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UAE President congratulates Kazakhstan President on successful parliamentary elections

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:11:14 GMT

ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the success of parliamentary elections.

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-YIN YUZHEN-U.S.-RONALD SAKOLSKY-REUNION-VISIT (CN)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:47:39 GMT

(260824) -- ORDOS, Aug. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ronald Sakolsky interacts with Yin Yuzhen's grandchildren after he arrives at her home in Salawusu Village, Uxin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 24, 2026. Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, arrived in Ordos on Sunday and was reunited with his friend Yin Yuzhen, a national model worker

Afghanistan approves developmental projects worth approx 99 million USD for hospitals, dams, power infra construction

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:58:59 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 24 (ANI): Hamdullah Fitrat, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, announced that the Procurement Commission has approved of 21 developmental projects worth 6.5 billion Afghanis (approximately valued at 99 million USD as of today) aimed at strengthening key developmental infra elements in the country.

Sharing the details in a post on X on Sunday, the Deputy Spok

"We heard these big words then": JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman blasts Asim Munir, invokes 1971 surrender to mock Pak Army Chief

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:30:58 GMT

Peshawar [Pakistan], August 24 (ANI): Taking a direct swipe at Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, senior Pakistani leader and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman reminded the military establishment of its humiliating defeat and surrender in the 1971 war against India, warning that continuous oppression and bloodshed could lead to fresh geographical changes in the region.

Addressing a JUI-F conventio

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demands CT coronary angiography for Imran Khan at Shifa International Hospital

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:29:17 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 24 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday demanded that former prime minister and party founder Imran Khan undergo a CT Coronary Angiography at Shifa International Hospital, condemning the failure to conduct the recommended cardiac test at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Express Tribune reported.

PTI Central Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram said a g

India crowned champions of inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship Asia 2026 eFootball Mobile

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:58:05 GMT

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 23 (ANI): The Indian eFootball national team were crowned the inaugural champions of the FIFAe Continental Championship Asia 2026 ft. eFootball Mobile after defeating Japan 1-0 on aggregate in the final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.

This victory also marked their third successive qualification for the FIFAe World Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia later this year, ac

Retired U.S. teacher begins China visit to renew friendship kindled in classroom, taming of desert

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:22:24 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a visit aimed at renewing a friendship with the Chinese people that first took root more than two decades ago.

The 69-year-old will spend part of his stay planting trees alongside his friend Yin Yuzhen, a national model worker who has been planting trees i

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-YIN YUZHEN-U.S.-RONALD SAKOLSKY-REUNION (CN)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:45:22 GMT

(260823) -- ORDOS, Aug. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yin Yuzhen waits for Ronald Sakolsky at an airport in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 23, 2026.

Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts, arrived in Ordos on Sunday and was reunited with his friend Yin Yuzhen, a national model worker who has been planting trees in the Maowusu Sandy Lan

Kazakhstan elects first unicameral parliament to strengthen legislative powers

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:01:17 GMT

ASTANA, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) -- Around 12.6 million voters in Kazakhstan are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect members of the country's first unicameral parliament, known as the Kurultai, with seven political parties taking part.

The election follows the adoption of a new constitution in March, which abolished the Senate in favour of a single-chamber parliament and gives the legislature a greater role in

DPL 2026: Central Delhi Kings holds nerves to beat West Delhi Lions by 21 runs

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:30:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Central Delhi Kings held their nerve in a high-scoring contest to beat West Delhi Lions by 21 runs in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) on Saturday.

Batting first, Central Delhi Kings posted a mammoth 232/8 in 20 overs, with their top and middle order producing some excellent strokeplay.

Opener Siddharth Joon continued his impressive run of form, smashing 33 off just 17 bal

North Delhi Strikers defend 141 to beat South Delhi Superstarz by 10 runs, go top of Women's DPL 2026 table

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:57:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): North Delhi Strikers Women produced a disciplined bowling and fielding performance to defend their total of 141/4 and defeat South Delhi Superstarz Women by 10 runs in the Delhi Premier League, making it two wins from two matches and taking them to the top of the points table.

Chasing 142, South Delhi Superstarz finished on 131/5 in 20 overs, falling short despite a fighting ef

ICC head decries US sanctions

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:12:41 GMT

Washington designated Tomoko Akane as part of a campaign it described as a threat to American sovereignty

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has warned of what she described as the erosion of international law after US authorities imposed sanctions on her and another senior ICC official.

