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Challenging US, Xi Jinping calls China the new leader of global AI

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:03:01 GMT

SHANGHAI, China: On July 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented China as a leader of a new global system for artificial intelligence (AI). He used the country's top technology conference to promote open-source AI and challenge the United States' influence over how rules for this fast-growing sector are set.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, X

US announces Brazil tariffs, expands exemptions list

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:35:48 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C./BRASILIA: The United States has imposed 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Brazil while granting a broader-than-expected list of exemptions, marking the first use of the Trump administration's new trade strategy that could eventually be extended to other major trading partners.

The tariffs, announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),

Uber seals $15 billion Delivery Hero takeover

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:38 GMT

BERLIN, Germany: Uber has agreed to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the food-delivery company at about US$14.8 billion, creating the world's largest food-delivery platform outside China as the industry continues to consolidate.

The acquisition strengthens Uber's global food-delivery business as it seeks to compete more effectively with Prosus-owned Just Eat and U.S. rival DoorDash, which has be

China approves Apple Intelligence for iPhone rollout

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:18:23 GMT

BEIJING, China: Apple's generative artificial intelligence service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered with China's cyberspace regulator, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for its long-awaited launch on iPhones in the country.

China requires companies to register large language models and generative AI services with regulators before they can be made available to the public.

Apple Intelligence will in

China expels ex-Politburo member from party for corruption

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:54:18 GMT

BEIJING, China: China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist Party over corruption charges. He is the third current member of the top decision-making body to be removed since 2025, as President Xi Jinping steps up his anti-corruption campaign.

Ma, who also served as deputy head of a central rural work group, was placed under investigation in April for what the party describ

U.S. clears more Chinese firms for Nvidia AI chip purchases

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:53:25 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C./BEIJING: A unit of Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE and two other Chinese companies have received U.S. approval to purchase advanced artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia and AMD, expanding the list of firms granted access to the technology despite ongoing export restrictions.

According to documents and sources familiar with the matter, ZTE Kangxun Telecom and server maker Maginfra have b

PV Sindhu enters Maiden Super 750 Final at Japan Open

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:01:05 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], July 18 (ANI): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles final of the Japan Open 2026 after her semi-final opponent Chen Yufei of the People's Republic of China retired hurt midway through the second game on Saturday.

The Olympic medallist, ranked 12th in the world, was leading the match 21-19, 15-10 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium when Chen, the world No. 4 and former Oly

US lawmakers seek curbs on Chinese companies trading in American markets

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:59:45 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 18 (ANI): Two senior Republican lawmakers have urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to consider restricting Chinese companies listed on American stock exchanges from accessing US capital markets, arguing that such measures are necessary to safeguard the country's economy, investors and national security.

According to a press release issued by the House Select Committee on

China's AI solutions power development, improve safety across Global South

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:45:21 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 18 (Xinhua) -- With the morning sun shining on shrimp ponds in Cambodia's Takeo Province, drones could be seen taking off one after another to begin their daily feeding rounds. Meanwhile, a real-time monitoring system operates around the clock at this spot, transmitting water-quality data to operators to help them make quick, precise adjustments.

These smart technologies were introduced under the C

MYANMAR-YANGON-INTERNATIONAL AUTO EXPO 2026

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:47:22 GMT

(260718) -- YANGON, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Myanmar International Auto Expo 2026 in Yangon, Myanmar, July 17, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese brands take center stage at Myanmar int'l auto expo" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

Experts hail world AI conference as key platform for inclusive global cooperation

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:45:22 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 18 (Xinhua) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes economies and societies, global attention is shifting beyond technological breakthroughs to how AI can be developed responsibly and inclusively.

For many, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), being held in Shanghai on July 17-20, represents an important platform for bringing countries together to address

CENTCOM Says Seventh Night Of Attacks Concluded At 5 A.M. Iran Time

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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CENTCOM Says Seventh Night Of Attacks Concluded At 5 A.M. Iran Time

The US Central Command at 5 a.m. Iran time on July 18 said its latest wave of strikes -- the seventh night in a row of attacks -- had been concluded.

