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Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will include both binding and aspirational targets, the city’s leader has said, stressing that the long-term blueprint does not signal a move towards a planned economy. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also revealed on Tuesday that the plan, which will be unveiled alongside his annual policy address the following day, […]

Hong Kong authorities will hold construction firms and government personnel accountable for faulty lift installation work at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block, the city’s leader has said, as he tasked the Development Bureau with submitting a report within a month. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the problem should be rectified […]

Two years after her armed, mentally ill husband was fatally shot by a Hong Kong police officer, Mrs Li is still waiting to learn whether a death inquest will be held. On September 15, 2024, she called police when her 38-year-old husband, who had a history of mental illness, attacked his elderly mother and her at their North Point home. Officers wielding […]

In any conversation about Hong Kong’s future, one question often emerges: when will the city pivot away from national security and back to economic development? To most, Hong Kong is fundamentally a commercial hub. After the turmoil of 2019, most reasonable people agreed that restoring public order was imperative. Today, the orchestrators of that unrest […]

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s coming policy address will introduce measures to remove hurdles for businesses setting up shop in the Northern Metropolis and include proactive initiatives to strengthen innovation hubs, research efforts and tech applications, the South China Morning Post has learned. Government sources said measures supporting the […]

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 15 (ANI): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said on Monday that the team's visit to India for the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is subject to government clearance and the federation will follow whatever government asks them to do, Dawn reported.  India have won most of their matches against the […]

BRICS members differ sharply in power, politics and interests. Their ability to manage those divisions may be the secret of the groups global influenceWhen the BRIC group, as it was known then, first emerged, it was greeted with amusement as another exotic variety of alphabet soup in the age of globalization. As it became a more permanent fixture, it was […]

BRICS members differ sharply in power, politics and interests. Their ability to manage those divisions may be the secret of the group's global influence When the BRIC group, as it was known then, first emerged, it was greeted with amusement as another exotic variety of alphabet soup in the age of […]

Like many Hong Kong parents, Ms Ng spends her weekend shuttling her eight-year-old son from one tutoring class to another across the city, hoping to strengthen his academic performance. Across Chinese communities worldwide, parents travel the same journey, investing time, money and energy. But as we enter the age of artificial intelligence, we must ask if […]

Only three of the bloc's 27 members are part of the region, two of which recently joined NATO EU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed […]

Only three of the blocs 27 members are part of the region, two of which recently joined NATOEU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia.Moscow has repeatedly dismissed such accusations, saying that NATO is undermining […]

Washington, DC [US], September 15 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has questioned the motives behind major Artificial Intelligence firms urging government oversight, advocating instead for a unified approach between Congress and the White House to mitigate risks while maintaining America's competitive edge over China.Interacting with journalists, Vance […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The New Delhi BRICS Summit marked a significant diplomatic achievement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strengthening India's role in shaping an emerging multipolar world order. It also highlighted a possible new phase in India-China relations and growing strategic convergence between India and Brazil.Writing for […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): China on Monday called for greater openness and inclusivity in artificial intelligence development, warning that "fear-mongering, confrontation and vicious competition" could undermine efforts to establish sound global governance for the technology.Responding on 'Chinese AI advantage would pose US national security […]

Astana [Kazakhstan], September 14 (ANI): The Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) has officially secured its place as the world's largest international competition for artificial intelligence cinema, drawing an unprecedented 8,067 submissions from 125 countries, according to Qazinform news agency.With this, Kazakhstan ranks second in the number of […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday hailed the successful conclusion of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, emphasising that the member nations achieved a landmark consensus on counter-terrorism, especially denouncing the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the media, Jaishankar pointed out that despite global […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 14 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the country, weighed in on the row over vegetarian food served at the BRICS Summit, stating that India's identity is defined by its diverse cultures, languages, and dietary habits.Speaking on the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], September 14 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) and security experts have warned of potential risks for Taiwanese people travelling to China following the implementation of new entry and exit regulations. However, Taiwan currently has no plans to raise its travel alert for China, according to a report by the Central News Agency […]

(260914) -- DUBAI, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform in the exhibition area of Morocco during the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 14, 2026. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 opened in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Monday, bringing together tourism and industry professionals from around the world to […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): A bronze medallist at the Asian championships in China in January 2026, Varun Sanyal will be a serious medal prospect in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), a discipline that will make its debut at the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.Now a professional, Varun is part of a two-member Indian team that will represent […]

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 14 (ANI): Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh expressed happiness at Punjab hosting the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy this year in October, saying that the tournament is going to fulfill dreams of stalwarts like Harmanpreet Singh and Manpreet Singh among several players to play international hockey in front […]

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 14 (ANI):   The dates for the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 were officially announced on Monday by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Mohali. The prestigious continental tournament will be held from October 27 to November 5, bringing international hockey to the state of Punjab.The tournament will be […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday hailed the successful conclusion of the BRICS India Summit 2026, saying the gathering demonstrated the "strong convening power" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's India and showed that consensus could be forged even in a deeply polarised world.Addressing the media, […]

