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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:18:41 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Wanxiang of China competes during the water polo men's round-robin final between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of war crimes over new strikes

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:18:20 GMT

Islamabad has denied any responsibility for the attack, insisting its targeting is "precise and intelligence based"

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of "unforgivable war crimes" over strikes on the eastern province of Kunar on Monday, which officials said left at least seven dead and over 70 wounded, and heav

Rajnath Singh announces completion of IT infrastructure project for Kyrgyz Armed Forces

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:55:50 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced the completion of a key capacity-building project for the Kyrgyz Armed Forces, involving the provisioning of 12 sets of computer systems each at the IT Centres of the Kyrgyz Military Institute in Bishkek and Military Unit 36806 in Osh.

The announcement was made during the Union Minister's visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he partic

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Kazakhstan's Defence Minister on SCO sidelines in Bishkek

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:50:41 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Kazakhstan's Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Dauren Kosanov, in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting.

The meeting focused on strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing strategic ties between India and Kazakhstan within the broader fra

Pakistani journalists, scholars explore cultural beauty, cutting-edge tech during China tour

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:21:59 GMT

URUMQI/WUHAN, April 28 (Xinhua) -- From the ancient streets of Kashgar to the cutting-edge robotics labs in Wuhan, a delegation of Pakistani media and think tank representatives concluded a visit to China, gaining firsthand insight into the country's regional development, technological prowess and the deepening cooperation between the two nations.

The "Pakistan media and think tank professionals China tour," held

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING(CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:14 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Xie Mengyu (L) of China competes with Akylai Kutbolsunovna Satybaeva of Kyrgyzstan during their beach wrestling women's 60kg round group C match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

India gifts indigenously built BHISHM Cube medical systems to Kyrgyzstan

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:06:37 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gifted two sets of BHISHM Cube modular trauma care systems to his Kyrgyzstan counterpart, Major General Mukambetov Ruslan Mustafaevich, showcasing India's commitment to humanitarian aid.

The 'Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri' (BHISHM) Cubes were presented during a bilateral meeting between the Defence Minister and

"Not an era of war": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocates for peace at SCO meeting

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:26:05 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday advocated for a rule-based international system over the use of force, asserting that the global community must ensure the current age remains 'an era of peace and prosperity' rather than one of violence and war.

Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in the Kyrgyz capi

EaseMyTrip Announces 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', Bringing Exclusive Travel Deals for Summer Holidays

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:17:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms, has announced its much-awaited 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', running from April 28 to May 6, 2026. The campaign offers exciting deals across flights, hotels, and holiday packages for travellers planning their summer getaways.

The 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale' brings a range of exclusive travel deals across

Kazakhstan President reviews Astana Smart City project

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:56:47 GMT

ASTANA, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Presight on Friday welcomed Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to the Alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Centre, for an official presentation of the Astana Smart City platform.

Developed in partnership with the Astana city administration, the AI platform powered by advanced algorithms integrates data from transport, infrastructure, and public safety syst

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with Chinese, Russian counterparts on sidelines of SCO meet in Bishkek

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:42:35 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' gathering in Bishkek.

The interaction in the Kyrgyz capital comes as part of a series of strategic engagements Singh is conducting with regional leaders to discuss security and st

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SPORT CLIMBING (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:15:28 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Long Jianguo of China competes during the men's individual qualification of sport climbing (speed) at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:46:01 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ou Xuexian (top) of China competes against Yamada Yoshiki of Japan during their beach wrestling men's 70kg knockout match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to fallen heroes at Victory Square in Bishkek

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:33:32 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tribute to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at Victory Square in Bishkek, marking a solemn start to his official engagements in the capital.

The visit follows Singh's arrival in the Kyrgyz capital on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers' meeting, where regional security and the ongoin

Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal, Says US Official

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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US Official: Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal

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Alex Raufoglu

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the latest proposal from Tehran, primarily because the offer fails to tackle the complexities of Iran's nuclear program, a senior US official confirmed to RFE/RL on April 27.

The administration's stan

US humiliated by Iranian leadership German chancellor

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:24:49 GMT

Friedrich Merz says Washington has no convincing strategy in talks with Tehran

The US lacks a coherent negotiation strategy and is being "humiliated" by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday.

Merz made the remarks as the vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most shipping, driving up global energy prices.

"The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected, and the Ame

China strengthens role as global supply chain hub

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:47:20 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- In Qingdao, China's eastern port city that is also home to a major shipbuilding base, CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. has recently delivered the country's first ammonia-fueled low-speed marine engine, marking a breakthrough in the zero-carbon marine propulsion field.

CSSC Engine has formed partnerships with over 130 firms from countries and regions, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Swit

Taliban accuses Pakistan of cross-border strikes killing 4 in Afghanistan; Islamabad denies claims as 'blatant lie' amid peace talks

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:04:04 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 28 (ANI): The Taliban accused Pakistan of launching cross-border mortar and rocket attacks in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province on Monday, claiming that at least four people were killed and dozens injured, as tensions escalated between the two neighbours amid fragile peace talks.

