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Hong Kong’s government has earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.3 million) from the Disaster Relief Fund for those affected by deadly flash floods near Nepal’s border with Tibet’s Gyirong County, which have left hundreds dead and thousands missing. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the move in a Facebook post on Saturday. “I express my deep […]

Several ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest […]

Hong Kong and Macau lawyers will be able to practise in nine Guangdong cities from next week after passing an exam and obtaining the required qualifications under legal amendments passed by mainland China’s top legislative body. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed amendments on Friday to China’s Lawyers Law, which will take […]

BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- As China and Egypt mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, the two nations are deepening cooperation across clean energy, digital infrastructure, aerospace, and agriculture, breathing new momentum into a partnership that has weathered seven decades of regional and global change.Egypt was the first Arab and […]

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29 (ANI): A group of 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who were stranded by severe floods in Nepal arrived in Chennai, where state ministers Narayanasamy Anand and D Sarathkumar personally received them upon their safe arrival.Tamil Nadu Minister Anand said the state government is making all the arrangements to rescue missing […]

As the deadline approaches for homeowners to accept the Hong Kong government’s deal to buy back their flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, some who refuse to sell have said the offer cannot make up for the loss of their property and communal bonds. With the clock ticking to the August 31 cut-off date, the South China Morning Post spoke to six residents […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- The death toll had risen to five and 558 people remained missing as of 3 p.m. on Friday after a mudslide struck the Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to the region's emergency management department.At about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, a six-member team from the […]

HEFEI, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- From the ballet stage to a nuclear fusion laboratory, Russian research administrator Viktoriia Saklakova has found her new rhythm on Science Island in eastern China, coordinating international teams working on the world's most advanced fusion experiments.The 36-year-old serves as the head of international cooperation at the […]

NANCHANG, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Sleek, colorful, and artfully crafted, the ceramics lining the shelves of a shop in Jingdezhen's Taoxichuan art district reveal little about their surprising beginnings: piles of broken porcelain once bound for the landfill.The brand, XUN, which means "recycling," turns discarded porcelain into vases, planters, tableware and […]

BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China beats Qatar in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second roundChina cruised to an 83-57 away victory over Qatar in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on August 27, making a winning start to the second round.China advanced to the second round after finishing […]

Trishuli [Nepal], August 29 (ANI): Rescue operations in Nepal's Trishuli region have been temporarily suspended as heavy rain intensified, raising the river level and forcing authorities to halt helicopter operations due to adverse weather conditions.The worsening weather conditions have also prompted authorities to evacuate people from areas surrounding […]

Indias commitment to the bloc highlights its strategy for maintaining influence in Eurasia despite connectivity challengesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek starting Sunday as the bloc enters its 25th year in 2026. It marks a significant milestone for an institution that has […]

TRISHULI, Nepal: 2,500 people, including more than 700 foreign nationals, are still missing in Nepal and China', as of Saturday, after a massive wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river and triggered devastating flash floods earlier this week. The death toll rose to 538 on Saturday, as rescuers traced the thousands of people still missing.

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is seeking up to a 30 percent share of revenue from Kimi K3-related services as it negotiates agreements with Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's Google that would allow the U.S. cloud giants to host its flagship AI model. Three people familiar with the discussions said Moonshot is in talks with Microsoft's […]

By Reena Bhardwaj Los Angeles [US], August 29 (ANI): United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Dr Asif Mahmood has strongly criticised Pakistan over religious repression, saying his record of calling out Islamabad is 'very clear' and asserting that he has repeatedly raised concerns over the persecution of minorities, […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a crucial four-day, two-nation diplomatic visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday to Tuesday, aimed at strengthening ties with India's extended neighbourhood and driving regional cooperation.As outlined by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Prime Minister's […]

About 80 per cent of the foreign nationals granted working visas under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy (GEP) last year were hired on short-term contracts, while nearly half of successful applicants earned less than HK$20,000 (US$2,564) a month. According to the latest Immigration Department data, 31,278 GEP working visas for foreigners were approved […]

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 29 (ANI): As Nepal deals with devastating flash floods, 28 pilgrims from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, have been safely rescued from the affected areas.Recounting the ordeal following the rescue operation, one of the pilgrims from Visakhapatnam recalled travelling three hours from Kathmandu when they stopped […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): As joint rescue and relief operations intensify following devastating flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 84 Indian nationals have been successfully rescued.According to MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the rescued individuals […]

CAIRO/DUBAI: Iran has held fresh talks with neighboring Oman on how to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained largely blocked during nearly six months of conflict. Oman's foreign minister said he hoped a temporary safe passage through the waterway could be announced soon. Iran and Oman have been holding talks on and off for several weeks about how […]

Dubai [UAE], August 29 (ANI): Thailand Women held their nerve to secure a six-run victory over Hong Kong, China Women in a low-scoring opening match of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday.After winning the toss, Hong Kong, China opted to bowl first and made early inroads into the Thailand batting line-up […]