The Hague-based institution was created in 2002 under the Rome Statute to prosecute gen

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HOHHOT-GREEN COMPUTING POWER CONFERENCE (CN)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:45:29 GMT

(260822) -- HOHHOT, Aug. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants visit an exhibition during the 2026 Green Computing Power (Artificial Intelligence) Conference in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 22, 2026. The conference, which is held here on Saturday, reflects the latest progress of Inner Mongolia in green computing power supply, electricity-computing power coordination, and token economy. (Xinh

CHINA-XINJIANG-HORGOS-CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS-FOREIGN LIVE-STREAMERS (CN)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:15:13 GMT

(260822) -- HORGOS, Aug. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A live-streamer from Kazakhstan promotes clothes at Yiwu International Business Trade Mall of the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 21, 2026. In recent years, Horgos, an important gateway to Central Asia, has harnessed the geographic, logistics and commodity advantages of the H

People-to-people ties core strength of India-Russia ties - envoy

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:58 GMT

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar notes the enthusiasm at India Day 2026 and lists the focus areas for boosting bilateral trade

People-to-people ties between India and Russia have been one of the core strengths of the relationship, India's Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar said at the 4-day annual 'India Day 2026' festival in central Moscow.

The event, which started Thursday, is a major crowd pu

People-to-people ties core strength of India-Russia ties envoy

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:58 GMT

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar notes the enthusiasm at India Day 2026 and lists the focus areas for boosting bilateral trade

People-to-people ties between India and Russia have been one of the core strengths of the relationship, Indian Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar said at the four-day annual 'India Day 2026' festival in central Moscow.

The event, which started Thursday, is a major crowd

People-to-people ties core strength of India-Russia relations envoy

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:58 GMT

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar notes the enthusiasm at India Day 2026 and lists the focus areas for boosting bilateral trade

The event, which started Thursday, is a major crowd

From COP17 podiums to desert fields: China aids Mongolia's green rebuild

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:45:28 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is underway in Ulan Bator, with China offering robust backing for the landmark summit. Beyond the conference halls, China has long rolled out comprehensive support to help neighboring Mongolia tackle its lingering desertification threat.

More than 70 percent

China's civil aviation posts steady growth on rising holiday demand

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:19:07 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's civil aviation sector maintained steady growth in July, boosted by rising holiday travel demand and favorable policy support, official data showed Friday.

The sector handled about 74.63 million passenger trips last month, up 3.9 percent year on year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Specifically, domestic routes handled about 67.37 million

ITW Universe Highlights India-Afghanistan T20I Series as a Cricket Springboard into the Festive Season

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:03:37 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 21: As India's festive season approaches, the upcoming three-match India-Afghanistan T20I series is set to offer brands and media planners a timely opportunity to engage with cricket audiences ahead of one of the busiest consumption periods of the year.

Beginning in September, with the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the series will see Afghanistan host reigni

AFGHANISTAN-U.S.-IRAN CONFLICT-BORDER TENSIONS-IMPACT

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:15:49 GMT

(260821) -- KABUL, Aug. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Commercial tanker trucks are seen at Herat's Islam Qala border crossing in Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: U.S.-Iran conflict, border tensions squeeze Afghan merchants, labor force" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

Jessica Pegula, Iga Swiatek to meet in Cincinnati semis

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:19:05 GMT

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Jessica Pegula continued her dominance of fellow American Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, pulling out a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) win to improve to 6-0 all time in the series and advance to the semifinals of the WTA's Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio.

Third-seeded Pegula will take on seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland in the semifinals. The defending champion advanced when No

Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:15:09 GMT

DUSHANBE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model -- one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.

Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China has made remarkable achievements in socioeconomic development, improved people'

Jessica Pegula outlasts Amanda Anisimova to reach Cincinnati semis

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Third-seeded Pegula won by the narrowest of margins, claiming 96 points to ninth-seeded Anisimova's 95. She came out on top desp

FURIA first to reach CS:GO semis at Esports World Cup

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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FURIA became the first team to clinch a semifinal berth in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive playoffs at the Esports World Cup on Thursday in Paris.

