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Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:47:57 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan should use its defense money more wisely and learn from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, especially how drones are used, to keep a military balance with China, a top U.S. representative in Taipei said on June 6.

Taiwan's government has been focusing on drones and other low-cost, effective weapons to modernize its military. But last month, the opposition-controlled parliament approv

EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:33:18 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify their supply chains and reduce reliance on individual suppliers, particularly those based in China.

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said that the proposal is being examined as part of a broader review of the European Union's trade defense framework, which is expected

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:21:18 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea, on June 4, revealed a new facility for producing fuel used in nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un saying the country plans to expand its nuclear forces rapidly.

Some experts still doubt whether North Korea has fully working nuclear missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland. However, revealing this new plant suggests Kim wants to establish North Korea as a nuclear power firml

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:28:46 GMT

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 37 years ago.

China said Rubio's remarks were an attempt to damage its political system. At the same time, Taiwan urged China to confront its past.

The events of June 4, 1989, when Chinese troops opened fire on student-led pro-dem

CHINA-SICHUAN-WOLONG-GIANT PANDA CUB (CN)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:46:35 GMT

(260610) -- CHENGDU, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda En En and its cub are pictured at the Shenshuping base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in southwest China's Sichuan Province in June 2026. The cub was delivered at 10:31 a.m. on June 4 at the Shenshuping base. (China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda/Handout via Xinhua)

CGC University, Mohali Unveils "Study in CGC, Work in Japan" Programme: A Transformative Gateway to Global Careers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:06:23 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 10: The path to a successful career no longer ends at national boundaries, it begins with the courage to embrace global opportunities. Recognising the evolving aspirations of today's learners and the demands of an interconnected world, CGC University, Mohali has taken a pioneering step towards internationalising student success through the launch of its groundbreaking 'Study in CGC, W

"Chinese criminal enterprises" linked to "scam compounds throughout Southeast Asia and beyond": FBI Co-Deputy Director

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:05:40 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has claimed to have identified clear links between 'Chinese criminal enterprises' and scam compounds operating across Southeast Asia and other regions, while finding no evidence that the operations are directed by the Chinese government.

Speaking during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday (local time), Andrew Bailey, Co-Deputy Directo

Japanese analytics startup bets on India's developer ecosystem

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:03:15 GMT

New Delhi, [India] June 10 (ANI): The real test for artificial intelligence in 2026 isn't adoption, it's systemisation. Suguru Kawashima, CFO and Head of Global Business, Findy Inc, Japan, argued that individual engineers are already using AI for efficiency gains, but organisations still lack the data and feedback loops to turn those gains into measurable business impact.

The next phase will focus on 'kaizen for

HKTB Launches "Hong Kong Summer Fun": A Season of Events, Experiences and Exclusive Visitor Offers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:31:39 GMT

NewsVoir

Hong Kong, June 10: To welcome the peak summer travel season, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch a brand-new promotion, 'Hong Kong Summer Fun', from June 19, 2026 connecting a series of citywide highlight events and enticing offers to energise the summer season. The HKTB will work with the business community to roll out a wide range of offers covering attractions, dining, transportation and s

China's next-gen communication infrastructure transforming digital landscape

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:33 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- High-definition video streaming in remote areas and far out at sea, or a life-sized hologram chatting in your living room -- once-futuristic scenarios are gradually taking shape in China, driven by the rapid roll-out of next-generation communication networks.

As technological innovation meets new application demands, China is accelerating the construction of an integrated multi-dimens

China-Africa trade expo in Morocco set to boost bilateral trade cooperation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:28 GMT

Moroccan experts say the Casablanca expo will boost China-Morocco cooperation, turn zero-tariff policy gains into concrete results, and strengthen China-Africa trade, investment and industrial ties.

CHANGSHA/RABAT, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Morocco session of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Wednesday in Casablanca, the largest city of Morocco.

The event is the first major o

US spends more on nukes than rest of world combined watchdog

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:58:52 GMT

Washingtons nuclear weapons budget rose by $12.4 billion in a single year, according to ICAN

US spending on nuclear weapons surged by nearly a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to findings by an anti-nuclear watchdog.

