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Attendees perform at a swearing-in ceremony for volunteers of the upcoming 48th WorldSkills Competition at Shanghai Exhibition Center in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 17, 2026. More than 3,800 volunteers have been recruited for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, which is scheduled to take place here from Sept. […]

(260917) -- GEELONG, Sept. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of an arts troupe from southwest China's Sichuan Province perform during a Chinese Culture Day event at Geelong College in Australia, Sept. 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese Culture Day brings China closer to Australian students" (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)

Around 100 start-ups selected to join Hong Kong’s flagship border tech hub will undergo mentorship programmes ranging from five to eight years, backed by industry heavyweights, the operator has revealed. Vincent Ma, CEO of Loop Hong Kong Park Company, said in an interview on Thursday that the start-ups were chosen to join the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation […]

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between India and Russia, the Russian Embassy in India said.In a post on X, sharing Putin's message, the Russian […]

Tertiary institutions seeking to establish campuses in one of three university towns planned for the Northern Metropolis megaproject will be given “favourable consideration” if they do not require a government loan to build their facilities, Hong Kong’s education minister has said. The government has expanded all three university towns – formally […]

Callers to Hong Kong’s 999 hotline will be able to send real-time audio and visual information to emergency call centres using instant messaging apps in 2028, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung has said. The security minister revealed the timeline for the upgrade on Thursday, a day after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his latest […]

Washington DC [US], September 17 (ANI): Several US lawmakers who voted against a sweeping Russia sanctions bill have raised concerns that the legislation would give US President Donald Trump broad authority to impose tariffs, even as they expressed support for holding Russia accountable over its war against Ukraine.The US House of Representatives passed the […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, September 17: Avnet (NASDAQ: AVT), a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, today joined The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in officially opening the Emerging Microelectronics and Ubiquitous Systems Lab (EMUS Lab), a collaborative innovation hub designed to accelerate AI hardware commercialization by connecting […]

NANJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- For freshman Miao Xuan, the journey to university was more than just a trip to a new city. It was a 706-km bike ride that marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life.An outdoor sports enthusiast, Miao set off from east China's Fujian Province with his father, a cycling aficionado. Averaging about 70 km a day, the pair […]

SHANGHAI, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Multiple delegations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition arrived in east China's Shanghai on Thursday. The competition is scheduled to take place here from Sept. 22 to 27.

BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's audiovisual regulators on Thursday voiced support for live-action dramas in the face of AI-made productions accounting for more than 90 percent of the country's micro-dramas released in the first eight months of 2026."Our position is clear: live-action dramas are the mainstay of quality productions and should receive […]

(260917) -- HARARE, Sept. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model in traditional Chinese attire walks the red carpet during a reception to mark the upcoming 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sept. 16, 2026. The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe held a reception here on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the […]

(260917) -- BEIJING, Sept. 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 Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia's National Economic Council, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

by Mohammed SaqibWhen President Xi Jinping visited New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026, the first such visit in seven years, it was more than a diplomatic event. It was a symbol of renewal, a reminder that China and India, two civilizational giants and largest developing countries, share a responsibility to cooperate for development. In this uncertain […]

Hong Kong’s plan to raise its gold holdings will further cement the city’s status as an international financial centre, with the possibility of building vaults in the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment, according to authorities. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Thursday the city was under “no pressure” to raise interest rates […]

(260917) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A robot is seen during the 9th China Robotop Summit in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 17, 2026. This summit kicked off at Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City here on Thursday. Themed "Smart Connectivity for a New Ecosystem, Empowering All Scenarios: The Intelligent and Qualitative Transformation in […]