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From Crocus to AI chatbots, extremist groups like ISKP show how the dark web, crypto, and AI are outpacing global defensesIn March 2026, two years after the Crocus City Hall massacre in Moscow, a military court in Russia sentenced the perpetrators.The terrorist attack on March 22, 2024 claimed the lives of 149 and injured 600 innocent civilians. Fifteen […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 marks the first time that India has adopted a complete ecosystem approach for the semiconductor sector, according to HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chowdhry welcomed the Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Dumped imports, dependence on critical raw materials and inverted customs and GST duty structures are weakening India's manufacturing competitiveness across key sectors, according to a new set of reports released on Tuesday by C-DEP Research in collaboration with the Centre for WTO Studies, a think tank affiliated with the […]

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- A new giant panda facility at Beijing Zoo was put into use on Wednesday. Covering an area of 13,000 square meters, the facility features four indoor exhibition halls, five animal enclosures and five outdoor activity areas, providing a more comfortable habitat for the giant pandas. The zoo is currently home to 10 giant pandas, […]

SHANGHAI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a renovated urban sports park in Dazhou City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), over 240,000 old urban residential compounds were renovated across the country, benefiting more than 40 million households […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a renovated residential compound in Chengguan Town of Ruyang County, central China's Henan Province. During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), over 240,000 old urban residential compounds were renovated across the country, benefiting more than 40 million […]

(260715) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the gala dinner marking the 50th anniversary of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway's commercial operation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "China, Tanzania, Zambia reaffirm commitment to revitalizing TAZARA at railway's 50th anniversary" (Xinhua/Nurdin Pallangyo)

(260715) -- LAM DONG, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker sorts out durians for export to China in Lam Dong, Vietnam, June 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese market sweetens prospects for Vietnam's durian growers" (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

(260715) -- SHANGHAI, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, talks with staff members at the service center of a residential community in Huangpu District, Shanghai, east China, July 15, 2026. Xi made an inspection […]

While a score of seven points out of a maximum of 42 in Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams might seem low to some, for non-verbal student Tam Chun-yu it is a massive accomplishment, achieved by typing his answers with just one finger. At the Hong Kong Red Cross John F. Kennedy Centre, Tam, 20, was among candidates receiving their DSE […]

Tokyo [Japan], July 15 (ANI): India's challenge in the men's singles draw at the Japan Open 2026 came to an early end after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty suffered first-round defeats at the BWF Super 750 tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Wednesday.World No. 14 Lakshya Sen was outplayed by Japan's Koki Watanabe, going down 21-16, 21-14 in a […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Jewellery exporters hailed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) for its potential to scale up gems and jewellery exports as the first batch of consignments was dispatched to the United Kingdom. Speaking to ANI at the India-UK CETA export flag-off ceremony held at the Santacruz Electronic Export […]

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China's economy has maintained steady growth in the first half of this year, continuing to generate development opportunities for the world.The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.7 percent in the first half (H1) of 2026, a performance that authorities described as "within a proper range" for the opening year of China's […]

The fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" is an authoritative work that can help the international community understand Chinese modernization and contemporary China, participants said at an event promoting the book on Wednesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has set up its first clinical trial centre outside Hong Kong, teaming up with mainland Chinese authorities to strengthen research collaboration and help develop the Greater Bay Area into an international hub for medical innovation. The Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre, located at the Nansha branch of […]

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received at his palace, Zeng Jixin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates, who paid a courtesy call on the occasion of assuming his new post.H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr welcomed the […]

A woman accused of splashing excrement onto a neighbour’s air conditioner and damaging their security camera in Hong Kong has been found guilty of criminal damage by throwing offensive matter onto private property. Suen Siu-fong, a 59-year-old housewife, was convicted of both charges at Eastern Court on Wednesday following a trial. The court heard that a […]

For Manaal Khan, the gruelling journey of taking Hong Kong’s university entrance examination was not just an academic challenge but also a linguistic trial. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Khan, who is of Pakistani descent, kept going through her difficult days at secondary school by holding on to her dream of becoming a modern-day Sherlock Holmes by […]

NANNING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- When torrential rains and typhoons unleash devastation, the traditional battle against natural disasters has often been a grueling test of human endurance. But across China, the rules of engagement are changing. From autonomous aerial fleets to artificial intelligence (AI), high-tech solutions are profoundly transforming […]

SHANGHAI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of […]

(260715) -- ASTANA, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese side presents Kazakh guests with copies of the Kazakh edition of the fourth volume and the Russian edition of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" at an event promoting the fifth volume of the book in Astana, Kazakhstan, July 15, 2026. The event was held here on Wednesday. […]

SYDNEY, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China's rapid progress in artificial intelligence, supported by open models, a strong manufacturing base and large-scale application capabilities, could reduce technology costs and allow more countries and people to share the benefits of technological advances, Australian AI scientist Toby Walsh has said.The 2026 World Artificial […]

