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Natural disasters affected over 92,000 people across Afghanistan in 2026, killed 97: UN

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:29:41 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): Natural disasters have affected more than 92,000 people across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan since the beginning of 2026, killing at least 97 people and injuring 331 others, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Khaama Press reported.

In a report released on Sunday, OCHA said nearly 10,000 homes had been damaged, while m

The Mecca trio gives Washington another problem

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank

Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining buffer states along the borders it shared with threatening powers. These states didn't necessarily have to like Russia, much less become its allies, but their usefulness lay in causing even greater problems for Russia's potential adversaries.

For a long

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favour

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank

For a long

India U20 men to play two friendlies against Yemen in Bengaluru

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:58:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): The Indian U20 men's team will play two friendly matches against Yemen at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.

Both encounters will kick off at 16:30 and will be played behind closed doors.

These will be India's third and fourth friendly matches of the training ca

#CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NADAM FAIR (CN)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:46:01 GMT

(260816) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Riders compete in a speed horse racing during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2026. The Nadam fair opened here on Sunday, featuring equestrian performances, songs and dances, instrumental music and traditional folk performances. (Photo by Wang Zheng/Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: How flutters of great little birds weave together Asia-Pacific community

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:45:26 GMT

* Stretching from Alaska and the Russian Far East to Southeast Asia and Australia, the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) is considered one of the world's busiest flyways, with China at its midpoint serving as an irreplaceable rest haven and a core hub for cross-border conservation.

* The Guangdong Neilingding Futian National Nature Reserve near Shenzhen Bay sits amid one of China's mo

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-HAKE SCARP-VIEWS (CN)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:45:25 GMT

(260816) -- HULUNBUIR, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2026 shows a view of Hake Scarp and its surrounding areas in Hailar District of Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-YAKESHI-TOURISM-ICE-AND-SNOW ACTIVITIES (CN)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:46:25 GMT

(260816) -- YAKESHI, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child has fun at the Phoenix Mountain scenic area in Yakeshi of Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2026. The scenic area has rolled out off-season ice-and-snow activities and cultural performances to draw visitors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

5th ODI: Rahmat's 143*, Atal's 98 guide Afghanistan to six-wicket win over Ireland, seal series 4-0

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:30:16 GMT

Belfast [Ireland], August 16 (ANI): Afghanistan chased down Ireland's 299-run target with six wickets in hand in the fifth and final ODI at Stormont, sealing a dominant 4-0 series victory.
Rahmat Shah led the chase with an unbeaten 143, while Sediqullah Atal scored 98 as the duo put on a record 201-run partnership for the third wicket. Their stand helped Afghanistan recover from 22/2 and register their highest su

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-TEAM ACROBATIC

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:50:48 GMT

(260816) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of Team China perform during the Team Acrobatic Final of the World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 15, 2026. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)

Five years after Taliban returned to power, where does Afghanistan stand?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:09 GMT

by Li Ang, Xu Shu'ao and Zhang Yibin
KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- White Taliban flags emblazoned with black script lined major streets across Kabul on Saturday as the Taliban celebrates the fifth anniversary of its return to power with a large-scale ceremony here.
Five years on, the war-torn country has largely moved from war to reconstruction. Overall security has improved, but creating jobs, absorbing retur

Working outside home a remedy to women suffering from depression in W. Afghanistan

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:45:14 GMT

HERAT, Afghanistan, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Running a small training center of fine arts and a shop inside Arg-e-Herat -- a historic castle dating back over 2,000 years in the western Afghan city of Herat -- Quraish Malikzada whispered with joy that she earns enough to support her family.
"I have a reasonable income. Visitors, including foreigners, often buy my products, and even visitors from Kabul and the northern

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL ECOLOGY DAY (CN)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:15:21 GMT

(260815) -- HULUNBUIR, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen during a main event of the fourth National Ecology Day in Hulunbuir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2026.
China's top legislature designated Aug. 15 as National Ecology Day in 2023 to raise public awareness of ecological conservation and encourage action to protect the environment. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Beyond the Battlefield: How India's Armed Forces became a 'First Responder' to the world

