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China studies use of humanoid robots for war

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:17:53 GMT

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to develop military uses for humanoid robots and is examining how the machines could eventually be used in combat, according to a Reuters review of more than 100 Chinese military documents and other records.

The material reviewed included military procurement notices, academic research, patents, government documents, official publications and information from defense

China leads $54 billion recapitalization of banks and insurers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:56:33 GMT

BEIJING, China: China is moving ahead with a combined US$54 billion capital boost for major state-owned banks and insurers, with the finance ministry leading the effort to strengthen capital across the country's financial system.

China Life Insurance (Group) Co, the country's largest life insurer, will receive 35 billion yuan ($5.2 billion), while China Taiping Insurance Group will get seven billion yuan, the tw

VP Sara Duterte faces arrest over threats to Philippine president

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:07:03 GMT

MANILA, Philippines: Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail on September 5, a day after a court issued an arrest order against her over allegations that she threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others killed.

Duterte appeared at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court in Metro Manila wearing black. She met supporters outside the court and comforted a woman who was crying as others

Storm F Ezi Magbegor tears ACL at Women's World Cup

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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Ezi Magbegor will miss the rest of the WNBA season after tearing her ACL while playing for Australia in the FIBA Women's World Cup, the Seattle Storm announced Thursday.

Magbegor suffered the injury Wednesday, when Australia edged Italy 82-80 to advance to the tournament quarterfinals. Australia has since been eliminated, losing to Spain 89-66 on Thursday.

As for Magbegor,

Australian Open: 5-set matches 'are here to stay'

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:55:17 GMT

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The Australian Open is committing itself to the five-set format for men's Grand Slam matches just days after its CEO suggested that the longer format might not be in use for all rounds of future tournaments.

On its social media accounts Thursday, the Australian Open renewed its commitment to a best-of-five-set requirement for the men's tournament.

'While innova

What the AfD really wants from China

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:17:54 GMT

The AfD is not asking Germany to choose between Washington and Beijing. It is asking Germany to choose itself

For decades, German foreign policy rested on a simple assumption: Germany belonged politically to the West, and its relations with the rest of the world would be conducted largely within that framework. The Af

Shreyas Iyer invests in Manifest Global, the infrastructure that moves global talent

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:02:29 GMT

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Singapore/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: Manifest Global, a Singapore headquartered AI-native Talent Mobility company, on Wednesday announced that India's T20 captain Shreyas Iyer has made a strategic investment in the company. The investment by Shreyas Iyer represents a significant step forward for Manifest Global in its goal to provide innovative solutions to students in India.

GPI appointed as an authorized distributor of FG Wilson Generator Sets in India

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:52 GMT

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Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 10: Green Power International Pvt Ltd, part of the Green Power International Group (GPI), leading power solutions provider, has been appointed as an authorized distributor for FG Wilson diesel generator sets and lifecycle support services in India.

Under an agreement, GPI will bring FG Wilson's industry-leading generator sets to critical sectors across India, in

India's BRICS trade deficit likely to remain key challenge as imports outpace exports: Report

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:58:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): India's trade relationship with the BRICS bloc is likely to remain tilted towards imports, with the country's goods trade deficit with the other 10 members widening sharply in the first half of 2026 even as overall trade gained momentum, according to a report by Rubix Data Sciences.

The trend could remain a key consideration as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Meet of the Tiger and the Dragon: Chinese MoFA confirms Xi Jinping's visit to India for 18th BRICS summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:31:52 GMT

Beijing [China], September 10 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital from September 12 to 13, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, setting the stage for a closely watched India-China engagement on the sidelines of the major multilateral gathering.

According to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, President Xi will trav

"Focus on shooting process, not results": Jyothi Vennam's mantra ahead of Asian Games

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:52 GMT

By Utkarsh Rathour

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam said focusing on the shooting process rather than results will be key to handling pressure at the upcoming Asian Games, adding that she is aiming to give her 100 per cent at the continental event.

Jyothi, who became the first Indian archer to win multiple gold medals at the Asian Games in the previous edition, said

Nifty ends higher, Sensex gains 138 points as markets shrug off crude oil surge

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:32 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 (ANI): Indian equity markets closed marginally higher on Thursday, with benchmark indices 'eking out gains' despite Brent crude oil prices climbing to around USD 102 per barrel, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.