In a report released on Tuesday, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said the world's nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $1

(SP)CHINA-LINYI-VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE-CHN VS SLO (CN)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:50:23 GMT

(260610) -- LINYI, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nik Mujanovic (1st L) of Slovenia spikes during the men's pool 3 match between China and Slovenia at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

Taiwan test-fires US-supplied missiles towards China

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:50 GMT

The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from Beijing

Taiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island's west coast.

The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and Beijing, which considers Taiwan sove

Taiwan test-fires US-supplied missiles towards mainland China

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:50 GMT

The live-fire drill comes as Taipei is expanding its missile arsenal despite repeated warnings from Beijing

Taiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island's west coast.

The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and Beijing, which considers Taiwan sove

Israel, Ethiopia, South Korea extend wishes to PM Modi on historic 12-year milestone

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Leaders from across the world continue to extend wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he completes a historic 12-year tenure as the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.

Israel's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he becomes India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister and highlighted the friendship which continues t

International Universities in India: A New Pathway to a Global Degree

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:21 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 10: India's higher education landscape is evolving rapidly, with several globally recognized universities establishing campuses in the country. For students seeking an international degree, these campuses offer a unique opportunity to access world-class education closer to home while retaining the option to study abroad later in their academ

Nationals strive to continue successful run in San Francisco

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:25:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images)

The Washington Nationals will seek to continue their recent mastery at Oracle Park in San Francisco when they go for a three-game sweep of the Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

Daylen Lile has provided big hits for the Nationals, who entered the series with two wins in three tries against the Arizona Diamondbacks to kick off a weeklong trip. Washington added 4-3 and 6-3

Update: China's CPI remains stable, PPI continues to rise in May

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:17:52 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer prices remained broadly stable in May as producer prices rose further, pointing to a steady consumer market and improving demand in some industrial sectors as the country's economy sustained its recovery under supportive macro policies.

The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2 percent year on year in May, unchanged from April, official data

Asian tech stocks resume their slide after brief pause

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:34:18 GMT

Seoul [Korea], June 10, (ANI): Asian tech stocks led by heavyweight names like Softbank, Samsung and SK Hynix resumed their slide after a brief pause on Monday as stretched AI valuations and a renewal in conflict in West Asia made investors cautious.

Broader Asian indices saw weakness in trade as the US and Iran exchanged fire over a downed US Apache helicopter. US President Trump vowed a proportionate response

TSMC reports net revenue of USD 13.25 billion for May 2026, up by 30% YoY

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:33:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) today, announced that its net revenue for May 2026 reached approximately NT$416.98 billion (~USD 13.25 billion). The financial results indicate a steady consolidation of the manufacturer's market position amidst shifting global chip demands.

The monthly performance represents a sequential increase of 1.5 per cent from April 2026.

FOCUS | Giant panda on loan from China gives birth to cub in S. Korea

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:18:16 GMT

(260610) -- SEOUL, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in June 2026 shows Ai Bao, a female giant panda on loan from China, and her cub in Yongin, South Korea. A female giant panda on loan from China has given birth to a cub at Everland, a theme park in Yongin, South Korea, the park said Wednesday.

The cub was born at 10:53 a.m. local time on June 3 at Panda World, a giant panda habitat at Everland Zoo, we

(Hello Africa) 60 years on, Kinkon Hydropower Station testifies to enduring China-Guinea friendship

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:12 GMT

Deep in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by the Kinkon Hydropower Station powers towns and villages across the country.

CONAKRY, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Deep in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by the Kinkon Hydropower Station powers t

Interview: Belarus, China have vast potential for further collaboration, says regional official

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:33 GMT

"I am confident that Belarus-China relations have a bright future," said Petr Parkhomchik, chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee.

BREST, Belarus, June 10 (Xinhua) -- With many successful joint projects, Belarus and China boast vast potential for further collaboration, Petr Parkhomchik, chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee, has said.

The widespread adoption of Chin

Japan has fewer children than ever

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:58:38 GMT

The countrys child population has hit a record low, as falling births, fewer marriages and deep social shifts reshape society

In May, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released data showing that the number of children under the age of 15 in the Land of the Rising Sun had fallen to a new historic low: 13.29 million, which is 350,000 fewer than a year earlier.