FURIA outlasted G2 Esports 2-1 in the first quarterfinal match of the event, while the rest of the Round of 16 was also completed Thursday. In those matchups -- all resulting in

Tibetan medical thangkas draw global spotlight at symposium in Xizang

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:48:16 GMT

LHASA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- An international symposium opened in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday to shed light on the growing global interest in traditional Tibetan medicine and its visual illustrations drawn on thangkas.

Held in the regional capital Lhasa, the second international academic symposium on "The Four Treatises of Tibetan Medicine" and Tibetan medical thangkas brought together mo

(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-TIBETAN MEDICINE-THANGKAS-SYMPOSIUM (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:19:13 GMT

(260820) -- LHASA, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Katharina Anna Sabernig from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, delivers a speech at the second international academic symposium on "The Four Treatises of Tibetan Medicine" and Tibetan medical thangkas in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 20, 2026. An international symposium opened in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday to she

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-RICE FIELDS-SCENERY (CN)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:46:45 GMT

(260820) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, Aug. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026 shows a rice field featuring a picture at Haolibao Town in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Bei He)

India delivers medical supplies to Kabul hospital, reaffirms humanitarian support

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Advancing its ongoing humanitarian aid initiatives for Afghanistan, India supplied a consignment of medicines and medical consumables to a state-run hospital in Kabul on Thursday.

In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted, 'Augmenting Afghanistan's healthcare! Reaffirming its enduring health partnership with the friendly people of Afghanistan, India delivers

"I take Test cricket very seriously": Manav Suthar after maiden 10-wicket haul

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:58 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 20 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Manav Suthar said he takes Test cricket seriously and focuses on improving his skills every day after he produced a sensational match-winning performance, claiming his maiden 10-wicket haul in just his second Test as India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening Test at Galle on Wednesday.

Chasing 372 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 on a

Explainer: How China turns sand into green, takes its ecological playbook global

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:45:20 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Fighting desertification -- a crisis affecting a third of the Earth's land surface and threatening a billion livelihoods -- has rarely lacked goodwill or planted saplings. The hurdle has always been taking proven solutions to scale.

Billed as a "COP of implementation," the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aims

Sanctioned Iran-Linked Tanker Seized By Pirates

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf (center) visits the Imam Ali Shrine in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq on August 21.

In an implicit warning about Iran's economic conditions, the country's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf,

Trump Says Iran Not Ready To Make 'Right Deal'

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump said on August 21 that he did not think Iran was ready to make the right deal to end the conflict, adding that Washington was watching what happens next.

Trump also said that the United States had total control of the area around the key Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the conflic

Interview: Azerbaijan-China comprehensive strategic partnership opens up new prospects for cooperation, says lawmaker

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:45:07 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The comprehensive strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China has bolstered bilateral, economic and trade cooperation, an Azerbaijani lawmaker has said.

Soltan Mammadov, leader of the Azerbaijan-China interparliamentary relations working group in the National Assembly, told Xinhua in a written interview that the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership has further co

KYRGYZSTAN-BISHKEK-EXHIBITION-ANCIENT CHINESE CIVILIZATION-OPENING

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:17:32 GMT

(260819) -- BISHKEK, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of an exhibit at the exhibition "Harmony Creates Beauty: An Art Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Civilization" at the National History Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 18, 2026.

The three-month exhibition, under the direction of China's National Cultural Heritage Administration, is jointly organized by the Tianjin Munici

Trump Warns Of Economic Measures For Countries Supporting Iran

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Iranian authorities have executed another defendant in connection with the deadly unrest in Isfahan in January, marking the fifth execution linked to a single high-profile case arising from widespread protests against the Islamic republic's leadership.

Trump: Talks With Iran May Resume 'At Some Point'

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran could possibly resume "at some point" but that he is pleased with the current situation.

Asked by a reporter at the White House on August 19 about the possibility of resuming talks with Iran, Trump said: "Right now, I think the situation is so good," before adding that n

US Vows 'Toughest Sanctions In History' Against Iran

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Tehran and suggested plans to turn up the economic pressure mean major US military attacks on Iran are unlikely to resume so

UAE Archery Team trains in Uzbekistan ahead of major Asian and Olympic events

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:52:41 GMT

TASHKENT, 18th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE National Archery Team has stepped up preparations for four upcoming Asian and Olympic tournaments with an international training assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, scheduled through 24th August.

The camp features combined practice sessions and two competitive events alongside Uzbek archers.

