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Jailed Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung has admitted instigating international sanctions against central and local authorities six years ago, such as urging foreign businesses to avoid investment in mainland China and petitioning an Israeli forensic tech firm to terminate its services for the city’s police force. The High Court heard on […]

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, which welcomed more than 300 students for the new term earlier this week. The campus in Zhangjiang Science City is also expected to expand its intake next year, when the university’s medicine and […]

Asheville [US], September 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman held separate meetings with Russian and South Korean delegations on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, in Asheville, where she held discussions on strengthening cooperation.The details were shared by the […]

By Reena BhardwajWashington DC [US], September 2 (ANI): Washington has finalised a strategic agreement giving the United States a direct ownership stake in Venezuelan oil fields, previously influenced by Chinese and Russian corporations. Executed through the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital and partnered with a private operating firm linked to […]

President Vladimir Putin has called the Ukrainian leaders statements a declaration of state terrorismUkraine's Vladimir Zelensky has issued what he called a "warning" to every single airline using Russian airspace, stating that any aircraft flying through it would be threatened by Ukrainian drones. President Vladimir Putin called the statement a […]

(260901) -- DUBAI, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 1, 2026 shows the booth of China Electrical Equipment Group during Middle East Energy 2026 at Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The three-day Middle East Energy 2026 opened here Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Zecong)

CAIRO, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Cairo for a state visit to Egypt.

(260901) -- CAIRO, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

(260901) -- CAIRO, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on Sept. 1, 2026. Upon the arrival, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Cairo International Airport. (Xinhua/Yin […]

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images)The Philadelphia 76ers signed three players including 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall, the team announced on Tuesday.Guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas also signed contracts, with the team not disclosing terms.Fall, 30, played last season for the Ningbo Rockets of the Chinese Basketball Association. The […]

(260901) -- VENICE, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of the sculpture "the Destined One" from Black Myth: Wukong at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

* China is ready to work with all parties to continue to strive for higher quality development, and make the global governance system more just and equitable, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday during the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the "SCO Plus" meeting.* At the crossroads […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 1 (ANI): A specialised international tunnel rescue team from India and China have been mobilised alongside the Nepal Army at critical hydropower sites following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River flash floods, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.Speaking at the Ministry's fourth official press briefing in […]

Shenzhen [China], September 1 (ANI): India's rising shuttler Unnati Hooda bowed out of the China Masters 2026 in the first round, with a loss to world number 12 Kim Ga-eun in the women's singles opening round on Tuesday at Shenzhen. The 18-year-old, ranked world number 25, lost to Kim 21-10, 21-18 in 37 minutes at Shenzhen Sports Centre Gymnasium in China, […]

Munich [Germany], September 1 (ANI): Four years after the UN human rights office warned that abuses against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan may amount to crimes against humanity, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) says China has faced little meaningful international accountability and has continued to intensify its repression.In a press […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, concluded with 13 key outcomes, including the adoption of the historic Bishkek Declaration alongside four MoUs and over 20 decisions, agreeing to adopt English as an official SCO language […]

Washington, DC [US], September 1 (ANI): The US House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the Justice Department's ability to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes allegedly committed by Chinese companies and other entities linked to China.The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Restoring road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port remains the top priority as rescue efforts continue in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a local official said Tuesday.Nearly 700 personnel are involved in the effort to repair the G216 national highway leading to the port on the China-Nepal border, […]

(260901) -- ZANZIBAR, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Zanzibar's Acting Minister for Health Saada Mkuya Salum (2nd, R) presenting a certificate of honor to the third batch of experts under the second phase of a China-aided schistosomiasis prevention and control project, in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Aug. 31, 2026. TO GO WITH […]

(260901) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Y-20 transport aircraft carrying Chinese relief supplies to Nepal is about to take off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. Another batch of Chinese relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts […]

BISHKEK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to shoulder the responsibility of the times and work together to advance a more just and equitable global governance.Xi made the remarks in his speech at the "SCO Plus" meeting in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek."The meeting today focuses […]

At Karnak's Montu precinct, Egypt and China are carrying out their first joint archaeological project. Their discovery of a previously undocumented sacred lake opens a new window onto ancient Thebes, and shows how two ancient civilizations can explore #history side by side.A Miao Xiaojuan Studio FilmA Xinhua News Agency ProductionWatch full documentary

Wicklow [Ireland], September 1 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged nations possessing air defence interceptors nearing their expiry date to donate them to Ukraine, emphasising that the country lacks the necessary hardware to safeguard civilians as it faces a brutal war with Russia.Addressing an informal gathering of EU defence […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met counterparts from several countries on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to discuss bolstering bilateral cooperation.During the summit, the foreign minister met with his counterparts from China, […]

PRNewswireKuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 1: DayOne Data Centers Limited ('DayOne'), a leading global digital infrastructure platform headquartered in Singapore, today announced a collaboration with TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. ('TNB GenCo'), the wholly owned power generation subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), to explore a dedicated on-site […]

Tram services between Wan Chai and Admiralty in Hong Kong were suspended Tuesday night due to a power failure, the second such incident in two days. The Transport Department issued a special traffic bulletin at 9.37pm, saying it had been notified by Hong Kong Tramways that eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): India and Iran are working to further strengthen their bilateral relationship across various fields despite opposition from some countries in the region, according to journalist Hassan Choupani Safar from the Iranian media outlet Fars News, who has been following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Iranian […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday signed the declaration at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit along with heads of State of other members. The heads of state signed the Bishkek Declaration on the 25th Anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the organising committee said in a […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for New Delhi following a productive four-day official visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. During his stay from August 29 to September 1, the Prime Minister attended the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, where he engaged with global leaders to […]

Panchkula (Haryana) [India], September 1 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra said the emergence of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement reflects a broader transformation in West Asia, including a diminishing US footprint in the region and questions over the future of Washington's security ties with Gulf countries.Speaking to ANI on […]

New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The Women's Asia Cup has begun in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some fine performances on the opening weekend have resulted in notable movements in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu leads the gains this week thanks to an unbeaten 25-ball 48 and one for 10 in three overs in […]

Seoul [South Korea], September 1 (ANI): China's CXMT has started small-scale HBM3E production, marking an initial move into advanced memory as domestic technology firms work under tighter access to foreign semiconductors, according to a news report by The Korea Herald citing The Information.The Chinese memory manufacturer produced the high-bandwidth memory […]

Panchkula (Haryana) [India], September 1 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek came at an important time amid major changes in the region.Speaking to ANI on […]

(260901) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 1, 2026 shows a Y-20 transport aircraft carrying Chinese relief supplies arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Another batch of Chinese relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the […]

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscows position on the war in the Middle East, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out in February.Russia has supplied Iran with satellite images and other intelligence, helping Tehran target US facilities in the Persian Gulf in recent months, according to reports. […]

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscows position on the war in the Middle East, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out in February.Russia has supplied Iran with satellite images and other intelligence, helping Tehran target US facilities in the Persian Gulf in recent months, according to reports. […]

By Vishu AdhanaKathmandu [Nepal], September 1 (ANI): India has been 'very proactive' in providing relief and support to Nepal following the devastating floods in the country, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Rahabar Ansari said on Tuesday, while highlighting assistance from India, South Korea and China in search and rescue operations.Speaking to ANI, […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 1 (ANI): Tibetan community and environmental researchers on Tuesday expressed anguish over the challenges in accessing verified information on the impact of the glacial avalanche that struck Kyirong, Tibet, and caused a flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on August 26.Tibet rights groups call for […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.In a post shared on X, PM Modi said he had a 'great conversation' with Rahmon and […]

PRNewswireSingapore, Septrmber 1: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium introduces its Little Explorers Hotel Privileges, a special year-end family offering designed to make family stays more enjoyable for both young guests and their parents. Families staying in city view rooms can enjoy a selection of complimentary kids' amenities and experiences thoughtfully […]

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- China issued a guideline on Tuesday to regulate Chinese automakers' overseas competitive practices and strengthen corporate compliance, aiming to promote the sound and orderly global expansion of the country's auto industry.The 20-article guideline provides general guidance for Chinese automotive companies engaged in […]

(260901) -- BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), led by its board chair Ryan McInerney, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Central European factories are trapped between unreliable renewables, vanishing rivers, and Brussels decarbonization demandsThe extreme drought of the summer of 2026 revealed the hidden secrets of Central and Eastern European waterways, turning local legends into reality. A critical drop in water levels uncovered deposits of old tires at the bottom of […]

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- China will work to address the reasonable concerns of U.S. companies operating in China, and safeguard a level playing field in accordance with the law, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.Li made the remarks when meeting with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), led by its […]

(260901) -- DONGYING, Sept. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members from China Railway 21st Bureau Group Corporation Limited carry out a continuous welded rail installation task for the Tianjin-Weifang High-Speed Railway at the Dongying South Railway Station in Dongying City, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 1, 2026. The construction of the Tianjin-Weifang […]