"US Central Command (CENTCOM) hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. US forces employe

Iran Warns Gulf Neighbors Of 'Corresponding' Military Response

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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Iran Warns Gulf Neighbors Of 'Corresponding' Military Response

In a stark warning following the seventh night of US strikes against Iran, the regimes Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the country's Gulf neighbors must be ready to receive a corresponding and proportional response.

In the statement, the IRGC warned the host nations with US military bases to acti

Bahrain Directs Citizens To Safety After Tehran Attack Claims

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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Bahrain Directs Citizens To Safety After Tehran Attack Claims

Bahrains Interior Ministry on July 18 advised its citizens and residents to head to a safe place as Tehran claimed it had targeted the Jufair military base in the north of the island.

The Jufair base, known as the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, is the home of the US Fifth Fleet in the region.

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US Military Launches Eighth Night of Strikes Against Iran

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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The US military said it has launched new air strikes on Iran, the eighth consecutive night it has done so, just hours after confirming two US soldiers were killed and another missing during defensive operations in Jordan during attacks launched by Tehran.

"Today at 6 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began launching

Donald Trump: US should host another World Cup without Mexico/Canada

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:25:07 GMT

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As this North American-hosted World Cup nears its conclusion, United States President Donald Trump expressed his desire for the U.S. to host another World Cup in the near future at a reception in New York Friday ahead of Sunday's final.

'You should choose the United States of America again,' Trump said at the reception inside Trump Tower. 'This time, we w

Int'l Exchange | China-U.S. youths build cross-cultural bonds through music

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:15:21 GMT

NANJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A music and cultural exchange camp between young people of China and the United States was held in Changzhou and Nanjing from July 12 to 17.

Young people from both countries engaged in cultural experiences, staged music performances, and visited museums as well as historical memorial halls, which promoted cultural mutual learning and artistic exchanges between China and the United Sta

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-CHINESE ROBOTICS FIRM-PARTNER CONFERENCE

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:45:59 GMT

(260718) -- MELBOURNE, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece interacts with a quadruped robot at a partner conference held by Chinese embodied AI company AGIBOT in Melbourne, Australia, July 17, 2026. Chinese embodied AI company AGIBOT held an Australia and New Zealand partner conference in Melbourne on Friday, announcing a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model with local partners and localized soluti

BetBoom Team, Vici Gaming earn spots in Dota semis at Esports World Cup

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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BetBoom Team and Vici Gaming became the final two teams to advance to the semifinals of the Esports World Cup Dota 2 tournament thanks to their wins Friday in Paris.

Vici opened the day with a 2-0 victory over Team Falcons, and BetBoom added a 2-0 win over Nigma Galaxy in the quarterfinal stage.

BetBoom and Vici will square off in one semifinal match Saturday with Tea

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HE LIFENG-INSPECTION TOUR (CN)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:15:19 GMT

(260718) -- HOHHOT, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits an international logistics center in Manzhouli City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on July 15, 2026. He has urged efforts to accelerate the development of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in north China as an important gateway

FIFA World Cup 2026: US President Trump says 'a tournament like no other'

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:57:47 GMT

New York [USA], July 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump praised the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a tournament full of memorable moments, calling it 'a tournament like no other.'

Addressing an official FIFA reception at Trump Tower, Trump, on Friday, described the tournament as one filled with fierce competition and unforgettable moments. He also recalled calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to complain after US for

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-TAZARA GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:15:20 GMT

(260717) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Permanent Secretary in Tanzania's Ministry of Transport Godius Kahyarara delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 17, 2026. The revitalization of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) gained fresh momentum on Friday with the groundbreaking of a training center and an operations control center in Dar es Salaam.

The ceremon

India converts every rupee into more growth than China did, but needs to increase investment: NITI Aayog VC

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:31:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India extracts more growth out of every rupee it invests than China did during its fastest-growing years -- but that efficiency is not a substitute for higher investment itself, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Ashok Kumar Lahiri, said on Friday.