(260914) -- AMMAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Jordanian king's visit to China opens new avenues for practical cooperation, says minister" (Xinhua/He Yiping)

BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- China has informed relevant countries' embassies in China of the procedures for DNA information collection from relatives of missing foreign nationals following the recent deadly mudslide on the China-Nepal border, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks when asked to […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is strengthening its research footprint in the Greater Bay Area with the establishment of its Shenzhen Research Institute, a platform designed to help bridge industry, academia and research and translate research into real-world impact. Prof. […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Major Asian markets closed lower on Monday, with AI-linked stocks coming under pressure as a growing number of technology leaders backed calls for a more measured pace of artificial intelligence development amid concerns over the risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems.South Korea's KOSPI was […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday said India must continue engaging with China, while seeking details from the government on the outcome of the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.Speaking to ANI about the PM […]

Beijing [China], September 14 (ANI): Chinese state-linked actors used Anthropic's artificial intelligence assistant Claude to monitor dissident and religious communities, including Falun Gong practitioners and employees of The Epoch Times (TET) sister outlet NTD, according to tech company Anthropic, as reported by TET.According to Anthropic's Sept. 10 […]

BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- A robotic hand picked up a calligraphy brush, dipped it in ink and wrote "fu," a Chinese character meaning good fortune, on a square of red paper, delighting crowds.Chinese robots like this one are no longer just event performers. They are increasingly clocking in for real work, and an entire industry is forming around teaching […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday welcomed the BRICS declaration condemning terrorism but said its effectiveness would depend on its implementation and the future actions of member countries. He said it is a positive step, but questioned the impact of the statement if some member nations continue supporting […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Companies that can identify sustainability technologies with the potential to scale faster than the broader market and direct capital towards them could gain a competitive advantage over the next decade, according to a report by Bain & Company.The report said the sustainability transition has entered an "age of […]

BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Fear-mongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only hamper efforts toward sound global AI governance, which serves no one's interest, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who runs xAI, […]

Beijing [China], September 14 (ANI): Reports emerging from several parts of China suggest that tax authorities are reinstating tax registrations and examining the financial records of businesses that have already closed, as regime authorities step up tax collection efforts amid increasing economic and fiscal pressures, according to a report by The Epoch […]

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], September 14 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday said the BRICS Summit in India was successful and sent a strong message against terrorism while promoting peace and development.Speaking to ANI on the BRICS Summit 2026, Seth praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" […]

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): A major political row erupted following the entirely vegetarian gala dinner hosted by PM Narendra Modi for BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam. Congress accused the government of 'imposing dietary' preferences on foreign dignitaries, while Union Ministers defended the menu as a showcase of India's rich culinary […]

(260914) -- JINAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit the experience zone of cybersecurity technology applications at the 2026 China Cybersecurity Week in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 14, 2026. The 2026 China Cybersecurity Week held its opening ceremony here on Monday. The event will be held across China from Sept. 14 to 20. […]

(260914) -- HARBIN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 14, 2026 shows the planet of Venus next to the moon in the sky over Harbin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Zhang Shu/Xinhua)

A Hong Kong court has remanded a district councillor in custody pending sentence after convicting him of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl 15 years ago, rejecting his claim that the allegation was politically motivated. Yuen Long District Council member Sei Chun-hing, 39, is set to become the first elected officer to face imprisonment for a criminal […]

More than 150 Indian companies have invested over $10 billion in the country and created 18,000 jobs, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said South Africa wants to deepen trade and investment ties with India in critical minerals, green industrialization, infrastructure, agriculture and the digital economy, South […]

The China-United States Exchange Foundation has launched a permanent tribute webpage to Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, and collected more than 100 reflections from political and business heavyweights around the world. The foundation, established by Tung in 2008, said the webpage, which launched on Monday, included tributes from Nobel […]

A man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding an education consultant out of nearly HK$3 million (US$382,500) by claiming he could secure dozens of places at a Hong Kong school, the South China Morning Post has learned. A police source said on Monday that the suspect, a 51-year-old Hongkonger who claimed to be a businessman, had signed a contract with a […]

TIANJIN, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- At the exhibition booth of Unissky (Nanjing) Technology Co., Ltd., a four-legged inspection robot moved steadily, autonomously adjusting its movements when encountering obstacles and following predefined routes. Designed for inspection in confined and hazardous spaces such as underground mines, the robot drew the attention of […]

(260914) -- DATONG, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yao Jian prepares for a class at night at Sandun Primary School in Sandun Village, Huayuantun Town of Datong, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2026. One day in early autumn, at Sandun Primary School at the foot of the Great Wall section built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in northern Shanxi, Yao […]

LUSAKA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- A fleet of 500 synchronized drones operated by Chinese tech experts illuminated the night sky over Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, Aug. 29, 2026.