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The world keeps shopping for Russian tennis talent. Heres why

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:50:24 GMT

An insider explores the depth of Russias tennis school and the reforms that could give its next generation an even stronger start

My friends and relatives would tell me how lucky I was to work with professional tennis players. People, especially sports journalists, tended to lean over and whisper to me that my job was a dream. I replied, more nightmare than dream.

The Porsche Tennis Grand P

"Attack on inviolability, dignity of the person": Pope Leo criticises Trump's approval of firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:45:59 GMT

Vatican City, October 10 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV on Saturday criticised US President Donald Trump's approval of the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad, reiterating the Catholic Church's opposition to capital punishment and describing the death penalty as an attack on human dignity.

In a post on X, the Pope stressed that justice and public safety could be ensured without resorti

Scientific expedition warns of accelerated glacier melting in NW China's Xinjiang

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:45:58 GMT

URUMQI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Scientists with China's Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition announced on Saturday that they had found more than 24,000 glaciers in the region and warned of accelerating melt there.

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China ranks first in glacier reserves in the country, followed by Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China. At a press conference in Urumqi, Xinjiang's capit

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-TRADE EXHIBITION

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:46:39 GMT

(261010) -- KABUL, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a booth for Afghan agricultural goods at a trade exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2026. A major trade exhibition opened in Kabul, attracting hundreds of domestic and foreign investors to boost Afghanistan's trade ties with neighboring countries and unlock fresh opportunities for trade and investment.

TO GO WITH "Feature: Local trade exhibition b

World Policy and Business Forum London Marks a Celebration of Leadership, Innovation and Progress

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:09:17 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 10: The prestigious World Policy and Business Forum 2026, powered by Heylin Spark, was successfully held on 25 September 2026 at the iconic House of Lords, UK Parliament, London. The event brought together an exceptional gathering of global leaders, Members of Parliament, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and visionaries from around the world, creating a powerful platform for dialogue o

China's "Golden Week" sparks travel boom in Central Asia

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:25 GMT

BUKHARA, Uzbekistan, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- As the setting sun cast a golden glow over the ancient streets of Bukhara, the historic city bustled with tourists, while local vendors called out to passersby.

Holding a hand-painted ceramic bowl, Yan Hong, a tourist from northeast China's Harbin, marveled at the intricate floral patterns adorning the craft at a roadside stall, accompanied by her parents.

"Uzbekista

UAE Judo secures gold medal at World Championships in Azerbaijan

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:12:00 GMT

BAKU, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE national judo team won a gold medal at the World Championships (Baku 2026), concluding its participation in the competition hosted by the Azerbaijan Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF) from 4th to 10th October, with 622 athletes from 93 countries taking part.

The team raised its medal tally to two at the championships, followin

China Sports Weekly (10.3-10.10)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:45:20 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. China bags record 169 golds as Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games closes

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close on Oct. 4, with China topping the gold medal table for the 12th consecutive edition, and finishing with 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals, its best haul at an overseas Asiad.

Putin says Russian oil supplies to US will "positively impact" global economy after Trump call

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:59:01 GMT

Moscow [Russia], October 10 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that proposed Russian oil and petroleum product supplies to the United States and global markets would positively impact the global economy, following a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Friday, during which the two leaders also discussed Ukraine and Iran, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

'In discussing t

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-JUDO-WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S -100KG

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:15:22 GMT

(261010) -- BAKU, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gennaro Pirelli (L) of Italy fights with Tulkinbek Turdiev of Uzbekistan during the men's -100kg bronze medal match at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

"One of the worst killers": Trump calls death penalty "very worthy way" to execute Fort Hood shooter

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:58:56 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) described the death penalty as 'a very worthy way' of executing former US Army Major Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, saying he did not care how the convicted shooter was executed as long as he was put to death.

When asked whether he wanted Hasan's execution to be live-s

Cutting-edge tech powers smart National Day travel in China

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:15:10 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A 2,000-km road trip from Beijing to China's northern border in Inner Mongolia became less tiring for traveler Lu Jian during the National Day holiday, as advanced driver-assistance features and smart navigation eased the journey.