Humaid Sabt Al Shamsi, Vice President of the UAE Archery Federation and Ch

Kazakhstan holds election for new unicameral parliament

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:30:20 GMT

A man casts his ballot at a polling station during the election for the country's new unicameral parliament, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, August 23, 2026. /VCG

Voting started in Kazakhstan on Sunday for its new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, with 545 candidates from seven political parties contesting the election.

According to Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission, voting began at 7 a.m. l

China steps up to help Mongolia fight desertification

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:35:48 GMT

In Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is underway, with China offering strong support for the summit. Beyond the conference halls, China has long been helping its neighbor tackle a growing threat.

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Mongolia. /VCG

More than 70% of Mongolia's territory is aff

Jailed Journalist in Azerbaijan Denied Medical Care

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:47:07 GMT

Azerbaijani authorities are refusing to allow a jailed journalist with a serious breathing disorder to see a specialist or to undergo diagnostic scans, her family and lawyer say, the latest sign of the deteriorating conditions for the country's imprisoned journalists.

Aytac Ahmadova, 32, who writes as Aytac Tapdig, is a reporter for

Feature: Afghan gemstones seek new luster through global trade

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:15:16 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Behind the glass counters of Kabul's antique sellers' street, blue lapis lazuli, green emeralds, red rubies and multicolored tourmaline reflect the light of a market that has long connected Afghanistan's mineral-rich mountain regions with buyers across the globe.

For traders and jewelry designers in the capital, the stones represent more than valuable commodities. They are part of Afgh

Five parties win seats in Kazakhstan's first unicameral parliament election

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:45:21 GMT

ALMATY, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Five political parties have won seats in Kazakhstan's first election to the country's new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, according to preliminary results released Monday by the Central Election Commission.

About 9.35 million voters cast ballots, with turnout reaching 74.08 percent, the results showed.

The ruling Adilet Party led with 71.17 percent of the vote, followed by

Afghan forces seize fentanyl, firearms, arrest 4 traffickers

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:15:08 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics units have confiscated 93 kg of fentanyl alongside a cache of firearms in western Ghor province, the Ministry of Interior Affairs reported in a statement on Monday.

During a series of targeted operations, authorities recovered the illicit narcotics alongside one AK-47 rifle, one M4 rifle, a pistol, and four magazines from suspected smugglers, the statement said

Afghanistan inaugurates 1,000-bed drug treatment, rehabilitation center

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:15:47 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- A 1,000-bed drug treatment and rehabilitation center has been officially inaugurated in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, marking a significant expansion of the country's capacity to combat addiction, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Monday.

During the opening ceremony, authorities highlighted the leadership's unwavering commitment to strengthening and supporting specia

Afghanistan approves nearly 100 mln USD in strategic infrastructure projects

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:15:43 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government has formally approved 21 major infrastructure and development projects valued at 6.5 billion afghanis (around 99.28 million U.S. dollars), the office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs announced late Sunday.

These projects span vital sectors, including the rehabilitation of a hydropower dam, the acquisition of advanced scanners for customs operation

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan sign Treaty on Eternal Friendship

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:45:12 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and visiting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed the Treaty on Eternal Friendship between the two countries in Tashkent on Sunday, according to the press service of the Uzbek president.

Mirziyoyev characterized Aliyev's visit as a historic moment, noting that the Treaty of Eternal Friendship reflects the two countries' desire to deepen cooper

1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: Retired U.S. teacher begins China visit to renew friendship kindled in classroom, taming of desert

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The 69-year-old will spend part of his stay planting trees alongside his friend Yin Yuzhen, a national model worker who has been planting trees

Japan into Asian Women's Volleyball C'ship last eight with second straight win

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:47:47 GMT

TIANJIN, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Japan became the first team to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship after beating South Korea 3-0 on Sunday for its second straight win.

World No. 6 Japan entered the tournament as the title favorite, but South Korea provided stiff resistance, particularly in a tightly contested opening set. Neither side was able to pull away before Japan eventual

China Focus: Retired U.S. teacher begins China visit to renew friendship kindled in classroom, taming of desert

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:45:57 GMT

The 69-year-old will spend part of his stay planting trees alongside his friend Yin Yuzhen, a national model worker who has been planting trees

Kazakhstan holds election for new unicameral parliament

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:15:17 GMT

ALMATY, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Voting started in Kazakhstan on Sunday for its new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, with 545 candidates from seven political parties contesting the election.