Speaking at the release of the Investment Friendliness Index, the Vice Chairman said India's investment rate stands at around 25 per c

FRANCE-PARIS-UNESCO-MENDELEEV-PRIZE-BASIC SCIENCES

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:53 GMT

(260717) -- PARIS, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pan Jianwei delivers a video speech during the awarding ceremony for the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences in Paris, France, July 17, 2026. Chinese scientist Pan Jianwei on Friday became the first Chinese recipient of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences for his pioneering contributions to large-scale secure qu

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-WANG HUNING-VISIT

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:21 GMT

(260717) -- PYONGYANG, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), meets with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People'

Update: China urges U.S. to protect lawful rights, interests of Chinese journalists: spokesperson

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:46:33 GMT

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- China urges the U.S. to protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese journalists in the U.S., a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a daily press briefing when asked to comment on the Trump administration's decision to cut visa duration for journalists, which would include reporters from China.

Noting that the

CHINA-GANSU-ZHAO LEJI-INSPECTION TOUR (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:45:53 GMT

(260717) -- LANZHOU, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits an exhibition themed on the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army in Huining County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 16, 2026. Zhao made a

US tariffs on Brazil add to Indias trade deal concerns

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:30:57 GMT

New Delhi has worries about similar punitive levies as Washingtons global tariffs of 10% are set to lapse next week

India's concerns on finalizing a trade deal with the US have been underscored by Washington's move to slap 25% tariffs on Brazil.

The US announced the 25% tariffs on Thursday following a Section 301 investigation into Brazil's trade practices. The tariffs are scheduled to take

FOCUS | 2026 World AI Conference opens in E China's Shanghai

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:19:48 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in east China's Shanghai on Friday.

Themed "AI Partnership for a Brighter Future," the event features six sections: Conferences Forums, Exhibitions Showcases, Awards Competitions, Application Experiences, Innovation Incubation, and Talent Attraction.

For the first time, the exhibition area

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-TOURIST TRAIN-TRIAL OPERATION

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:19:12 GMT

(260717) -- SUIFENHE, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists taking a cross-border tourist train pose for a group photo at Suifenhe Railway Station in Suifenhe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 17, 2026. A cross-border tourist train linking Vladivostok of Russia and China's Suifenhe officially entered trial operation on Friday. The route, which also extends to Mudanjiang in northeast China's Heilongjia

World leaders champion AI development for good purposes, shared benefits

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:33 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- World leaders on Friday called for an open and inclusive global partnership and stronger international collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development to ensure that the technology is used for good and to benefit humanity.

China's leadership in promoting global AI governance and cooperation is essential to achieving that objective, national leaders and UN Secretary-General

China's Moonshot AI launches open-weight Kimi K3 model closing gap with US rivals

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:57 GMT

New York [US], July 17 (ANI): Chinese startup Moonshot AI launched its most capable frontier model, Kimi K3, which it claims can rival most of the advanced models by Anthropic and OpenAI.

The company said that the model is a 2.8 trillion-parameter model with a 1-million-token context window.

'It is the world's first open 3T-class model, designed for frontier intelligence across long-horizon coding, knowled

India-US ties lacking effective "trusted" channel: Journalist Fareed Zakaria

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Senior journalist Fareed Zakaria has said that ties between India and the US are in 'bad shape' and a 'trusted channel' has not been established that allows India to present its concerns to Washington properly and in a way it is received favourably.

In an interview with ANI, Zakaria spoke on a range of issues and said India needs the trade deal with the United States more than Am

China's ethnic unity law draws criticism as Tibetans rally in Taiwan

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:58:39 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], July 17 (ANI): More than 300 Tibetans living in Taiwan, accompanied by human rights activists and supporters, gathered at Taipei's Liberty Square for a candlelight vigil in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen while voicing opposition to China's recently enforced Ethnic Unity Law.

