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China’s DeepSeek slashes V4-Pro AI pricing for good

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:53:21 GMT

BEIJING, China: Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek said on May 23 that it will permanently maintain a steep 75% reduction in prices for its flagship V4-Pro AI model, signaling intensifying competition in China's fast-growing AI sector.

The company said in a statement that prices for the V4-Pro model would remain at roughly one-quarter of their earlier levels following an initial temporary reduction

Huang says Nvidia still sees major China AI chip demand

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:55:32 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said on May 23 that China remains part of the company's projected $200 billion market for central processing units, underscoring Nvidia's long-term confidence in Chinese demand despite ongoing technology tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Speaking to reporters after arriving in Taipei ahead of the Computex trade show, Huang said Nvidia's forecast

Protesters support Taiwanese president’s $40 billion defense plan

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:29:49 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Hundreds of people gathered in central Taipei on May 23 to support the government's plan to increase defense spending. This came after the opposition-controlled parliament approved only about two-thirds of the $40 billion budget requested by President Lai Ching-te.

Lai had wanted the full extra defense budget to be approved, including money for U.S. weapons and locally made equipment like drones,

US missile defense shield criticized by China, Russia in Beijing

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:58:56 GMT

BEIJING, China: A week after President Xi Jinping hosted Trump in Beijing, China and Russia, at a summit on May 20, condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for a Golden Dome missile defense shield and Washington's "irresponsible" nuclear policy.

A joint statement after Xi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin showed that while Xi wants stable and positive ties with Donald Trump, he strongly disag

Quad's existence is not because we need to address a particular geography's concerns, says MEA as China expresses opposition to "exclusive groupings"

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:07:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): India on Tuesday said that Quad's existence 'is not because we need to address a particular geography's concerns' and that the four-nation grouping has been operating for a very long time and has been delivering projects.

At a briefing after the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting that concluded here earlier in the day, MEA Additional Secretary (AMS - USA & Canada) Nagaraj Naidu

P V Sindhu & Satwik-Chirag begin Singapore Open with wins

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:05:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Indian seniors PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their Singapore Open campaign on a positive note, advancing to the next round after defeating their respective opponents at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

Sindhu overcame Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 21-18 in women's singles, while Satwik-Chirag defeated C

Shuttler Lakshya Sen returns to BWF Top 10 in men's singles rankings after 440 days

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:05:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): India's Commonwealth Games champion and Paris Olympics semifinalist, Lakshya Sen, has made it back to the top 10 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men's singles rankings for the first time since March last year.

A post on X by BAI lauded Lakshya, who featured in India's bronze medal-winning team at the Thomas Cup recently, for his return to the top 10 after 440 days. The pos

"India a very indispensable partner within Quad framework," says Japanese Foreign Press Secretary Kitamura Toshihiro

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:05:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The 11th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the national capital on Tuesday culminated in landmark pacts to scale up maritime surveillance, fortify submarine cable infrastructure, and build resilient supply networks for critical minerals across the Indo-Pacific.

The high-powered deliberations, hosted at the historic Hyderabad House in New Delhi by External Affairs Minister S Jaish

We oppose creation of "exclusive groupings", "bloc confrontation", says China after Quad ministers meet in India

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:04:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States of America, met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by India. In a joint statement released after the meeting, the grouping voiced serious concern over the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea.

'We remain seriously concerned abo

"We are for peace, stability in Indo-Pacific": Australian FM Penny Wong counters Beijing's rhetoric on Quad

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:03:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Pushing back against China's sharp rhetoric, Australia on Tuesday re-anchored the core narrative of the Quadrilateral alliance, emphasising that the strategic partnership remains a positive, constructive architecture dedicated entirely to regional security.

Addressing reporters in New Delhi after the deliberations of the foreign ministers of the four members of the Quadrilateral g

We oppose creation of "small cliques" "bloc confrontation", says China after Quad ministers meet in India

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:03:31 GMT

'We remain seriously concerned abo

Galgotias University Students to Represent India at Global EDVentures Startup Competition 2026 in Hong Kong

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:49:22 GMT

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Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 23: Two student-led innovation teams from Galgotias University will represent India at the Global EDVentures Startup Competition 2026 at The Education University of Hong Kong, where university founders from across Asia will pres

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ITB CHINA 2026 (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:47:24 GMT

(260526) -- SHANGHAI, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces local cultural and tourism activities to a visitor at the booth of Greece at ITB China 2026 in Shanghai, east China, May 26, 2026. The three-day ITB China, a travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, kicked off here on Tuesday in Shanghai, with over 900 tourism institutions and enterprises from 85 countries and regions participating.