To underst

China-South Asia Expo important platform for South-South trade cooperation: Sri Lankan official

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:45:12 GMT

by Xinhua writer Wu Ziyu

COLOMBO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The China-South Asia Exposition serves as an important platform for South-South trade cooperation, and will create valuable opportunities for Sri Lanka and other countries in the region to fully tap the potential of each other's markets, said Charita Yattogoda, head of the trade promotion division of Sri Lanka's Department of Commerce.

The 10th edition o

Etihad Credit Insurance, Export Finance Australia sign MoU to strengthen trade ties

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:06 GMT

PRAGUE, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE's federal export credit company, and Export Finance Australia (EFA), Australia's export credit agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in advancing trade and investment between the UAE and Australia across key economic sectors.

The signing ceremony took place during TXF Global in Prague, a leading internati

"We will hunt you down": FBI co-deputy director warns Chinese-linked syndicates in Southeast Asia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:04:16 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation has vowed to aggressively target high-tech transnational criminal syndicates, lethal narcotics networks, and cyber-fraud operations rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, declaring a coordinated global pushback to dismantle these enterprises at their source.

The operational strategy was unveiled during a virtual press briefing with Andrew Ba

AI demand to keep memory tight through 2027, chipflation to squeeze consumer hardware and cloud costs

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Memory storage is set to remain a structural bottleneck through 2027 as AI demand continues to absorb Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and enterprise Solid-State Drive (SSD) supply. Morgan Stanley expects allocation-based supply chains, not spot pricing, to dominate, leaving non-AI buyers with tighter pools, higher costs and weaker access. Even with tota

Student Travel Insurance Features That Matter More in High-Cost Countries like the USA and Australia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:32:52 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 10: Students moving to countries like the USA and Australia often prepare for tuition, accommodation, flights and daily expenses, but medical and travel-related risks also need serious attention. In high-cost destinations, even a short hospital visit, a lost passport, or a study disruption can put financial pressure on families. Choosing

Nearly 6,000 students and faculty members across eight universities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in north China watched the same play on campus sc

CHINA-XINJIANG-HE LIFENG-THREE-NORTH SHELTERBELT FOREST PROGRAM (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:15:38 GMT

(260609) -- URUMQI, June 9, 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 at a meeting aimed at promoting work progress in the advancement of three major landmark projects for the nation's Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program in the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyg

ICC rates Lord's, Gaddafi Stadium pitches 'unsatisfactory'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The pitches used for the first England vs New Zealand Test at Lord's in London, and the third Pakistan vs Australia ODI at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium have been rated 'unsatisfactory', with both venues receiving one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, according to the ICC website.

The first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle Test between En

Cricket West Indies announces squad for T20 series against Sri Lanka in Jamaica

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:18 GMT

Saint John's [Antigua and Barbuda], June 9 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for June 11 to June 14 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

This series marks the West Indies' first T20 assignment since the team's strong showing in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in February and March and forms an important part of long-term

''India is much better partner than China,'' says Ex Trump Adviser

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Victoria Coates, Former Deputy National Security Advisor to US President Donald Trump, said that India is a much better partner of the US than China.

Coates, in a conversation with ANI, said that Trump's visit to China is to see how it manages the trough in the global economy created by the US-Iran war. Trump completed a high-profile state visit to Beijing on May 15, 2026, where h

Xinhua Commentary: Advancing high-level development of China-DPRK relations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:46:35 GMT

Standing at a new historical starting point, the implementation of the important consensus reached by the two leaders, and the continued advancement of China-DPRK relations in step with the times, will bring greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples, and make positive contributions to regional and global peace, stability, development and prosperity.

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Ji

CHINA-BEIJING-LI HONGZHONG-CHINA-RUSSIA FRIENDLY LANGUAGE DIALOGUE (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:15:41 GMT

(260609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, also vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and chairman of the Chinese side of the China-Russia Committee for Friendship, Peace and Development, attends the opening ceremony of the China-Russia friendly language dialogue and meets with Boris

US blacklists major Chinese firms over alleged military links

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:47:51 GMT

Beijing has accused Washington of unwarranted suppression after it designated dozens of companies, including Alibaba and Baidu, as aiding the Chinese army

The US Department of War has added dozens of Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba, search engine Baidu, and electric vehicle maker BYD, to a blacklist of entities it claims are aiding Beijing's military.