The demonstration took place two weeks after Rangzen's self-immolation and the implementation of the new legisla

India U17 women's camp begins in Bengaluru ahead of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:58:20 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Indian U17 women's team's preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers commenced on Wednesday with the first batch of 24 players reporting for camp-cum-trials at The Sports School in Bengaluru.

The camp marks the beginning of preparations for the Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11, 2026. India have been drawn in

Update: Xi urges scientific search and rescue efforts after Chongqing mountain collapse

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:45:41 GMT

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged efforts to carry out search and rescue operations in a scientific manner after a mountain collapse struck a county in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, leaving people trapped and missing.

The mountain collapse occurred at about 9:10 a.m. on Friday in Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui County, bringing down multiple residential building

'Gun For Glory' quartet gears up for ISSF World Cup challenge in Hangzhou

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:31:38 GMT

Hangzhou [China], July 17 (ANI): Four athletes from the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation are set to represent India at the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, as they prepare to take on some of the world's finest shooters in one of the season's biggest international competitions.

Leading the Gun For Glory (GFG) contingent are Olympians Elavenil Valarivan, who will compete in the Women's 10m Air Ri

Update: China refutes U.S. allegations about so-called "meddling in elections"

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:21:57 GMT

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday refuted relevant allegations by the United States about the so-called "meddling in elections," calling them completely groundless and malicious smears, which have long been proven nonsense.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a related query.

Lin said China adheres to non-interference i

Russia to remain Indias top oil supplier as new US sanctions loom

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:19:29 GMT

Moscow accounted for half of New Delhis June shipments as domestic refiners topped up supplies despite looming sanctions

The majority of India's crude import requirements this month are likely to be met by Russia, following a similar trend in June, as refiners scramble to stock up as fresh US sanctions loom.

Russia accounted for half of India's June crude imports. In July, these will surpas

(FOCUS) CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPEN (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:19:04 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor (C) introduces an iMoochi AI pet robot to visitors at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Friday. Themed "AI Partnership for a Brighter Future," the event features six sections: Conferences & Forums

CHINA-SHANGHAI-WANG YI-UN CHIEF-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:18:55 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-WANG YI-RUSSIA-PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE-DEPUTY CHIEF-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:18:44 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Maxim Oreshkin, deputy chief of staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

Kremlin responds to US election meddling accusations

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:04:12 GMT

The White Houses claims rely on anonymous intelligence, with past probes failing to find proof that Russia influenced US elections, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

Moscow has dismissed claims linking Russia to threats against US elections, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, calling the intelligence cited by Washington unsubstantiated.

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump delivered

Xi's Album | Xi meets UN chief

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:45:52 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Shanghai on Friday.

Xi's Album | Xi meets Thai PM

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:45:45 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai on Friday.

Xi's Album | Xi meets Cambodian PM

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:45:40 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Shanghai on Friday.

SENEGAL-DAKAR-SPORTS PARK

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:17:38 GMT

(260717) -- DAKAR, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese people exercise at the China-Senegal Friendship Sports Park in Dakar, Senegal, July 16, 2026. The park, donated and built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was completed and handed over on July 14. (Photo by Papa Demba Gueye/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANXI-SUMMER-PEAK TOURIST SEASON (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:16:43 GMT

(260717) -- TAIYUAN, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Foguang Temple in Xinzhou City of north China's Shanxi Province, July 15, 2026. Shanxi boasts magnificent natural scenery and landscapes, with three World Cultural Heritage sites including Pingyao, Yungang Grottoes and Mount Wutai, attracting tourists around the world. It is also home to more than 80 percent of the country's surviving timber structures built

CHINA-SHANGHAI-XI JINPING-UN CHIEF-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:30 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

TSMC projects mass production of advanced A14 chips by 2028

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:01:22 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], July 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced that commercial production of its highly anticipated A14 process is slated to begin in 2028. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the announcement signals the next major leap in advanced semiconductor manufacturing as the global chip supply chain races to meet intensifying technological demands.