2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races Celebrates 50 Years with Hong Kong's Biggest-Ever 13-Day Dragon Boat Festival in June

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:42:46 GMT

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Hong Kong, May 15: One of Hong Kong's most iconic summer traditions is set to make waves once again as the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board, return to Victoria Harbour this June, celebrating a landmark 50th anniversary with a spectacular edition.

Running from 19 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will bring a festive programme

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: Where The World Comes To See

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:42:21 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14: Between the harbour and the convention hall, between tradition and the digital frontier, Art Basel Hong Kong set the tone for a new era. Robb Report India was there -- with two of India's most compelling creative voices, artist Siddharth Kerkar and sculptor Jayesh Sachdev.

Inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre--its glass facade staring out over

India has a Chance to Lead the World on Ethical AI

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:37:43 GMT

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New Delhi [India], May 8: As artificial intelligence accelerates globally, most governments are focused on regulation, risk mitigation and compliance. But a growing body of thinking suggests that rules alone won't be enough to guide the systems shaping economies and societies.

Drawing on her work with technology companies and policymakers across Europe and Asia, investor and NJF Holdings founder N

Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026 Witness Record-Breaking Participation: Winners Announced Across 160+ Cities

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:25:17 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 21: Swiggy (NSE: SWIGGY/BSE: 544285), India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, announced the winners of the third edition of the Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026, following a month of unprecedented nationwide participation. The awards recorded 1.3 crore+ votes from 6.43 lakh unique users, marking a 2.2X jump over last year, making it the biggest edition till da

CHINA-BEIJING-NON-U.S. EXTRA-REGIONAL COUNTRIES-WESTERN PACIFIC-MILITARY PRESENCE-REPORT (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:15:40 GMT

(260526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2026 shows the launching event of the "Report on the Military Activities of Non-U.S. Extra-Regional Countries in the Western Pacific in 2025" in Beijing, capital of China. Extra-regional countries, other than the United States, continued to expand their military presence in the Western Pacific over the past year, conducting reconnaissance patrols

fischer Strengthens Production in Asia: New Production Sites in India and China

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:12:02 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 3: The fischer Group of Companies is systematically expanding its production in Asia. With a new production site in India and the expansion of the existing plant in China, fischer is focusing on sustainable growth and a stronger market presence. The company also launches a new production facility in Saudi Arabia.

The fischer Group of Companies is consistently ex

Hong Kong Launches Mega 8 Campaign to Showcase it as Asia's Events Capital Through Art, Culture and Experiences

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:06:28 GMT

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Hong Kong, March 27: Riding on the wave of a spectacular line-up of mega events throughout March and April, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) rolled out the 'Hong Kong Mega 8' campaign. The campaign brings together eight highlighted world-class mega events of arts, pop culture and sports, and citywide programmes, inviting visitors from around the world to experience the vibrant arts scenes in local neig

BIDSO Raises INR 63 Crore Series A, Strengthens Push in Global Toy Manufacturing

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:07 GMT

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Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 23: BIDSO, a design led manufacturing platform focused on the global toys and consumer products ecosystem, today announced that it has raised INR 63 crore in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures, comprising INR 51 crore in equity and INR 12 crore in venture debt. The round also saw participation from existing investors Peer Capital and Sadev Capital. Venture

33rd Convergence India & 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo Set to Accelerate AI, 6G, and Next-Generation Urban Innovation

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:59:08 GMT

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New Delhi [India], March 20: The 33rd Convergence India & 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo 2026, jointly organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group (EIG), with support from IndiaAI Mission, Digital India and MeitY, is set to mark a defining milestone in India's digital and urban transformation journey. Scheduled for March 23-25, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam,

US plans to slash NATO contributions Spiegel

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:57:22 GMT

Washington will reportedly make fewer jets, warships, and drones available to the blocs European members

The US has told NATO's European members that it will reduce its military contributions to the bloc as Washington's military planners set their sights on China, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday.