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:03:23 GMT

By Sohini Bhattacharya
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): A military medical team arriving in earthquake-hit Venezuela, warships carrying relief to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka, and an Indian field hospital treating victims in Myanmar, India's Armed Forces have increasingly found themselves deployed not only to defend the country, but to save lives far beyond its shores.
As India celebrates its 80th Independ

Emiliano Arango defeats Venus Williams in Cincinnati opener

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:05:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Colombia's Emiliana Arango outpaced Venus Williams on her way to a 6-2, 6-2 victory in first-round action at the Cincinnati Open on Friday in Mason, Ohio.
It marked just the second WTA 1000-level match win this year for Arango, and it came against a seven-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most famous players of her generat

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, 25% of fleet; losses could top USD 1.3 bn: Report

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:03 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 14 (ANI): The United States lost a minimum of 45 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and attack drones during its conflict with Iran, representing nearly one-fourth of its operational fleet and potentially incurring a financial loss exceeding USD 1.3 billion for taxpayers, according to a report by The Washington Post, citing US officials.
Clarifying the losses, an official told the newspaper that

The Migrant Tunnels Burrowing From Belarus Into The EU

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:20:14 GMT

When a group of 15 migrants in"sand-stained clothing"were spotted moving through a forest in southeastern Latvia on August 10, border guards could not initially determine where the group had emerged from.
After questioning the migrants, a border patrol spotted a brush-filled tunnel exit just 10 meters from Latvia's border fence with Belarus.
The exit of a tunnel discovered near the Belarus border fence in s

Taliban Official Killed As Violence Flares In Northern Afghanistan

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:15:54 GMT

A senior Taliban official has been assassinated in Afghanistans northeastern province of Badakhshan, where violence has flared in recent weeks.
The killing on August 13 came amid ongoing clashes between Taliban fighters and a dissident commander in Badakhshans Nusai district, located along the border with Tajikistan.
Vast and mountainous, Badakhshan has witnessed a spate of attacks in recent weeks. Experts

India Embassy in Baku celebrates Bihar Diwas with showcase of state's heritage, culture, cuisine

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:58:45 GMT

Baku [Azerbaijan], August 14 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan organised a grand event to celebrate Bihar Diwas, showcasing the rich civilisational heritage, vibrant culture, tourism potential, handicrafts and distinctive cuisine of Bihar.
The event, organised on Thursday, drew a large gathering comprising Ambassadors from various countries and international organisations, members of the diplomatic corps,

WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek tops Elena Rybakina for first title of '26

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:40:32 GMT

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)
Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek picked up her first tournament title of the season with a solid 6-2, 6-3 victory over second-seeded Elena Rybakina on Thursday at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
Swiatek needed just 75 minutes and had a first-serve percentage of 80% while defeating Rybakina for the seventh time in 13 career meetings.
Swiatek of Poland converted 4

CENTCOM unveils plans for first multinational attack drone task force 'Falcon Strike' amid West Asia conflict

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:03:42 GMT

Florida [US], August 14 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced plans to establish the first-ever multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force to integrate unmanned systems operated by the United States and regional partners across West Asia, amid continuing conflict and heightened security tensions in the region.
The new unit, designated Task Force Falcon Strike, will employ one-way attack drone

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-TENNIS-NATIONAL BANK OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES-FINAL

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:45:21 GMT

(260814) -- TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns the ball during the women's singles final match between Iga Swiatek of Poland and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 13, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto for first title of '26

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:25:10 GMT

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)
Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek picked up her first tournament title of the season with a solid 6-2, 6-3 victory over second-seeded Elena Rybakina on Thursday at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
Swiatek needed just 75 minutes and had a first-serve percentage of 80% while slaying Rybakina for the seventh time in 13 career meetings.
Swiatek of Poland converted 4 of

Iga Swiatek wins first title of season, beats Elena Rybakina in Toronto

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)
Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek picked up her first tournament title of the season with a solid 6-2, 6-3 victory over second-seeded Elena Rybakina on Thursday in the National Bank Open at Toronto.
Swiatek needed just 75 minutes and had a first-serve percentage of 80% while slaying Rybakina for the seventh time in 13 career meetings.
Swiatek of Poland converged 4 of

India U17 women set for two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:31:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): As part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, the India U17 women's team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on August 27 and 30, 2026. Both matches will be played behind closed doors.
The two outings will provide head coach Joakim Alexandersson an opportunity to