The timeline outlines an

RBI's currency printing arm invites global bids for polymer banknote substrate

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:58 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), the currency-printing subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, has floated a Global Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting manufacturers worldwide to supply opacified polymer substrate sheets embedded with security features for printing Indian banknotes.

The EOI, released on Friday, s

Update: Xi voices firm support for UN in meeting with Guterres

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:46:44 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Friday reiterated China's firm support for the United Nations when meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is in Shanghai for the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.

Xi spoke highly of Guterres' work since he was appointed UN secretary-general 10 years ago, which included leading the UN in firmly upholding m

As climate risks grow, China centers disaster preparedness on saving lives

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:46:26 GMT

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- This year's flood season has brought unusually severe weather across China, with torrential rains, floods, typhoons and other natural hazards affecting multiple regions, causing significant casualties and economic losses.

Against this backdrop, the principle of putting people and their lives first has become central to China's approach to disaster prevention, mitigation and relief.

CHINA-SHANGHAI-XI JINPING-THAI PM-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:45:56 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. Anutin Charnvirakul is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and on his official visit to China. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-XI JINPING-CAMBODIAN PM-MEETING (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:45:38 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. Hun Manet is here to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and on his working visit to China. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

(Int'l Exchange) CHINA-JIANGSU-U.S.-YOUTH-MUSIC-EXCHANGE (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:15:45 GMT

(260717) -- NANJING, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- American youths visit the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2026. A music and cultural exchange camp between young people of China and the United States was held in Changzhou and Nanjing from July 12 to 17.

Young people from both countries engaged in cultural experiences, staged music performance

Indias new hydrogen train is a different beast

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:21 GMT

Rail cars powered by new fuel cell technology will run in a 89-km stretch carrying up to 2,600 travelers at 75 kph

India has rolled out a hydrogen train service as a pilot project using fuel-cell technology, joining an elite four-nation group that operates these trains.

The pilot project is envisaged to test hydrogen technology, as the world's most populous country embraces clean technologi

Indias new hydrogen train is a different beast

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:21 GMT

Rail cars powered by new fuel cell technology will run in a 89-km stretch carrying up to 2,600 travelers at 75 kph

India has rolled out a hydrogen train service as a pilot project using fuel-cell technology, joining an elite four-nation group that operates these trains.

The pilot project is envisaged to test hydrogen technology, as the world's most populous country embraces clean technologi

Update: Xi urges China, Cambodia to carry forward ironclad friendship

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:56 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged China and Cambodia to carry forward the ironclad friendship forged by the older generations of leaders of the two countries.

Xi made the remarks in his meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who is here to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and on hi

Asian shares plunge as tech rout deepens, SoftBank sinks 9%

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:57:54 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], July 17, (ANI): Asian shares slumped on Friday, led by Nikkei, which plunged more than 4 per cent as the tech selloff deepened with investors opting to observe caution on the red-hot AI rally that catapulted stock markets to new highs in the first half of this year.

Shares of Japanese tech giant SoftBank slid more than 9 per cent, tracking overall weakness in AI-related stocks in the US market. Th

Update: China supports new Thai administration in carrying out governance effectively: Xi

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:46:41 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China firmly supports Thailand in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions, and supports the new Thai administration in carrying out governance effectively.

Xi made the remarks in his meeting with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global

Critical mineral concerns shift from meeting demand to securing supply chains: IEA

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Global concerns over critical minerals have shifted from whether supplies can meet rising demand to the vulnerabilities created by highly concentrated supply chains, particularly in processing and refining, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026.

The report also said supply deficits for copper and lithium are expected to persist

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Signs MoUs with 36 Top Global Universities; to provide global exposure for students

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:31:39 GMT

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17: Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, India's first AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University, has signed a Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 36 top ranked universities in 19 countries to provide its students global learning through student exchange programs, dual degree programs, internships and joint research opportunities in the institutions abroad.

MSCI India companies' earnings growth to accelerate to 14 pc in FY27: Report

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): MSCI India companies are expected to post 14 per cent earnings growth in the current fiscal year, according to Jefferies' GREED & Fear report.