Delivered by senior Pentagon adviser Alexander Velez-Green at a confidential NATO meeting in Br

Emergence Launches India's First Frontier AI Lab for Autonomous Agents to Power the Nation's Shift from IT Services to Advanced Manufacturing

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:56:29 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 18: Emergence, the New York-based frontier agentic AI company founded by three Indian-American scientists from IBM Research, today announced the launch of Emergence India Labs (EIL) - India's first dedicated AI research and development lab focused on autonomous AI agents. The lab will acc

Ai+ Smartphone to Expand Additional 3M Smartphone Production Capacity in India with Optiemus Electronics Limited

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:52:57 GMT

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New Delhi [India], March 13: Ai+ Smartphone has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL), a subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited, to produce mobile phones, tablets, IoT devices, and advanced wearable products in India. Under the agreement, Ai+ Smartphone and OEL plan to invest around INR 125 cr in India-based manufacturing under the Government of India's Make in I

CreditAccess Grameen Advances Inclusive Growth With USD 75 Million Syndicated Social Loan Facility

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:49:29 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 10: CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, 'CA Grameen', or the 'Company'), the country's largest Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFI), has signed a syndicated social loan facility of USD 75 million, qualifying as an ECB under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). HSBC acted as the Sole Mandated Lead

20 years on, north China's first state-level new area forges ahead with opening-up

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:46:34 GMT

TIANJIN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Mega container ship the MSC MIA loads steel, chemicals and vehicles at north China's Tianjin Binhai New Area, as it prepares to leave for Angola and Namibia later this week, the latest sign of surging China-Africa trade.

Since May 1, China has zeroed out tariffs on imports from all 53 African nations with diplomatic ties, helping turn Binhai, a sprawling port district of Bohai Bay in n

Update: China says ready to continue playing constructive role in settlement of Iran's nuclear issue

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:46:26 GMT

BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue to safeguard the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the world, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Tuesday.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing in

Evervolt Partners with HyperStrong to Deliver Advanced BESS Solutions in India & Sri Lanka

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:40:22 GMT

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25: Evervolt Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. ('Evervolt'), established in 2013 as one of India's leading solar wholesale distribution companies with a strong pan-India presence, has announced a strategic partnership with Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., LTD. ('HyperStrong'), a global leader in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), to distribute and market advanced energy

India's first AI Fest Concludes at Chandigarh University; Launches AI Ethics Training Program with Target to Train 1.5 Lakh Youth by 2030

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:37:03 GMT

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Chandigarh [India], February 21: Marking a defining milestone in the country's entrepreneurial journey, the Grand Finale of 'Campus Tank' - India's first university-led startup launchpad for young innovators was held at Chandigarh University on the third and concluding day of India's first 'AI Fest - 2026' on the sidelines of the 'AI Impact Summit' where the announcement of top 10 startups was made who s

Mobileye Leads ADAS Show 2026 at the Launch of India's First Dedicated ADAS Test City in Pune

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:23:20 GMT

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 6: The ADAS Show 2026, India's leading platform for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicle technologies, will be held on February 12, 2026, at the ADAS Test City - Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune, with global ADAS leader Mobileye participating as a key partner alongside HERE Techno

"Taste Hong Kong," a Chef-Curated Gourmet Guide to the City's True Culinary Soul

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:16:28 GMT

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Hong Kong, January 30: Hong Kong's longstanding reputation as one of the world's great food cities has been built on contrast -- a destination where humble street stalls sit comfortably alongside polished Michelin-starred dining rooms, and where 'Great Taste' can be found everywhere in Hong Kong. This season, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) celebrates the city's rich culinary culture with the launch o

Hong Kong Invites the World to Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Spectacular Lunar New Year Night Parade

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:06:13 GMT

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Hong Kong, January 15: Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Horse with one of the world's most vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. On 17 February, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will transform the city into a glittering carnival of light, music, global cultures and festive spirit. Celebrate a Lunar New Year like no other, with color

Mark Your Calendar: Hong Kong to Host Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 After Historic Double Win

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:05:16 GMT

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Hong Kong, January 14: It's been a banner year for Hong Kong's dining and hospitality scene. Fresh off its historic achievement, in which venues in Hong Kong became the first to receive both The World's Best Bar and The World's Best Hotel titles the same year, Hong Kong will host the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) for the first time.