The Nifty 50 closed at 23,477.80, gaining 46.30 points or 0.20 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,902.59,

Apple's first foldable bets big on South Korean supply chain

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:03:22 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], September 10 (ANI): Apple's first foldable may be its most Korea-dependent iPhone yet, according to a news report by The Korea Herald. Unveiled on Wednesday and carrying the price of USD 1,999, the new iPhone Duo has an unusual supply-chain profile.

While Apple continues to source key components worldwide, the critical part tied to its new hardware design remains concentrated in South K

India needs stronger export push as energy imports drive trade deficits with BRICS nations: BRICS CCI Chairman

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:59:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): India needs to strengthen exports to BRICS economies as high energy imports have left the country running a trade deficit with most members of the grouping, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Sameep Shastri said.

"Currently, India is in a trade deficit with most of the BRICS nations because we are primarily importing energy sources. With our consumption very hig

Manmohan Singh proposed BRICS development bank idea in 2012: Jairam Ramesh

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:59:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday highlighted former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's role in the evolution of BRICS, recalling that he had proposed the idea of a BRICS Development Bank during India's first hosting of the summit in 2012, which later led to the establishment of the New Development Bank (NDB).

In a post on X, Ramesh traced BRICS' origins, saying

TSMC's global foundry market share hits record 72.5% in Q2

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:55 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], September 10 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) further strengthened its dominance in the global pure-play wafer foundry market, with its market share rising to a record 72.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, Focus Taiwan reported, citing market information advisory firm TrendForce Corp.

According to the report cited by Focus Taiwan, TSMC's sales during the April-June quar

'Mutually beneficial, win-win in nature': Chinese Foreign Ministry on trade ties with India

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:46 GMT

Beijing [China], September 10 (ANI): China on Thursday described its economic and trade cooperation with India as 'mutually beneficial and win-win in nature', while calling on New Delhi to provide a fair, just, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies operating in the country.

According to Global Times, at the press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun ma

China's NEV sales share hits record high as auto industry shifts to high-quality growth

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:17:25 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The dominant position of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China's auto market was further consolidated in August, with NEV sales accounting for a record 60.6 percent of the monthly new car sales, industry data showed on Thursday.

In August, NEV output and sales reached over 1.65 million and 1.64 million units, respectively, both up nearly 20 percent year on year, according to data from

CHINA-TIANJIN-MINING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:16:10 GMT

(260910) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 2026 China Mining Conference and Exhibition in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Sept. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-HE LIFENG-MINISTERIAL FORUM ON INT'L MINING COOPERATION-2026 CHINA MINING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION-INSPECTION (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:48 GMT

(260910) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a speech while attending the Ministerial Forum on International Mining Cooperation and the opening ceremony of the 2026 China Mining Conference and Exhibition in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

CHINA-BEIJING-DING XUEXIANG-APEC ENERGY MINISTERIAL MEETING-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:35 GMT

(260910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a speech while attending the opening ceremony of the 16th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

InPics | AI-powered services: A glimpse of future at CIFTIS

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:28 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Themed exhibition halls are showcasing new technologies, emerging business models and innovative applications at the ongoing 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), giving visitors a firsthand look at cutting-edge innovations in trade and services.

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-CHINA-TRADE EXPO

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:52:20 GMT

(260910) -- MELBOURNE, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Robb, chair of the Australia-China Economic, Trade and Investment Expo (ACETIE) Organizing Committee and former Australian minister for trade and investment, speaks during the opening ceremony of the 2026 ACETIE and the China Commodity Fair Australia in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 10, 2026. More than 300 organizations and companies from Australia and China gather

(SP)GERMANY-BERLIN-BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-CHN VS FRA

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:47:37 GMT

(260910) -- BERLIN, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Shuyu of China shoots the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and France at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/He Canling)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:16:06 GMT

(260910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen at the booth of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls are showcasing new technologies, emerging business models and innovative applications at the ongoing 2026 CIFTIS, giving visitors a f

Xinhua Headlines: Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:45:45 GMT

* "It is for our shared pursuit and for the overarching trend of peace and development that we BRICS countries have come together," Chinese President Xi Jinping has said.