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Kyrgyzstan fully supports the development of transport corridors that can significantly reduce the physical distance between India and Central Asia, with Bishkek viewing routes such as the Chabahar port and International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) as key to expanding regional trade and connectivity, Ambassador […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 28 (ANI): The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of people missing has also climbed to 1,924. According to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief Update issued by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The India U17 women's team will continue their preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with two friendly matches against Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026.According to a media release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the venue for both matches will be confirmed at a later […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): India and China will now work out how best to implement an eight-point consensus reached during the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) talks on the boundary question, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to questions on the recent talks between […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): One of the 21 Indian pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who was rescued after being caught in devastating flash floods in Nepal on Friday recounted his ordeal, saying the floodwaters came within 100 metres of him and that 'God helped' him survive the crisis.The pilgrim, who hails from Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, said he […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- A massive mudslide that devastated the China-Nepal border region was triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse on the Nepalese side, experts said, warning that such glacial disasters are becoming more frequent and severe amid global warming.The mudslide struck Gyirong Port, a major China-Nepal land border crossing in […]

(260828) -- LIMBE, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A local resident eats a meal prepared with rice donated by China in Limbe, Southwest Region, Cameroon, on Aug. 19, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-donated rice brings relief to vulnerable households in Cameroon" (Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua)

(260828) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the professional exhibition of the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 28, 2026. Themed "Token: A New Path to Value of Data Elements," the expo spotlights cutting-edge innovations integrating data with artificial intelligence. […]

(260828) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Maheshate (L) of China competes against Darrius Flowers of the United States during the Road to UFC Lightweight Bout 3 Rounds at the Oriental Sports Center in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(260828) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pham Quynh Huong of Vietnam saves the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Vietnam at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

LUOYANG, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, and Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman dedicated to combating desertification, paid a visit to Luoyang on Friday. They visited the city's over 1,500-year-old Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Luoyang No. 2 Foreign […]

Dubai, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE National Golf Team delegation will depart for Beijing, China, in the early hours of Saturday, 29 August, to compete in the Nomura Cup, the Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship, which takes place from 1st to 4th September and brings together some of the region's leading national teams and amateur golfers.The […]

BISHKEK, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- China and Kyrgyzstan are good neighbors connected by mountains and rivers and partners on the path toward development and prosperity, Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Liu Jiangping has said in a recent interview with Xinhua.Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, bilateral relations have reached a historic high, […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Contact has been established with around 400 Indian citizens from the Chinese side, all of whom are safe, and the Indian Embassy in Beijing is making arrangements for their safe evacuation amid the disruption caused by landslides following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with a group of 21 Indian pilgrims who returned safely from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after being caught in the devastating flash floods in Nepal.Expressing deep relief, the EAM highlighted that while 85 Indians have been rescued so far, the government remains […]

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): As rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit Nepal, 320 Indian nationals remain 'uncontactable' while around 100 persons of Indian origin are also yet to be reached out to, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, underlining that the figures remain fluid as authorities work to reconcile multiple […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28 (ANI): Taiwan and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Public Finance Cooperation on Friday, as per a statement by Ministry of Finance, Taiwan. The MoU was signed in Bengaluru by Mumin Chen, Deputy Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India and Ninad S. Deshpande, Director General, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 28 (ANI): Taiwan has raised concerns over new cybersecurity, Internet and border-control regulations being introduced by Beijing, warning that the measures could increase legal and security risks for Taiwanese citizens travelling to or residing in China.Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung made the remarks at […]

New York [US], August 28 (ANI): Uyghur rights organisations have renewed criticism of China's policies toward the community, warning that a newly introduced 'Ethnic Unity' law could further deepen assimilation measures in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.In a post on X, the advocacy group Campaign for Uyghurs said growing international scrutiny of the […]

Washington could gain access to 90 billion barrels of oil reserves, while Caracas is weighing an OPEC exitThe US is moving to lock in long-term access to the world's largest proven crude oil reserves by discussing a 100-year deal with Venezuela, as Caracas plans to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), several outlets have […]

(260828) -- TAIYUAN, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shiyi (R) of China and Farah Touzani of Morocco compete during the women's -46kg final at Taiyuan 2026 World Taekwondo Women's Open Champinships in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

(260828) -- TAIYUAN, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shen Zinuo (L) of China and Sofiia Motlokh of Russia compete during the women's -62kg final at Taiyuan 2026 World Taekwondo Women's Open Champinships in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

(260828) -- LUOYANG, Aug. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yin Yuzhen, Ronald Sakolsky and their mutual friend Bai Fan (L to R) visit the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, on Aug. 28, 2026. Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, and Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman dedicated to […]

DUSHANBE, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- China is helping transform the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from a security-focused regional body into a comprehensive platform -- one spanning economy, technology, transport and finance, a Tajik economist said.In an interview with Xinhua, Rahmon Ulmasov, a professor at the Russian-Tajik (Slavonic) University, […]