The announcement re

FujianPano | Wooden-roofed arch bridges rejuvenated in SE China's Fujian

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:34 GMT

FUZHOU, May 26 (Xinhua) -- The wooden-roofed arch bridge is an ancient and unique structure characterized by a corridor built atop a bridge spanning a river. It reflects the craftsmanship of ancient builders who joined wood into an arch without using nails or metal parts.

Home to 547 this kind of bridge, Fujian has prioritized protection and inheritance. It has adopted innovative measures including cultural relic

"Counter-terrorism is a significant pillar of Quad cooperation": MEA

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:32:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Elevating counter-terrorism to a central baseline of their strategic alliance, the Quad nations on Tuesday explicitly targeted cross-border militancy and its state financiers, alongside unveiling expansive frameworks for Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance, digital infrastructure, and supply chain security.

The security-heavy agenda dominated the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meetin

Hong Kong, Macao share nation's space pride, sci-tech dividends

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:16:48 GMT

BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Sunday's successful launch of China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft marked a historic milestone for the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs), as astronaut Li Jiaying became the first person from the SARs to travel to outer space and the fourth Chinese woman to do so.

News of payload specialist Li, who previously worked for the Hong Kong Police Force and is known in

Fujian coast guard in east China conducts law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:47:20 GMT

BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- The Fujian coast guard on Tuesday conducted law enforcement patrols in accordance with the law in the waters near Kinmen, according to Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the China Coast Guard (CCG) Donghai Branch.

During the patrols, measures such as formation navigation, identification and verification, and hailing and radio warnings were taken to strengthen control and management over key w

AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-CHINESE BRIDGE-PERFORMANCES

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:46:22 GMT

(260526) -- BAKU, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant dances during the final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Azerbaijan in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 25, 2026. The final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Azerbaijan was held on Monday in Baku.

The competition, organized by the Chinese Embassy in A

China warns against bloc confrontation as Quad group meets in India

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:57:22 GMT

Beijing says the AustraliaIndiaJapanUS grouping should promote regional peace, not create rival blocs

China has warned against "bloc confrontation" after officials from the Australia-India-Japan-US 'Quad' grouping met in New Dehli.

Beijing said on Tuesday that any collaborative effort should contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

"We also do not support the formation

China warns against 'bloc confrontation' as Quad group meets in India

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:57:22 GMT

Beijing says the AustraliaIndiaJapanUS grouping should promote regional peace, not create rival blocs

China has warned against "bloc confrontation" after officials from the Australia-India-Japan-US 'Quad' grouping met in New Dehli.

Beijing said on Tuesday that any collaborative effort s

(FujianPano) CHINA-FUJIAN-WOODEN-ROOFED ARCH BRIDGE (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:46:44 GMT

(260526) -- FUZHOU, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This drone photo taken on May 15, 2026 shows Wan'an Bridge in Pingnan County of Ningde City, southeast China's Fujian Province.

The wooden-roofed arch bridge is an ancient and unique structure characterized by a corridor built atop a bridge spanning a river. It reflects the craftsmanship of ancient builders who joined wood into an arch without using nails or meta

CHINA-BEIJING-SERBIAN PRESIDENT-VUCIC-VISIT (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:46:10 GMT

(260526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, capital of China, on May 26, 2026. Vucic is on a state visit to China from May 24 to 28. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Anika Dubey wins silver medal at Asian Junior Squash Championships

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:32:38 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): The 16-year-old Anika Dubey of Maharashtra clinched the silver medal at the Asian Junior Squash Championships in China on Tuesday and finished as the runner-up among the best junior players from across the continent.

Already regarded as the 'Golden Girl of Pune,' Anika had won an Asian medal at just 14. Two years on, she has established herself firmly among Asia's elite

Anti-dumping duties can help India save Rs 28,540 crore annually: C-DEP report

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:26:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Enforcing anti-dumping duties on products currently under government evaluation could help India save around Rs 28,540 crore annually in foreign exchange and support domestic investments worth Rs 70,000 crore, according to a report released by the Center for Development and Economic Policy Research (C-DEP) and the Centre for WTO Studies.