The MSCI India Index measures the performance of large- and mid-cap segments of the Indian market, covering approximately 85 per cent of the Indian equity universe.

For FY26, Jefferies estimates EPS growth at 10 per cent, followe

Merz warns Trump against election meddling

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:13:30 GMT

The German chancellor has criticized a new US State Department funding program for Europe launched ahead of Septembers federal vote

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the administration of US President Donald Trump against interfering in his country's elections.

Germany is due to hold federal elections in September, with immigration expected to be among the campaign's defining issu

Merz warns Trump against election interference

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:13:30 GMT

The German chancellor has criticized a new US State Department funding program for Europe launched ahead of Septembers federal vote

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the administration of US President Donald Trump against interfering in his country's elections.

Germany is due to hold federal elections in September, with immigration expected to be among the campaign's defining issu

Xi's Album | Xi delivers keynote speech at 2026 World AI Conference

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:45:20 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held here on Friday.

(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-BADMINTON-JAPAN OPEN 2026-WOMEN'S SINGLES-QUARTERFINALS

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:15:39 GMT

(260717) -- TOKYO, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhiyi hits a return during the women's singles quarterfinal match between Wang Zhiyi of China and Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Chenxing)

(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-BADMINTON-JAPAN OPEN 2026-MIXED DOUBLES-QUARTERFINALS

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:15:22 GMT

(260717) -- TOKYO, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Zhenbang (R) /Wei Yaxin react during the mixed doubles quarterfinal match between Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China and Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet of China's Hong Kong at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Chenxing)

US minerals push hits Ebola roadblock in DR Congo Reuters

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:09:28 GMT

The health crisis complicates efforts to challenge Chinas dominance in critical mineral supply chains

The worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has disrupted travel and delayed negotiations linked to a US-backed critical minerals partnership, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

The partnership is part of Washington

(Hello Africa) Chinese doctors help Zanzibar patient regain health through minimally invasive surgery

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:45:19 GMT

The procedure marked the first successful laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair combined with fundoplication performed in the region, according to Haitham Hamudu, a local general surgeon at Lumumba Hospital.

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, July 17 (Xinhua) -- For more than a decade, Khadija Ali Saleh lived with persistent pain that gradually eroded her quality of life.

The 76-year-old resident of Tanzania'

PV Sindhu enters Japan Open semifinals after Okuhara withdraws

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:29:55 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], July 17 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the semi-finals of the Japan Open 2026 badminton tournament after Japan's former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from their match, handing the Indian shuttler a walkover, according to Olympics.com.

The quarter-final contest at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium was called off before play began. Okuhara, currently ranked world No.

China dismisses Trumps election meddling claim

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:50:16 GMT

The US president has accused Beijing of stealing 220 million US voter files

China has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Beijing masterminded the theft of 220 million American voter files to meddle in the 2020 election. Trump's explosive remarks came ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington in late September and amid a tentative trade truce between the two

China dismisses Trump's election meddling claim

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:50:16 GMT

The US president has accused Beijing of stealing 220 million US voter files

CHINA-SHANGHAI-XI JINPING-2026 WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPENING (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:45:22 GMT

(260717) -- SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:31:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The 20-member Indian Women's Squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 was announced by Hockey India on Friday, with Salima Tete to lead the squad that Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne has described as a well-balanced group.

The showpiece tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the Netherlands and Belgium, is scheduled to be held from 15 to 30 August

India's Hansika Lamba bags silver at Budapest Ranking Series 2026 wrestling

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:31:00 GMT

Budapest [Hungary], July 17 (ANI): India's Hansika Lamba clinched the silver medal in the women's 55kg event at the Polyak Imre, Varga Janos & Kozma Istvan Memorial 2026 wrestling tournament, also known as the Budapest Ranking Series, in Hungary on Thursday.