* Today, the BRICS has expanded to 11 member countries and 10 partner countries, becoming a force for advancing a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations.

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhu

Update: Death toll rises to 25 after cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:18:37 GMT

QINGDAO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the foreign cargo ship which caught fire at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, has risen to 25, local authorities said Thursday evening.

Rescuers have located all 25 individuals initially reported missing, but none showed signs of life.

The fire broke out at around 11:15 a.m. when the ship was undergoing maintenance at China State Shipbui

Update: Foreign travel to China surges as visitors seek diverse experiences

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:18:30 GMT

NANJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign travel to China continued to grow in the first eight months of the year as the country adopted more measures, such as expanding visa-free access, to ease entry for international visitors.

Foreign nationals made nearly 61.29 million border crossings in the January-August period, up 19.5 percent from a year earlier, according to data released Thursday. Visa-free entries account

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SHOUGANG PARK-NIGHT VIEWS (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:16:08 GMT

(260910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy a light show at the Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Illuminated by modern lights, the industrial relics in Shougang Park present a unique view under the night sky. The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Napheesa Collier leads US in World Cup quarters rout of Hungary

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:19:06 GMT

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Napheesa Collier scored 19 points as the United States overwhelmed Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women's World Cup on Thursday in Berlin.

It is the 34th World Cup win in a row for the Americans, who will meet the winner of Thursday's later game between Spain and Australia in the semifinal round on Saturday. The U.S. now has won 70 consecutive games

#CHINA-TEACHERS' DAY-CELEBRATION (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:15:47 GMT

(260910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children and their teacher play a game at a kindergarten in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 10, 2026. China marked its 42nd Teachers' Day on Thursday with various activities held to express gratitude to teachers across the country. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)

TSMC August revenue hits USD 16.3 billion, up 53.3% YoY

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:57:21 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], September 10 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported a sharp 53.3 per cent year-on-year rise in August revenue to NT$514.81 billion (~USD 16.3 billion), with monthly revenue also increasing 10.1 per cent from July, as the world's leading contract chipmaker continued to post strong growth in 2026.

The August revenue was up from NT$467.58 billion (~USD 14.83 billion) in July,

Ministry of Investment, China Council for Promotion of International Trade sign MoU to establish China-UAE Business Advisory Committee

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:54:57 GMT

BEIJING, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to establish the China-UAE Business Advisory Committee (BAC), a business-led platform designed to enable direct private sector engagement and strengthen investment cooperation and connectivity between the UAE and

Modern technology helps discover, preserve cliff paintings in NW China's Helan Mountains

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:47:49 GMT

YINCHUAN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- China is applying modern technology to further discover and preserve ancient cliff paintings in the Helan Mountains in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, racing against time to safeguard these ancient treasures.

Thanks to the power of integrated modern technological means, a new round of comprehensive surveys has so far discovered a total of more than 500 new cliff pai

Novo Holdings invests in ForYou Medical to support global growth in advanced wound care manufacturing

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:45 GMT

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Singapore, September 10: Novo Holdings, a leading global healthcare and life sciences investor, today announced a strategic minority investment in Huizhou ForYou Medical Devices Co., Ltd. ('ForYou Medical'), a China-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in advanced wound care products. GL Capital, one of China's leading healthcare-focused private equity firms, wi

Permanent UNSC seats to de-dollarisation: BRICS' role in making room for Global South in post-colonial world

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:02 GMT

By Mohak Gandhi

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): In a post-colonial world, BRICS emerges as a group of nations, most of which have been colonies of a European power or have faced imperialism. This grouping, which some say is accidental, has been the one providing an alternative to the Western poles of power.

India, which is hosting the 2026 BRICS Summit, was a British colony for over a century before

Update: 20 dead, 5 missing in cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:18:43 GMT

QINGDAO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Twenty people were confirmed dead and five others remained missing after a foreign cargo ship caught fire during maintenance at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Thursday, local authorities said.