The report, titled 'Impact of Anti-Dumping

Chinese scientists crack rice disease' "Trojan horse" attack for greener crop protection

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:46:52 GMT

CHENGDU, May 26 (Xinhua) -- It is a "molecular spy" that slips into rice cells, hijacks the plant's immune defenders and leaves the crop defenseless. But now, after a decade of detective work, Chinese scientists have not only exposed the invader but also found a way to fight back.

Researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University in southwest China have identified a previously unknown weapon used by rice blast fun

Quad condemns Pahalgam terror attack, warns against "coercion" in Indo-Pacific

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:01:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Quad grouping (India, the United States, Japan and Australia) on Tuesday issued a strong joint statement condemning terrorism, warning against 'coercive' actions in the Indo-Pacific, and opposing any disruption to global maritime trade routes, including the imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

The ministers and the Secretary of State of the United States of America re

SEBI plans pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds, rollout may take 6-9 months

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:01:43 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to launch a pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), with implementation expected to take around six to nine months.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the CareE

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts visits Czech Republic, challenges China's narrative on Tibetan Culture

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:01:38 GMT

Prague [Czech Republic], May 26 (ANI): The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), a leading cultural institution under the Central Tibetan Administration, has accused China of attempting to erase and distort Tibetan identity as it concluded a landmark cultural programme in the Czech Republic after nearly two decades. Held in the Senate Garden in Prague, the event brought Tibetan music, opera, and traditional danc

Scientists encouraged to embrace "unconventional" ideas for innovation

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:46:33 GMT

BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Liu Juntao peers through a microscope at a tiny probe thinner than a human hair. The researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences is working on a study once considered unlikely to succeed: placing electrodes directly in the brain to restore hearing in deaf patients who cannot be helped by cochlear implants.

Such a study is unconventional. It is not because it lacks significance, but i

The struggle for sovereignty is not complete African activists

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:25:37 GMT

IMF policies, insecurity, and foreign interference continue to undermine the continents independence, commentators told RT

African countries may have formally achieved independence decades ago, but many still remain under foreign domination through economic pressure, insecurity, and outside political influence, commentators told RT on Africa Day.

Speaking about the changing geopolitical lan

Light-asset, intelligence-driven -- new trends of youth entrepreneurship in China

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:15:55 GMT

TIANJIN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Early morning at a science park in north China's Tianjin Municipality, groups of young people streamed into the shared office space, booted up their laptops, and kicked off their workday. Among them is Wang Haoquan, an entrepreneur in his 20s and founder of a cultural technology company.

His company is a typical One-Person Company (OPC). Empowered by artificial intelligence (AI) tools,

CHINA-SICHUAN-SCIENTISTS-RICE DISEASE (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:15:32 GMT

(260526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Xuewei (2nd R) does experiments with his team members at Sichuan Agricultural University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese scientists crack rice disease' 'Trojan horse' attack for greener crop protection" (Sichuan Agricultural University/Handout via Xinhua)

From "Rich Land" to global tech hub: Iwate Prefecture strengthens industrial ties with India

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:01:36 GMT

Iwate [Japan], May 26 (ANI): Iwate Prefecture has the big fame 'Rich Land' in long history. Iwate Pref. Governor Takuya Tasso explains its origin and hot gaze to India.

A few years ago, USA newspaper nominated Morioka city of Iwate Pref. as 'The place should be visited'. Governor Takuya Tasso analyzes its reason 'It derives from good balance of natural resource, history and good activity of residents. In Morioka

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CULTURAL SALON

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:48:03 GMT

(260526) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian delivers a speech at a cultural salon held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 24, 2026. A cultural salon held on Sunday evening in Dar es Salaam brought together artists from China and Tanzania in a vivid showcase of civilizational exchange aimed at deepening cultural ties between the two countries.