The 19-year-old wrestler went down 5-0 to Ukraine's Nataliia Klivchutska, a former junior European champion, in the final to finish on the second step of

TRENDS launches new book, signs distribution agreeement at Hong Kong Book Fair

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:20:47 GMT

HONG KONG, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) -- TRENDS Research & Advisory continued its participation in the 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair on Friday, drawing visitors, researchers, officials and publishing professionals to its pavilion on the second day of the event.

In the presence of Sheikh Saud Ali Mohammed Al Mualla, UAE Consul-General in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultura

Chips, tokens, kilowatts -- Decoding China's economic vitality, resilience in H1

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:17:27 GMT

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions and trade frictions weighing on the global economy, China has delivered solid growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, with the country's economic performance showing renewed vitality and resilience.

China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.7 percent year on year in H1, official data showed on Wednesday. This figure remains w

US Senate unveils revised Russia sanctions bill to cement Lindsey Graham's legacy, targets top buyers of Russian energy

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:25 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 17 (ANI): A bipartisan group of more than 60 US senators on Thursday (local time) introduced revised legislation to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia and its supporters, replacing the earlier proposal for blanket tariffs with targeted measures aimed at the world's largest buyers of Russian energy. The bill, introduced days after Senator Lindsey Graham's death, reflects changes agreed with the

Update: China to provide 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries: Xi

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:45:31 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) training and seminars over the next five years, President Xi Jinping said Friday.

Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held in Shanghai.

He said China will de

Update: Xi offers four observations on AI development, governance

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:15:37 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.

First, adhering to the principle of openness and win-win cooperation while boosting innovation-driven development.

Second, strengthening

Less show, more love now evident at rural China weddings

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:45:33 GMT

JINAN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- When post-2000s couple Li Zhenghong and Sima Miaomiao in the city of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, were planning their wedding, they opted for a "lightweight" package at just over 10,000 yuan (about 1,473 U.S. dollars). No lavish spending and no one-upmanship could be detected, just the warm blessings of family and friends.

"A simpler ceremony doesn't mean less happiness," Sima

Poland blames Russia for Ukrainian who desecrated WWII memorials

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:24:11 GMT

The suspect vandalized monuments to the victims of Ukrainian nationalist massacres to inflame international tensions, investigators say

The Polish authorities have accused Russian intelligence of orchestrating the desecration of World War II memorials after charging an 18-year-old Ukrainian with vandalizing monuments commemorating Poles massacred by Ukrainian nationalists.

Poland's Internal

CHINA-RURAL WEDDINGS (CN)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:15:19 GMT

(260717) -- JINAN, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows newlyweds riding a bus as their wedding vehicle in Feixian County of Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Less show, more love now evident at rural China weddings" (Xinhua)

'Deep State suppressed China's election meddling': Trump announces probe into alleged 2020 intelligence cover-up

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:30:49 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) alleged that members of the 'Deep State' within US intelligence agencies suppressed information about China's alleged interference in the 2020 US election, announcing investigations into an alleged cover-up that kept the intelligence from both the President and the American people.

In a national address on election integrity, Tr

Old crafts, new industries reshape towns in north China

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:15:32 GMT

by Xinhua Writer Zheng Bofei

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The scent of fresh ink lingered in the air as Ren Baoquan brushed a thin layer of it across a carved wooden block. Elsewhere in his workshop, digital-style paintings and trendy souvenir envelopes lined tables, reflecting wider efforts by a town in Beijing's outskirts to take traditional heritage into modern life.

Ren has spent decades keeping woodblo

In China's wild elephant sanctuary, coexistence becomes a way of life

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:48:42 GMT

KUNMING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- At a time when Asian elephant numbers are declining globally, one herd in southwest China has added seven members in just five years.