China has condemned the

Xinhua Headlines: Xi's DPRK visit yields important consensus on bilateral ties

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:46:11 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Tuesday that he reached important consensus with General Secretary Kim Jong Un on developing relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the new era.

The two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the re

CHINA-XINJIANG-WANG HUNING-INVESTIGATION AND RESEARCH TOUR (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:29 GMT

(260609) -- URUMQI, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, learns about the medical services for people in Hotan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on June 7, 2026. Wang made an investigation and re

Palau President reaffirms support for Taiwan

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:01:09 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 9 (ANI): Palau President Surangel S Whipps Jr strongly reiterated his country's support for Taiwan during Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's visit to the Pacific island nation, emphasising that Taiwan's sovereignty deserves international recognition, according to Focus Taiwan, the English-language news platform of Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA).

Speaking at a welcome dinner in Koror

World Yogasana Championships' success lays foundation for India's Commonwealth Games 2030 preparation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:56 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] June 9 (ANI): India expectedly finished with a whopping 114 medals (102 gold, nine silver and three bronze) at the World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, thanks to a coordinated effort between the national federation and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to provide the players with the best of training facilities in the run-up to the championships.

The biggest takeaway from the Wo

India wants to buy more coking coal and nickel from Russia media

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:53:05 GMT

A delegation from New Delhi visited last month for preliminary talks with the government and industry, Reuters reported.

India is exploring options to buy coking coal assets and import more nickel from Russia, Reuters reported, as it tries to secure supplies to boost steel production and speed up its energy transition.

A delegation from New Delhi visited Russia in May for preliminary talks

NIGERIA-ABUJA-PANDA-PAINTING-EVENT

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:46:59 GMT

(260609) -- ABUJA, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students paint on a scroll during the opening event of the "Hello Nigeria" 2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience Exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 8, 2026. More than 200 students and teachers from six local international schools participated in the opening event on Monday. (China Cultural Center in Nigeria/Handout via Xinhua)

CHINA-BEIJING-ART EXHIBITION-PORTINARI (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:50 GMT

(260609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits an art exhibition titled "The Brazil of Portinari" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, June 9, 2026. The exhibition showcased 56 paintings of the renowned Brazilian artist Candido Portinari. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-GRAND FAREWELL CEREMONY

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:15:48 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A grand farewell ceremony for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), June 9, 2026. On Tuesday afternoon local time, Xi concluded his state visit to the DPRK and departed from Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secret

Feature: How Pyongyang's Friendship Tower bears witness to enduring China-DPRK bond

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:15:42 GMT

Those past commemorations, along with Tuesday's ceremony, embody deep remembrance of the revolutionary martyrs, and underscore the importance both sides attach to preserving and carrying forward their traditional friendship.

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President, and his wife, Peng Liyuan, paid homage to

Update: China's Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket sends 2 new satellites into space

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:47:55 GMT

JIUQUAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket to transport two new satellites into space.

The carrier rocket blasted off at 4:23 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.

The two satellites are named Spacesail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02, respectively.

This was the eighth mission involving Zhuque-2

Xi's Album | Xi says he reaches important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in new era

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:47:40 GMT

The two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the re

(Hello Africa) Cabo Verde looks to ocean for growth, climate resilience

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:45:14 GMT

At the port of Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde, fishing boats unload the day's catch as vendors sort fish on the dock and women carry plastic basins of fresh fish toward the market.

PRAIA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At the port of Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde, fishing boats unload the day's catch as vendors sort fish on the dock and women carry plastic basins of fresh fish toward the market.

Update: China urges U.S. to stop groundless suppression of Chinese firms

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:18:38 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China urged the United States to stop the groundless suppression of Chinese companies, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Tuesday, after the U.S. side recently listed relevant Chinese tech firms as military-related enterprises.

