France pledges more autonomy to overseas territory after unrest

France pledges more autonomy to overseas territory after unrest

New Caledonia will be granted statehood, but not full independence France has agreed to grant greater autonomy to its Pacific territory...

Team Heretics one win from Valorant title at Esports World Cup

Team Heretics one win from Valorant title at Esports World Cup

(Photo credit: The Story Mob) Only two teams allowed more points than Team Heretics in group play of the Valorant tournament at the...

Talor Gooch up by 4 entering final round at LIV Golf Andalucia

Talor Gooch up by 4 entering final round at LIV Golf Andalucia

(Photo credit: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters via Imagn Images) Talor Gooch wrapped up a long day on the course at LIV Golf Andalucia by shooting...

"Peace, stability across Taiwan Strait important for international community": Japan's Foreign Minister

"Peace, stability across Taiwan Strait important for international community": Japan's Foreign Minister

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has expressed concern over China's military drills around Taiwan,...

11 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels, 1 ship detected near Taiwan

11 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels, 1 ship detected near Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], July 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that it detected 11 Chinese military aircraft, seven...

US-led drills pose threat to peace in Asia Lavrov

US-led drills pose threat to peace in Asia  Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister has cautioned against expanding NATO infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific The military activities of the...

Steve Allan leads Dick's Open, seeking second Champions win

Steve Allan leads Dick's Open, seeking second Champions win

(Photo credit: Taya Gray/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Steve Allan of Australia shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday...

Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un as North Korea backs Russia in Ukraine war

Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un as North Korea backs Russia in Ukraine war

Wonsan [North Korea], July 13 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday in Wonsan,...

EAM Jaishankar to visit Singapore, take part in SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in China

EAM Jaishankar to visit Singapore, take part in SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in China

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Singapore and China from July 13 to 15. In Singapore,...

Must call it Indo-Tibet Border, not Indo-China border: Sikkim MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha

Must call it Indo-Tibet Border, not Indo-China border: Sikkim MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha

Pakyong (Sikkim) [India], July 12 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha reaffirmed the need to recognise Tibet, urging the Centre...

Tripura gears up for JICA 3.0: Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma outlines vision for sustainable growth

Tripura gears up for JICA 3.0: Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma outlines vision for sustainable growth

Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 12 (ANI): In a major development for Tripura's environmental and community-based projects, Forest...

Centre to provide technology to private factories to ramp up rare earth magnet production: Kishan Reddy

Centre to provide technology to private factories to ramp up rare earth magnet production: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): The Centre is trying to make available technology in three to four months to different...

Deep-sea archaeology unveils centuries-old China-West exchanges across ocean

Deep-sea archaeology unveils centuries-old China-West exchanges across ocean

More than one million visitors have viewed the exhibition, which features over 400 relics and offers a rare glimpse into deep-ocean...

World's first somatic cell-cloned dzo born in China's Xizang

World's first somatic cell-cloned dzo born in China's Xizang

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have announced the birth of the world's first somatic cell-cloned dzo in China's Xizang...

World's most powerful direct-drive floating wind turbine unveiled in China

World's most powerful direct-drive floating wind turbine unveiled in China

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- China has achieved a major breakthrough in clean energy technology with the rollout of the world's most...

(SP)ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-BASKETBALL-FIBA 3X3 WOMEN'S SERIES-CHINA VS ITALY

(SP)ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-BASKETBALL-FIBA 3X3 WOMEN'S SERIES-CHINA VS ITALY

(250712) -- BUCHAREST, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Yang Hengyu (L) of China defends Sofia Frustaci of Italy during the FIBA 3X3 Women's...

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YONGIN-FOOTBALL-EAFF E-1-CHINA VS JAPAN

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YONGIN-FOOTBALL-EAFF E-1-CHINA VS JAPAN

(250712) -- YONGIN, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Hosoya Mao (2nd L) of Japan vies for the ball during the men's match between China and...

(SP)FRANCE-CHARMONIX-SPORT CLIMBING-IFSC WORLD CUP-MEN'S LEAD

(SP)FRANCE-CHARMONIX-SPORT CLIMBING-IFSC WORLD CUP-MEN'S LEAD

(250712) -- CHARMONIX, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Pan Yufei of China competes during the men's lead qualification of sport climbing...

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-XIXIA IMPERIAL TOMBS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE-EXHIBITS (CN)

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-XIXIA IMPERIAL TOMBS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE-EXHIBITS (CN)

(250712) -- YINCHUAN, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Xixia Imperial Tombs...

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUQING-DIRECT-DRIVE FLOATING WIND TURBINE-ROLLOUT (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUQING-DIRECT-DRIVE FLOATING WIND TURBINE-ROLLOUT (CN)

(250712) -- BEIJING, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows the world's most powerful direct-drive floating wind turbine...

