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(260221) -- LIVIGNO, Feb. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xu Mengtao of China competes during the freestyle skiing mixed team aerials final 1 at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has temporarily closed its Arctic Fox Den after the enclosure’s last two remaining animals, “Siu Go” and “Trinity”, died of old age. The theme park announced on Saturday that Siu Go and Trinity had both died at the age of 11. It did not specify when the deaths occurred. “The park’s animal care and veterinary team […]

(260221) -- SHENYANG, Feb. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member serves dumplings at Laobian Dumplings, a restaurant chain, in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 21, 2026. On the fifth day of the Chinese lunar new year, also known as "Powu," a dumpling-eating tradition is observed in many regions across China to ward off evil and disaster, […]

*Chinese tourists traveling abroad during the Lunar New Year, which fell on Feb. 17 this year, are finding Chinese traditions alive in destinations far from home.*The expansion of mutual visa-free arrangements between China and several countries has made overseas travel more accessible for holidaymakers.*Across continents, Spring Festival celebrations are […]

Snaking queues formed at betting branches across Hong Kong on Saturday as residents snapped up tickets for the record HK$200 million (US$25.6 million) Mark Six snowball draw. By 5.50pm, the turnover for the Year of the Horse snowball stood at HK$316.44 million, representing 5.07 times the total turnover of the HK$62.4 million recorded for the previous draw […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 21 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said the manner of protest staged by the Indian Youth Congress at the India AI Impact Summit may not have been in the 'right spirit', but the BJP should instead be embarrassed over the controversy surrounding the display of alleged Chinese products at the event. […]

At a rehearsal studio in Hong Kong on an early February morning, a group of 12 dancers gathered around a table, hands on deck and eyes locked in intense glances. They slammed the counter in unison. Then they twisted and turned their bodies with fierce precision, as a wave of energy swept through the room. Half stood, while the others moved in wheelchairs. […]

(260221) -- HAIKOU, Feb. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers board a ship at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 21, 2026. Connecting south China's island province of Hainan with Guangdong Province on the mainland, the Qiongzhou Strait is bracing for a peak in return trips during this year's Spring Festival travel season. The number of […]

Hong Kong authorities will spend about HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) to buy back homes damaged in the deadly Tai Po fire from flat owners, offering HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot as part of a long-term resettlement plan involving HK$4 billion in public funds. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun unveiled the plan on Saturday, ruling out […]

SHANGHAI, 21st February, 2026 (WAM) -- A Chinese research team has developed an AI-powered rare disease diagnostic system called DeepRare, setting a new record for diagnostic accuracy, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Nature.The diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases have long faced challenges in confirming cases without genetic […]

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Following the US Supreme Court's ruling against the global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, reiterated his criticism of PM Narendra Modi regarding the India-US interim trade deal.In a post on X, Gandhi once again accused PM Modi of being 'compromised' and […]

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Following the US Supreme Court's ruling against the global tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, reiterated his criticism of PM Narendra Modi regarding the India-US interim trade deal.In a post on X, Gandhi once again accused PM Modi of being 'compromised' […]

The new 10 per cent global tariffs imposed by the United States will have only a “limited impact” on Hong Kong, the treasury chief has said, adding that the move highlights the city’s strength as a safe haven for capital amid geopolitical uncertainty. The remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday of his plan to impose a new […]

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate backed the protest staged by the Indian Youth Congress during the India AI Impact Summit, saying that they demonstrated how 'PM Modi compromised the integrity' and identity of the nation through the India-US trade deal.'I'm curious to know what wrong the Youth Congress has done. The […]

Patna (Bihar) [India], February 21 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan condemned the protest held by Indian Youth Congress workers during the India AI Summit.'This is a very shameful and unfortunate incident. The plight of Congress is now beyond the control of Rahul Ji and his group. There is no doubt that they are raising […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Following the US Supreme Court's verdict quashing the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday questioned why India rushed into an interim trade deal instead of waiting for the apex court's decision.In a post on X, she noted that while the trade now attracts […]

About 600 motorists from Guangdong province have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong’s urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday under a new scheme that has so far attracted 3,000 applications, according to the transport minister. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that the number of weekend drivers was, on average, […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lashed out at the Indian Youth Congress for staging a protest during the India AI Impact Summit, alleging that the act has tarnished the country's reputation on the global stage.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, 'The Youth Congress has defamed the nation. […]

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): Faced with US Supreme Court order that tariffs imposed by Trump administration under the IEEPA were illegal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlined a set of options his government will take to 'ensure continuity in reaching these goals and as part of our negotiated agreements with numerous trading partners.'In […]

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday.Matsui had to halt the session after roughly 20 pitches and the club subsequently scratched him from his scheduled Sunday […]

Patna (Bihar) [India], February 21 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday strongly criticised the protest staged by the Indian Youth Congress during the India AI Impact Summit, calling it 'shameful' and alleging that it amounted to defaming the country at a time when global technology leaders were honouring India.Speaking to reporters, Prasad said, […]