Chess at Esports World Cup 2026: Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Pranesh M vie for Playoffs spots on Day 2 of group stage

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:54 GMT

Paris [France], August 13 (ANI): The battle for the Playoffs at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 Chess tournament enters its decisive stage on Thursday, with Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin and Pranesh M set to compete in the Lower Bracket (LB) following an eventful opening day in Group A.
With only two players from each group's LB advancing to the Playoffs, the Indian trio will need to navigate t

Rights Group Urges Taliban To Free 'Disappeared' Aid Workers

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:53:55 GMT

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to release several international aid workers who were "forcibly disappeared" from their offices last month and are still missing without word on their location or condition.
HRW said in a statement that the Taliban, which seized power five years ago, has provided no information on the whereabouts of the leadership team of the nongovernmental grou

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-TENNIS-NATIONAL BANK OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES-SEMIFINALS

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:15:50 GMT

(260813) -- TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates victory after the women's singles semifinal match between Coco Gauff of the United States and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for Toronto title

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:05:06 GMT

(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
Iga Swiatek is headed to her first WTA final of the season after beating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the National Bank Open on Wednesday in Toronto.
The seventh-seeded Polish player will oppose second-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan for the title on Thursday. Rybakina rallied past fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the second semifinal.
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Rashid Khan in top 10 wicket-takers list among active players following Afghanistan's 4th ODI win over Ireland

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:59:14 GMT

Belfast [Ireland], August 13 (ANI): Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan entered the top ten leading wicket-takers list among active players following another top-class bowling performance against Ireland in the fourth ODI at Belfast.
During the fourth ODI at Belfast, Rashid took 3/49 in 10 overs, helping his side to a massive victory, overtaking Indian pacer Mohammed Shami (462 wickets) to enter the top ten. He is c

Iga Swiatek edges Elina Svitolina, advances to first final of 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
Iga Swiatek is headed to her first WTA final of the season after beating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the National Bank Open on Wednesday in Toronto.
The seventh-seeded Polish player last advanced to a title match at Cincinnati in 2025. She has won each of her past six finals and has an 11-2 career mark when playing for a championship.
In the final o

Milestone for China's homegrown aircraft with 1st int'l commercial flight

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:17:12 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's homegrown C919 aircraft completed its first scheduled international commercial passenger flight on Wednesday with a safe landing in Mongolia's capital city Ulaanbaatar after take-off from Beijing, marking a new chapter for Chinese-made large passenger aircraft going global.
Air China flight CA723 using the C919 plane took off from the Beijing Capital International Airport for

Sri Lanka Tests crucial for India's spin future, says Murali Kartik

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Former India cricketer Murali Kartik believes the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will be crucial for India's spin attack, with Ravindra Jadeja in the 'twilight' of his career and the team looking to the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar to step up and shape the next phase of its red-ball spin-bowling unit.
Kartik, during a virtual interaction with the me

Beyond the headlines, Pakistan and Russia are drawing closer

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:22:20 GMT

From counterterrorism to trade corridors, Moscow and Islamabad are turning steady contact into a deeper, more durable relationship
Sometimes trust develops gradually in settings that most people are unaware of, such as a working group, a ministerial handshake, or an agreement made on the fringes of a summit that garners national attention for a single day.
For the better part of a decade, P

JD Vance dresses down Zelensky over Black Sea tanker attacks FT

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:09:09 GMT

Washington was unhappy with Kiev launching drone attacks on vessels carrying oil to a terminal co-owned by US companies, the article says
The US called Ukraine to heel for targeting oil tankers in the Black Sea after Kiev began launching drone attacks on vessels sailing to a partly US-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Russia, the Financial Times reported.
The CPC funnels K

Vance dresses down Zelensky over Black Sea tanker attacks FT

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:09:09 GMT

Washington was unhappy with Kiev launching drone attacks on vessels carrying oil to a terminal co-owned by US companies, the article says
The US called Ukraine to heel for targeting oil tankers in the Black Sea after Kiev began launching drone attacks on vessels sailing to a partly US-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Russia, the Financial Times reported.
The CPC funnels K