Xinhua Commentary: Now is time to broaden path of practical China-Australia cooperation

Xinhua Commentary: Now is time to broaden path of practical China-Australia cooperation

Over the past three years, China-Australia relations have steadily stabilized, improved and delivered tangible results through joint...

Donald Trump announces 30% import tariffs on EU and Mexico over trade and border issues

Donald Trump announces 30% import tariffs on EU and Mexico over trade and border issues

Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a 30 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and the European...

Brits win men's Wimbledon doubles for first time since 1936

Brits win men's Wimbledon doubles for first time since 1936

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool became the first British men since 1936 to win the men's...

Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima concludes successful visit to Chennai as part of global ocean voyage training

Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima concludes successful visit to Chennai as part of global ocean voyage training

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Training Ship Itsukushima concluded a fruitful port call to Chennai from...

Still want to play Test cricket, but no response from selectors: Ajinkya Rahane's passionate plea

Still want to play Test cricket, but no response from selectors: Ajinkya Rahane's passionate plea

London [UK], July 12 (ANI): Former captain and seasoned batter Ajinkya Rahane expressed his desire to play Test cricket for India,...

US Treasury reports surprise surplus

US Treasury reports surprise surplus

The gains are largely driven by President Donald Trumps tariff hikes, which pushed customs duty collections to record highs The US...

Cara Gainer, Gabriela Ruffels share lead at Evian Championship

Cara Gainer, Gabriela Ruffels share lead at Evian Championship

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) England's Cara Gainer and Australia's Gabriela Ruffels share a one-stroke lead at 11-under...

"It was a test of India's indigenous systems vs Chinese systems...": Warfare expert Spencer on Pakistan's escalation during Op Sindoor

"It was a test of India's indigenous systems vs Chinese systems...": Warfare expert Spencer on Pakistan's escalation during Op Sindoor

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Noting that Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor were a message about its capability not just...

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis extends gratitude to PM Modi, congratulates Shivaji Maharaj's followers on UNESCO recognition of 12 Maratha forts

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis extends gratitude to PM Modi, congratulates Shivaji Maharaj's followers on UNESCO recognition of 12 Maratha forts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday extended his congratulations...

Against Nationals, Brewers go for sixth consecutive win

Against Nationals, Brewers go for sixth consecutive win

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images) The Milwaukee Brewers are winning games, yet they are far from satisfied. The hottest...

JAPAN-OSAKA-EXPO 2025-ZHEJIANG WEEK

JAPAN-OSAKA-EXPO 2025-ZHEJIANG WEEK

(250712) -- OSAKA, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People watch a tea art display at the Zhejiang Week of China Pavilion at the Expo 2025...

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-WANG YI-SRI LANKAN FM-MEETING

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-WANG YI-SRI LANKAN FM-MEETING

(250712) -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...

Xinhua Headlines: World's highest cycling race showcases China's eco-civilization

Xinhua Headlines: World's highest cycling race showcases China's eco-civilization

* The Tour of Magnificent Qinghai, formerly Tour of Qinghai Lake, is now a UCI ProSeries race, renowned for its extreme high-altitude...

Fighter jet deal with U.S. allies signals regional resistance to China's South China Sea expansion

Fighter jet deal with U.S. allies signals regional resistance to China's South China Sea expansion

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 12 (ANI): In a significant yet understated move to strengthen its air capabilities in the South China...

China Sports Weekly (7.6-7.12)

China Sports Weekly (7.6-7.12)

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week: 1. Chengdu celebrates one-month countdown...

China defeats Canada in final week of Women's VNL

China defeats Canada in final week of Women's VNL

China has secured a spot in the Final Phase of the 2025 VNL tournament after beating Canada in the group stage. ARLINGTON, United...

Centre to provide technology to private factories to ramp up magnet production: Kishan Reddy

Centre to provide technology to private factories to ramp up magnet production: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): The Centre is trying to make available technology in three to four months to different...

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Xavier Bartlett included in Australia T20I squad for West Indies series

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Xavier Bartlett included in Australia T20I squad for West Indies series

Melbourne [Australia], July 12 (ANI): Australia made changes in their squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies as they...

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-WHEELCHAIR TENNIS-WIMBLEDON-WOMEN'S SINGLES-FINAL

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-WHEELCHAIR TENNIS-WIMBLEDON-WOMEN'S SINGLES-FINAL

(250712) -- LONDON, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Ziying hits a return during the women's wheelchair singles final between Wang Ziying...

Shohei Ohtani's San Francisco mound debut adds to Dodgers-Giants lore

Shohei Ohtani's San Francisco mound debut adds to Dodgers-Giants lore

(Photo credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images) San Francisco Giants fans will get an opportunity to see Shohei Ohtani pitch at Oracle Park...

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