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Ship that overturned in typhoon found near Saipan, 6 still missing

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:23:17 GMT

HAGATNA, Guam: The U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday that an overturned ship found near the U.S. territory of Saipan was the same one that went missing earlier with six people on board.

The search for the six missing people was still ongoing. The Coast Guard said in a statement that the overturned boat was spotted first on Sunday. Debris from the ship included a life raft that was partly underwater and only partia

Asia carriers see Europe demand jump amid Middle East disruption

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:21:20 GMT

HONG KONG: Asian airlines are seeing a surge in demand for travel to Europe as disruptions at Middle Eastern hubs force passengers to reroute, giving carriers in the region an unexpected boost in traffic and pricing power.

Major airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, and Qantas, have reported strong performance on European routes in recent weeks, e

MYANMAR-YANGON-CHINESE LANGUAGE RECITATION-COMPETITION

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:15:39 GMT

(260426) -- YANGON, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student competes during a Chinese language recitation competition at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, April 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children shine at Chinese language recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon" (Photo by Soe Pyae Tun/Xinhua)

Children shine at Chinese language recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:15:20 GMT

YANGON, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Children gathered at the China Cultural Center in Yangon on Sunday for the final round of the 9th Chinese Language recitation competition, showcasing their language skills and confidence on stage.

U Aung Kyaw Koe, Vice Chairman of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), delivered remarks during the ceremony, noting that language serves as a bridge connecting minds, while c

HainanOutlook | Hainan builds 12 offshore duty-free stores under evolving shopping policy

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:47:33 GMT

HAIKOU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Fifteen years after China launched the offshore duty-free shopping policy in Hainan, its southernmost island province, customs authorities have supervised a cumulative 286.4 billion yuan (about 41.76 billion U.S. dollars) in offshore duty-free sales, involving 347 million items, according to local customs authorities.

Since its launch on April 20, 2011, the policy has undergone multip

"Laowai" in China | TikTok series "Becoming Chinese" creator Sherry Zhu's cultural exploring trip in SW China's Yunnan

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:45:40 GMT

(260426) -- KUNMING, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese American Sherry Zhu (L) and her friends taste modern tea drinks by Cuihu Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 24, 2026. Chinese American Sherry Zhu, also a social media influencer who expected to explore China's Yunnan, had arrived Friday in Kunming for her TikTok series "Becoming Chinese".

Sherry has captivated audiences worldwide wit

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:47:47 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Wenyu of China competes during the Optimist Girls race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(HainanOutlook) CHINA-HAINAN-OFFSHORE DUTY-FREE SHOPPING POLICY-ECONOMIC BENEFITS (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:46:56 GMT

(260426) -- HAIKOU, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customers shop at a duty-free shop in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. Fifteen years after China launched the offshore duty-free shopping policy in Hainan, its southernmost island province, customs authorities have supervised a cumulative 286.4 billion yuan (about 41.76 billion U.S. dollars) in offshore duty-free sales, involving 347 million items, ac

Final round of polls begin for members of 18th Tibetan parliament in-exile

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:30:01 GMT

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 26 (ANI): Over 91,000 registered Tibetan voters from 27 countries across the world are casting their votes on Sunday to elect members of the Tibetan Parliament in-exile. Out of a total 93 candidates contesting, in the final round of elections, a total of 45 members of the exile parliament will be elected.

40 per cent new faces are contesting in the final round of elec

"Vijay instructed candidates to inspect strong rooms personally": TVK's Aadhav Arjuna ahead of vote counting

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:29:00 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 26 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Villivakkam candidate and General Secretary of Campaign Management Aadhav Arjunaon Sunday said that party president Vijay has directed candidates to personally inspect all strong rooms ahead of counting day while stressing the need for 'fair, transparent and adequately secured' counting of votes.

Arjuna said the inspection was conducted

From Bilaspur to Bhopal: Om Kumar Yadav's journey to U-18 camp highlights hockey's reach

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:25:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Hailing from a small town named Rajnandgaon in Basantpur, Chhattisgarh, Om Kumar Yadav became the only player from his state to be selected for Hockey India's ongoing U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI Bhopal.