InPics | Milestone moments of China's C919 jetliner

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:45:35 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
The C919 is China's first self-developed trunk jetliner in accordance with international airworthine

Babar Azam returns to ICC Test batting top 10 rankings after two years

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after two years following his team's eight-wicket win over the West Indies in Port of Spain that helped draw the two-match ICC World Test Championship series.
The 31-year-old scored 88 and 24 not out, advancing five slots to 10th position in the rankings. He had slipped out of the

Mongolia PM, top brass visit India-constructed Oil Refinery Project construction site

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:58:05 GMT

Dornogoyi [Mongolia], August 12 (ANI): Mongolian Prime Minister N Uchral, along with several key ministers, paid a visit to the strategic Oil Refinery Project Construction site being facilitated by India and lauded Indian engineers and workers involved. The Prime Minister assured that Mongolia would take all measures to ensure swift completion of the project.
The details of the visit were shared by the Embassy o

MONGOLIA-ULAN BATOR-CHINA-C919-1ST INT'L COMMERCIAL FIGHT-COMPLETION

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:46:36 GMT

(260812) -- ULAN BATOR, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are greeted by etiquette staff dressed in traditional Mongolian costumes as they step out of the cabin at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia, Aug. 12, 2026. China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the c

China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st int'l commercial flight, lands in Mongolian capital

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:45:34 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
A grand water salute ceremony was held at the airport. Passengers gradually disembarked from the

SEPC Reports 40% YoY Revenue Growth in June Quarter Despite Overseas Margin Headwinds

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:59:18 GMT

PNN
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 12: SEPC Limited (NSE: SEPC | BSE: 532945), a leading EPC company with established expertise in industrial infrastructure, process plants, water and wastewater management, today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter (Q1 FY27) ended 30 June 2026.
The company delivered strong topline growth of 40% year-on-year, even as its international pro

From bat to mic: Ajinkya Rahane set to make Test commentary debut during India-Sri Lanka series

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): Former India Captain Ajinkya Rahane is set to make his Test commentary debut on the Sony Sports Network during India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, from August 15 to 27, acccording to a release.
The great cricketer recently brought the curtains down on an illustrious career spanning nearly 18 years since his first-class debut. He will now take on a new role in the com

Afghanistan will ensure safe rail route from Russia to India - Taliban spokesman

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:12:39 GMT

The train line is expected to generate jobs, an Afghan Economy Ministry representative has told RT India

Afghanistan's Taliban government has said it will ensure the safety of a prospective rail route linking Russia to India, which would give Moscow access to the Indian Ocean.

"Yes. Afghanistan is in

Afghanistan to host India for three-match T20I series in Delhi

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17.
The series will get underway on September 13, with the second T20I scheduled for September 15 and the third on September 17.
All three ma

India GM Praggnanandhaa beats Javokhir Sindarov at Sinquefield Cup

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:31:29 GMT

Missouri [US], August 12 (ANI): Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run at the Sinquefield Cup, defeating World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round to move into a share of the early lead, according to ESPN.
Praggnanandhaa secured the victory after a marathon encounter that remained largely balanced for most of the game. However, Sindarov blundered on the 82nd mov

"Lost potential, irreversible harm": UNESCO demands full restoration of education rights for Afghan girls as 2.4 Mn denied schooling

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:31:07 GMT

Paris [France], August 12 (ANI): Noting that Afghanistan remains the only country in the world to formally prohibit access to education for girls and women beyond the primary level, UNESCO on Tuesday called for the full restoration of the right to education, warning that the country's ban risks causing 'irreversible harm' and decades of lost potential of an entire generation.
According to a statement released by

Documentary 'The Heritage Guardian' premieres in Azerbaijan

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:13:17 GMT

A launch event for the Azerbaijani version of the documentary "The Heritage Guardian" is held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, August 14, 2026. /CMG
A launch event for the Azerbaijani version of the documentary "The Heritage Guardian" was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on Friday.

