Greek oil tanker attacked in Black Sea Bloomberg

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:26:27 GMT

The incident comes just weeks after Washington pressed Kiev to halt strikes on US-linked terminals and shipping

A Greek-run tanker has been attacked in the Black Sea off the Russian coast after calling at a US-linked oil terminal, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The strike comes weeks after US Vice President J.D. Vance pressed Vladimir Zelensky to curb Ukrainian strikes on vessels using the hub.

How can gender equality reduce poverty

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:12:01 GMT

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- French vlogger Yisa recently invited her parents to China for a summer trip, who were duly impressed by the cool and comfortable environment they encountered throughout their journey, even finding modern air-conditioning systems installed inside traditional yurts on the vast grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Like Yisa's family, who wanted to escape heatwav

China shows degraded land can recover, senior UN official says

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:15:23 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- For nearly half a century, China has carried out one of the world's largest and longest-running ecological restoration programs across its arid and semi-arid northern regions. Now the United Nations top official on desertification says the endeavor offers something increasingly important as land deteriorates worldwide: proof that the damage can be reversed.

In a recent written inte

Resurgent Iga Swiatek advances to 4th round in Cincinnati

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:19:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Iga Swiatek's struggles early in the 2026 season seem like a distant memory the way she is competing this summer.

The seventh seed and defending Cincinnati Open champion shook off a stellar first set by Greece's Maria Sakkari and rallied to edge the No. 29 seed, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 on Monday in Mason, Ohio.

Swiatek did not pass the

Afghanistan's geography should not be field for negative competition, but bridge for prosperity: Envoy

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:29:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Afghanistan on Monday highlighted that the country's geographical position should not be a field for negative competition but rather a bridge for connectivity, cooperation and shared prosperity.

During the fifth anniversary of the 'Victory' Day reception at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, Charge d'Affaires at the Embassy, emphasised Kabul's efforts to ex

RT reports on Afghanistan's new reality five years after the US evacuated (VIDEO)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:13:56 GMT

RT India's Runjhun Sharma has traveled to the country to see how life has changed under Taliban rule

Afghanistan has marked five years since the Taliban swept back to power amid a chaotic US withdrawal. Celebrations have been held across the country, with officials describing Afghanistan as safer and "free."<

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-POLIO VACCINE

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:15:16 GMT

(260817) -- KABUL, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A health worker administers a dose of polio vaccine to a refugee child in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 17, 2026. The Afghan government on Monday launched a polio vaccination campaign targeting children in five provinces to prevent further spread of the disease, local media outlet TOLOnews reported, citing the Ministry of Public Health. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

(SP)INDIA-NEW DELHI-BADMINTON-BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S SINGLES

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:46:19 GMT

(260817) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- China's Li Shifeng competes during the men's singles round of 64 match against Dmitriy Panarin of Kazakhstan at BWF World Championships in New Delhi, Aug. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:15:38 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment.

The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI terminal applications with a tiered development layout

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

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favor

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

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

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

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

The Nobel Peace Prize for the children of Gaza

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:26:13 GMT

Hundreds have backed the nomination proposed by Professor Mazzarella via *Avvenire*. PD leader Schlein has also taken a stand: there must be no silence regarding the dire situation facing minors. Father Ibrahim Faltas states that recognizing their sacrifice is an act of truth and justice.
By Antonella Mariani, AVVENIRE
Three hundred children and adolescents killed in 300 days. One a day since October 2025du

Ukraine Has Alternatives To Formal NATO Membership

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:10:19 GMT

Even just one of them let alone a blend thereof would de facto embed Ukraine within the Western half of the post-war European security architecture instead of restoring its neutrality.
Former Commander-in-Chief and incumbent Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK Valery Zaluzhnyrecently lamentedthat the West spun fairy tales about his country joining NATO for 12 years, concluding that we will never join!