TO GO WITH "Cultural

Western China becomes new hotspot for global businesses

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:45:45 GMT

XI'AN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- At the Iranian section of the 10th Silk Road International Exposition, ornate carpets, delicate handicrafts and essential oils drew a steady stream of visitors. Nearby, an Iranian salesman was seen livestreaming products to Chinese shoppers via an e-commerce app.

For Iranian exhibitor Mahdi Barid Olyaei, the expo represented more than just a trade fair. Attending the event in Xi'an, nort

Adani Green Energy commissions world's largest single-location battery storage system outside China at Khavda

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:32:27 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 26 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Tuesday announced the commissioning of a cumulative 3.37 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda in Gujarat, making it the world's largest single-location battery storage deployment outside China and among the fastest utility-scale projects executed globally.

The company said the deployment, completed within

Iran Accuses US Of Cease-Fire Breach After US 'Self-Defense' Strikes

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Explosion On Tanker Off Oman Coast, British Maritime Monitor Says

A tanker captain has reported an explosion on his ship in waters of the coast of Oman, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The report cited an external explosion that was close to the waterline. It said the crew and vessel were safe though some bunker fuel has discharged into the sea.

Shenzhou-23 launch: "Sky is the limit" takes on new meaning for HK, Macao youth

Tue, 26 May 2026 04:15:12 GMT

HONG KONG, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship lifted off successfully on Sunday. Local Hong Kong astronaut Li Jiaying, also known as Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, has made history as the first Hong Kong payload specialist to enter space orbit.

As the first crewed space mission during the national 15th Five-Year Plan period, the mission represents fresh progress for China's space industry and brin

Netherlands' ASML plans to onboard 1,000 employees as client demand surges

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:59:54 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 26 (ANI): Netherlands-based semiconductor equipment supplier ASML Holding N.V. announced its plans to hire an additional 1,000 employees in Taiwan this year. The company upgraded its recruitment targets significantly to meet the growing demand from its clients, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.

The original strategy for the year underwent a substantial revision to accommodate the ra

British POW descendants return to honor Lisbon Maru rescue

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:45:37 GMT

The Lisbon Maru carrying 1,816 British POWs went down in 1942. But 384 survived, plucked from the sea by Chinese fishermen who braved Japanese soldiers' machine-gun fire. Decades later, their families came back to Dongji Island to make sure that the story would never be forgotten.

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-10TH SILK ROAD INT'L EXPOSITION (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 02:15:53 GMT

(260526) -- XI'AN, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces products via livestreaming at the booth of Iran during the 10th Silk Road International Exposition in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 21, 2026. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Western China becomes new hotspot for global businesses" (Xinhua/Zhang Sijie)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-PAKISTAN-MUNIR-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 26 May 2026 01:15:21 GMT

(260526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, in Beijing, capital of China, on May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

ChineseToday | Tourism planner leads foreigners to explore true nature of Shanghai

Tue, 26 May 2026 01:15:17 GMT

SHANGHAI, May 26 (Xinhua) -- As the "China Travel" hashtag goes viral across global social media platforms, China has witnessed a sustained boom in inbound tourism, with Shanghai as the first leg.

Liu Lichao discovered something unexpected while cycling with his overseas clients when he still worked in the financial sector. People from different cultural backgrounds tend to relax naturally during cycling, which m

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES-1ST ROUND-WU YIBING VS MARCOS GIRON

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:46:10 GMT

(260526) -- PARIS, May 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marcos Giron reacts during the men's singles first round match between Marcos Giron of the United States and Wu Yibing of China at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Stan Wawrinka, Gael Monfils say goodbye at French Open

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:55:20 GMT

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

Stan Wawrinka lost a four-set match to Jesper de Jong on Monday, bringing a swift end to the final French Open for the 2015 champion at Roland Garros.