The fire broke out at around 11:15 a.m. when the ship was undergoing maintenance at China State Shipbuilding Corporation Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., accord

MasterOfCrafts | Whispers of Chinese characters on ceramic glaze: A ceramic micro-calligraphy inheritor's story

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:15:35 GMT

(260909) -- JINGDEZHEN, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Dachuan (L) instructs an apprentice to practice micro-calligraphy at his studio in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 7, 2026.

There goes an old Chinese saying that "the scenery changes with each step." This saying can be true when you look at a ceramic micro-calligraphy artwork, on which Chinese characters are written in tiny little sizes so tha

"Must pay attention to AI divide between Global South and North": Congress MP Manish Tewari ahead of BRICS Summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:03:14 GMT

Chandigarh [India], September 10 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday said that the BRICS grouping must focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to ensure that the race for innovation does not lead to a widening digital divide between the Global South and the Global North.

He said there was a need to establish safeguards to prevent the race to develop super artificial intelligence f

Global mining-smelting capacity mismatch driving copper prices higher: IPCPA

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:57:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): A growing mismatch between global copper mining and smelting capacity, tightening mine supply and shifting inventories, have pushed copper prices to unprecedented levels, the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA) said.

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) touched a record USD 14,737 per tonne in September 2026, marking an increase of nearly 50 per c

Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence ties as Japanese fighter jets arrive for Exercise Veer Guardian

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:57:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Tokyo sending its fighter aircraft to participate in Exercise Veer Guardian, taking place in Jodhpur, as a 'significant milestone' for India-Japan defence partnership.

In a post on X, he underlined that the maiden visit of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) fighter aircraft to India reflects the growing trust and shared co

ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:29:36 GMT

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Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 10: ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, officially opened the 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress today under the theme 'Architecting Infinity-From Connectivity to Digital Value'. The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malays

CHINA-ZHEJAING-NINGBO-CHINA-CEEC CONFERENCE-INNOVATION COOPERATION(CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:18:20 GMT

(260910) -- NINGBO, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 China-CEEC Conference on Innovation Cooperation is held in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 9, 2026. China and Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) unveiled a vision for innovation cooperation through 2030 on Wednesday, alongside a report reviewing a decade of collaboration in the field.

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Global investors remain bullish on China's long-term prospects

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:47:02 GMT

XIAMEN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- A supersized market, growing innovation capacity, and policy predictability are creating long-term opportunities and sharpening China's appeal to global investors, said business leaders attending the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.

The fair opened Tuesday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, drawing registrations from more than 1,200 government institutions

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-INT'L FAIR FOR INVESTMENT & TRADE-TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:15:56 GMT

(260910) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a robot demonstrating how to tie shoelace at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 9, 2026. The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Tuesday in Xiamen, drawing registrations from more than 1,200 government institutions and business delegations from 129 countries

Asian Para Games in Japan to attract 4,000 participants from 45 countries

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:59:13 GMT

DUBAI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- A total of 4,000 athletes, technical and administrative staff from 45 countries will take part in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, set to be held from 18th to 24th October.

Majid Al Usaimi, President of the Asian Paralympic Committee and a member of the International Paralympic Committee, said the competitions will be organised according to the highest international sta

Amritsar artist creates massive painting of PM Modi, global leaders ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:58:02 GMT

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 10 (ANI): Ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, Amritsar-based artist Dr Jagjot Singh Rubal has created a large-scale acrylic painting measuring 5x8 feet, featuring portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other global leaders participating in the high-profile international gathering.

The artwork is envisioned as a tribute to the spirit of international cooperation and the grow

'BRICS Summit a valuable opportunity to deepen India-China cooperation': Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:57:44 GMT

Beijing [China], September 10 (ANI): With the much-anticipated BRICS Summit set to be hosted by New Delhi later this week, India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, has made a strong pitch for leveraging the upcoming high-level meeting to deepen bilateral partnerships across crucial sectors, including trade, economy, climate action, and the digital sphere.

In an opinion piece published in the Chinese daily

In Tianjin, summer cool comes with greener way of life

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:45:35 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Tuane van der Merwe came to north China's Tianjin Municipality with her parents looking for a break from the summer heat. What the South African family found was more than cool air.

From city parks and mountain retreats to electric vehicles and convenient transport options, Van der Merwe found that greener choices were simply part of everyday life.