"Smart travel allowed us to cover more ground," said the 45-year-old Beijing-based engineer on a family trip during the week-long holiday starting on Oct. 1

Putin and Trump hold successful talks: Key details

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:18 GMT

The leaders discussed a major diesel deal, Ukraine peace negotiations, Iran diplomacy, and closer bilateral contacts during a 90-minute phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump held a 90-minute phone conversation on Friday, discussing the Ukraine conflict, a major agreement on Russian diesel supplies, the crisis surrounding Iran, and prospects for broader co

Too useful to die: Russias post-Soviet project gets an Iranian boost

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:45:13 GMT

Long dismissed as a relic, the CIS is finding fresh momentum in trade, transport links, and Tehrans proposal for a new partnership

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit held in Turkmenistan on October 9, 2026 delivered a forceful answer to those who have spent years predicting its demise. As it marks its 35th anniversary, the organization brings together countries with different pri

UAE explores strengthening economic partnerships with the UK, Italy, Uzbekistan and Scotland in new economy

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:10:58 GMT

ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Co-Chair of Investopia, held a series of bilateral meetings with international ministers and officials to explore ways to develop the UAE's economic partnerships. The meetings took place on the sidelines of Investopia Bridge 2026, which was held at the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel on Saadiyat Island on 7 October 2026, und

Afghan Post upgrades services, connects Afghans with world

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:15:30 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Waiting for his turn to deliver several newly issued passports to their owners in Sara-e-Shamali and Khair Khana neighborhoods in northern Kabul, postman Zakihullah said he was happy to serve people through his work.

"I deliver passports to the recipients at the gates of their homes. It takes a maximum of one hour to make a delivery. Otherwise, it takes only 10 to 15 minutes to hand over

"Ready to do everything in our power": Putin pledges Russia's support to Iran amid conflict with US

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:58:00 GMT

Turkmenbashi [Turkmenistan], October 9 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Moscow was ready to do everything in its power to help Iran resolve the ongoing regional conflict with the US-Israel, as he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and discussed bilateral ties and regional developments.

"Of course, the most pressing issue today is the situation in the region. We kn

Chinese university's Kazakhstan campus fosters talent, strengthens education ties

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:45:30 GMT

ALMATY, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- "Dong -- dong as in dongfang, the East."

In autumn-hued Almaty, the sound of students reciting Chinese drifts from a teaching building at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Inside a classroom of Northwestern Polytechnical University's Kazakhstan branch campus, Chinese teacher Li Xiangning is teaching first-year students. Paper cutouts bearing the Chinese character "Fu," meaning

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-POSTAL SERVICE

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:45:50 GMT

(261009) -- KABUL, Oct. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A postman makes preparation for delivery in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan Post upgrades services, connects Afghans with world" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

US Sanctions 17 Vessels Linked To Iran's Shadow Fleet

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:49:25 GMT

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US Sanctions 17 Vessels Linked To Iran's Shadow Fleet

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on October 8 targeting 17 vessels and companies accused of helping Iran transport crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals in violation of US sanctions.

The action is part of Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign launched in August to restrict

Yandex charges into upper-bracket final at BLAST Slam VIII

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:05:12 GMT

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Team Yandex won two matches Thursday to grab a berth in the upper-bracket final of the $750,000 BLAST Slam VIII event in Attard, Malta.

Yandex defeated LGD Gaming 2-1 in the opening upper-bracket quarterfinal and advanced to face PARIVISION, which had a first-round bye. Yandex fell behind before rallying for another 2-1 victory.

Sixteen teams began the Dota 2 tournament, which

Hegseth says public will be able to watch Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:51:57 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 9 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday (local time) said the public would be able to watch the execution of former US Army Major Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, saying he would be executed by a firing squad of soldiers at the military installation.

Speaking to Real America's Voice, Hegseth described the

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre strengthens cultural presence in Kazakhstan

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:59 GMT

ASTANA, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has continued its presence in the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the "Minarets of the Two Capitals" initiative under the "Jusoor" programme, in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the UAE Embassy in Kazakhstan.

The initiative forms part of the Centre's strategy to strengthen its cultural and civilisational pres

Muslim Council of Elders joins Kazakhstan interfaith leaders meeting

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:51:20 GMT

ASTANA, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders participated in the 24th Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held on Wednesday in Astana, Kazakhstan, with the participation of several religious leaders and international figures.