According to Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission, voting began at 7 a.m. local time (0200 GMT). A total of 10,423 polling stations have been set up for the election, with more than 12.6 million registered voters.

Afghanistan delivers 2.6 mln USD in aid to returnees, displaced families

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:15:18 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government has distributed humanitarian assistance valued at 2.612 million U.S. dollars to 31,320 returnees and internally displaced families over the past month, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said in a statement on Sunday.

The comprehensive aid package covered cash grants, food and non-food items, healthcare services, construction and rehabilitation of shelters,

Musical, choreographic performance "Manas" staged in Kyrgyzstan

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:45:18 GMT

BISHKEK, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The musical and choreographic performance "Manas" was staged recently at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic in Bishkek. Artists from the Song and Dance Ensemble of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region presented the performance in front of more than 1,000 spectators from both countries.

Speaking at the event on Friday, Kyrgyz State S

Police seize 190 kg opium, arrest smuggler in Afghanistan's Takhar

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:45:17 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police, in the latest drive against illegal drugs, seized 190 kg of opium type drugs and took into custody the smuggler in northern Afghanistan's Takhar province on Saturday, provincial police spokesman Qari Naqibullah Masroor said Sunday.

The alleged drug smuggler, according to the official, placed the contraband in the cavities of a vehicle and wanted to traf

China sweeps Iraq in opener at Asian Women's Volleyball Championship

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:15:14 GMT

TIANJIN, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- China opened its campaign at the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship here on Saturday, sweeping Iraq in straight sets in just 52 minutes to get off to a winning start.

Facing Iraq, China's head coach Zhao Yong used the opener to test different lineups, with all 14 players taking the court and a different lineup deployed in each set.

China's starting lineup featured sett

China's Inner Mongolia ramps up green computing, AI service exports

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:45:31 GMT

HOHHOT, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is stepping up efforts to expand its green computing industry and explore new ways of taking AI services global, with fresh projects and initiatives unveiled Saturday.

A total of 12 projects with a planned investment of 186.46 billion yuan (about 27.49 billion U.S. dollars) were signed at the 2026 Green Computing Power (Artificial Intelli

Afghan police intercept major opium shipment, detain 7 suspected traffickers

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:45:21 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics units intercepted a major drug consignment in northern Kunduz province and detained seven suspected traffickers late Friday, provincial police spokesman Jumadin Khaksar announced on Saturday.

During routine vehicle inspections in Chahar Dara district, security personnel discovered 484 kg of opium poppy, the official said.

In related operations conducted

Afghan forces foil attempt to smuggle precious stones

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:15:17 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security personnel have thwarted a smuggling operation involving precious stones, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Saturday.

Police intercepted and prevented the illicit trafficking of 1,268 precious stones during a counter-smuggling operation in Pachiragam district, eastern Nangarhar province, according to the statement.

One individual was detained

Azerbaijan beats Portugal in Women's European Volleyball Championship Pool C opener

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:47:10 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Pool C action at the 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship got underway in Baku on Friday, with co-host Azerbaijan beating Portugal 3-1.

Coached by Faig Garayev, Azerbaijan won 25-22, 23-25, 27-25, 25-20 at the National Gymnastics Arena and will next play Spain on Sunday.

The championship, co-hosted by Azerbaijan, Trkiye, Sweden and the Czech Republic, runs through Septem

Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover rises 42.3 pct in Jan.-July

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:15:43 GMT

DUSHANBE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover reached 7.94 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven months of 2026, up 42.3 percent year over year, the country's Agency on Statistics said Friday.

During the period, exports increased 57.2 percent year on year to 1.78 billion dollars, while imports rose 38.6 percent to 6.16 billion dollars, resulting in a foreign trade deficit of 4.38 billion do

China Focus: China embraces summer inbound travel craze with niche draws, fresh moves

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:45:39 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- At more than 1,500 meters above sea level, Tianmen Mountain in central China's Zhangjiajie offers summer temperatures of just 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, drawing a steady stream of visitors.

Among them are growing numbers of European travelers, like Italian Giancarlo Marino. Escaping the relentless summer heat in his hometown, he traveled to China with friends in search of cooler weath

China-supported wind power project completed in Uzbekistan

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:15:26 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- A China-supported wind power project was completed Thursday in the Tashkent region's Bostanlyk district in Uzbekistan.