Van der Merwe, an English tea

India-Australia naval partnership deepens during visit of CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to Sydney

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:29:44 GMT

Sydney [Australia], September 10 (ANI): As India and Australia continue to deepen their naval partnership, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, interacted with the Commander of the Australian Fleet and discussed opportunities for enhancing interoperability between the two navies.

The details were shared by the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy in a post on X.

It said, "Adm Krishn

New fossil discovery in SW China offers insights into ancient human evolution

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:54 GMT

KUNMING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have discovered the first-ever fossil of a Denisovan forearm bone in southwest China's Yunnan Province. This discovery provides new insights into how these mysterious ancient human relatives lived and adapted to their environments.

The new study, led by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Portraits | Faces of China's educators

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:44 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- China has an 18.7 million-strong teaching force, the backbone of the world's largest education system. Among them are those who have long served in rural areas, teachers who have made enduring contributions to scientific research, and educators who have crossed mountains and seas to bring knowledge overseas. On the occasion of the 42nd Teachers' Day, we present these faces of dedication, p

Mubadala strengthens global presence in China with investment in Luckin Coffee

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:14:43 GMT

ABU DHABI/BEIJING, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced that it has agreed to make a significant minority investment in "Luckin Coffee", alongside Centurium Capital (Centurium), the Company's controlling shareholder, in a transaction with an aggregate value of approximately US$1 billion.

The investment comes as China's coffee mar

Stablecoin Summit 2026 by XREX Group Returns to Singapore as Stablecoins Mature Into a Financial Infrastructure

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:03:23 GMT

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Singapore, September 10: Stablecoin Summit 2026, Asia's premier event for stablecoin innovation, organised and hosted by XREX Group for the fourth consecutive year, returns to

Iran Using Executions To Deter Dissent, Rights Groups Say

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Iranian police prepare a rope for a hanging. (file photo)

Iranian authorities have sharply escalated the use ofexecutions against protestersand political dissidents, often after rushed trials marred by torture allegations and other serious due-process violations, two human rights groups said on September 10.

US Military Aircraft Damaged In Iranian Strikes On Base In Jordan

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Several US military aircraft were damaged in Iranian missile strikes on a base in Jordan housing American soldiers, according to reports.

Iran fired 20 ballistic missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on September 9, Jordan said, adding that it shot down 18 of them. Tehran said it was in response to the

Chinese NEV makers charge into robotics as new growth frontier

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:47:24 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) brands are pioneering their competition toward a new frontier: the robotics industry.

Nearly 20 automakers, including XPeng, Li Auto and BYD, have entered the robotics sector through research and development, subsidiaries, or industrial investment, as embodied intelligence goes industrial, according to Beijing Daily.

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CHINA-BEIJING-DING XUEXIANG-BULGARIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:45:43 GMT

(260910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

CHINA-BEIJING-DING XUEXIANG-ZIMBABWEAN VICE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:45:22 GMT

(260910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

BRICS Summit 2026: Stage set at Bharat Mandapam as PM Modi hosts expanded global powerhouse

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:31:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the high-profile Summit, which brings together heads of state, foreign delegates, heads of international organisations, and key dignitaries representing member st

Protecting the last citadels: Chinese, French heritage guardians join hands

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:46:24 GMT

GUIYANG, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- In a mountain village in southwest China, a group of French students, entrepreneurs and architects traded in desks and studios for construction tools this summer. Working alongside local craftsmen, they removed old roof tiles, cleared damaged walls and hauled heavy timber beams to help restore centuries-old homes.

For nearly a decade, international volunteers have been a familiar pre

Int'l experts immerse in Shenzhen's dynamic practices of Chinese modernization

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:46:19 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- When Zoon Ahmed Khan, a research fellow at Tsinghua University, tried out an exoskeleton robot in Shenzhen, she reflected on the southern Chinese economic and tech hub's astonishing transformation over the past decades -- a development trajectory that few could have foreseen.