The Council's participation comes as part of its ongoing efforts to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and

India and Kazakhstan vow to strengthen forward-looking partnership

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:38:00 GMT

Astana [Kazakhstan], October 8 (ANI): India and Kazakhstan assessed the full scope of their bilateral ties while renewing their pledge to collaborate even more closely to turn their partnership into concrete results.

The discussions took place during a meeting between India's Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y K Sailas Thangal, and Kazakhstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issagaliyev.

'Amb Y K Sailas Thangal had

Learning Chinese in vogue among Kyrgyzstan's youth

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:15:22 GMT

BISHKEK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Initially a fan of Chinese TV series, 19-year-old Zuura Zakirova is now a student of the Chinese language.

Recently, the third-year Confucius Institute student at Kyrgyzstan's Osh State University performed a modern Chinese song and played the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither, winning thunderous applause at an institute event -- one of her accomplishments after two years of Chines

"By 2027, he will certainly captain very well": Rishi Dhawan lauds Gill's captaincy

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:29:59 GMT

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Dubai [UAE], October 8 (ANI): Former India pacer Rishi Dhawan has backed rising sensation Shubman Gill to develop into a strong leader and captain India at the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, while also expressing his desire to see veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the showpiece event.

Gill was appointed India's Test captain in May 2025 after Rohit Sharma retired from th

Ravindra Jadeja posts cryptic comment on BCCI selector vacancy post after Agarkar's exit

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:28:24 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 (ANI): Indian veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja posted a cryptic comment hours after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Ajit Agarkar's exit from the chief selection.

Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the BCCI's senior men's selection committee officially ended on October 4. He had taken charge in July 2023 and did not seek an extension. During

Uzbekistan works with UAE to develop Trans-Afghan Railway to accelerate flow of goods from Asia to Europe: Uzbek Investment Minister

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:25:51 GMT

ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) --Laziz Kudratov. Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, said that his country is working with the UAE to develop the Trans-Afghan Railway, noting that the project represents an opportunity to connect South Asia with the Eurasian continent and enable the transportation of goods from India to Europe around two weeks faster than the traditional route.<

Afghanistan players earn big recognition, rewards at ILT20 Season 5 player auction

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:51:13 GMT

Dubai [UAE], October 7 (ANI): Afghanistan players enjoyed a hugely rewarding International League T20 (ILT20) season five Player Auction, with left-arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi topping the players list with a whopping USD 380,000 - a record signing amount for a player in the tournament's history. Opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz also broke the USD 300,000 barrier at the auction with a USD 310,000 deal with the Gul

CHINA-NATIONAL DAY HOLIDAY-TRAVEL RUSH-RETURN (CN)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:16:12 GMT

(261007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers enter the waiting hall of Shenyang North Railway Station in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Oct. 7, 2026. As the National Day holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-JUDO-WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:20 GMT

(261007) -- BAKU, Oct. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanaka Ryuga of Japan (front) competes against Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov of the United Arab Emirates (back) during the gold medal bout of men's -73kg at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS CHONGQING-CHN VS TJK (CN)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:19 GMT

(261006) -- CHONGQING, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang (R) of China vies with Shervoni Mabatshoev of Tajikistan during the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Scholars from India, Abroad present research on Himalayan Heritage at International Conference in Shimla

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:42:43 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): An international conference bringing together scholars and researchers from India and abroad has provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the history, culture, archaeology, heritage conservation and contemporary challenges of the Himalayan region, participants and organisers said on Tuesday.

The three-day conference, being organised by the Himachal

Healing little hearts: Kabul's new hospital brings life-saving surgery to Afghan children

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:15:29 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- In a country grappling with profound healthcare shortages, a newly opened cardiac hospital on the outskirts of Kabul has begun offering specialized treatment for children living with congenital heart defects, restoring their ability to breathe freely, reclaiming their childhood smiles, and enabling them to envision a healthier tomorrow.

Supported by the Afghan Red Crescent Society, the 5

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for September revealed

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:07:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): India's Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, along with Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza, have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for September 2026 following their impressive performances in white-ball cricket.