China firmly opposes the U.S. overstretching the concept of national security and formulating various discriminatory lists to go after Chinese

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-DONGFENG COMMERCIAL SPACE INNOVATION PILOT ZONE-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:26 GMT

(260609) -- JIUQUAN, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket carrying two satellites named Spacesail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02 blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, June 9, 2026. The carrier rocket blasted off at 4:23 p.m. (Beijing Time). The satellites entered into the preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Wang Heng/Xinhua)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE-VOLLEYBALL-2026 AVC WOMEN'S CUP-PHI VS KOR

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:04 GMT

(260609) -- ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Na Hyunsoo (R) of South Korea competes during the pool A match between the Philippines and South Korea at the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, on June 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-FAREWELL CEREMONY

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:45:42 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, concludes his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and departs from Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 9, 2026. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife Ri Sol Ju went to

China's foreign trade maintains sound growth momentum

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained steady growth momentum in May, underscoring the resilience of the wider economy and its deepening integration with global markets.

The total value of goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year to reach 4.45 trillion yuan (about 653 billion U.S. dollars) last month, remaining above 4 trillion yuan for th

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-KIM JONG UN-LUNCHEON

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:15 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan attend the luncheon hosted by Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, in Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 9, 2026. (X

From cuisine to culture -- Chinese food sparks Jordanian curiosity for Chinese culture

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:05 GMT

AMMAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- "People here are no longer going only to try noodles or fried rice. They want to experience something authentic, and learn more about China itself," 27-year-old Huda Ameen told Xinhua at a Chinese restaurant in the capital Amman.

In Jordan, what started decades ago as a quiet curiosity about Chinese cuisine has evolved into a wider cultural interest in China, with Chinese restaurants now

India's textile sector at inflection point to reclaim global market share: Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:19 GMT

New Delhi, [India] June 9 (ANI): India is poised to regain its lost prominence in the global textiles and apparel industry, supported by policy reforms, free trade agreements (FTAs), a favourable tariff environment and strong domestic demand, according to a report by Emkay Research.

The report said the country's textile sector is at a critical turning point after its share in global apparel trade remained stagnan

"Historic feat": Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hails India's performance at World Yogasana Championships

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has lauded India's outstanding performance at the World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, calling the achievement a matter of national pride.

In a post on X, Dhami highlighted India's total medal haul of 114 medals, which included 102 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze, describing it as a reflection of the discipline and dedication of the c

Vizag Steel Plant tragedy: Andhra Dy CM announces ex-gratia; says such an accident 'never occurred' in 30 years

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:01 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the tragic explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which claimed eight lives, and announced a comprehensive compensation package for the families of the deceaDy CM announces ex-gratia; says such an accident 'never occurred'sed.

On Tuesday, PawanKalyan visited the injured

Update: Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to DPRK

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:53:03 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Xi's entourage, including his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and dire

Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh felicitates Hockey U-18 Asia Cup gold medalist Sawan Kumar

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:32:58 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 9 (ANI): A warm welcome was accorded to India men's U-18 hockey team goalkeeper Sawan Kumar at Patna Airport on Tuesday following India's triumphant campaign at the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan.

The Indian men's team clinched the gold medal after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara on June 6. Ashish Tani Purti starred in the title clash with a hat-trick, while c

Xi's Album | Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional China-DPRK friendship through generations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:16:31 GMT

PYONGYANG, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), agreed on Tuesday that the two countries should carry forward their great traditional friendship from generation to generation. <

Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional China-DPRK friendship through generations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:16:17 GMT

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-WPK-CENTRAL CADRES TRAINING SCHOOL

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:46:37 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, walks into a lecture hall of the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in the company of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, the DPRK

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-XI JINPING-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP TOWER

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:45:35 GMT

(260609) -- PYONGYANG, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, straightens the ribbons on a flower basket while paying homage to the China-DPRK Friendship Tower with his wife Peng Liyuan, in the company of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Repu

"Relationship between India-Australia is important": Michael Clarke meets Haryana CM, eyes cricket academy in state

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:59:52 GMT

Chandigarh [India], June 9 (ANI): Former Australia captain Michael Clarke met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Monday and expressed his desire to contribute to the growth of cricket in the state, including the possibility of establishing a cricket academy in the future.