The forward earned his place in the camp after impressing with his performances at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 - Division 'B' in Rajgir

CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-EGYPTIAN WORLD TRAVELER-INTERVIEW (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:16:55 GMT

(260426) -- NANCHANG, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot from a video clip shows Egyptian adventurer and world traveler Ahmed Haggagovic receiving an interview with Xinhua in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 21, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: China is one of the safest places on earth: Egyptian world traveler" (Xinhua/Pan Xiaojing)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:50:38 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate scoring during the beach handball men's preliminary round group A match between the Philippines and China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

TUC 2026: Indian women beat Ukraine 4-1 to stay alive

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:25:41 GMT

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 26 (ANI): The young Indian women's team registered their first win of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 by defeating European Championships bronze medallist Ukraine 4-1 in their second Group A clash in Horsens, Denmark, on Sunday.

The team opted to rest former world champion PV Sindhu in singles and gave an opportunity to 2026 Thailand Masters champion Devika Sihag in the third singles.

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-TEQBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:40 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Zhixu/Zhang Junming (L) of China celebrate scoring during the teqball men's doubles preliminary round group B match between Bin Abdullah M/ Muhammad Amirul Danish of Malaysia and Sun Zhixu/Zhang Junming of China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

(Hello Africa) China's zero-tariff policy transforms Rwanda's chili farmers' lives

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:15:18 GMT

"Chili farming was the first business opportunity I found that has brought significant income, not only to me but also to my fellow villagers, improving our livelihoods," said Emmanuel Bihoyiki, who began with a single small pot and now cultivates more than two hectares.

KIGALI, April 26 (Xinhua) -- In the rolling lush fields of Ibiza Village, Kayonza District in eastern Rwanda, rows of vibrant r

China's zero-tariff policy seen as strategic pivot for African exhibitors at Zimbabwe trade fair

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:15:10 GMT

As Zimbabwe's premier trade showcase draws to a close in Bulawayo, the country's second-largest city, exhibitors from across the continent expressed a shared optimism that China's zero-tariff policy will allow them to aggressively expand their footprint in China, the world's second-largest economy.

by Xinhua writers Ye Ting, Xu Zheng and Tafara Mugwara

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, April 26 (Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-DRAGON BOAT (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:46:20 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China competes during the grand final of small boat women's 400m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua/Wei Hai)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL(CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:45:13 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Weiyu of China competes during the beach handball women's preliminary round group B match between China and Turkmenistan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Cloud9 remains unbeaten at LCS Spring

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:25:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

Cloud9 and FlyQuest each swept their Week 4 matches Saturday to remain in playoff position at the LCS Spring event.

Cloud9, one of two remaining unbeatens, became the first team to reach 4-0 in the regular season with a 2-0 defeat of Shopify Rebellion. FlyQuest held firm at fourth in the standings with its 2-0 win over Dignitas, which rem

Ahead of FTA signing, Union Minister Goyal, NZ Minister McClay visit Taj Mahal with spouses

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:03:41 GMT

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay on Sunday visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, with their spouses, Seema Goyal and Nadine McClay. The minister's visit to the monument comes a day before both countries are set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27.

Meanwhile, Uni

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:45:07 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Chengyu of China competes during the men's shot put final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

JP Morgan downgrades India equities to 'Neutral', bets on Asia tech amid AI-led shift

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:12:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Global brokerage firm JP Morgan has downgraded Indian equities to 'Neutral', citing rising macro risks, earnings pressure and limited exposure to new-age technology, even as it turns more bullish on Asian technology stocks led by Taiwan amid an accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) cycle.

In its latest Asia Equity Strategy report dated April 24, the brokerage said it is repo

Taiwan detects 28 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:40:56 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 26 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of 28 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 AM (local time) on Sunday.

Of the 28, 18 sorties entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '28 sorties of PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan

Canton Fair highlights new momentum in China-Germany intelligent manufacturing cooperation

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:53 GMT

GUANGZHOU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- At a newly launched drone exhibition zone at the China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, Chinese manufacturers are no longer talking only about hardware.