Abhishek Sharma returned to his explosive best during India's T20I series against Afghanistan after managing just one half-century in his previou

The man who defeated the Mughals: New book unveils the untold story of the last Hindu king of Delhi who led the Afghan Empire of Hindustan

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:07:44 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 6: Decades before Akbar consolidated Mughal rule, a single stray arrow on a bloody November afternoon in 1556 altered the destiny of South Asia. In his compelling new historical release, The Last Hindu King of Delhi, author Nitish Sharma challenges centuries of court-sponsored propaganda to restore Samrat Hemchandra Vikramaditya, known simply as Hemu, from a suppressed footnote to

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARDIAC HOSPITAL

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:15:35 GMT

(261006) -- KABUL, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Afghan children with congenital heart defects are hospitalized at a cardiac hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 30, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Healing little hearts: Kabul's new hospital brings life-saving surgery to Afghan children" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

A growing passion for Chinese language takes root in Central Asia

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:15:17 GMT

ASTANA, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- At a light-rail station, passengers can buy tickets with a tap of the screen, with instructions available in Chinese, Kazakh, Russian and English. Outside, a ride-hailing driver greets passengers in halting Chinese. At restaurants, Chinese-language menus are becoming increasingly common.

Across Central Asia, Chinese is becoming an increasingly familiar part of everyday life, reflecting

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026-MEN'S 66KG

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:17:03 GMT

(261006) -- BAKU, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Abe Hifumi (below) of Japan competes against David Garcia Torne of Spain during the men's 66kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

US sanctions on ICC: a 'test of resilience'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:19:41 GMT

AFP breaks down the likely impact of the sanctions, possible responses, and the reasons behind Washington's unprecedented move, which the court said was an "assault on the rule of law".

What is the ICC and what does it do?

Based in the Dutch city of The Hague, the ICC tries individuals suspected of the world's worst offences -- war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

Established in 2002 b

Singapore, Mongolia to open applications for carbon credit projects

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:35:50 GMT

Singapore and Mongolia will open applications for carbon credit projects on October 30 under a bilateral implementation agreement, Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and National Environment Agency said in a statement on Thursday.

A view of Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia. /VCG

The projects will generate carbon credits aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Under Singap

Blogger Jailed for Four Years in Uzbekistan

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Blogger Sirojiddin Adilov's October 5 conviction on dubious extortion and fraud charges raises serious questions about fair trial standards in Uzbekistan, as well as the government's commitment to upholding freedom of expression.

The Silk Road Has Reached South America

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:40:18 GMT

When the Indo-Pacific Met the Continent of Resources

For two centuries, South America searched for the centers of power by looking north and toward the Atlantic. In the twenty-first century, it may discover that a decisive part of its future lies on the other side of the Pacific.

Something profound is happening in South America, and it is probably far too significant to measure solely in tons of copper, c

Opening Its General Debate, First Committee Spotlights Growing Nuclear Risk, Illegal Firearms Proliferation, Importance of Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zones

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:07:01 GMT

The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved its programme of work and opened the general debate, with speakers stressing the need to abide by nuclear non-proliferation and similar arms treaties, as well as to create nuclear-weapons-free zones.

The representative of Jamaica, speaking on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), emphasized: “The p

Hanson's plan will thwart Australia's potential

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The rapidly growing support for Pauline HansonsOne Nationis indicative of some underlying support for racist attitudes, but Australia has the potential to grow further intoa tolerant and open society, writes DrKlaas Woldring.

THE MIGRATION DEBATEinitiated by One NationsPauline Hansonto reduce immigration to essentially European migrants and even fewer of them belongs philosophically to the 1950s.

What is of

Which Way Is Peace

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:28 GMT

Remarks in Baltimore on October 3, 2026, at event withWar Is Still A Lie

Thank you to Ronda Cooperstein and the local chapter of World BEYOND War for setting this event up.

I recently read a big stack of books on the decline and elimination of dueling. There were thousands of factors, many of them beyond anyones easy control, but key among them was cultural change, was bringing people to find greater humili

China Focus: Scientific expedition warns of accelerated glacier melting in NW China's Xinjiang

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:17:20 GMT

New large docodont fossil sheds light on Jurassic mammaliaform diversity

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:47:20 GMT

SHENYANG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- An international team led by Chinese scientists has discovered a new docodont mammaliaform species, the largest known of its kind, in Jurassic strata dating back about 160 million years, enriching scientific understanding of Jurassic mammaliaform diversity.