The program, the first of its kind produced and dubbed by China Media Group (CMG) in Azerbaijani, fea

South Africa Names Gender Apartheid. Now It Should Act.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:40 GMT

At South Africa's National Women's Day commemoration on August 9, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke, among other things, about the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan. Standing alongside him, Malala Yousafzai urged governments to recognize this system for what Afghan w

Take an Ergun River cruise along the China-Russia border

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:17:10 GMT

The Ergun River forms part of the border between China and Russia. From the Chinese bank in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, visitors can look across the river to Russia, while a border river cruise from Shiwei offers a different perspective, allowing them to take in the scenery on both sides from the water.
A view of Olochi in Russia from a China-Russia border river cruise on the Ergun River. /CGTN

China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st intl. commercial flight

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:28:52 GMT

China's domestically developed C919 large passenger aircraft takes off from Beijing Capital International Airport on its maiden regular international commercial flight in Beijing, China, August 12, 2026. /VCG
China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulaanbaatar airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marki

India's Double-Booking in September: Bangladesh Tour Faces High Risk of Cancellation or Postponement

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:09:51 GMT

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau)
Source: Pressenza

Hulun Lake: A lake like the sea

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:21:39 GMT

Hulun Lake in Inner Mongolia boasts a vast expanse of water and is often described as "a lake like the sea." With a maximum water area of 2,339 square kilometers, it is the largest lake in Inner Mongolia and the fifth largest lake in China.
A visitor poses for photos on a swing by the shore of Hulun Lake in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia. /CGTN
A view of Hulun Lake in Hulunbuir, Inner

Wildflowers add a touch of color to the Hulunbuir Grasslands

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:35:58 GMT

The Hulunbuir Grasslands in Inner Mongolia are more than endless stretches of green. Patches of wildflowers quietly bloom among the grass, adding touches of color and a gentle charm to the vast landscape.
Colorful wildflowers bloom amid the grasslands in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia. /CGTN
Colorful wildflowers bloom amid the grasslands in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia. /CGTN

UZBEKISTAN: Prison term awaits arrested Shia for online religious posts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Police in the south-eastern city of Samarkand arrested 22-year-old Shia Muslim Sunnatillo Akparov in late June for content on a Shia Telegram channel he had run. Senior Lieutenant Shokhrukh Asliddinov, an Investigator of Samarkand Police, has brought a criminal case against Akparov for online distribution of "materials containing a threat to public security and public order". He faces a jail term of 5 to 8 years if convic

Russia tops medal table at artistic swimming junior worlds

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:48:45 GMT

BUDAPEST, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Russia topped the medal table with nine golds and one bronze as the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships concluded here on Sunday, while Spain and China finished second and third respectively.
Spain collected two golds, four silvers and four bronzes, while China finished with five silvers and two bronzes.
On the final day, China's Zhou Kunyi claimed bron

Police arrest 46 suspected drug smugglers across Afghanistan

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:45:17 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police apprehended 46 suspected drug smugglers across nine provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
The suspects were detained during coordinated operations targeting drug smuggling, sale and purchase on the outskirts of the eastern Laghman, Kunar, Wardak, Parwan, Nangarhar, Paktika and northern Badakhshan, Jawzjan and Balkh pr

6 new polio cases confirmed in E. Afghanistan amid returnee influx

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:15:04 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Health authorities in eastern Afghanistan confirmed six new cases of wild poliovirus in the past month, underscoring persistent challenges in one of the world's last two endemic countries.
The infections were detected in Bati Kot, Behsud, Rodat and Chaparhar districts, as well as Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province, with an additional case reported in neighboring Kunar province, said

Xinhua News | China wins 3 golds, 1 silver at informatics Olympiad

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:45:17 GMT

China won three gold medals and one silver medal to top team standings at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent. #XinhuaNews

China wins 3 golds, 1 silver at informatics Olympiad

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:15:17 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- China won three gold medals and one silver medal to top team standings at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent.
The event, held from Aug. 9 to 15, brought together nearly 400 contestants from over 90 countries and regions. Over two competition days, participants tackled complex tasks covering algorithm design, data structures and

Spain shines with duet free double at artistic swimming junior worlds

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:46:43 GMT

BUDAPEST, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Spain stole the spotlight at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships on Saturday, sweeping both the women's duet free and mixed duet free titles with routines of high difficulty and expressive artistry.
In the women's duet free final, Naia Alvarez Vicente and Daniela Suarez Fernandez, both 17, won the title with 298.6813 points.
China's He Zhien and Zho