They are talking about emergency rescue, public safety, industrial drone payloads and system-level solutions -- a sign of how Chinese exporters are moving from selling individual products to providing more i

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH VOLLEYBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:29:33 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Josephine Selvina Anasthasya Kaize (R) of Indonesia competes during beach volleyball Women's Round of 16 match between Jiang Kaiyue/Dong Jie of China and Nur Atika Sari/Josephine Selvina Anasthasya Kaize of Indonesia at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(SP) CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPEN WATER SWIMMING (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:28:43 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Peixin (front) of China and Robert Bonsall of Bahrain compete during the open water swimming men's 5km at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-FM-CHINA-WANG YI-TALKS

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:17:45 GMT

(260425) -- NAY PYI TAW, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, holds talks with Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-PRESIDENT-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:17:33 GMT

(260425) -- NAY PYI TAW, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's new President U Min Aung Hlaing meets with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Guangtao)

Interview: China is one of the safest places on earth: Egyptian world traveler

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:17:09 GMT

"When I arrived in China, I realized China was completely different from what I had imagined," an Egyptian world traveler said.

NANCHANG, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian adventurer and world traveler Ahmed Haggagovic has visited 191 countries. One country in particular stands out: China.

"I can leave my bag at the train station, even though there are half a million people there. I think it's

Interview: IMF official says Asian economies should promote energy supply diversification

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:16:55 GMT

The Middle East remains the main source of oil supplies for many Asian economies, but greater energy diversification -- reducing reliance on any single source by expanding the mix of energy supplies -- would strengthen Asia's long-term energy security, an IMF official said.

by Xiong Maoling, Li Rui

WASHINGTON, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The global energy supply disruption caused by the war in the

Pacific Outreach: India strengthens ties with Vanuatu and Tuvalu through health, tech, and climate partnerships

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:23 GMT

Port Vila [Vanuatu], April 26 (ANI): In a significant expansion of India's 'Act East' policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, concluded a four-day diplomatic mission to the Pacific Island nations of Vanuatu and Tuvalu this week.

The visit, spanning April 22 to 25, 2026, reinforced India's role as a 'trusted development partner' in the region, delivering tangible supp

Mitchell Starc available from May 1 clash against RR: DC Cricket Director Rao

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:33:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Following Delhi Capitals (DC)'s loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), DC's Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, gave an update on the availability of pacer Mitchell Starc, saying that the Australian is available for the May 1 clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur.

Despite a record-breaking 152* from KL Rahul, a poor bowling effort from DC caused them to fail at defending a

"PM Modi looks completely compromised": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Trump's 'hellhole' repost

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:32:50 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 25 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's repost of hellhole remarks, alleging that PM Modi appears 'completely compromised'.

In a post on X, the Karnataka Minister said, 'Modiji's best friend calls India a 'hellhole' and there is pin-drop silence from the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministe

Tibetans-in-Exile mark 37th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla, renew call for his release

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:01:28 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 25 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile in Shimla on Saturday celebrated and observed the 37th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, with prayers and offerings, expressing hope of celebrating his next birthday in his presence.

The observance was jointly organised by the Jonang Monastery, Shimla chapters of the Tibetan Women's Association and the Tibetan Youth Congr

Taiwan's MAC opposes China's bullying diplomacy after president's trip cancellation

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 25 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has strongly criticised Beijing after Chinese officials dismissed the existence of the Republic of China (ROC) presidency, escalating tensions following the cancellation of President William Lai's planned trip to Africa, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, Lai had been scheduled to travel to Eswatini, Taiwan's onl

From ground to orbit: China eyes computing in space

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:46:48 GMT

CHENGDU, April 25 (Xinhua) -- In a futuristic office resembling a space station, Zhao Hongjie, executive vice president of Adaspace Technology Co., Ltd. (ADAspace), outlined a grand vision: to bring intelligent services to every corner of the Earth.

For this commercial aerospace enterprise, based in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, 2026 will be a critical year to accelerate its "star comput

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-NEW MOMENTUM (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:45:28 GMT

(260425) -- GUANGZHOU, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Products of Zhejiang RongQe Technology Co., Ltd. are on display during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2026.