Addressing the completion ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan Yu Jun noted that the project will boost local clean energy supply, optimize the energy mix, and advance Uzbekistan's green transition.

The project aligns closely with Uzbekistan's strategi

Economic Watch: China's civil aviation posts steady growth on rising holiday demand

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:18:52 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's civil aviation sector maintained steady growth in July, boosted by rising holiday travel demand and favorable policy support, official data showed Friday.

The sector handled about 74.63 million passenger trips last month, up 3.9 percent year on year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Specifically, domestic routes handled about 67.37 millio

Food aid distributed to over 5,000 families in N. Afghanistan

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:24 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- More than 5,000 Afghan families who recently returned home have received food assistance in northern provinces, local media outlet Tolo news reported on Friday.

The aid was distributed to vulnerable families in Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz and Baghlan provinces, according to the report.

The distribution comes amid an increase in the number of Afghans returning from neighboring cou

Afghan forces seize 131 kg of drugs, arrest 5 suspects

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:45:21 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics forces have seized 131 kg of illicit drugs during separate operations in four provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said Thursday.

The operations were carried out in Takhar, Badakhshan, Farah and Nimroz provinces, resulting in the seizure of the drugs and the arrest of five suspects, it said.

The efforts have focused on disrupting drug trafficking

Confrontation with robbers kills 1 police officer in W. Afghanistan

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:15:31 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- A police officer was killed following a confrontation and exchange of fire with two armed robbers in the western Afghan province of Herat on Thursday, provincial police spokesman Sayed Massoud Hussaini confirmed.

The deadly clash took place inside a barbershop in the provincial capital, Herat City, after the two armed robbers entered the premises to rob the customers inside. The police

Asia-Pacific Community: From COP17 podiums to desert fields: China aids Mongolia's green rebuild

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:15:13 GMT

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AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw set for August 27

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:37:49 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) -- The road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 will begin with the Qualifiers Draw on 27th August at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Set to take place at 3 pm, the ceremony will split the 35 participating teams into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from 8th to 20th November 2026.

Ghana to play Ecuador, Uzbekistan, PNG in Women's World Cup play-off

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:46:51 GMT

ACCRA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's Black Queens will play Ecuador, Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea in the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 play-off tournament following Thursday's draw.

Ghana will begin its campaign against Ecuador before facing Uzbekistan and then Papua New Guinea in its final group match.

The Black Queens secured their place in the playoff tournament by defeating nei

Interview: Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:45:17 GMT

Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China has made remarkable achievements in socioeconomic development, improved people

Kyrgyzstan welcomes China's decision to simplify visa requirements for Kyrgyz citizens

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:45:04 GMT

BISHKEK, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan welcomes China's decision to simplify visa requirements for Kyrgyz citizens, the presidential press service said Thursday in a statement.

Sagynbek Abdumutalip, head of the foreign policy department of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, noted in the statement that he is confident that this measure will create conditions for developing cooperation in the

2 UN staffers detained by Taliban in Afghanistan released: spokesman

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:20 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two national staff members of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) who were detained by the Taliban have been released, a UN spokesman said Thursday.

The two staff members gained freedom Thursday morning. They appear to be in good health, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN secretary-general.

"We understand that the charges against them have been dr

Azerbaijan targets 3.8 mln foreign visitors annually by 2030

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:09 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijan plans to increase the number of annual foreign visitors from 2.57 million in 2025 to 3.8 million by 2030, an average annual growth rate of 8.1 percent, according to the country's 2026-2030 State Program for Tourism Development approved Thursday.

Tourism revenues from foreign visitors are projected to nearly double to 6.3 billion manats (about 3.7 billion U.S. dollars) by 2030

Across China: Tibetan medical thangkas draw global spotlight at symposium in Xizang

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:16:03 GMT

Held in the regional capital Lhasa, the second international academic symposium on "The Four Treatises of Tibetan Medicine" and Tibetan medical thangkas brought together m

Kazakhstan to use AI to improve renewable energy generation forecasting

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:15:39 GMT

ALMATY, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan will launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to forecast renewable energy generation by the end of 2026, aiming to improve forecasting accuracy to 80 percent and reduce financial losses, the country's Energy Ministry said Thursday.

The system, developed by state-owned energy company Samruk-Energy and integrated with meteorological services, will support more eff

3rd LD-Writethru: China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:49:29 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday.