China marks National Ecology Day with solid gains in green push

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:25 GMT

HOHHOT, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities on Saturday unveiled a raft of major ecological achievements at the main event marking the fourth National Ecology Day in Hulunbuir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
The event, themed "Building a green foundation for Chinese modernization," was jointly hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission, relevant government departments and the r

AFGHANISTAN-TALIBAN-RETURN TO POWER-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:01 GMT

(260815) -- KABUL, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 10, 2026 shows a view in Islam Qala, a town along the border with Iran, in Herat province of Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "World Insights: Five years after Taliban returned to power, where does Afghanistan stand?" (Xinhua/Zhang Yibin)

China marks National Ecology Day with ceremony in northern city

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:47:30 GMT

HOHHOT, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- China celebrated its fourth National Ecology Day on Saturday, with the main ceremony taking place in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
During the ceremony, the National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic planner, explained policies on the country's circular economy.
Officials from other state organs, including the Ministry of Natural Resources a

World Insights: Five years after Taliban returned to power, where does Afghanistan stand?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:15:14 GMT

by Li Ang, Xu Shu'ao and Zhang Yibin
KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- White Taliban flags emblazoned with black script lined major streets across Kabul on Saturday as the Taliban celebrates the fifth anniversary of its return to power with a large-scale ceremony here.
Five years on, the war-torn country has largely moved from war to reconstruction. Overall security has improved, but creating jobs, absorbing ret

The grass beneath our feet: Why rangelands matter

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In northern Kenya, a herder scans the sky for rain that hasn't come. The grass his animals need is thinning by the day.
He's not alone, from Africa's grasslands to the salt-crusted plains of Central Asia, this same story is playing out for millions of people who depend on land many people may never think about: Rangelands.
What are rangelands and why should we care?
Rangelands, which are found oneve

Afghanistan expresses regret over death of Tajik woman in border shooting

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:45:16 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday voiced profound regret over the death of a Tajik woman in cross-border gunfire, attributing the tragedy to "disruptive and opportunistic elements."
In a statement posted on X by the ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the ministry said the incident occurred on Thursday evening and claimed the life of a resident of Dashtak vill

Afghan Taliban celebrates 5th anniversary of its return to power

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:15:32 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan Taliban celebrated on Saturday the fifth anniversary of its return to power after defeating the U.S.-led coalition forces in the country amid tight security.
Calling the day "Victory Day," groups of security personnel holding white flags in their hands drove vehicles on Kabul streets while chanting slogans.
In addition to holding a large gathering attended by official

Swan geese return as Hulun Lake's ecosystem continues to improve

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:45:32 GMT

Hulun Lake in China's Inner Mongolia has seen swan goose numbers surpass 20,000 for four consecutive years, reflecting the lake's ecological recovery after more than a decade of restoration efforts.
#China #ecology #SwanGeese

Feature: Working outside home a remedy to women suffering from depression in W. Afghanistan

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:45:22 GMT

HERAT, Afghanistan, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Running a small training center of fine arts and a shop inside Arg-e-Herat -- a historic castle dating back over 2,000 years in the western Afghan city of Herat -- Quraish Malikzada whispered with joy that she earns enough to support her family.
"I have a reasonable income. Visitors, including foreigners, often buy my products, and even visitors from Kabul and the northern

Kyrgyzstan's GDP grows 11.1 pct in first 7 months of 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:15:22 GMT

BISHKEK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product (GDP) in January-July 2026 reached 1.1727 trillion soms (about 13.4 billion U.S. dollars), up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, the country's National Statistical Committee reported Friday.
The growth was driven primarily by the service sector, which accounted for 49.8 percent of total GDP, and commodity production, which contributed 34.2 percent.