Wawrinka, 41, announced in December that he would retire at the end of 2026. The three-time Grand Slam winner was unable to add to his total of 46 wins at the French Open, falling 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to de Jong on a hot da

SUDAN-PORT SUDAN-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:45:27 GMT

(260525) -- PORT SUDAN, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Contestants wait for the start of the Chinese Proficiency Competition in Port Sudan, eastern Sudan, May 24, 2026. Sudanese university students gathered here on Sunday for the final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Sudan, viewing Chinese language skills as a gateway to a broader world. (Photo by Fayez Elzaki/Xinh

RT reports from China's Shenzhou-23 crew launch (VIDEO)

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:11:24 GMT

The spacecraft with three astronauts aboard has successfully reached the Tiangong space station

China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on a regular crew rotation mission. The crew will relieve their colleagues currently in orbit and continue l

RT reports from Chinas Shenzhou-23 crew launch

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:11:24 GMT

The spacecraft with three astronauts aboard has successfully reached the Tiangong space station

RT corres

Ben Shelton cruises, Stan Wawrinka says farewell at French Open

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:55:10 GMT

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

Stan Wawrinka lost a four-set match to Jesper de Jong on Monday, bringing a swift end to the final French Open for the 2015 champion at Roland Garros.

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-PAKISTAN-PM-RECEPTION (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:45:43 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attend a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Xi's Album | Xi holds talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:45:37 GMT

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing on Monday.

China's massive infrastructure push targets domestic demand, growth stabilization

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:17:56 GMT

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- China is mulling multi-trillion-yuan investment through a "Six Networks" initiative, as the country works to expand domestic demand and stabilize economic growth amid external uncertainties and lingering domestic supply-demand imbalances.

The "Six Networks" include water networks, new-type power grids, computing power networks, next-generation communication networks, urban underground

CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-PAKISTAN-PM-TALKS (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:17:38 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-SERBIAN PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:17:05 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-SERBIAN PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:16:51 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-SERBIAN PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:16:07 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Xi held talks with Vucic, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

Australian visitors give China study tours "10 out of 10"

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:15:57 GMT

MELBOURNE, May 25 (Xinhua) -- "I give the China trip 10 out of 10!" "I went twice, so I give it 20!"

In a meeting room at the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne, a group of Australians recently recalled their visits to China with visible excitement. From the modern dynamism of Chongqing and the historical charm of Xi'an to the vibrant atmosphere of Changsha, the memories of the journeys were still fresh.

Xi's Album | Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:15:44 GMT

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.

Xi's Album | Xi meets Pakistani PM

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:15:38 GMT

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday.

CHINA-BEIJING-PENG LIYUAN-SERBIA-TAMARA VUCIC-BEIJING DANCE ACADEMY-VISIT (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:15:24 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Tamara Vucic, wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, visit Beijing Dance Academy in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. Tamara Vucic is accompanying the Serbian president on his state visit to China. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

East Turkistan Government-in-Exile seeks global sanctions against China

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:03:09 GMT

Washington DC [US] May 25 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE), along with the East Turkistan Parliament-in-Exile, the East Turkistan National Movement and the East Turkistan National Fund, commemorated the twelfth anniversary of what they describe as China's genocide against the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and other Turkic communities of East Turkistan, according to an ETGE report.

According to the ET

Update: Xi urges faster building of closer China-Pakistan community with shared future in new era

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:45:55 GMT

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- China and Pakistan should accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, and achieve more results in all-weather cooperation between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.

Xi made the remarks when meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing. He also urged the two sides to bring more benefits

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-SERBIAN PRESIDENT-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:15:41 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a ceremony to award Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-PAKISTAN-PM-MEETING (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:15:24 GMT

(260525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

Quarter Century Theatre and Performing Arts Centre members explore latest digital theatre, AI technologies in China

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:03:11 GMT

SHARJAH, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Quarter Century Theatre and Performing Arts Centre, one of the specialised centres under Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, continues to implement the international phase of the "Digital Theatre Programme" in the People's Republic of China from 18 to 31 May 2026.

The programme offers participants a specialised training experience that provides exposure to t

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INBOUND TOURISM PLANNER (CN)

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:45:37 GMT

(260525) -- SHANGHAI, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Clients of Liu Lichao try Tai Chi at Fuxing Park in east China's Shanghai, April 15, 2026.

As the "China Travel" hashtag goes viral across global social media platforms, China has witnessed a sustained boom in inbound tourism, with Shanghai as the first leg.