Effective from Aug. 20, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam holding ordinary passports and interline passenger tickets with confirmed dates and itineraries bound for a third country or re

Feature: U.S.-Iran conflict, border tensions squeeze Afghan merchants, labor force

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:29 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- With suitcases in hand and weary, anxious faces all around, passenger vehicles line up to collect travelers, while cargo trucks laden with imported and exported goods wait at Herat's Islam Qala border crossing, one of Afghanistan's key gateways, through which thousands of people and a substantial volume of trade with Iran pass each day.

Located around 120 kilometers from Herat city, Is

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Almaty

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:25 GMT

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific announced on Thursday that it will launch direct flights between China's Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan, starting Jan. 9, 2027.

According to Cathay, Almaty marks its first-ever destination in Central Asia. The airline plans to operate three flights a week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, offering the only direct air link between Hong Kon

Vietnam welcomes China's new visa-free entry policies: spokesperson

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:23 GMT

HANOI, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam welcomes China's decision to include Vietnamese citizens in the 240-hour visa-free transit program and the 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan Province starting Thursday, Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said.

Regarding whether Vietnam plans to introduce visa exemptions for Chinese citizens, Hang said at the ministry's press b

2nd LD: China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:17:18 GMT

Effective from Aug. 20, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam holding ordinary passports and interline passenger tickets with confirmed dates and itineraries bound for a third country or re

Explainer: How China turns sand into green, taking its ecological playbook global

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:45:26 GMT

Billed as a "COP of implementation," the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aim

1st LD: China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:15:38 GMT

Effective from Aug. 20, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam holding ordinary passports and interline passenger tickets with confirmed dates and itineraries bound for a third country or re

Xinhua News | China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:15:25 GMT

China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday. #XinhuaNews

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese-built rehab center restores hope to Mongolia's disabled children

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:45:22 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- On the western outskirts of Ulan Bator, beside the gentle Tuul River, stands a whimsical building striped with bright multicolored panels. This is Mongolia's largest, best-equipped rehabilitation and development center for children with disabilities, a humanitarian landmark funded and constructed by the Chinese government.

Since opening its doors in May 2019, the facility has deli

Mongolia to ban social media use in schools

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:15:06 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia will ban the use of all types of social media in general education schools across the country starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, Luvsantseren Enkh-Amgalan, minister of education and science, said Wednesday.

Enkh-Amgalan said a decision had been made to completely ban classes from maintaining social media chat groups or pages involving parents, teachers and student

China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:27 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday.

50 days to go to first-ever swimming WC in Uzbekistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:47:04 GMT

GENEVA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- World Aquatics and Uzbekistan are working closely to prepare for the country's first-ever Swimming World Cup, which will be held in 50 days.

"Taking the Swimming World Cup to Uzbekistan for the first time ever is a very exciting milestone for World Aquatics," said World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam on Wednesday. "The combination of world-class facilities and warm hospitality

The clean energy transition needs land. Can it help restore it too

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What if the infrastructure needed to fight climate change could also help repair the land beneath it?

As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.

Towns and cities are home to more than half of the worlds population and resp

How Ukraine's strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:45:17 GMT

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Ukraine's campaign to target Russia's e-commerce giant Wildberries has had impacts far beyond the Russian federation. For Russia, Wildberries is comparable to Amazon, accounting for about 50% of the country's online retail market. But its market place is used by manufacturers as far afield as Central Asia.

Founded in 200

China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:01:58 GMT

China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday.

Source: CGTN

Eli Lilly Debuts Advertisement Selling GLP-1s to Medicare Enrollees

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:34:32 GMT

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Fantas Big Bet to Own Halloween- An Original Cinematic Universe

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:34:27 GMT

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Wind advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. Sunday for the Big Island

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:28:23 GMT

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Frustration grows as 10,000 plus Hawaiian Electric customers reach a week without power, answers

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:27:03 GMT

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Update- Baggage screening outage resolved at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:26:57 GMT

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Crew rescued from burning vessel off Galapagos Islands with US Coast Guard coordination

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:22:26 GMT

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This is just what we do- Phala residents help each other recover from Lala, prepare for Moke

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:21:36 GMT

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What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery, water, electric, supplies and other essentials

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:21:25 GMT

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Hawaii Island Community Health Center brings health care back to Nlehu with a mobile clinic

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:21:16 GMT

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