Azerbaijan hosts first BWF Junior International Series badminton tournament

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:43 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026 started here on Friday, marking Azerbaijan's debut as a host on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Junior International Series circuit.
The three-day tournament features 64 Under-19 players from nine countries competing in five events: men's and women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles.
Host Azerbaijan is represented by 22 players, while ot

China to mark 4th National Ecology Day amid green modernization drive

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:34 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China will hold a series of activities to celebrate the fourth National Ecology Day on Saturday, as the country accelerates its green modernization drive, the country's top economic planner said Friday.
This year's National Ecology Day, themed "Building a green foundation for Chinese modernization," will feature a main event in Hulunbuir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regio

Positive developments seen in Afghanistan over past 5 years: UN

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:45:19 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has highlighted positive developments in Afghanistan over the past five years, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported Friday.
UNAMA identified several positive developments, including improved security, a ban on poppy cultivation, opportunities for reconstruction and development, and expanded economic cooperation with regi

Taliban claims five years of peace in Afghanistan - but women and girls face oppression

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:48:33 GMT

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Five years on from seizing power in Kabul on August 15 2021 and consolidating its hold through the whole of Afghanistan, the Taliban claims to have ended the country's decades-long war and achieved security.
International troops have withdrawn and the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has collapsed. Daily security i

Afghan forces foil attempts to traffic 40 individuals in western region

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:45:10 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have thwarted attempts by human traffickers and taken into custody three individuals who were attempting to smuggle 40 individuals out of the country via Nimroz province in western Afghanistan, provincial police spokesman Mawlawi Gul Mohammad Qudrat said Friday.
"Three human traffickers were attempting to illegally take 40 persons out of the country via Nimroz pr

Uzbekistan to become full IEC member starting Jan. 2027

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:15:15 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan will become a full member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) starting Jan. 1, 2027, the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan said Thursday following a meeting between Minister Sherzod Shermatov and IEC Secretary-General Philippe Metzger.
Full membership will allow Uzbekistan to participate directly in developing and revising international sta

Kazakhstan's inflation declines for 10th consecutive month

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:15:41 GMT

ALMATY, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's annual inflation rate has declined for 10 consecutive months, reaching 10.2 percent in July, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov said Thursday.
The decline was supported by monetary policy, appreciation of the national currency, stabilizing consumer activity and coordinated anti-inflation measures by the government and the National Bank, Suleimenov said.
As of

Afghan mayor killed in attack: media

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:45:39 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Habib ur Rahman Mansoor, mayor of Faizabad, the capital of Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, was reportedly killed in a bomb attack on Thursday, local media Tolo News reported.
Mansoor is the second local official to have been killed in an attack in the province over the past two weeks.
Zabihullah Amiri, head of the provincial Information and Culture Department, wa

Kazakhstan's first data facility under new IT project to be commissioned in June 2027

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:15:37 GMT

ALMATY, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The first 50-megawatt facility under the Data Center Valley project in Kazakhstan's northeastern Pavlodar region is scheduled to be commissioned in June 2027, the press service of the Kazakh Prime Minister said Thursday.
The project will create a new export-oriented sector of Kazakhstan's digital economy and provide IT infrastructure for developing domestic artificial intelligence (AI

Acute malnutrition affects 3.7 million Afghan children

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:15:13 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Nearly one in 10 children under the age of five in Afghanistan is suffering from acute malnutrition, while cuts in humanitarian assistance have restricted millions of people's access to health services, Save the Children announced, the local media Tolo news reported Thursday.
The organization said acute malnutrition among children under five has increased by 14 percent over the past fo

Xi Story: The rain, the caves and the quest to preserve Mogao Grottoes

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:19:52 GMT

LANZHOU, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- In Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road city in northwest China, even rain has caught the attention of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The city is home to the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 4th century. The region's arid climate has helped preserve the murals, sculptures and a vast trove of Buddhist art in hundreds of grottoes carved into cliffs on the edge of t

Nearly 900 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons return home

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:27 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- A total of 875 Afghan nationals have been released from prisons in Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan over the past week, the Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said Thursday.
The returnees included families, children and single individuals who had been detained in Pakistani prisons for varying periods and different reasons, according to a ministry statement.
Of the

Mongolia's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 12.5 pct

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:45:21 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mongolia has decided to raise the benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point to 12.5 percent, the central bank said Wednesday.
The decision was made after taking into account current conditions in inflation, the economy, and the banking and financial markets, as well as the outlook and risks stemming from domestic and external fact

Nearly 82 pct of Mongolia's total territory affected by desertification, land degradation

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:15:12 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- At least 81.9 percent of Mongolia's total territory has been affected by desertification and land degradation to some extent, according to a new national assessment released by the country's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on Wednesday.
Since Mongolia's first desertification map was developed in 1989, national-level assessments have been conducted periodically, the mini