BELARUS: Criminal cases against exiled religious freedom defenders

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Police investigators have launched at least two criminal cases in 2026 against religious freedom defenders who live outside Belarus. Police launched criminal cases in January against Protestant Christian Sergiy Melyanets and in April against Orthodox Christian Natallia Vasilevich. Both were added to Russia's Federal Wanted List at the request of Belarus. Investigators refused to answer any of Forum 18's questions as to wh

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

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:47:04 GMT

GENEVA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- World Aquatics and Uzbekistan are working closely to prepare for the country's first-ever Swimming World Cup, which will be held in 50 days.
"Taking the Swimming World Cup to Uzbekistan for the first time ever is a very exciting milestone for World Aquatics," said World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam on Wednesday. "The combination of world-class facilities and warm hospitality

Exhibition on ancient Chinese civilization opens in Kyrgyzstan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:16:05 GMT

BISHKEK, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition titled "Harmony Creates Beauty: An Art Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Civilization" opened on Tuesday at the National History Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic in the country's capital.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, State Secretary of Kyrgyzstan Arslan Koichiev said that ancient Chinese civilization holds a special place in world history. Its culture, philosophy, art, an

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese know-how fuels Mongolia's Gobi greening drive

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:23 GMT

ULAN BATOR/HOHHOT, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Deep in Mongolia's Gobi area, technicians from China's M-Grass Ecology and Environment (Group) Co., Ltd. crouched on the sandy ground, inspecting newly planted Haloxylon ammodendron seedlings in Khanbogd County. With meticulous care, they parted the gravel to confirm each root was firmly nestled in soil.
Characterized by vegetation cover below 10 percent, annual precipitati

Major steel rod factory set to begin operations in Afghanistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:45:07 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A fully automated steel rod production factory has been completed in Afghanistan's northern Balkh province with an investment of 30 million U.S. dollars and is expected to begin operations within a month, local media TOLOnews reported on Wednesday.
The factory is the first fully automated steel rod production facility in the province, according to the report.
The establishment o

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

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:45:17 GMT

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Ukraine's campaign to target Russia's e-commerce giant Wildberries has had impacts far beyond the Russian federation. For Russia, Wildberries is comparable to Amazon, accounting for about 50% of the country's online retail market. But its market place is used by manufacturers as far afield as Central Asia.
Founded in 200

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to humanitarian principles

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:15:12 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the country's commitment to humanitarian principles, human dignity and solidarity, paying tribute to humanitarian workers on World Humanitarian Day.
In his message, Zardari said humanitarian workers serve on the frontlines during natural disasters, emergencies and crises, often under diff

Chinese university opens branch campus in Uzbekistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:15:41 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A branch campus of China's Liaoning Normal University was inaugurated Monday in the Uzbek city of Khiva.
Visiting the facility on the same day, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said Uzbekistan is committed to developing higher education in line with international standards, expanding cooperation with leading universities abroad and training qualified specialists in modern fields.<

5 power grid expansion projects launched in E. Afghanistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:45:18 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Afghan power company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), has launched the construction of five electricity grid development projects in eastern Khost province on Tuesday.
At the inauguration ceremony, DABS Chief Executive Officer Mullah Abdul Haq Hamkar said the utility was pursuing a balanced and nationwide approach to the expansion of electricity infrastructure, with development

Large cache of weapons, ammo seized in Afghanistan's Khost province

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:15:32 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security personnel have discovered a large amount of weapons and ammunition in the eastern Khost province over the past six months, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday.
The contraband was discovered during a series of discovery operations across the province, according to the statement.
Security personnel have taken into custody several peopl

At least 42 children injured in Kabul education center blast: UNAMA

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:15:15 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on its social media account Tuesday night that at least 42 children aged between 9 and 14 years old were injured in an explosion at an education center in Kabul on Monday.
UNAMA said their thoughts are with the children injured and their families while calling for an investigation to establish the circumstances of this i

Urgent: 5.2-magnitude quake hits Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan -- GFZ

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:18 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan at 1951 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 188.8 km, was initially determined to be at 36.52 degrees north latitude and 70.78 degrees east longitude.

Kazakhstan's exports reach 40.3 bln USD in H1

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:45:18 GMT

ALMATY, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's exports rose 8.6 percent year on year to 40.3 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of 2026, the country's Ministry of Trade and Integration said Tuesday.
Imports grew 5.4 percent to 31.5 billion dollars, bringing foreign trade turnover to 71.8 billion dollars, the ministry said.
Notably, exports to Trkiye surged 94.3 percent, while shipments to France rose 45.2 p

F1: Albon to remain with Williams for 2027

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:16:03 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Alex Albon will remain with Williams for the 2027 Formula 1 season after committing his immediate future to the team despite its struggles under the sport's new technical regulations.
Williams announced the move as a one-year contract extension and a "renewed commitment," although Albon's existing multi-year agreement was already believed to cover 2027. Reports suggest the confirmati