"A great number of the technologies we experience today, and the innovations I have encountered throughout C

CHINA-FUJIAN-NINGHUA-LONG MARCH-FORMER HOSPITAL SITE-TOURISM (CN)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:16:23 GMT

(260910) -- NINGHUA, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A docent briefs visitors on the history at a former Red Army hospital site in Chentang Village of Shibi Town in Ninghua County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 9, 2026. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The former Red Army hospital site is located in Ch

(SP)GERMANY-BERLIN-BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-CHN VS PUR

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:45:18 GMT

(260910) -- BERLIN, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's head coach Gong Luming reacts during the qualification to quarter-finals match between China and Puerto Rico at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)

Poster | Teachers' Day: to those who shape tomorrow

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:16:35 GMT

Today, China celebrates Teachers' Day. We salute the educators who turn knowledge into growth. To every teacher shaping minds, opening doors and building tomorrow: thank you.

BRICS summit will test India's diplomatic mettle in more ways than one: ORF VP Harsh Pant

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:29:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): India faces a significant diplomatic test in forging consensus at the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit, according to Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Harsh V Pant.

Speaking on the expectations surrounding the summit, Pant emphasised that the gathering occurs at a critical juncture for the international community and highli

Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Marquinhos among star-studded Brazillian squad for friendlies against India, Australia

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:57:31 GMT

Brasilia [Brazil], September 10 (ANI): Brazil announced a 26-man squad, including stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Marquinhos for the friendly matches against India and Australia.

On September 25th, Brazil will face Australians at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. They will face the hosts again on the 29th, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Next, the Brazilian national team will play its first ever ma

What Russias military elite is preparing for behind closed doors

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:35:58 GMT

A restricted report offers a rare look at what Moscows military and defense-industry leaders are preparing for

Every year, Russia publishes a private analytical report intended for a select group of military and defense industry leaders. The Russian Military Yearbook is designed strictly for senior officers, security agency staff, and executives of companies in the defense sector.

Unlike pu

Quantum computing cluster emerging in Andhra; Fab, ATMP hubs emerging in Gujarat, Bhubaneswar: ISM CTO

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:01:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): India is witnessing the emergence of new semiconductor and advanced technology clusters, with quantum computing and photonics clusters emerging in Andhra Pradesh and fab and Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) clusters coming up in Gujarat and Bhubaneswar, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Chief Technology Officer Sarin Sundar said.

Addressing the launch of the In

16 Teachers Win India's Best Teachers' Awards 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:59:39 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], September 9: Sixteen teachers from across India have been named winners of the Oxford Sad-Shiv Nadar Foundation India's Best Teachers' Awards 2026. The inaugural edition received more than 9,400 registrations from 32 States and Union Territories.

The winners were announced at the national finale held on 4th September at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, where 79 shortlisted teachers

US NSA and other agencies warn China AI firms copying capabilities from US models

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:58:42 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 9 (ANI): China-based artificial intelligence companies are carrying out aggressive, industrial-scale campaigns to extract capabilities from U.S. frontier AI models and use them to train their own models, according to a new Cybersecurity Advisory issued by the US National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA

Brio Elevators Responds on Transparency, Customer Information and Credibility: "Our Customers Made Informed Choices After Due Diligence"

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:57:33 GMT

VMPL

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 9: Brio Elevators has responded to recent online narratives questioning whether customers were given adequate information about product origin, certification, technology and the overall buying process. Brio rejects the suggestion that customers were expected to invest in a home elevator without proper guidance or transparency.

A home elevator is not an impulse p

Hardik Pandya included in India A squad for Australia A one-day series

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.

The Men's Selection Committee has named separate squads for the two multi-day and three one-day matches against Australia A.

Pandya is part of the 15-member one-day squad, which will be led

China's new ethnic unity law raises fresh concerns over Uyghur rights

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:29:21 GMT

Beijing [China], September 9 (ANI): China has introduced a new law aimed at strengthening ethnic unity, but the legislation has raised fresh concerns over the future of the Uyghur community, according to a report by Voice of Uyghurs.