Azerbaijani president inspects new BYD electric buses in Nakhchivan

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:45:31 GMT

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev viewed a new fleet of 60 BYD electric buses assembled in Azerbaijan as the city of Nakhchivan moves to an all-electric public transport system. #Azerbaijan #Nakhchivan #BYD #ElectricBus #EV #GreenTransport

Feature: How two grassroots leagues are reshaping northeast China's sports economy

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:49:58 GMT

by sportswriter Wang Junbao
HARBIN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yong still remembers the excitement when he watched a snow football match on the frozen Songhua River in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province last winter.
As a tourist from the tropical island province of Hainan in southern China, he rarely sees snow, let alone football matches played on a snow field with temperatures plunging to minus 20 deg

Russia sweeps 3 golds on junior artistic swimming worlds opening day

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:49:54 GMT

BUDAPEST, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Russia swept all three gold medals and China claimed two silvers on the opening day of the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest on Wednesday.
Performing to the theme "In the Mist," China's He Zhien scored 241.5683 points to take silver in women's solo technical. Aleksandra Zavialova of Russia won with 251.9833, while Spain's Daniela Suarez Fernandez

Uzbekistan car sales down 3.6 pct in Jan.-July

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:15:26 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- A total of 210,837 cars were sold in Uzbekistan in the first seven months of 2026, down 3.6 percent year on year, according to data released Wednesday by the Automobile Business Association of Uzbekistan.
Car sales decreased by 7,940 units during the January-July period. In July alone, sales reached 31,324 units, up 4.7 percent month on month, but down 30 percent compared with July

2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: Milestone for China's homegrown aircraft with 1st int'l commercial flight

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:45:46 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's homegrown C919 aircraft completed its first scheduled international commercial passenger flight on Wednesday with a safe landing in Mongolia's capital city Ulaanbaatar after take-off from Beijing, marking a new chapter for Chinese-made large passenger aircraft going global.
Air China flight CA723 using the C919 plane took off from the Beijing Capital International Airport for

Foreign investment in Azerbaijan jumps 18.2 pct in H1

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:45:28 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Foreign investment in fixed capital in Azerbaijan rose 18.2 percent year on year to 2.4 billion manats (about 1.41 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2026, the country's central bank said Wednesday.
Foreign investment accounted for 25.8 percent of Azerbaijan's total fixed-capital investment during the period, up 1 percentage point from a year earlier.
A total of 9.3 billi

1st LD Writethru: China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st int'l commercial flight, lands in Mongolian capital

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:45:12 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
A grand water salute ceremony was held at the airport. Passengers gradually disembarked from the

First int'l agriculture, livestock exhibition opens in Kabul

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:15:21 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's first international agriculture and livestock exhibition opened in Kabul on Tuesday, bringing together about 500 domestic and foreign companies, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Wednesday.
The exhibition aims to showcase Afghan agricultural products, promote their marketing, and expand cooperation and investment in the country's agriculture sector, according t

Canada marks five years since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

August 15, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), issued this joint statement:

"Today marks five years since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. Canada strongly condemns the extreme repression, widespread human rights violations and abuses as well as contin

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:22:23 GMT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - As Afghanistan's Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to power, some Kabul residents say they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stress the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and expanding access to schools in the country where <

Screening of Chinese films kicks off in Bishkek

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:42:06 GMT

The "Reel China" overseas film screening and promotion tour in Kyrgyzstan opened on Wednesday, bringing a diverse lineup of Chinese cinema to audiences in Bishkek.
Source: CGTN

Afghanistan: Taliban Forcibly Disappear 6 Rights Workers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

(New York, August 12, 2026) - Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have forcibly disappeared six staff members of the nongovernmental group Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) for nearly a month, Human Rights Watch said today.

The Taliban have provided no information on the whereabouts of the organi

Security Council ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Four Entries on Its Sanctions List

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:35:27 GMT

Downtown jail inmate dies one day after arrest

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:40:43 GMT
Downtown jail inmate dies one day after arrest

Officers track illegal street racing on social media, crack down on sideshows

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:38:47 GMT
Officers track illegal street racing on social media, crack down on sideshows