The herd, known as the "short-nose family," captured worldwide attention in 2021 after roaming more than 1,400 kilometers across Yunnan Province. It returned to its traditional habitat with 14 members. With two calves born this year, the family has sinc

RUSSIA-CHELYABINSK-CHINESE MODERNIZATION-PHOTO EXHIBITION

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:45:49 GMT

(260717) -- CHELYABINSK, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a photo exhibition showcasing the achievements of Chinese modernization in Chelyabinsk, Russia, July 15, 2026. A photo exhibition showcasing the achievements of Chinese modernization opened Wednesday in Russia's central city of Chelyabinsk, attracting more than 100 participants from political, media and business circles, as well as youth representatives fr

KAZAKHSTAN-ASTANA-BOOK-PROMOTIONAL EVENT-KAZAKH EXPERTS

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:45:32 GMT

(260717) -- ASTANA, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gulmira Bekmanova, vice rector of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, receives an interview with Xinhua in Astana, Kazakhstan, July 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Kazakh experts say Xi's book on governance provides key to understanding contemporary China" (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

GERMANY-BERLIN-CHINESE-ART EXHIBITION

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:45:20 GMT

(260717) -- BERLIN, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition of "Paradise on Earth: An Exhibition of Han Dynasty Pictorial Art from Sichuan" at the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany on July 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Han Dynasty art exhibition in Berlin offers glimpse of ancient Sichuan" (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE INVESTMENT-PROMOTION EVENT

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:45:08 GMT

(260717) -- HARARE, July 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend an investment promotion event for the Goromonzi Agro-Industrial Park in Harare, Zimbabwe, on July 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Zimbabwe seeks Chinese investment for agro-industrial park" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

LIVE: Trump accuses China of election meddling

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:02:23 GMT

The US president has announced the release of declassified intelligence on alleged vulnerabilities in voting infrastructure

US President Donald Trump is delivering a primetime White House address on election security, announcing the immediate release of declassified intelligence documents on alleged vulnerabilities in America's voting infrastructure.

"Every American deserves to know that wh

WATCH LIVE: Trump accuses China of 'election meddling'

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:02:23 GMT

The US president has announced the release of declassified intelligence on alleged vulnerabilities in voting infrastructure

US President Donald Trump is delivering a primetime White House address on election security, announcing the immediate release of declassified intelligence documents on alleged vulnerabilities in

Trump accuses China of 'election meddling' (VIDEO)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:02:23 GMT

The president has claimed US intelligence officials suppressed information about a massive breach of American voter data

US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime White House address on election security, announcing the release of declassified intelligence documents detailing alleged vu

Trump accuses China of election meddling

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:02:23 GMT

The president has claimed US intelligence officials suppressed information about a massive breach of American voter data

US President Donald Trump is delivering a primetime White House address on election security, announcing the release of declassified intelligence documents detailing alleged vulnerabilities in America's voting infrastructure.

Trump accused China of carrying out "the large

Foreign reporters hail green development, cultural vitality in north China's Inner Mongolia

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:45:32 GMT

HOHHOT, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Journalists from the United States, Morocco, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Japan, Vietnam, as well as Chinese central media outlets, visited local ecological conservation frontlines, new energy equipment production workshops, and intangible cultural heritage inheritance sites in Tongliao, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from July 13 to 16.

Tongliao is home to 41.04 milli

Xinhua Commentary: The future of AI depends on sharing innovation, not restricting it

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:45:15 GMT

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies, industries and daily life at breakneck speed. The question that matters now is not who builds the most powerful system, but whether AI becomes a weapon in geopolitical rivalry or an engine of shared global progress.

The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), opening in Shanghai on Friday, arrives just as that question

Russia and China seek to define global AI principles

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:22:14 GMT

The new Shanghai-based body unites 29 nations that want to ensure the use of artificial intelligence is safe, fair and benefits all of humanity

Russia and China have joined forces with over two dozen other nations to create a new international organization to help guide cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) development in accordance with a "people-centered approach."

Dubbed the World

Why BRICS should resist becoming a Western-style bloc

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:14:17 GMT

The blocs future depends on offering something Washington and Brussels never could: development without domination

As BRICS adjusts to its expansion in 2024 and 2025, it faces two linked questions. How can the group stabilize itself internally, and how can it assume a more important role in global governance?

The answer shouldn't be to imitate existing institutions because BRICS will only s