TO GO WITH "China Focus: Canton Fair highlights new momentum in China-Germany intelligent manufacturing cooperation" (Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:17:36 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Temirlan Balfanbayev, goalkeeper of Kazakhstan, make a save during the water polo men's round-robin final between Thailand and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

ITALY-MILAN-DESIGN WEEK-CHINESE DESIGNS

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:15:49 GMT

(260425) -- MILAN, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a floor lamp at the booth of Chinese company X-ZOO during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, April 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Blending, reinterpreting and innovating: Chinese designs in Milan" (Xinhua/Li Jing)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING-FOIL WINDSURFING GIRLS(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:45:31 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yimin of China competes during the Foil Windsurfing Girls race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-TEQBALL(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:18:56 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Naing Naing Win/Hsu Mon Aung (R) of Myanmar celebrate after the women's doubles group B match between Shi Huhong/Cui Yazhen of China and Naing Naing Win/Hsu Mon Aung of Myanmar at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH VOLLEYBALL(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:17:56 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kadeliye Halaiti of China reacts after the beach volleyball women's preliminary pool C match between Kadeliye Halaiti/Zhou Mingli of China and Shin Jieun/Kim Jeonga of South Korea at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING-FOIL WINDSURFING BOYS(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:17:24 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Athletes compete during the Foil Windsurfing Boys race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH SOCCER(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:16:53 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players compete during the beach soccer men's group A match between Palestine and China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING-FORMULA KITE MEN(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:47:14 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Xinnuo of China competes during the Formula Kite Men race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING-FORMULA KITE WOMEN(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:46:56 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Zilin of China reacts after during the Formula Kite Women race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

KENYA-NAKURU COUNTY-CHINESE FIRM-GEOTHERMAL PROJECT

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:45:49 GMT

(260425) --NAIROBI, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2026 shows a view of the Hell's Gate National Park in the Great Rift Valley, Nakuru County, Kenya. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cooperation with China drives Kenya's green growth journey" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Global musicians go east as China becomes a major touring destination

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:16:16 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- As dusk fell over a stadium in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, the soaring vocals of Imagine Dragons electrified tens of thousands of fans, turning a two-hour concert into a high-energy spectacle.

The American rock band staged eight shows across Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu from mid- to late-March as part of its 2026 Loom World Tour, highlighting China's growi

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGREEMENT

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:15:46 GMT

(260425) -- LUSAKA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (L) and Zambian Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane shake hands during a signing ceremony of a development cooperation agreement in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 24, 2026. China and Zambia on Friday signed an agreement under which China will provide Zambia a grant to jointly implement agreed cooperation projects. (Photo by Martin Mbangwe

Column: China-Laos ties at 65 continue to move forward

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:15:16 GMT

As China and Laos mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties, they will continue to move forward under high-level strategic guidance, deepen connectivity, expand economic and trade cooperation, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges.

by Liu Ting

The year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos as well as the Year of China-Laos Friendship.

Tibeans-in-Exile mark 37th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla with renewed call for release

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:17 GMT

The observance was jointly organised by the Jonang Monastery, Shimla chapters of the Tibetan Women's Association and the Tibetan Youth Congr

"India, Australia at highest point of bilateral ties," says Australian HC to India

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:59:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India, said that both nations are at the highest point of their bilateral relations.

Green, while talking to ANI, he said that the nations are strategically aligned through the QUAD and bilaterally have a vision for the Indo-Pacific.

'We're at the highest point of our bilateral relations... We are deeply strategically aligned

Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage in Taiwan highlights shared cross-Strait folk belief

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:45:28 GMT

Thousands of people across Taiwan are celebrating the birthday of sea goddess Mazu with annual pilgrimages held in the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar, an event widely dubbed "March Madness for Mazu."

Among the most famous is the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, in which a statue of the deity from Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung is carried in a multi-day procession visiting temples across the island.

(Hello Africa) China-Kenya partnership unlocks geothermal potential of Great Rift Valley

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:45:12 GMT

At Kenya's Great Rift Valley, Zebras, antelopes and giraffes graze freely, unfazed by the wisps of steam that periodically vent into the air. Here, heat drawn from the earth's interior is converted into electricity and fed directly into the national grid.

