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(260827) -- HARARE, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira (R) and Chinese Assistant Minister of Commerce Zhang Li pose for a group photo in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 26, 2026. China and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic and trade ties at the 11th Session […]

(260827) -- COLOGNE, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People play a game at the booth of Tencent Games at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 27, 2026. Gamescom, the world's largest trade fair for computer and video games, opened on Wednesday, drawing a record number of Chinese game companies. A total of 60 Chinese companies are showcasing games and […]

CHONGQING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Located along the Jialing River, Jinyun Mountain Reserve is an important ecological barrier in Chongqing and one of the best-preserved subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest ecosystems in China.Years ago, ecological conservation in the reserve was under severe strain, as unauthorized construction, irregular business […]

YINCHUAN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- A six-day study program organized by the China-Central Asia Cooperation Center for Combating Desertification kicked off in Ningxia on Aug. 24. More than 50 participants took part, including officials and technicians from Central Asian countries, as well as Chinese experts and business representatives.In recent years, the center […]

A Hong Kong police officer has been charged with misconduct after allegedly sending obscene messages and photos to a woman friend of a suspect in a criminal investigation. Officers from the New Territories South regional crime unit detained the 32‑year‑old man in Tuen Mun on August 20, a police spokesman said on Thursday. During an investigation into a […]

By Ajit Jha Nuwakot [Nepal], August 27 (ANI): The devastating flash floods that recently struck Nepal have left a trail of utter ruin in the worst-affected Devighat area of Nuwakot district, where raging waters have severely damaged roads, ruptured buildings, and rendered entire neighbourhoods homeless.Corroborating the expanding casualty and missing […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Rescue operations intensified Thursday at the mudslide-stricken border port of Gyirong in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as rescue teams and helicopters were dispatched to the disaster area.The first team of 141 rescuers arrived at the port on Thursday morning after the disaster caused significant casualties […]

ZHENGZHOU, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, arrived in Zhengzhou of Henan Province on Thursday. He will pay a visit to Luoyang City in the province. In 1999, while working as an English teacher in Henan, Sakolsky was moved to tears by a TV report about Yin Yuzhen, a rural […]

(260827) -- WUHAN, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chang Bingyu looks on during the quarterfinal match between Chang Bingyu of China and Judd Trump of England at Wuhan Open 2026 snooker tournament in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(260827) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Shanghai Literature Museum in Hongkou District, east China's Shanghai, Aug. 27, 2026. After years of preparation, the Shanghai Literature Museum, a comprehensive literary institution, officially opened to the public on Thursday, offering a concentrated showcase of the evolution and remarkable […]

After an inconclusive military campaign, Washington is leaning on the dollar because coercion now costs less than another failed air warThe US has announced Operation Economic Outcast, which it calls "an unprecedented, whole-of-government, economic campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran" and compares to D-Day in its effort to end "the Iranian […]

Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): US lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at tightening sanctions on China-based entities accused of supporting the production, trafficking and sale of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, intensifying pressure on Beijing over its alleged role in America's opioid crisis.The bipartisan CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act was […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 27 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday expressed grief over the devastating flash floods which struck Nepal, leaving atleast 175 dead and hundreds missing, including around 178 Indians. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi expressed hope that Nepal would recieve aid from the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 27 (ANI): China has sharply increased the presence of coast guard, research and other civilian vessels around Taiwan, with the scale of activity reaching levels described as unprecedented by maritime security experts.According to data cited by Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA), 244 Chinese vessels were detected in waters […]

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 27 (ANI): All agencies of the Nepal government, including the Army, Police and armed forces, are working closely to carry out rescue operations following devastating flash floods along the Tibet-Nepal border, Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, Deepesh Lekhak, said on Thursday.Speaking to […]

By Ayushi Agarwal Kathmandu [Nepal], August 27 (ANI): Nepal is currently grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis following catastrophic flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers across the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha districts, causing severe infrastructure damage, massive displacement, and an ongoing search for missing […]

New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): Actress Manasi Parekh, who is currently in China, shared a worrying update after a flash flood hit Gyirong Port in Tibet, saying that she had been at the same spot just five days ago.Manasi had planned to visit Gyirong Port again, but the area has now been submerged following the flash flood. Sharing a video of the […]

BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 100 Chinese nationals remain missing on the Nepalese side after Wednesday's mudslide, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Thursday.The Chinese embassy in Nepal is further verifying the information with the Nepalese side, Lin said.Lin made the remarks when answering a query […]

(260827) -- WUHAN, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ronnie O'Sullivan (R) reacts during the quarterfinal match between Ronnie O'Sullivan of England and Mark Selby of England at Wuhan Open 2026 snooker tournament in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a review meeting with officials of the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) and Indian Ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing after the devastating floods in Nepal.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri were among those who participated in the […]

Seoul [South Korea], August 27 (ANI): Yangtze Memory Technologies, China's largest maker of NAND flash memory, has crossed a threshold where Samsung Electronics and SK hynix can no longer dismiss it as a low-end challenger, The Korea Herald reported on Thursday.Yangtze Memory Technologies, China's largest maker of NAND flash memory, filed on Aug. 21 for a […]

American singer and rapper Post Malone has postponed his coming Hong Kong show, prompting complaints from disappointed fans in mainland China who said they had already booked holiday leave and hotels. Announcing the decision on social media on Thursday, concert organiser Live Nation Hong Kong said the September 16 show at Kai Tak Stadium had been […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 27 (ANI): Tibetan leaders in exile have expressed deep concern over the disaster along the Nepal-Tibet border, describing the incident as a horrific calamity and calling for a detailed examination of its possible causes. They also urged authorities to step up rescue and relief efforts in the affected areas and […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], August 27: RASA Group, a new-age diversified conglomerate founded by Rahul Agarwal, has announced the launch of NEXT UNICORN - Season 1, a founder-growth platform designed to identify promising entrepreneurs and support them with the guidance, mentorship, global exposure and ecosystem needed to sustain, scale and grow their bus

