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On his 29th birthday, Hong Kong bartender Tang Lung-wai boarded a flight to the Philippines for a holiday that would change his life. He ended up spending 26 years in jail in the country. Now 55, Tang spent years fighting his drug-related charges, insisting that he had been framed. But he told the South China Morning Post that he did not view those lost […]

(261003) -- GAMAGORI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Choi Jiun of South Korea competes during the Boys' Dinghy Opening Series Race of Sailing at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

(261003) -- GAMAGORI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheung Tsz Yuet of China's Hong Kong competes during the Girls' Windsurfing Opening Series Race of Sailing at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

(261003) -- GAMAGORI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wong Tsz Ho (R) of China's Hong Kong and Wong John Tze Xiang of Singapore compete during the Boys' Windsurfing Opening Series Race of Sailing at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president Kapil Dev hailed Pranavi Urs for her historic gold medal and the women's team for their silver at the ongoing Asian Games in the ongoing Asian Games, saying that the medals are a reflection of the talent, determination and hard work of the […]

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): The Marbled Cascade Frog (Amolops marmoratus), found in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong regions of the Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot, faces a dual threat from genetic isolation and traditional hunting, according to a new study.Locally known as 'Sisne Paha' or 'Sisne Paa', the frog has been harvested by local […]

More than 73,000 subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to meet the government’s minimum standards, a figure the housing chief has described as “better than expected”. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Saturday that authorities received around 73,800 applications during the “early bird” registration […]

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zilu of China competes during the Individual All-Around Final of Rhythmic Gymnastics at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

Mainland Chinese visitor arrivals in Hong Kong during the first two days of the National Day “golden week” surpassed the pre-pandemic total for the same period in 2018, as the tourism chief expressed confidence that the city would reach its annual target of 53.8 million visitors earlier than expected. The city recorded 511,311 arrivals from the mainland […]

The Airport Authority will reposition the 11 Skies commercial project after taking it over next April, with the government expecting it to become a high-end tourism landmark with minimal public investment, the transport chief has said. After developer New World Development (NWD) announced on Wednesday that it would return the 11 Skies project to the […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Indian golfer Pranavi Urs scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the continental showpiece, while also helping India secure silver in the women's team event.The 23-year-old from Mysuru held her nerve in a tightly contested final […]

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) sees China as an important partner in building durable solutions and community resilience in Africa, drawing on China's experience in poverty alleviation and community development, a humanitarian official said.Pierre Kremer, deputy regional director for […]

Hong Kong authorities plan to relax restrictions on indirect advertising for broadcasters amid fierce competition from online and streaming media, the commerce minister has told the South China Morning Post. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said many broadcast operators had […]

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expressed confidence in India's Asian Games campaign, saying more medals, including from wrestling, are still to come as the country looks to achieve its targeted tally.'More medals are yet to come, medals from wrestling as well. […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Indian wrestlers Antim Panghal and Manisha Bhanwala advanced to the quarterfinals while Deepak Punia progressed to the semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, continuing India's strong run in the wrestling competition.Antim made a dominant start to her women's 53kg campaign, defeating Kazakhstan's Shugyla […]

(261003) -- OKAZAKI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kumkum Anil Mohod (R) of India celebrates with her coach after the Recurve Women's Individual Gold Medal Match of Archery against Oh Yejin of South Korea at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Okazaki of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Yu Yang)

(261003) -- , Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Zihao of China tees off during the Men's Individual Stroke Play Round 4 of Golf at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Kasugai of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(261003) -- KASUGAI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pranavi Sharath Urs of India competes during the Women's Individual Stroke Play Round 4 of Golf at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Kasugai of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(261003) -- BEIJING, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Seminar on Resilient Community Building for Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies under the China-Africa Cooperation Framework is held in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Global humanitarian body sees China as key partner in building resilient African communities, says […]

(261003) -- OKAZAKI, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Jingyi (L) of China talks with her coach Kwon Yong-hak during the Recurve Women's Individual Bronze Medal Match of Archery against Huang Yuwei of China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Okazaki of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Yu Yang)

(261003) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wu Yibing of China hits a return during the Men's Singles Gold Medal Match of Tennis between Wu Yibing of China and Wong Coleman of Hong Kong, China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Indian teenager archer Kumkum Mohod scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, winning India's first individual women's recurve gold medal after edging South Korea's Oh Yejin in a dramatic shoot-off.The 17-year-old prevailed 6-5 after the final was tied at 5-5 following five sets. With the gold medal decided […]

GUIYANG, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Standing before a grave marked "Red Army Tomb" in Zunyi, a city in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Kong Xia told visitors about the young medic buried beneath it.The medic was only 18 years old in January 1935, when the Red Army reached Zunyi during the Long March. Staying behind to treat sick villagers, he lost contact with […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Indian archer Kumkum Mohod continued her remarkable run at the Asian Games 2026 as she defeated China's Zhu Jingyi 6-2 to reach the women's individual recurve archery final on Saturday, putting herself within one win of creating history.The 17-year-old had earlier stunned South Korea's world and Olympic champion Kang […]