NAIROBI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Hell's Gate National Park, about 100 kilometers northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, is famed for its otherworld

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-AQUATHLON-4X MIXED RELAY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:50:51 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team China (C), silver medalists team China's Hong Kong (L) and bronze medalists team Japan react during the awarding ceremony for the 4x mixed relay of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Xinhua Commentary: Washington is distilling a threat where none exists

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:45:17 GMT

Washington has a well-worn playbook: whenever China makes technological progress, it is promptly recast as misconduct.

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Washington is once again casting Chinese AI firms as culprits, turning a routine engineering method into supposed evidence of intellectual property theft, a familiar tactic to justify another round of politically driven crackdowns on its Chinese comp

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL-MEN'S GROUP A-CHN VS IRI(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:18:50 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammadmahdi Rahimi (bottom) of Iran competes during the 3x3 basketball men's group A match between China and Iran at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-DRAGON BOAT-SMALL BOAT-WOMEN'S 200M STRAIGHT RACE(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:16:32 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China competes during the final of small boat women's 200m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-DRAGON BOAT-SMALL BOAT-MEN'S 200M STRAIGHT RACE (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:51:07 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China competes during the grand final of the small boat men's 200m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-WOMEN'S 60M-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:49:30 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jirapat Khanonta (C) of Thailand, silver medalist Xu Jialu (L) of China and bronze medalist Jessica Rose Laurance of the Philippines pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's 60m of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPEN WATER SWIMMING-WOMEN'S 5KM (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:47:55 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA(HAINAN), April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xinxuan of China competes during the women's 5km final of open water swimming at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-MEN'S LONG JUMP-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:47:24 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Pham van Nghia (C) of Vietnam, silver medalist Tao Yege (L) of China and bronze medalist Jayathra Sampath Miranda of Sri Lanka pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's long jump of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-MEN'S LONG JUMP FINAL (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:46:46 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pham van Nghia of Vietnam competes during the men's long jump final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL-MEN'S GROUP A-CHN VS PHI(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:17:43 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Diancheng (L) of China dunks during the 3x3 basketball men's group A match between China and the Philippines at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

China Sports Weekly (4.19-4.25)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:46:32 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. 6th Asian Beach Games opens in Sanya

The 6th Asian Beach Games opened on April 22 in China's tropical resort city of Sanya, with the opening ceremony held at the seaside Yasha Park.

The 75-minute ceremony was structured around three themed segments, "Passion of Sea and Sky," "Dreams of th

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-MEN'S 60M FINAL (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:45:54 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Huang Youchao (L) and Liu Yang of China pose after the men's 60m final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-WOMEN'S SHOT PUT FINAL (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:45:39 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Song Jiayuan of China competes during the women's shot put final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

CDS Gen Chauhan shares resolve to expand bilateral engagements with US Commander

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:33:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday held talks with General Kevin B Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Force and Air Component Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command, sharing resolve towards regional security.

Both sides articulated a clear intent to expand and operationalise the scope of bilateral engagements.

As per a statement by the Integrated Defence St

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-WOMEN'S 60M FINAL (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:15:36 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jirapat Khanonta (2nd L) of Thailand competes during the women's 60m final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita holds trade talks with Tuvalu's Acting PM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:47 GMT

Funafuti [Tuvalu], April 25 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held trade-related talks with Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour, and Trade of Tuvalu.

Margherita on Friday affirmed India's steadfastness in Tuvalu's development journey.

In a post on X, he said, 'Pleased to meet Hon. Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister & Min

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-MEN'S 60M-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:47:26 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Puripol Boonson fo Thailand poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's 60m of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S GROUP A (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:46:15 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cao Junwei of China goes up for a layup during the 3x3 basketball women's group A match between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Analysis: Japan's intelligence overhaul push mirrors militarism resurgence

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:45:17 GMT

TOKYO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Japan's House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to set up the national intelligence council and the national intelligence bureau, seeking to create the country's first centralized national-level intelligence system since World War II.