Liu Lichao discovered something unexpected while cycling with his overseas clients when he still worke

ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup Munich set to start; two finals in opening day

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:34:19 GMT

Munich [Germany], May 25 (ANI): Two finals in the men's 10m Air Pistol and 10m Air Rifle events are scheduled on the opening day of competitions at the Munich leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol, on Tuesday. Traditionally billed as a blue-riband annual event in the sport, the Olympiaschiessanlage in the German capital will see the participation of 696 athletes from 80 countr

Jayant Chaudhary sends off India contingent for 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:33:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, on Monday, sent off the Indian contingent participating in the international vocational and technical skills competition, 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament, being held in Taipei, Taiwan, from 26-28 May 2026.

The five-me

Iran says peace agreement with US 'not imminent' despite 'conclusion on many issues'

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:30:59 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 25 (ANI): Iran on Monday said that an agreement aimed at a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia with the United States is 'not imminent' despite progress made on several key issues between the two sides.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, during a weekly press briefing, said that the developments in negotiations reported in recent days were the result of 'several

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES-1ST ROUND-PRESS CONFERENCE

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:17:11 GMT

(260525) -- PARIS, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Qinwen reacts during a press conference after the women's singles first round match between Maja Chwalinska of Poland and Zheng Qinwen of China at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE BRIDGE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:15:44 GMT

(260525) -- KIGALI, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese language lovers watch the Rwandan final of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College and Secondary School Students in Kigali, Rwanda, May 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese proficiency competition held in Rwanda" (Xinhua/Liu Youmin)

Serbian president denounces EU rule by email

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:58:40 GMT

Brussels would rather sideline Belgrade than allow it to set its own policies, Aleksandar Vucic has said

The European Union's demands that Serbia adjust its foreign policy to align with Brussels amount to an attempt to govern the country "by email," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said during his state visit to China.

Vucic, who arrived in Beijing on Sunday, was asked at a press conf

Update: NPT remains cornerstone of international non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament regime: spokesperson

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:45:53 GMT

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- China holds that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the cornerstone of the international non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament regime, as well as an indispensable pillar of the post-WWII international security architecture, Mao Ning, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, said on Monday.

Mao made the remarks when asked to comment on the failure o

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-VISITORS-CHINA-STUDY TOURS

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:45:34 GMT

(260525) -- MELBOURNE, May 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a group of Australians exchange views about their visits to China in a meeting room at the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia, May 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Australian visitors give China study tours '10 out of 10'" (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)

China slams false FT report on Xi-Trump talks

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:20:49 GMT

The British outlet has claimed that the Chinese president reproached Japan over remilitarization during his meeting with his US counterpart

Beijing has refuted a Financial Times report that Chinese President Xi Jinping attacked Japan's "remilitarization" during talks with US President Donald Trump earlier this month.

Xi and Trump met in Beijing on May 13-15 during the first visit by a US pr

China slams 'false' FT report on Xi-Trump talks

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:20:49 GMT

The British outlet has claimed that the Chinese president reproached Japan over "remilitarization" during his meeting with his US counterpart

Beijing has refuted a Financial Times report that Chinese President Xi Jinping attacked Japan's "remilitarization" during talks with US President Donald Trump e

FOCUS | Rescue efforts under way after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:15:22 GMT

CHONGQING, May 25, (Xinhua) -- Record-breaking torrential rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from late Saturday to Sunday, triggering flash floods, landslides and mudslides. Rescue operations are still underway as multiple towns and subdistricts suffered severe damage.

The China National Commission for Disaster Reduction on Sunday activated a Level-IV emergency response f

"Quad has potential to play greater role if China invades Taiwan": Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation fellow Sana Hashmi

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:15 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 25 (ANI): Ahead of the crucial Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Tuesday, the strategic significance of the high-profile ministerial engagement has taken centre stage amid evolving geopolitical equations in the Indo-Pacific region.

In an interview with ANI from Taipei, Sana Hashmi, Fellow at the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, shared her insights, noting

Cuba Gooding Jr, Luke Ford join action thriller 'Lotus'

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:59:24 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 25 (ANI): Cuba Gooding Jr, Luke Ford, Keith Duffy and multimedia artist Qymira are set to star in the international action thriller 'Lotus', the first production under a multi-year five-film collaboration between Hong Kong-based ACT3 and Philippine production company Blackops Studios Asia, according to Variety.

The project was introduced to international buyers and distribution partners a