The new species has been named Megacauda sungei. Its fossil specimen, discovered in Ningcheng, north China's Inner Mongolia Aut

Feature: China's "Golden Week" sparks travel boom in Central Asia

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:45:52 GMT

Holding a hand-painted ceramic bowl, Yan Hong, a tourist from northeast China's Harbin, marveled at the intricate floral patterns adorning the craft at a roadside stall, accompanied by her parents.

"Uzbekis

Afghan police foil gemstones smuggling attempt

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:45:21 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Afghan police have thwarted a smuggling operation involving precious gemstones in eastern Parwan province, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Saturday.

In a targeted counter-smuggling raid conducted in Charikar, the provincial capital, officers intercepted and seized 650 kg of lapis lazuli prepared for illicit trafficking, according to the statement.

The sta

Feature: Local trade exhibition bridges Afghan, int'l markets

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:45:11 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A major trade exhibition opened in Kabul, attracting hundreds of domestic and foreign investors to boost Afghanistan's trade ties with neighboring countries and unlock fresh opportunities for trade and investment.

A total of 323 domestic and foreign companies presented their products across approximately 700 exhibition booths. Spanning six days from Wednesday to Monday, the fair serves

Azerbaijan posts 1.5-pct GDP growth in Jan.-Sept.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:15:12 GMT

BAKU, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijan's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.5 percent year on year to 102 billion manats (about 60 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters, the State Statistical Committee said Friday.

During the period, the non-oil and gas sector increased 2.6 percent year on year to 71.7 billion manats, while GDP in the oil and gas sector declined 1.2 percent to 30.3 billion manats.

China Focus: Cutting-edge tech powers smart National Day travel in China

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:46:11 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- A 2,000-km road trip from Beijing to China's northern border in Inner Mongolia became less tiring for traveler Lu Jian during the National Day holiday, as advanced driver-assistance features and smart navigation eased the journey.

"Smart travel allowed us to cover more ground," said the 45-year-old Beijing-based engineer on a family trip during the week-long holiday starting on Oct. 1

CIS pledges to promote strategic partnership among member states

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:31 GMT

ASHGABAT, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on Friday adopted a declaration marking the organization's 35th anniversary, which underscores the CIS's commitment to promoting strategic partnership among its member states.

The document was signed during a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

The declaration s

Mongolia's foreign trade turnover rises nearly 35 pct in first 9 months

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:45:32 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's foreign trade turnover increased by 34.6 percent year on year to 25.9 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday.

The country recorded a trade surplus of 6.5 billion dollars during the January-September period, the NSO said.

The growth was largely driven by a surge in mining e

Mongolian PM orders deployment of professional hunters to bear-risk areas

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:32 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral on Friday instructed the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and other relevant agencies to deploy teams of professional hunters to areas at high risk of bear encounters and ensure they remain on duty around the clock.

The directive came after a man in his 40s was killed and a woman in her 50s was seriously injured in a bear attack i

S&P affirms Mongolia's rating at BB- with stable outlook

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:22 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has affirmed Mongolia's long-term sovereign credit rating at BB- and its short-term rating at B, maintaining a stable outlook, the government's press office announced on Friday, citing the agency's statement.

The stable outlook reflects S&P's expectation that Mongolia will sustain robust, mining-led economic growth while

Salt extraction begins in W. Afghanistan

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:45:18 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Authorities have begun extracting salt from a salt mine in Afghanistan's western Farah province, the provincial director of mines said Friday.

Covering 13 hectares in Qalakah and the neighboring Pusht-e-Koh district, the project, with an investment of 15 million afghani (about 233,000 U.S. dollars), is expected to produce 15,000 tons of salt, the official said.

The project has al

Feature: Chinese university's Kazakhstan campus fosters talent, strengthens education ties

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:15:26 GMT

ALMATY, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- "Dong -- dong as in dongfang, the East."