Driven by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the overhaul consolidates power across government, military and private sectors under tight prime min

Chernobyl 2.0: Heres where nuclear disaster could happen next

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:14 GMT

Psychological prohibitions against endangering civilian reactors and other infrastructure are becoming dangerously thin

Four decades after a failed experiment in Soviet Ukraine led to a world-shaking radiation disaster and made Chernobyl infamous, the psychological safeguards protecting nuclear facilities from military action are weaker than ever.

In March and April of 2026, bombslandednear

HRFP-TFD Organized Event on Human Rights Documentation, Fact-Finding and Advocacy for the Marginalized-II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:32:17 GMT

Faisalabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), in partnership with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), has initiated a project's activities aimed at strengthening human rights advocacy across Pakistan. Titled 'Human Rights Documentation, Fact-Finding, and Advocacy for the Marginalised-II,' the initiative seeks to advance human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law, according

MoS External Affair Pabitra Margherita holds trade talks with Tuvalu's Acting PM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:05 GMT

Margherita on Friday affirmed India's steadfastness in Tuvalu's development journey.

In a post on X, he said, 'Pleased to meet Hon. Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister & Min

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:16:47 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team China (C), silver medalists team Kazakhstan (L) and bronze medalists team Thailand pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's water polo event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:27 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalists team Thailand pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's water polo event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian-flagged ship: CENTCOM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:59:39 GMT

Florida [US], April 25 (ANI): In a significant maritime development, the United States Central Command has confirmed that the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) successfully intercepted an 'Iranian-flagged ship' during a mission.

American naval authorities monitored the vessel on April 24 as it was 'attempting to sail to a port in Iran' before the destroyer moved to halt its progress. The inter

Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistani Army Chief

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Abbas Araqchi met with Pakistani Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and separately with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, though no details of the latter meeting have emerged.

In his talks with Munir, Araqchi conveyed Iran's "views and considerations for ending the war" as well as its reservations about US de

Iran Executes Another Protester

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Iran Executes Another Protester

Erfan Kiani, who was reportedly arrested during the nationwide anti-government protests in January in the central city of Isfahan, was executed on April 25, according to Mizan, the news agency affiliated with Iran's judiciary.

Mizan reported that the protester, whose age was not reported, was executed after the Supreme Court upheld the verdict. A

US-Iran Peace Talks In Pakistan On Hold

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Trump Cancels Witkoff, Kushner Trip To Islamabad

A senior US official has confirmed to RFE\RL that a planned trip by special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trumps son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran has been called off. The comments come after Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi held what hecalleda "timely tour" to the Pakistani capital on Ap

Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport Resumes International Flights

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport Resumes International Flights

The Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran resumed international passenger flights on April 25, with several departures operating, according to Iranian state media.

Iranian airports had been largely closed since late February due to the war with Israel and the United States. Limited domestic and some regional o

Macron Continues To Push Goal Of Reopening Strait Of Hormuz

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated that his focus is on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a news conference in Athens alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Macron said that panic caused by geopolitical uncertainties could itself lead to

Trump Cancels Witkoff, Kushner Trip To Islamabad

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Multinationals embrace China's low-carbon growth opportunities

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:48:16 GMT

TIANJIN, April 25 (Xinhua) -- In north China's Tianjin Municipality, a commercial compressor production facility operated by Danfoss, a Danish multinational firm, offers a glimpse into the future of manufacturing.

Powered by renewable electricity and equipped with automated production lines, the facility of this leading Danish energy-efficiency solutions provider cuts carbon emissions by around 28,000 tonnes annu

Update: Chinese scientists discover two new lunar minerals

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:48:05 GMT

CHENGDU, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have discovered two new lunar minerals from the lunar samples brought back by China's Chang'e-5 mission.

This marks the latest achievement following their first discovery of a lunar mineral, changesite-(Y), in 2022. To date, the total number of new minerals discovered from Moon samples worldwide has reached eight.