Clarke visited 'Sant Kabir Kutir', the Chief Minister's residence, where he also played cricket with CM Saini and praise

United States adds popular Chinese firms to Pentagon's "Chinese military company" list

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:59:41 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): Well-known Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., BYD Co., and Baidu Inc., are added to the US Department of Defense list as 'Chinese military companies.'

The announcement, posted to the Federal Register on Monday, updates the roster of entities believed by the United States government to aid the People's Liberation Army.

With this latest update, the US D

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. doubles market cap; Enters top 10 of PwC global rankings

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:59:54 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 9 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has doubled its market capitalization over the past year to claim the ninth spot in the PwC Global Top 100 rankings. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the contract chipmaker recorded the fastest growth among the world's top ten entities.

The accounting and consulting firm's '2026 Global Top 100 Companies by Market Capitalizatio

Pentagon updates Chinese military firms list; warns American business against ties with PLA-linked companies

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:59:49 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): The Pentagon has expanded its list of Chinese military-linked companies, adding several major firms including Alibaba Group, Baidu, BYD, NIO and WuXi AppTec -- in a move aimed at warning American businesses and government agencies against engagement with entities connected to China's military establishment.

The details were shared by the US Select Committee on China in a stateme

Netherlands lose Jurrien Timber to groin injury ahead of FIFA World Cup; Geertruida called up

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:59:48 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): The Netherlands have suffered a major setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup after defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury, the Dutch football federation announced on Monday.

According to ESPN, the 24-year-old Arsenal full-back, who last featured as a substitute in Arsenal's UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, will leave the Du

"Unbreakable relationship; time-tested ties": North Korea rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:59:13 GMT

Pyongyang [North Korea], June 9 (ANI): North Korea and China vowed commitment to further spearheading their ties as the two countries mark 65 years of their treaty of friendship and eye expanding cooperation across the sectors of economy, infrastructure along with deepening military and diplomatic ties, China Daily reported.

China Daily further noted that Xi Jinping reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties

Struggling Rockies, Cubs search for spark in three-game series

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:25:12 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies are heading for their eighth losing season in a row, but there have been some bright spots for the franchise.

Catcher Hunter Goodman continues to play at an all-star level and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is showing to be a shrewd signing. Sugano (5-4, 3.98 ERA) will make his 13th start for Colorado when it hosts the Chicago Cubs on T

Miles Russell, 17, qualifies for U.S. Open with Charlie Woods on bag

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:55:30 GMT

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One of the top young prospects in golf is heading to his first major championship at 17 years old.

Miles Russell played his way into the U.S. Open when he emerged from a playoff that decided the last two spots at one of the USGA's 10 final qualifying sites Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Russell and another amateur, Ryder Cowan, outl

Village builds up mangrove "coastal guardians" amid national conservation efforts

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:45:35 GMT

GUANGZHOU, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At Jinlong Primary School in south China's Guangdong Province, second-graders were busy sketching mangroves, imagining tiny crabs scuttling among the roots. "Mangroves are like a kindergarten for little crabs," one pupil said.

The lush mangroves that now inspire these schoolchildren were once dismissed by locals in Tantou Village, Guangdong's Nansha District, as nothing more than com

Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 9 ships

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:30:39 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], June 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday reported 1 PLA aircraft sortie, along with 6 naval vessels and 9 official ships operating around its territory.

In a post on X, the MND said, '1 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 9 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties entered Taiwan's southeastern part ADIZ. #ROCAr

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-TENNIS-QUEEN'S CLUB-WOMEN'S SINGLES

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:15:12 GMT

(260609) -- LONDON, June 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring during the women's singles first round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jaqueline Cristian of Romania at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, June 8, 2026. (Photo by Liu Ying/Xinhua)

Top 2 seeds ousted in chaotic opening day at Libema Open

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:34 GMT

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The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds each fell in straight sets on a chaotic first day of women's competition in the Libema Open at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Monday.

No. 1 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia -- a two-time winner at the event in 2022 and '23 -- fell 6-4, 7-6 (5) to Hungary's Panna Udvardy, who ranks nearly 50 spots lower (65th to 17th). In a match th

Top 2 seeds ousted in chaotic opening day of HSBC Championships

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:27 GMT

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The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds each fell in straight sets on a chaotic first day of women's competition in the Libema Open at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Monday.