Singapore is doing something about uncivilised behaviour on public buses. The city state has started enforcing new regulations that carry an immediate fine of up to S$500 (US$390) if you put your feet up on seats, play loud audio on your phone or make a nuisance of yourself in other ways such as eating, drinking and littering. This aligns with existing […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)Mirra Andreeva overcame a first-set loss Friday to advance to the Round of 32 at the China Open in Beijing.The 19-year-old fourth seed provided the day's biggest drama when she lost 3-6 to wild-card entrant Yue Yuan of China. She stormed back to double-bagel the world's 135th-ranked player 6-0, 6-0.After the match, Andreeva […]

Scams involving fraudsters posing as customer service officers caused losses of over HK$220 million (US$28.2 million) in August in Hong Kong, more than triple the monthly average in the first seven months of the year, police have said. The police force also warned that scammers had shifted their modus operandi from using phishing links to taking real-time […]

WASHINGTON -- As tensions between NATO and Russia intensify amid growing fears of confrontation, US lawmakers are raising questions over the relationship between the United States and the military alliance.That is the issue at the center of a new bipartisanbillled by Democratic lawmaker Jimmy Panetta and his Republican counterpart Joe Wilson.TheNATO Shield […]

Astana [Kazakhstan], October 3 (ANI): Kazakhstan is seeking to build a comprehensive artificial intelligence ecosystem spanning computing infrastructure, data centres, connectivity, satellite technology, startups and digital public services, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev said on Friday, […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): India's T20I men's team captain Shreyas Iyer congratulated the Indian women's hockey team after they clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Friday.The Indian women's hockey team produced a historic performance, defeating reigning Asian champions China 1-0 to clinch the gold medal and […]

By Adarsh ChauhanNew Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): For Indian skeet shooter Parinaaz Dhaliwal, the Asian Games 2026 brought a campaign of contrasting emotions, a historic team medal, the disappointment of missing out on an individual podium, and then a second bronze that gave her a chance to finish the Games on a high.Dhaliwal's campaign began with […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): The Tibetan government-in-exile observed the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Dharamshala, with Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Penpa Tsering calling for peace, human dignity and freedom and saying that governments should work for the welfare and aspirations of their […]

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 2 (ANI): India produced a stunning six-gold haul on the penultimate day of the Asian Games on Friday, with the women's hockey team, three boxers, an archer and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal powering the country's late surge up the medal table.The haul lifted India to fifth place with 76 medals, 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze. India […]

By Vipul Kashyap Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 2 (ANI): Following India's landmark Asian Games women's hockey gold, Indian forward Deepika Sehrawat, the tournament's top goal-scorer, expressed happiness with the team's plan execution and how they did not give up untill the final whistle. Goalie Bichu Devi also spoke on how the team was prepared to face […]

By Vipul Kashyap Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 2 (ANI): Following India's landmark Asian Games women's hockey gold medal win, Indian hockey star Navneet Kaur expressed happiness at her team's win, saying that the team was ready for every possible scenario and is really relieved to have achieved a direct ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics given the […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)Six-time China Open champion Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten in Beijing by rallying for a 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory against Chinese hopeful Yunchaokete Bu on Friday.The sixth-seeded Serbian improved to 31-0 at the ATP 500 event and moved into the quarterfinals by completing the comeback in two hours and 52 minutes. Djokovic […]

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Disc-shaped reels of iron-based superconducting tape, glinting with a metallic sheen, are sitting in the showroom of a company in Yizhuang, a high-tech zone in southeastern Beijing.The company, Guoke Superconductor, is building what it says is the world's first mass production line for such wire and tape, with an annual capacity […]

Rohtak (Haryana) [India], October 2 (ANI): Deepika Sehrawat's father, Jagdish Sehrawat, expressed immense pride after India's women's hockey team won Asian Games gold. He credited Deepika's strong start with boosting the team's confidence and said her achievement had sparked celebrations in their village, where residents are preparing a grand welcome for […]

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- For Zhang Xintong, a resident of Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, this National Day holiday was supposed to be a quiet break at home. But a newly opened high-speed rail line gave her the idea of a trip to Yichun, where she pictured herself in endless green forests and fresh air.The new line, […]

An off-duty senior ambulanceman has died after falling from a cliff while abseiling in Hong Kong. The Fire Services Department said on Friday that it had received a report at 2.33pm that a man had fallen from Kowloon Peak in Wong Tai Sin while abseiling. Rescuers and a government helicopter searched the area and found an unconscious man at a nearby cliff. […]

(261002) -- ISLAMABAD, Oct. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an event to mark China's National Day in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, Sept. 30, 2026. TO GO WITH "Pakistani PM hails ties with China at ceremony marking China's National Day" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian women's hockey team, Sujeet Kalkal, Ankush Panghal, Parveen Hooda and Lovlina Borgohain on winning gold medals in their respective events at the Asian Games 2026.The Indian women's hockey team produced a historic performance, defeating reigning Asian […]

Washington, DC [US], October 2 (ANI): Twenty-one Democratic US senators have urged President Donald Trump to immediately expedite the delivery of defence assistance already approved for Taiwan, citing concerns over China's military and economic pressure in the Indo-Pacific, Taipei Times reported.The joint statement, issued following Trump's meeting with […]

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- During the National Day holiday, various cultural and tourism events are held across the country to attract visitors.

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- A new study has identified trace fossils of a large horseshoe crab species dating back more than 240 million years, from the shallow reaches of long-vanished waters in east China.These findings offer valuable clues to ocean life after the most severe extinction event in Earth's history.The fossils were preserved in a rock […]