In autumn-hued Almaty, the sound of students reciting Chinese drifts from a teaching building at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Charm Unveiled | Wind power meets autumn beauty in Hangjin Banner

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:15:12 GMT

A rainbow stretches across the grassland after an autumn rain, while rows of wind turbines harness the breeze in Hangjin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region -- a picturesque blend of natural beauty and wind power.

Police discover illegal drugs in ambulance in northern Afghanistan

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:15:13 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Police seized more than 600 kg of opium-type illegal drugs from an ambulance in the northern Afghan province of Takhar on Thursday, provincial police spokesman Naqibullah Masroor said Friday.

In an unusual incident, counter-narcotics police stopped and searched a private ambulance early Thursday, recovering 614 kg of opium, the official said.

The ambulance was coming from neighbo

Singapore, Mongolia to open applications for carbon credit projects

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:15:26 GMT

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Mongolia will open applications for carbon credit projects on Oct. 30 under a bilateral implementation agreement, Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and National Environment Agency said in a statement on Thursday.

The projects will generate carbon credits aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Under Singapore's International Carbon Credit Framew

Iranian, Russian presidents discuss enhancing economic cooperation -- media

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:45:12 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday night exchanged views on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, the official news agency IRNA reported.

The two sides discussed the issue in a meeting after arriving in Turkmenistan for a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States that starts Friday in the Caspian Sea resort of Avaza

Over 750 bear sightings reported in Mongolian residential areas since spring

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:45:28 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- At least 754 bear sightings have been reported across Mongolia since spring this year, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change said Thursday.

Of the reported sightings, 24 occurred in Ulan Bator, the capital, according to the ministry. More than 80 percent of the bears involved were cubs or female bears accompanied by cubs.

The figures were released after a man in his

Namibia targets strong showing at inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup Festival in Azerbaijan

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:46:10 GMT

WINDHOEK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced a 14-player squad ahead of the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival 2026, scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 30.

The squad, announced on Wednesday, comprises two goalkeepers, four defenders, and five midfielders for the fast-paced 8v8 format.

Speaking to Xinhua on Thursday after the squad an

Feature: Afghan Post upgrades services, connects Afghans with world

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:38 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Waiting for his turn to deliver several newly issued passports to their owners in Sara-e-Shamali and Khair Khana neighborhoods in northern Kabul, postman Zakihullah said he was happy to serve people through his work.

"I deliver passports to the recipients at the gates of their homes. It takes a maximum of one hour to make a delivery. Otherwise, it takes only 10 to 15 minutes to hand ove

Saeed Al Hajeri meets Assistant to President of Azerbaijan

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:55:46 GMT

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, met with Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, the two sides welcomed the continued growth of bilateral relations under th

Afghan authorities greenlight 107-mln-USD projects to accelerate infrastructure growth

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:15:11 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's procurement commission has approved 16 major development projects valued at 7 billion afghanis (more than 107 million U.S. dollars) to strengthen the country's infrastructure, the office of the deputy prime minister for economic affairs said late Wednesday.

The approved initiatives include concrete paving of the parking area at the Islam Qala Border Customs in Herat, road

1 killed, 1 seriously injured in bear attack in Mongolia's capital

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:15:04 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- A man in his 40s was killed and a woman in her 50s was seriously injured in a bear attack in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, the country's National Police Agency said Thursday.

The incident occurred overnight from Wednesday to Thursday in a traditional Mongolian round-shaped dwelling known as a ger, on the outskirts of Bayanzurkh district in the capital.

The injured wom

Feature: Learning Chinese in vogue among Kyrgyzstan's youth

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:45:27 GMT

BISHKEK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Initially a fan of Chinese TV series, 19-year-old Zuura Zakirova is now a student of the Chinese language.

Kyrgyzstan's FDI inflows rise 26.2 pct in H1

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:15:13 GMT

BISHKEK, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Kyrgyzstan totaled 709.9 million U.S. dollars in the first half of 2026, up 26.2 percent year on year, Adylbek Aleshovich Kasymaliev, chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, said Wednesday.