(260827) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 26, 2026 shows tourists enjoying the scenery on a glass observation deck on Jinyun Mountain, Beibei District, southwest China's Chongqing. Located along the Jialing River, Jinyun Mountain Reserve is an important ecological barrier in Chongqing and one of the best-preserved […]

(260827) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A participant tries to pave straw checkerboard barriers on sand in Yanchi County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 26, 2026. A six-day study program organized by the China-Central Asia Cooperation Center for Combating Desertification kicked off in Ningxia on Aug. 24. More than 50 […]

(260827) -- DALIAN, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Representatives pose for a group photo during the Third Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Aug. 27, 2026. The opening session of the Third Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 was held in Dalian on Thursday. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

VMPLNew Delhi [India], August 27: Sector 78's 'Four-Tower High-Rise' Clears Its Regulatory Gate Ananda Crown, a four-tower residential development rising to 29 storeys in Sector 78, Mohali, has received registration from the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority under number PBRERA-SAS81-PR1421-082026, dated 17 August 2026.The registration allows the […]

By Ayushi Agarwal Kathmandu [Nepal], August 27 (ANI): Nepal is currently grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis following catastrophic flash floods along the Bhote Koshi River that have resulted in extensive destruction across multiple districts, leaving widespread displacement, severe infrastructure damage, and an ongoing loss of life, as security […]

HOHHOT, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- At a community health center in north China, an artificial intelligence (AI) system is used to undertake early screening instead of a doctor's traditional clinical consultations.By leveraging big data and algorithms, the system analyzes basic blood test results to flag potential health risks, offering diagnostic support and […]

HEFEI, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Forest-rich Anhui Province in east China recorded zero woodland fires in the six-month high-risk wildfire season ending in April, thanks to high-tech tools supporting forest rangers on the front lines.At the Taiping Lake State-owned Forest Farm in Huangshan City, dozens of high-definition cameras and thermal-imaging lenses keep […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Rescue operations intensified Thursday at the mudslide-stricken border port of Gyirong in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as rescue teams and helicopters were dispatched to the disaster area.The first team of 141 rescuers arrived at the port on Thursday morning after the disaster caused significant casualties […]

(260827) -- ZHENGZHOU, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ronald Sakolsky (L) hugs his former colleague Zhai Guanjun at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 27, 2026. Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, arrived in Zhengzhou of Henan Province on Thursday. He will pay a visit to […]

Hong Kong fans and cultural figures have paid tribute to Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama following her death at 97, saying her legacy will inspire generations to come. Among those expressing sadness on Thursday were West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board chairman Bernard Chan and local design studio AllRightsReserved. Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, […]

Meta Platforms has started sending out alerts to parents whose children repeatedly search for content about suicide or self-harm on Instagram as part of broader efforts to strengthen online safety for young users. Parents supervising a teen’s account can receive notifications by email, text message, WhatsApp or Instagram, depending on the contact […]

BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's burgeoning new growth drivers are fueling a sustained surge in industrial profits, reflecting the country's accelerating shift toward innovation-driven development.Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size increased 17.6 percent year on year during the first seven months of 2026, data from the National […]

The death toll in Nepal has climbed past 330 as search teams continue to rescue people; China has confirmed three deaths A catastrophic flash flood on Wednesday morning wreaked massive destruction upon Nepal's northern mountainous region, bordering China. The torrent of water, rock, and mud wiped out enti

The death toll in Nepal has climbed past 330 as search teams continue to rescue people; China has confirmed 3 deathsA catastrophic flash flood on Wednesday morning wreaked massive destruction upon Nepal's northern mountainous region, bordering China. The torrent of water, rock, and mud wiped out entire villages, washed away roads and destroyed power […]

* As Chinese-developed games gain wider attention from players worldwide, their distinctive Chinese cultural elements and perspectives are becoming key factors that set them apart from other games.* Chinese game companies are expanding their presence across the global gaming ecosystem. Beyond bringing more titles to international audiences, they are […]

Three women have been charged after a brawl broke out in a children’s play area at a Hong Kong shopping centre. Police disclosed details of their investigation on Thursday, revealing they suspected that a 68‑year‑old woman seen in a viral video slapping a young girl had been struck first. The dispute took place in the atrium of the APM shopping centre […]

Free courses coordinated by the Hong Kong government will leverage the expertise of tech giants such as Google and Microsoft to help boost the adoption of AI by businesses for content creation, data analysis and workflow efficiency. The Hong Kong Productivity Council on Thursday announced the launch of the programme targeting industries such as education, […]

(260827) -- KINSHASA, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Roger Kamba (L), health minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), attends a handover ceremony for China's emergency humanitarian assistance to the DRC in Kinshasa, DRC, Aug. 26, 2026. China has long supported the development of the health sector in the DRC and remains an important and priority […]

(260827) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows an archaeological excavation site in Shanjiabu Village of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 5, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old" (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela on Thursday said that there has been no adverse flood impact reported in Indian border territories following the flash floods in Nepal, adding that agencies are closely monitoring water discharge levels across sensitive districts such as […]

* Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3.* Guided by the Shanghai Spirit, the SCO has expanded from six founding members to a 27-nation family, standing out as a model for a new type of international relations.* In recent […]