Afghan authorities launch construction of 14 development projects in Baghlan province

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:35 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities have launched the construction of 14 development projects in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The projects, which include the construction of roads, recreational parks and water canals, are funded by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and will be implemented on the outskirts of Pul-e-Kh

China Focus: Green energy powers China's "summer retreat" amid inbound tourism boom

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:46:20 GMT

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- French vlogger Yisa recently invited her parents to China for a summer trip, who were duly impressed by the cool and comfortable environment they encountered throughout their journey, even finding modern air-conditioning systems installed inside traditional yurts on the vast grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Like Yisa's family, who wanted to escape heatwa

1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: China highlights AI-related content in crackdown on online rumors targeting businesses

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:46:10 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police on Tuesday highlighted AI-related misinformation and fabricated claims about vehicle accidents as part of a crackdown on online rumors to protect the lawful rights and interests of businesses.
AI was involved in several of the 14 cases released by the cybersecurity arm of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), either as a tool for fabricating content or as the subject

Chinese medical team to offer free cataract surgeries in Uzbekistan

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:15:36 GMT

TASHKENT, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese volunteer medical team launched a charitable eye care program in the Uzbek cities of Tashkent and Kokand on Monday, offering free cataract surgeries to locals.
At the launch ceremony, Elmira Basitkhanova, adviser to Uzbekistan's health minister, said that Chinese ophthalmologists have performed thousands of cataract surgeries in the country since 2019, helping Uzbek patien

Flour mill inaugurated in Afghanistan's Balkh province

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:45:18 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A new flour mill financed by a local entrepreneur has commenced operations in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Monday.
Constructed at a cost of 2 million U.S. dollars, the facility has a round-the-clock production capacity of 280 tons of flour and has created 100 direct jobs, according to its owner, Mohammad Yusuf Shahbaz.
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China highlights AI-related content in crackdown on online rumors targeting businesses

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:45:27 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police on Tuesday highlighted AI-related misinformation and fabricated claims about vehicle accidents as part of a crackdown on online rumors to protect the lawful rights and interests of businesses.
AI featured in several of the 14 cases released by the cybersecurity arm of the Ministry of Public Security, either as a tool for fabricating content or as the subject of false c

The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:36:44 GMT

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Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban's rule remains as ultra-extremist as ever.
Acting in the name of a self-centred version of Islam, the group has made no effort to modify its hardline ideological beliefs in favour of a more humane and inclusive approach to governing.
Nor has it refra

Georgia's FDI up 19.3 pct in 2025

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:35 GMT

TBILISI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Georgia reached 1.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 19.3 percent year on year, the country's National Statistics Office (Geostat) said Monday.
Reinvested earnings made up 82.5 percent of the total, according to Geostat. The United Kingdom was the top investor with 426.6 million dollars, or 22.4 percent of the total, followed by Azerbaijan with 214.

Kyrgyzstan's banking sector assets rise over 30 pct in H1 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:31 GMT

BISHKEK, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The total assets of Kyrgyzstan's banking sector reached 1.5773 trillion soms (about 18 billion U.S. dollars) as of June 2026, increasing by 30.2 percent compared with the beginning of the year, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic said Monday.
The banking sector's loan portfolio grew by 18.9 percent during the first six months of the year, reaching 602.6 billion soms, according t

COP17 "China Corner" showcases China's achievements in combating desertification

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:27 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The "China Corner" themed exhibition made its debut in the Blue Zone of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday, showcasing China's experience and achievements in combating desertification.
Held under the overall theme of COP17, "Restoring Land, Restor

Top seed Shi suffers shocking first-round exit at badminton World Championships

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:46:48 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion and top men's singles seed Shi Yuqi suffered a stunning first-round defeat on the opening day of the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India on Monday as he crashed out in a three-game thriller against India's Ayush Shetty.
A late comeback was not enough to stop Shi's early exit as the world No. 1 Chinese shuttler was edged out 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 after th

Mongolia's fuel shortage persists as gasoline prices rise

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:45:40 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Although restrictions on gasoline purchases and the alternating-day system based on vehicle license plates were lifted over the weekend, Mongolia's fuel crisis has continued, with drivers still facing long queues and disruptions in gasoline supplies.
Starting Aug. 4, fuel stations across Mongolia began alternating the days on which they sold gasoline based on whether vehicles had

Azerbaijan reports strong oil, gas exports in January-July

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:45:33 GMT

BAKU, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijan's crude oil and natural gas exports accounted for about two-thirds of the country's total exports in the first seven months of 2026, according to data released by the State Customs Committee on Monday.
During the period, the country exported 12.72 million tons of crude oil and 14.43 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Crude oil exports were valued at 8.03 billion U.S.