Hong Kong’s improving fiscal position has prompted a groundswell of calls for the government to offer more “sweeteners” in the coming budget, including a cross-party demand for more tax relief for the middle class, but economists have cautioned against such across-the-board measures. They were more supportive of targeted spending, a cause taken up in […]

(Photo credit: James Lang-Imagn Images)South Korea and the United States had a lot to celebrate as the curtain came down for short-track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics.While Koreans Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong earned gold and silver in the 1,500 meters, Seattle native Corinne Stoddard captured bronze and halted a 16-year dry spell for U.S. […]

(260220) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kaillie Armbruster Humphries/Jasmine Jones of the United States compete during the Bobsleigh 2-woman heat 1 at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

(260220) -- MADRID, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yingge dancers from Guangdong Jieyang take a rest during a Spring Festival temple fair event in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 20, 2026. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

(260220) -- MILAN, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Jingru of China competes during the short track speed skating women's 1500m final A at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(260220) -- MILAN, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Long (front) and Zhang Bohao of China compete during the short track speed skating men's 5000m relay final B at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Sweden advanced to the women's curling final at the Winter Olympics after beating reigning world champions Canada 6-3 and will take on Switzerland, who defeated the United States 7-4 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on Friday.Rachel Homan's Canada were hoping to join their male […]

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes)LIVIGNO, Italy -- Alex Ferreira of the United States won gold in the freestyle skiing men's halfpipe final at Milan Cortina on Friday, completing his collection of Olympic medals.The 31-year-old, widely seen as the favorite in his third Winter Games, won halfpipe bronze in 2022 and silver in 2018.He took the top podium […]

(260220) -- MILAN, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Jingru (R) of China reacts after the short track speed skating women's 1500m semifinal at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

Washington DC [India], January 21 (ANI): A White House official confirmed that US President Donald Trump is set to visit China from March 31 to April 2, a move that China sees as a win, as the world is bracing to witness a churn in the global order.Trump's volatile foreign policy is pushing China to open its doors to a host of world leaders lately, […]

(260220) -- MILAN, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during the short track speed skating women's 1500m quarterfinal at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

(260220) -- MILAN, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Elizaveta Golubeva of Kazakhstan competes during the speed skating women's 1500m event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

The decision by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to join US allies in the Arab world in providing cash and other help -- possibly including troops -- for the reconstruction of Gaza marks another moment in efforts to forge a new, close relationship with US President Donald Trump.The move follows last November's5+1 meetingin Washington, in which the Central Asian […]

(Photo credit: Reuters//Eloisa Lopez)ANTERSELVA, Italy -- Norway set a record for gold medals at a Winter Olympics when Johannes Dale-Skjevdal won the men's 15km biathlon mass start at the Antholz-Anterselva Biathlon Arena on Friday.The previous record of 16 also belonged to Norway, set at the Beijing Games in 2022.Dale-Skjevdal hit a perfect 20 for 20 on […]

WASHINGTON DC — In a landmark 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, delivering a major blow to the centerpiece of his economic agenda and representing a rare judicial check on his expansive use of executive authority

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Delhi Police on Friday detained four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers during a protest at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The accused are scheduled to be produced in the Patiala House Court later today. The protesters engaged in a prolonged scuffle and several serious charges have been registered, as per […]

LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- China celebrated a unique double at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday as Wang Xindi soared to gold in the men's freestyle skiing aerials - two days after his wife Xu Mengtao had topped the women's podium.The victory made them a rare married couple to each win individual gold medals at these Games.Wang, 30, […]

MILAN, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee announced Friday that Spanish basketball great Pau Gasol has been elected chair of the IOC Athletes' Commission.Under the newly elected leadership team, Polish cyclist Maja Wloszczowska will continue as first vice chair, while Kenyan rugby player Humphrey Kayange was elected second vice chair. […]

LHASA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Monday was the Chinese New Year's Eve, which was just one day earlier than the Night of Gutu of the Tibetan calendar this year, the prelude to the Tibetan New Year, or Losar, the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar.Losar is a time for family reunions. It is marked by religious rituals, long prayers, horse racing, […]

(260220) -- FANGCHENGGANG, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kids play on a beach in Fangchenggang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2026. On the fourth day of the Chinese New Year, many tourists flocked into the beach here to celebrate the festival. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

(260220) -- LIVIGNO, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Kaiyue of China falls onto the snow during the freestyle skiing men's freeski halfpipe qualification at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(260220) -- MELBOURNE, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audiences watch The Goddess, the 1934 classic Chinese silent movie, at the Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 20, 2026. This is the last silent movie shown here from Feb. 16 to 20. (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Delhi Police on Friday detained four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers during a protest at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The accused are scheduled to be produced in the Patiala House Court later today. The protesters engaged in a prolonged scuffle and several serious charges have been registered, as per […]

(260220) -- LIVIGNO, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Qi Guangpu of China reacts during the freestyle skiing men's aerials final 1 at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)