Speaking at an administrative meeting, Kasymaliev said investment inflows increased across several sectors, including manufacturing, which r

Kabul's new hospital brings life-saving surgery to Afghan children

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:39 GMT

A newly opened cardiac hospital on the outskirts of Kabul has begun offering specialized treatment for children living with congenital heart defects, restoring their ability to breathe freely, reclaiming their childhood smiles, and enabling them to envision a healthier tomorrow. #Kabul #Afghanistan

Mongolia's inbound tourist arrivals top 2025 full-year figure

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:26 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia has welcomed 856,636 foreign tourists since the beginning of this year, surpassing the total number of international tourist arrivals recorded throughout last year, local media reported Wednesday, citing the Mongolian Tourism Organization.

The Asian country received more than 847,000 foreign tourists in 2025, marking a 5-percent increase from the previous year.

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Mongolia's forex reserves hit record 8.9 bln USD on strong export earnings

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:20 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of 8.9 billion U.S. dollars at the end of September, the country's government press office said Wednesday.

Export earnings were the main driver of the increase in foreign exchange reserves, the press office said in a statement.

The Asian country's export revenues totaled 16.6 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine mo

Afghan forces dismantle heroin labs, seize large drug hauls

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:15:18 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have dismantled two clandestine heroin-processing laboratories and confiscated substantial quantities of illicit drugs in two provinces, the ministry of interior affairs announced in separate statements on Wednesday.

Counter-narcotics units conducted targeted raids on the outskirts of Chora and Chinarto districts in southern Uruzgan province, destroying the facili

Blast injures 2 in Afghanistan's Badakhshan: police

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:45:13 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Two civilians were injured in a blast in the northern Afghan province of Badakhshan on Wednesday, provincial police spokesman Ehsanullah Kamgar said.

"Two civilians who were riding in a car were slightly injured when an explosive device inside a vase exploded in the Hangar area of Faizabad city this morning," Kamgar said.

Police have also arrested four people in connection with t

China suffers third straight defeat with loss to Tajikistan

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:17:35 GMT

CHONGQING, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- China lost 1-0 to Tajikistan in a football friendly on Tuesday, suffering its third consecutive defeat.

Neither side was able to break the deadlock in the first half before Vahdat Khanonov gave Tajikistan the lead in the 53rd minute.

China goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo failed to hold a long-range effort, allowing Khanonov to pounce on the loose ball and score from close range.

Mongolia logs over 400 new breast cancer cases in 2025

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:29 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- A total of 406 new breast cancer cases were diagnosed in Mongolia in 2025, bringing the total number of registered cases to 2,882, local media reported Tuesday, citing the Ministry of Health.

The ministry released the figures as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in October to raise public awareness about early detection, risk factors and support for people af

Mongolia issues bear alert as sightings spike near homes

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:10 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Bear sightings in and around residential areas across Mongolia have continued in recent months, with authorities warning the public to remain vigilant and take precautions to reduce potential risks.

Videos showing bears entering or damaging traditional Mongolian round-shaped dwellings, known as gers, and houses, as well as attacking livestock in several provinces, have also gone vi

From drought to deluge: Super El Nios expanding reach

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Across Papua New Guinea, water sources are drying up, crops are failing and food prices are rising months before the worst agricultural impacts are expected. Behind those warning signs is an El Nio whose Pacific Ocean temperatures have already surpassed the equivalent measurements during the historic 1997 and 2015 events part of an unfolding climate pattern being dubbed a Super El Nio by some climate watchers.

Feature: A growing passion for Chinese language takes root in Central Asia

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:45:16 GMT

Across Central Asia, Chinese is becoming an increasingly familiar part of everyday life, reflecting

Azerbaijan eyes deeper space ties with China

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:28:50 GMT

Emerging space nations such as Azerbaijan are seeking closer cooperation with fast-growing space players like China. Dunay Badirkhanov, Acting Chair of the Board of Azercosmos (Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan), shared his insights with CGTN on the opening day of the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Trkiye. IAC 2026 is organized by the International Astronautical Federation.

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Persecuted journalists win protection from Europe's human rights court

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:20:18 GMT

(CN) - Naming a commander landed a Turkish journalist in jail, while covering a shooting brought an Azerbaijani editor a suspended prison sentence - both unjustified, Europe's human rights court ruled Tuesday.

The European Court of Human Rights upheld Myesser Uur's challenge to her detention over military reporting and Anar Mammadov's challenge to his conviction and property seizures, finding both countries