Wed, 27 Sep 2023

Famous Uyghur scholar gets life sentence from court in China

BEIJING, China: A respected Uyghur scholar, known for her extensive work in studying Uyghur folklore and traditions, has been sentenced ...

Coal mine fire in Guizhou province, China, kills 16 people

BEIJING, China: Local authorities said a fire at the Shanjiaoshu coal mine in Guizhou province, southern China, killed 16 people ...

Flamingos cause a flutter at Lake Michigan beach in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wisconsin: Last week, five flamingos were seen along a Lake Michigan beach in Wisconsin, attracting a large crowd of ...

UK government may truncate over-budget high-speed rail project

LONDON, UK: The UK government said over the weekend that it could downscale the scope of the High Speed 2 ...

Lahaina officials lift restrictions for residents to return after wildfire

LAHAINA, Hawaii: This week, officials are expected to begin lifting restrictions on entry to the burn zone in Lahaina, Hawaii, ...

Bus carrying high school band crashes in New York, two dead

LONG ISLAND, New York: On Thursday, a bus carrying members of a high school marching band traveling to a music ...

US children, age 10, 11, stopped while driving 200 miles from home

GAINESVILLE, Florida: Local police report stopping children, ages 10 and 11, who had driven their family car 200 miles, in ...

96-year-old US judge barred from hearing cases for mental incompetence

Washington, D.C.: This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit suspended 96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman from hearing ...

Former US congressman jailed for 22 months in insider trading case

NEW YORK: On Tuesday, former U.S. Congressman Stephen Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison for trading on inside ...

West Point sued for admission policy by US anti-affirmative action group

NEW YORK: This week, the Virginia-based Students for Fair Admissions, founded by affirmative action opponent Edward Blum, sued the U.S. ...

UK firm sold parts to jet engine maker with forged paperwork

LONDON, U.K.: Jet engine maker CFM International said this week that thousands of engine components may have been sold with ...

Amid tensions, ASEAN launches first joint military drills in Indonesia

BATAM, Indonesia: Due to mounting geopolitical tensions and protests against China's activities in the South China Sea, ASEAN member nations ...

Musk's Neuralink to implant chip in brain of paralysis patients

FREMONT, California: This week, brain-chip startup Neuralink, owned by billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, said an independent review board granted ...

Delta flight hit by possible lightning, lands safely in Boston

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Officials said that a Delta flight from Chicago to Boston that was possibly struck by lightning landed safely ...

Indonesian woman jailed for violating country's blasphemy law

JAKARTA, Indonesia: An Indonesian court sentenced Lina Lutfiawati, also known as Lina Mukherjee, to two years in prison this week ...

China wants Hong Kong consulates to give personal data of local staff

HONG KONG: The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a request to all foreign consulates in Hong Kong, seeking the personal ...

Rattlesnake bites Amazon driver in Florida during delivery

MARTIN COUNTY, Florida: An Amazon driver making a delivery to a Florida home this week was bitten by a rattlesnake ...

Canada's TMX expansion may triple oil flow to country's Pacific Coast

CALGARY, Canada: From early 2024, the long-delayed and controversial Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX) is expected to ...

Ethiopia expects to attract more Chinese tourists, official says

© Provided by Xinhua Efforts are underway to create a conducive environment for Chinese tourists so as to tap into ...

East African countries working to integrate tourism destinations

© Provided by Xinhua East African countries are integrating their tourism destinations to offer better experiences to tourists visiting attractions ...

US, Germany Call for Observers in Nagorno-Karabakh

The United States and Germany added to calls for international observers to be allowed into the Nagorno-Karabakh region, as Azerbaijan ...

Setting Sights on a Biden-Xi Meeting, a Softer US Tone on China

WHITE HOUSE - While remaining noncommittal about who will represent China at a coming economic gathering, Beijing is hinting that ...

