Tue, 28 Mar 2023

Focus on Chinese abuse of Uyghurs by US House

WASHINGTON D.C.: A new US Congressional committee focusing on China held its second hearing on the alleged abuses of the ...

Russian car buyers slowly learning to buy Chinese cars

MOSCOW, Russia: As western automakers have left Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, the Chinese have rushed in ...

Following Chinese aggression, four US bases coming to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines: Under a defense agreement with the U.S., four new military bases will be located in various parts of ...

U.S. says businesses receiving federal funds cannot work with China

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Commerce Department has proposed new laws aimed at preventing China and other countries deemed of concern ...

Seeking to reduce tensions, ex-Taiwan PM Ma Ying-jeou to visit China

TAIPEI, Taiwan: In an effort to ease tensions between Taiwan and China, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou will visit Beijing ...

Philippines finds leaking fuel tanker 3 weeks after sinking

MANILA, Philippines: An underwater robot from Japan has located a leaking fuel tanker, MT Princess Empress, which sank off the ...

Flames hope to cool off red-hot Kings

The Los Angeles Kings have already set a franchise record with their current 12-game point streak that includes 10 victories, ...

Russia's Call for International Probe into Nord Stream Blast Fails

new york - A resolution put forward Monday by Russia at the United Nations calling for an international investigation into ...

Taiwan Told to 'Pack Up And Leave' Honduras After Ties Severed

TEGUCIGALPA - Taiwan must vacate its embassy in Honduras within 30 days, a senior Honduran official said on Monday, after ...

Xi's crackdown on major tech companies continues to hurt China's super-rich

Beijing [China], March 28 (ANI): As Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third term, the political climate in China remains uncertain. ...

Japan demands release of citizen jailed in China for espionage

Tokyo [Japan], March 27 (ANI): Japan has demanded that one of its citizens who is currently being held in China ...

Plight of Uyghur refugees in Thailand, Pakistan amid China's use of economic clout as political tool

Vienna [Austria], March 27 (ANI): The plight of Uyghur refugees in Thailand and Pakistan is due to the use of ...

Somerset sign Australia batter Cameron Bancroft for opening four games of County Championship 2023

Somerset [UK], March 27 (ANI): Somerset County Cricket Club announced on Monday the signing of Australian batter Cameron Bancroft for ...

"India humiliated because of Nehru's cowardice": Giriraj Singh attacks Congress

New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack on the Congress and Gandhi family, Union Minister Giriraj Singh ...

"Neutral" China cozies up to Russia and proves its untrustworthiness

Hong Kong, March 27 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, China's paramount leader for life, arrived in Moscow on March 20 to ...

ITF Mysuru Open: Six Indian players qualify for main draw of competition

Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], March 27 (ANI): Six Indian players qualified for the main draw of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) ...

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma returns to mainland China after a year

Beijing (China), March 27 (ANI): Chinese magnate Jack Ma has returned to mainland China after spending roughly a year overseas, ...

Japan needs Russian energy PM

Tokyo wants to keep its investment in Sakhalin oil and gas projects to ensure its energy security, Fumio Kishida has ...

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in absence of Shreyas Iyer

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 27 (ANI): Batter Nitish Rana will be the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) in ...

Oilers seek more points, season sweep of Coyotes

With regular-season games dwindling and the chances of winning the Pacific Division slipping away, the Edmonton Oilers still are fighting ...

EconomyInFocus | China's economic recovery adds certainty to global growth

© Provided by Xinhua © Provided by Xinhua Passenger flows, logistics, and business trips in Ch ...

North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles towards East Sea: South Korea

Seoul [South Korea], March 27 (ANI): Moments before a US aircraft carrier staged joint drills with South Korea in waters ...

Russia wont repeat economic mistakes of USSR Medvedev

Former president warns those speculating on financial militarisation that it's not going to happenRussia's economy will not be reduced to ...

De-dollarization being forced on Russia Putin

The country would have continued to use the greenback but sanctions prevent it, the Russian leader has saidRussia's growing use ...

Survivors of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi yearn for fresh start

© Provided by Xinhua As the search and rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged southern ...

Malaysian PM Lee reaches China on week-long visit

Guangzhou [China], March 27 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Guangzhou on Monday on his first trip ...

Afghanistan receives aid of USD 21 million from Japan for essential vaccines for children, women

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 27 (ANI): In order to help Afghanistan tackle the humanitarian crisis, Japan has contributed funds of about ...

UNSC to vote on resolution on Nord Stream sabotage investigation

New York [US], March 27 (ANI): The UN Security Council on Monday will vote on a Russian-Chinese draft resolution on ...

Indore pitch rating changed for India vs Australia 3rd Test match after BCCI appeal

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), [India], March 27 (ANI): The 'poor' rating given to the pitch of Indore's Holkar Stadium used in ...

Russia wont repeat economic mistakes of USSR - Medvedev

Former president warns those speculating on financial militarisation that it's not going to happenRussia's economy will not be reduced to ...

Western China dry region boosts water conservation, management

© Provided by Xinhua YINCHUAN, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Ma Zihan, a primary school student in Yinchuan, capital of northwest ...

Honduras establishes diplomatic ties with China; Taiwan displeased

Beijing [China], March 27 (ANI): Central American country Honduras has signed a joint communique formalising establishment of diplomatic ties with ...

Bustling business activities boost border city's appeal to expats

© Provided by Xinhua HOHHOT, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Irina Petrova who hails from Russia's Ulan-Ude returned to Manzhouli City ...

China could be 'safe haven amid banking turmoil Citi

More international capital is likely to flee from Western markets to Asia, according to expertsThe unfolding banking crisis in the ...

North Korea Test-Fires 2 More Missiles as Tensions Rise

Seoul - North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast Monday, adding to a recent ...

Kings defeat Blues, set point-streak record

Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and an assist and the Los Angeles Kings set a franchise record for the longest ...

Botic van de Zandschulp upsets No. 3 seed Casper Ruud in Miami

Third-seeded Casper Ruud was the only upset victim on Sunday at the Miami Open, losing in three sets to Botic ...

China's Security Architecture raises concerns for Japan

Tokyo [Japan], March 27 (ANI): Building on the trend and goal of exporting the Chinese governance model, Chinese President Xi ...

Celine Boutier wins LPGA Drive On Championship

Celine Boutier of France fired a 4-under 68 and prevailed in a one-hole playoff against England's Georgia Hall on Sunday ...

Outrage in Serbia after Chinese construction firm destroys war monument

Belgrade [Serbia], March 27 (ANI): Outrage in Serbia after a Chinese construction company building a highway destroyed a war memorial ...

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U.S. industrial stocks advance Monday, techs lag

NEW YORK, New York - Bank shares were being bought up on Monday as U.S. industrial stocks kicked the week ...

With eye on travelers, US reduces airline requirements at airports

WASHINGTON D.C.: To address summer airport congestion and low air traffic controller staffing levels, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said ...

Canada tells Biden it will spend more on Great Lakes water quality

OTTAWA, Canada: After a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden, Ottawa has pledged to ...

Closing of SVB Bank causes fall in deposits in small US banks

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Deposits at small U.S. banks throughout the country dropped the most since 2007 after the ...

Ford EVs will lose $3 billion pretax in 2023, says officials

DETROIT, Michigan: In a briefing for investors and analysts this week, Ford Motor Co. reported that while its electric vehicle ...

Hundreds of workers to be fired at Walmart's US fulfillment centers

BENTON, Arkansas: Reuters reported that due to a reduction or elimination in evening and weekend shifts, Walmart will lay off ...

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