Mongolia to increase minimum wage by over 26 pct next year

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:15:16 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia will raise the monthly minimum wage by 26.3 percent to 1,000,000 Mongolian tugriks (about 277 U.S. dollars) starting next year, the country's Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection announced on Monday.
The decision was made at a meeting of Mongolia's Tripartite Council, which comprises representatives from the government, employers and trade unions. The council

200-mln-USD agreements signed at Afghanistan agriculture exhibition

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:45:12 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- More than 70 agreements worth over 200 million U.S. dollars were signed at Afghanistan's first international agriculture and livestock exhibition, which concluded in Kabul on Sunday, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported Monday.
According to the report, the agreements are expected to help expand trade and investment in Afghanistan's agriculture and livestock sectors.
More th

Xinhua News | UNCCD COP17 opens in Mongolia's capital

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:15:20 GMT

The 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) officially opened in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday. #XinhuaNews

Polio vaccination campaign begins in 5 Afghan provinces

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:15:14 GMT

KABUL, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government on Monday launched a polio vaccination campaign targeting children in five provinces to prevent further spread of the disease, local media outlet TOLOnews reported, citing the Ministry of Public Health.
Over 2,580,000 children in 39 districts across Nangarhar, Kunar, Kabul, Herat and Farah provinces are expected to receive polio vaccines during the campaign, said

China Focus: China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:49:31 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment.
The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI terminal applications with a tiered development layout

Five years after Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan moves from war to reconstruction

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:15:13 GMT

Afghanistan has moved from war to reconstruction, but major challenges continue as millions of returnees try to make a living amid fragile economic conditions.
More than 1,200 major development projects have been launched since 2021, as the country works to rebuild its economy.
#Afghanistan #Reconstruction #Economy #Development

Wang Xinyu, Wang Xiyu rally to reach women's singles last 32 at Cincinnati Open

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:46:27 GMT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Xinyu and Wang Xiyu both came from behind to clinch victories in the women's singles second round at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.
After losing the first set 6-3, Wang Xinyu bounced back to win the following sets 6-1, 6-4 against Croatia's Donna Vekic. Despite eight double faults, Wang, 24, converted four out of nine break points throughout the match to seal the vict

1st LD Writethru: UNCCD COP17 opens in Mongolia's capital

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:45:11 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) officially opened in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday.
Held under the theme "Restoring Land, Restoring Hope", COP17 brings together 12,000 representatives from the UNCCD's 197 Parties at a pivotal global forum aimed at accelerating action to combat

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

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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

Cop17 aims to restore land and hope in fight against desertification

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:52:37 GMT

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (Cop17)of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD) runs in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August, under the theme "Restoring Land. Restoring Hope."
Less well known than the UN's climate andbiodiversityconferences, the bi-annual talks on desertification have taken on far greater importance in the wake of recentheatwavesand wildfires in 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

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

Security Council ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends 21Entries on Its Sanctions List

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Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of deadly cancer, major study finds

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Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of deadly cancer, major study finds

Nine Hawaii Island locations set for water distribution Monday afternoon

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Department of Water Supply issues precautionary water boil notice for Phala

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Department of Water Supply issues precautionary water boil notice for Phala

Vibrant Hawaii is handling Hurricane Lala recovery operations day by day, hour by hour

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Vibrant Hawaii is handling Hurricane Lala recovery operations day by day, hour by hour

Hawaiian Electric to host Community Resilience Fair in North Kohala

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Hawaiian Electric to host Community Resilience Fair in North Kohala

Salvation Army mobilizes meal services on Big Island for people displaced by Hurricane Lala

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Salvation Army mobilizes meal services on Big Island for people displaced by Hurricane Lala

Lala Recovery- 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup

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