The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law came into force on July 1, after being approved by China's top legislature in March. According to the report, Beijing says the law is inte

CHINA-BEIJING-DING XUEXIANG-GLOBAL TRADE IN SERVICES SUMMIT (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:15:29 GMT

(260909) -- BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a keynote speech at the 2026 Global Trade in Services Summit in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

Global Healthcare Leaders Back iKure's USD 1.8 Million Pre-Series A to Scale Technology-Enabled Primary Healthcare Across India

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:03:54 GMT

BusinessWire India

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 9: iKure Techsoft Private Limited today announced it has secured USD 1.8 million in Pre-Series A funding from four globally respected healthcare, foundation and strategic investors - Philips Foundation, World Diabetes Foundation, Bayer Foundation (facilitated through We Share Forward) and Prourgn LLC, Japan - each reaching the decision independentl

"We will perform 100% better": Wrestling coach Virender Dahiya confident of improved Asian Games show

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:03:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Wrestling coach Virender Dahiya expressed confidence in India's wrestling contingent ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, saying the team is well prepared and capable of improving on its previous performance.

The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, with India set to field athletes across several sporting disciplines as the count

Vietnamese and Philippine business leaders Don Lam and Jose Ma Concepcion III honoured with 11th ASEAN Entrepreneur Award at World Knowledge Forum in Seoul

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:01:04 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], September 9 (ANI): Two prominent Southeast Asian business leaders, Vietnam's Don Lam, Co-founder and CEO of VinaCapital Group, and Philippine entrepreneur Jose Ma Concepcion III, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and Chairman of RFM Corporation, were honoured with the 11th ASEAN Entrepreneur Award at the 27th World Knowledge Forum in Seoul.

The award recognises outst

Dance of Tiger and Dragon: India-China thaw remains cautious as BRICS offers a possible Modi-Xi window

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:41 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week puts the spotlight on the fragile thaw between New Delhi and Beijing, as the two Asian giants make progress towards stabilising ties but remain some distance away from full normalisation, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

While disengagemen

Even without Lula, New Delhi BRICS Summit could be among bloc's most important: Report

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:28 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], September 9 (ANI): The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 could emerge as one of the most significant meetings in the grouping's history, even as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will remain in Brazil for his election campaign. Brazil will instead be represented by Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.

According to Brasil 247, the summit comes at a crucial stage fo

India's electronics import reliance on China driven by core components, targeted localisation needed: Report

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): India's rising electronics imports from China reflect a deepening integration of supply chains rather than merely a dependence on price-competitive finished goods, with a new study calling for targeted localisation and greater domestic value addition in critical segments.

The study, released by Koan Advisory Group in partnership with the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS), fo

Asia's Energy Rise Reshapes Global Markets as Russia and China Deepen Cooperation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT

NewsVoir

Vladivostok [Russia], September 9: Asia's growing industrial capacity, energy demand and investment in infrastructure are reshaping global energy markets, with China emerging as a major centre of global energy consumption and production, while Russia remains a key energy supplier and technology partner, Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, said in his address at the VIII Russian-Chinese Energ

The pulse of black soil, where every grain counts

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:46:18 GMT

by Xinhua writer Ji Hang

HARBIN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- As our buses rolled across the endless plains of northeast China's Heilongjiang, golden-green rice paddies along the road stretched to every horizon. Harvest was still about three weeks away, yet the fields already hummed with anticipation.

Last week, I joined a reporting trip to explore the province's agriculture, visiting farms and agricultural enterpri

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-CCBC-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:45:54 GMT

(260909) -- BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Andre Desmarais, honorary chairman of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

Junior Asia Cup: India thrash Chinese Taipei 15-0 to seal semi-final berth

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:29:34 GMT

Moqi [China], September 9 (ANI): Defending champions India produced a commanding performance in their concluding Pool A fixture of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, storming past Chinese Taipei 15-0 on Wednesday to seal their place in the semi-finals in emphatic fashion.

Captain Anmol Ekka led the charge with a sensational six-goal haul, all coming from penalty corners, as India recovered from a goalless openin

Xinjiang governance experience, global relevance in focus at Urumqi conference

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:18:57 GMT

URUMQI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- More than 300 government officials, scholars, business representatives and journalists from 33 countries gathered in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday for discussions on the region's experience in security, development and social governance.