Israel Defence Force's Uri Levi runs a marathon of redemption

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 27 (ANI/TPS): In the world of long-distance running, every step is a testament to determination and ...

Jindal School of Art and Architecture hosts international conference on Enabling Conservation through Digital Engagement as part of The Restoration Toolbox

OP Jindal UniversitySonipat (Haryana) [India], September 27: The Jindal School of Art and Architecture, OP Jindal Global University, with the ...

Gujarat: PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth over Rs 5000 cr at Chhotaudepur

Chhotaudepur (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated development projects to the tune of Rs ...

ISRO chief sees potential in space sector beyond just building rockets, satellites

New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Wednesday said he sees substantial potential in the Indian ...

China's NEV industry thrives amid fierce competition

© Provided by Xinhua by Xinhua writer Zheng JingxiaBEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Green licence plates were rare sights on ...

After clinching party, Phils return to work vs. Pirates

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Phillies celebrated a second consecutive playoff berth in a champagne-soaked clubhouse on ...

Bangladesh not worried about US Visa restrictions, says Foreign Minister

New Delhi [India], September 27, (ANI): As the time of general elections is approaching in Bangladesh, the issue of US ...

Podcast: How China Weaponized Money, Markets To Take On The World

Listen and follow Talking China In EurasiaApple Podcasts | Spotify | GoogleThe pandemic might have pushed it to the forefront, ...

India ageing report 2023 unveils insights into elderly care challenges and solutions

New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India, in collaboration with the International Institute for Population ...

Asian Games: Anant Jeet secures silver medal in men's skeet shooting

Hangzhou [China], September 27 (ANI): Shooter Anant Jeet Singh added another medal to India's tally at the Asian Games, securing ...

Pakistan: Imran Khan transferred to Adiala Jail, despite his requests

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 27 (ANI): Pakistan Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred to Adiala Jail on Tuesday, despite ...

"Medal rush in shooting continues for India": Anurag Thakur congratulates Asian Games medalists

New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): With India winning five medals in shooting on Wednesday including two golds and the ...

Truly an incredible recognition: Tovino Thomas on '2018' as India's official entry to Oscars 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27 (ANI): Malayalam film'2018: Everyone is a Hero' starring actor Tovino Thomas has been selected as ...

Preservation of Hoysala Temple garners praise from visitors

Hassan (Karnataka) [India], September 27 (ANI): A momentous accolade has been bestowed upon the group of Hoysala temples in Karnataka ...

Guest Opinion: China's key role in fighting climate change

© Provided by Xinhua China is expected to play a key role in fast-tracking an equitable and orderly energy transition, ...

6 Young Climate Activists Take on 32 European Nations

STRASBOURG, France - Six young people from Portugal will argue that governments across Europe aren't doing enough to protect people ...

Australia wins toss, elects to bat first against India in 3rd ODI; Starc, Maxwell return

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Australian skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first in the ...

Benjamin Netanyahu: "Expanding the circle of peace is a historic opportunity"

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 27 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, together with President Isaac Herzog, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, ...

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Ethiopia expects to attract more Chinese tourists, official says

© Provided by Xinhua Efforts are underway to create a conducive environment for Chinese tourists so as to tap into ...

At Least 100 Killed, 150 Injured in Fire at Iraq Wedding Party

NINEVEH, Iraq - At least 100 people were killed and 150 were injured in a fire at a wedding celebration ...

MCEME Secunderabad organizes seminar on 'Artificial Intelligence for Military Applications'

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) under the Army Training Command, ...

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu calls on Governor Parnaik; discuss education, ongoing developmental projects

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 27 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh ...

Northern Zonal Council meet: CM Khattar raises equal distribution of water between Haryana and Punjab

Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Haryana Government on Tuesday raised the issue of equal distribution of water between ...

Delhi CM Kejriwal to announce Winter Action Plan to tackle air pollution

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The Delhi Government is tightening its grip on air pollution by intensifying its efforts ...

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