PHNOM PENH, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese-invested Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has not only enhanced travel and freight efficiency, but has also become a platform for promoting road safety in Cambodia.The 187-km expressway, which has been open to the public since October 2022, connects the capital Phnom Penh and the deep-sea port province of Preah […]

Residents of Hong Kong’s blaze-ravaged Wang Fuk Court would still have died even if the housing estate’s fire alarms had been working during last year’s inferno, a contractor has suggested, prompting the judge overseeing a public inquiry into the disaster to question whether he was attempting to evade responsibility. Legal counsel for a director of […]

A former law student has been jailed for nearly three years for taking part in a riot during the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, after a judge overturned her acquittal and found her guilty based on “overwhelming” circumstantial evidence. Alice Tong Ka-yan, 27, was sentenced at the District Court on Wednesday to two years and 10 months’ […]

HONG KONG, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Lies and misconceptions produced by the illegal "award" of the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration" in the past decade were refuted by experts of international law attending a roundtable dialogue held in Hong Kong on Monday.The "award" was delivered by a makeshift "arbitral tribunal" on the "South China Sea Arbitration," […]

(260715) -- KAIYUAN, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone is seen delivering relief supplies in Huangqizhai Village of Kaiyuan City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 15, 2026. On Tuesday, China's national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief activated a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency response for Liaoning Province, […]

Several top scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance examinations overcame personal adversity to achieve their exceptional grades, with an almost entirely blind student vowing to become a legal advocate for the vulnerable and four others driven to study medicine by the trauma of childhood illnesses and witnessing friends suffer. Sixth Form students […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chefs cook meals for customers at a restaurant in Binhai New Area of north China's Tianjin, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua)

SHANGHAI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban […]

Hong Kong police have arrested five people and seized books during a raid on two independent bookshops, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source told the SCMP that national security police searched Have a Nice Stay bookshop in Prince Edward and Greenfield Book Store in Mong Kok on Wednesday. Officers seized books and made multiple arrests during […]

(260715) -- ORSHA, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker processes flax at the Orsha Linen Mill in Orsha, Belarus, July 9, 2026. From the blue flax fields of Belarus to the textile workshops and markets of China, linen has transcended its origins as a mere agricultural commodity. In the Belarusian city of Orsha, known as the country's "linen capital," stands […]

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India's top 400m athletes, bound for the Commonwealth Games starting July 23 and Asian Games later this year, feel competition at the Glasgow Games will be higher than what is expected in Aichi-Nagoya in September-October.The presence of athletes from Australia and England will make races more competitive, and that will be […]

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade volumes touched a record high in 2025, rising 5.4 per cent to 56.3 billion cubic feet per day driven largely by an expansion in United States LNG export capacity to meet growing global demand, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).The report said LNG exports […]

New York [US], July 15 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday (local time) voted to extend the UN Secretary-General's mandate to provide monthly intelligence briefs on Houthi offensive operations in the Red Sea for another six months, ensuring continuous oversight until January 15, 2027.Resolution 2826 (2026) was cleared with 13 votes […]

New York [US], July 15 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday (local time) voted to extend the UN Secretary-General's mandate to provide monthly intelligence briefs on Houthi offensive operations in the Red Sea for another six months, ensuring continuous oversight until January 15, 2027.Resolution 2826 (2026) was cleared with 13 votes […]

Washington, DC [US], July 15 (ANI): A senior American defence official has dismissed the concept of a coalition of 'middle powers', asserting that international partners would be squandering effort by pursuing such a plan even as global alignments shift amid the current US administration's foreign policy approach.In a post on X, Under Secretary of War for […]

TIANJIN, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have developed a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology enabling the ultra-fast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts, which is expected to give a boost to China's carbon reduction goals and energy security strategy.The research team at Tianjin University proposed a transient assembly […]

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- A speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary will be published on Thursday.The speech by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 14th […]

(260715) -- BISHKEK, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants listen to the performance of Kyrgyz epic Manas at the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Dialogue of Civilizations in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, July 14, 2026. The event was held on Tuesday in Bishkek, where around 200 representatives from governments, media, cultural […]

A Hong Kong court found two prisoners guilty of helping a correctional officer attack a fellow inmate who was left severely wounded after a stick was repeatedly thrust into his rectum. The District Court on Wednesday convicted Bosco Lee, 21, and Brian Lam Shing-wai, 22, of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm for their involvement in a brutal […]

CHENGDU, July 15 (Xinhua) -- In a workshop in southwest China's Sichuan Province, a discarded aluminum can left behind by a guest at a village homestay is melted down and recast as a snow leopard, using the ancient craft of Lima copper casting. The intricate technique has been practiced by Dawa Drolma's family for seven generations.It involves blending […]

(260715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Ji Nian is pictured at an indoor exhibition hall of a new giant panda facility at the Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2026. A new giant panda facility at Beijing Zoo was put into use on Wednesday. Covering an area of 13,000 square meters, the facility features four indoor […]