At the opening ceremony for 2026 Space Day of

SIERRA LEONE-WESTERN AREA RURAL DISTRICT-CHINA-AIDED FISHING PORT-LAUNCH

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:45:57 GMT

(260425) -- FREETOWN, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio (2nd, L) views the sand table of a China-aided industrial fishing port during the launch ceremony at Black Johnson Village in the Western Area Rural District, Sierra Leone, April 23, 2026. Sierra Leone has started construction of its first industrial fishing port, with the help of Chinese funding, a major step in the country's dr

Chinese calligraphy courses in Myanmar's Yangon foster cultural exchanges

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:45:11 GMT

YANGON, April 25 (Xinhua) -- At the China Cultural Center in Yangon, a quiet rhythm fills the room as brushes sweep across paper. Students lean over white sheets, practicing Chinese calligraphy, an art that requires patience, control, and careful attention to each stroke.

For many participants, the class is not simply about improving handwriting. It is a doorway into language, culture, and a more thoughtful way o

Nelly Korda posts another 65, builds major lead at Chevron

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:40:43 GMT

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Nelly Korda picked up where she left off and shot her second consecutive round of 65 to build a commanding six-shot lead at the Chevron Championship on Friday in Houston.

The World No. 2 is well set up to vie for her third career major title and her first since winning this event at a different course in 2024.

Korda carded five of her eight birdies Friday on

Opinion: Turning engineering into a security threat

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:45:21 GMT

Washington has accused Chinese AI firms of using model distillation -- a technique widely employed across the industry to make systems smaller and cheaper -- and framed it as a "national security threat," a claim the companies involved have already denied.

From economy to technology, U.S. competition with China is frequently cast in security terms -- a familiar refrain that often appears thinly evidenced and incr

Caty McNally beats Victoria Mboko in Madrid for 1st top-10 win

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:55:23 GMT

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Caty McNally recorded the first top-10 victory of her career when she scored a 6-4, 6-1 triumph over No. 10 Victoria Mboko on Friday in the second round of the Madrid Open.

McNally needed just 79 minutes to land her first win in nine attempts against top-10 opponents.

'I feel like I've been knocking on the door for a little while with some of these really great

Dino Prizmic halts Ben Shelton's win streak in Madrid upset

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic earned his first career top-10 win, toppling No. 4 seed Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5) in a marathon three-hour match to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Friday.

Prizmic, 20, was excellent on his serve, winning 70.6% of his service points (77 of 109) and never facing a break point in the match. Shelton had twice as many ace

"New chapter in India-New Zealand economic ties": Piyush Goyal as FTA nears signing

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:58:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India and New Zealand are set to begin a 'new chapter' in their economic relations with the upcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signing, calling it a key milestone in strengthening bilateral ties.

Goyal welcomed New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, to India, saying the visit marks a 'defining moment'

'Not an inch lost to China': Ex-Army Chief Naravane stands firm, urges nation to keep defence forces out of politics

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:02:34 GMT

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New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd.) has broken his silence on the political controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny', firmly defending his long-held position on the 2020 Indo-China border standoff and calling for the armed forces to be kept insulated from political narratives.

Speaking to ANI in an

Bhullar leads IGPL trio into weekend rounds, as only 3 Indians make cut in Singapore

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:01:51 GMT

Singapore City [Singapore], April 24 (ANI): Gaganjeet Bhullar, an 11-time winner on the Asian Tour and a four-time winner on the Indian Gold Premier League (IGPL), put himself in contention for his maiden International Series title as he added 3-under 68 to his first round 67 and moved up to tied-third place, as per a release.

Only two other Indians, both of whom are Bhullar's colleagues on the IGPL Tour, made th

China's pressure tactics disrupt Taiwan President's Africa trip, spark global concern

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:33:47 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 24 (ANI): The United States and Japan have raised strong objections after three African nations abruptly withdrew overflight permissions for Taiwanese President William Lai's planned trip to Eswatini, a move widely seen as influenced by China, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, Lai was scheduled to travel from Wednesday to Sunday to Taiwan's sole African ally, E

THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-FM-3RD CONSULTATION MECHANISM-MEETING

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:15:28 GMT

(260424) -- BANGKOK, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, held the third meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China and Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026. (Xinh

Pentagon vows continuing maritime interdiction actions against Iranian ships, 'dark fleet' vessels

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 24 (ANI): The United States on Friday shared an update on its interdiction operations, noting that it will continue to enforce a firm maritime blockade against Iran and remains prepared to resume major combat operations if ordered by the President

The details were shared by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine during a press briefing of the Department of War.