The gathering, namely Xinjiang Friendship and Exchange Conference with Distinguished International

In Pics | Global Services, Shared Prosperity: 2026 CIFTIS opened in Beijing

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:17:17 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened Wednesday in Beijing, as China steps up efforts to expand opening-up in services trade at the outset of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Running through Sept. 13 at Shougang Park, a former industrial site and venue for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the fair has drawn participants from 90 countries,

CHINA-JIANGXI-RUIJIN-LONG MARCH-HISTORY (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:28 GMT

(260909) -- RUIJIN, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Hongjing revolutionary site in Ruijin, east China's Jiangxi Province, Sept. 9, 2026. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Ruijin is a landmark in the Long March, the historic military maneuver in modern Chinese history. (Xinhua/Hu Chenhuan)

CHINA-BEIJING-SYMPOSIUM-CULTURAL HERITAGE-CONSERVATION (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:17:11 GMT

(260909) -- BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 9, 2026 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 8th International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Resonance: Intelligence for Heritage Alive," the event was held here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-FUJIAN-NINGHUA-LONG MARCH-TOURISM (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:18:43 GMT

(260909) -- NINGHUA, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man rides past a square in Huaitu Township in Ninghua County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 9, 2026. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Ninghua is one of the starting points of the Long March by the Central Red Army. Huaitu in Ninghua has promoted the

(SP)JAPAN-KITAKYUSHU-VOLLEYBALL-AVC MEN'S CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP-IRAN VS CHINA

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:45:35 GMT

(260909) -- KITAKYUSHU, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Morteza Sharifi (top) of Iran spikes the ball during the pool B match between Iran and China at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

FlyOverChina | Tracing the Red Army's historic footsteps in Jiangxi

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:16:48 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Ruijin and Yudu, Jiangxi Province, are both landmarks in the Long March, the historic military maneuver in modern Chinese history.

Editors: Zhang Licong, Ma Jinrui, Zhang Keren, Shi Li, Wang Siwei, Niu Xiaolei

Reporters: Zhou Mi

Chinese energy firms showcase tech, commitment to cooperation at Iraq int'l oil, gas expo

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:15:06 GMT

BAGHDAD, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 4th Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Oil, Gas and Petroleum Projects kicked off on Tuesday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, drawing local enterprises and global energy giants, including major Chinese firms, to showcase technology and deepen energy cooperation.

The four-day exhibition was inaugurated by senior Iraqi officials, including Oil Minister Basim M

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT-OPENING (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:15:33 GMT

(260909) -- BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Benjamin Hung, president (international) of Standard Chartered Bank, addresses the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026. The 2026 CIFTIS opened Wednesday in Beijing. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

Prime Awards and Events Concludes 8th International Prime Awards - Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Celebrating Global Excellence and Cross-Border Innovation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:03:24 GMT

VMPL

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 9: The International Prime Awards and Events successfully hosted the 8th International Prime Awards - Asia 2026 on 24th July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Convening distinguished leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry professionals from across Asia, Europe, and Africa, the landmark gala reinforced the organization's standing as a premier global recognition platf

Gunmen rob man of Rs 1 crore in cash at gunpoint in Delhi's Daryaganj

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:03:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): A man carrying Rs 1 crore in cash was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by bike-borne miscreants in Delhi's Daryaganj area on Monday evening, September 7, police said.

The attackers allegedly targeted the man while he was travelling in an auto-rickshaw and fled with a bag containing the cash.

According to the Delhi Police, the incident took place in the Daryaganj area during

Former Japan PM Ishiba pushes for deeper Seoul-Tokyo cooperation in defence, AI, and semiconductors

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:59:09 GMT

By Ravi Khandelwal

Seoul [South Korea], September 9 (ANI): Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for stronger cooperation between South Korea and Japan, saying the two countries together could become the world's third-largest economic and defence power.

Speaking at the 27th World Knowledge Forum in Seoul during a session on "The Future of Korea-Japan Relations", Ishiba said South Korea a

Technical and forensic teams step up rescue and relief operations in flood-hit Nepal

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:58:37 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 9 (ANI): India's joint technical team has sustained its dewatering and slush removal operations at the tunnel located in flood-hit Nepal's Chilime area, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in an update.

Despite the deployment of innovative methods by the technical personnel, the slope of the tunnel and constrained access continue to pose significant operational challenges. C