According to Taliban authorities, the attacks targeted civilian areas in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar p

Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff sent packing in Madrid Round of 16

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:25:12 GMT

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Unseeded Austrian Anastasia Potapova surprised No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and won a 7-6 (8), 6-4 battle in the Round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday.

Two of the top three seeds were shown the exit door, as Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova defeated No. 3 seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5). Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka o

Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Bishkek ahead of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:25:12 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday was warmly welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek, where he will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting.

Visuals from the Kyrgyz capital showed members of the Indian community greeting the Defence Minister with enthusiasm, offering bo

Kyrgyzstan: Rajnath Singh arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:01:39 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting, marking a key multilateral engagement focused on regional security and defence cooperation.

Upon his arrival in the Kyrgyz capital, the Defence Minister was accorded a traditional welcome and offered Borsok, a po

Photo Exclusive: Cathedral, Church Demolished In Nagorno-Karabakh

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:37:01 GMT

The cathedral of the largest city in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region has been demolished, RFE/RL can confirm through satellite imagery made on April 26.

Reports that the Holy Mother of God Cathedral in Khankendi had been destroyed emerged in Armenian media in mid-April, but no clear recent imagery showing the site was available until now.

A combination image showing The Holy Mother of God Cathedral in

Indian envoy Abhay Kumar joins multi-faith cultural celebration in Azerbaijan

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:36:54 GMT

Baku [Azerbaijan], April 27 (ANI): Ambassador-designate of India to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, participated in a multicultural event organised by the Baku Malayalee Association (BMA) in the country's capital that brought together diverse Indian festivals, highlighting unity and cultural harmony.

In a post on X on Monday, Kumar said, 'Joyous to join Baku Malayalee Association at a special event- Kaniyum Kaineettavu

UZBEKISTAN-BUKHARA-NIGHT VIEW

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:15:28 GMT

(260427) -- BUKHARA, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the ancient city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua)

UAE Judo team to compete in three categories at Dushanbe Grand Slam

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:08:31 GMT

ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Judo Federation said the national team will compete at the Dushanbe Grand Slam in Tajikistan from 30th April to 3rd May under the supervision of the International Federation.

The team will compete in three weight categories: men's lightweight and half-middleweight, and women's heavyweight.

The final squad includes Karim Abdel Latif (under 73 kg), Amr Gad (under

White House Confirms Mulling New Iranian Peace Proposal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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White House Confirms Mulling New Iranian Peace Proposal

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House in Washington.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal to resolve the two-month-old war, now under a cease-fire, with his top security aides on April 27.

Whil

Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Kyrgyzstan; to pitch for "zero tolerance" for terrorism

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:44:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting tomorrow. The visit highlights India's active engagement with the regional bloc as member states gather to address pressing security concerns and strategic cooperation in Central Asia.

In a post on X, the Defence Minis

Coco Gauff battles illness, tough opponent, but advances in Madrid

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:05:13 GMT

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Coco Gauff is not the retiring type.

The third-seed in the WTA's Madrid Open became another player this week to struggle during a match due to illness and fell behind Sorana Cirstea by a set and a break on Sunday.

The two-time Grand Slam champion vomited as discreetly as possible outside the court area, took a medical timeout and was able to get some relief. She

ISSF: India wins two medals on final day, finishes on top of medal tally

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:01:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Hemant Burman won silver in the 50m Rifle 3Positions Men, and the pair of Zuhair Khan and Addya Katyal won bronze in the Trap Mixed Team event as India completed the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt on top of the table with a total of 16 medals including five gold, six silver and five bronze.

In the first final

Gautam Gambhir's daughter Anaiza turns 9, shares pictures

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:31:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, on Sunday, shared adorable fam-jam pictures.

As his daughter Anaiza turned nine, Gambhir flaunted his fatherly side on social media.

In one of the images, he and his wife Natasha could be seen posing with their daughters Anaiza and Aazeen. The family of four could be seen twinning in white tshirts.

Gautam and Natasha tied t

Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 culminates, showcasing India-Uzbekistan joint operational synergy

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:18:16 GMT

Namangan [Uzbekistan], April 26 (ANI): Exercise DUSTLIK 2026, the 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, culminated successfully at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan, Uzbekistan, after two weeks of intensive joint training from April 12 to 25.

Conceived to enhance interoperability and joint operational capability in semi-mountainous terrain, the exercise progressed from tactical d

UZBEKISTAN-BUKHARA-HISTORICAL SITES-DAILY LIFE

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:15:18 GMT

(260426) -- BUKHARA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A girl sells balloons in the ancient city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on April 24, 2026.

Bukhara was long an important economic and cultural center in Central Asia and served as a major center of Islamic culture for many centuries. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:47:47 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Wenyu of China competes during the Optimist Girls race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL(CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:18:54 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tzou Tzu-Hsi (R) of Chinese Taipei competes during the 3x3 basketball men's group D match between Singapore and Chinese Taipei at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:50:38 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate scoring during the beach handball men's preliminary round group A match between the Philippines and China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL(CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:45:13 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Weiyu of China competes during the beach handball women's preliminary round group B match between China and Turkmenistan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:45:07 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Chengyu of China competes during the men's shot put final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-JAZZ & WINE FESTIVAL

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:22:10 GMT

(260426) -- BAKU, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People relax and taste wine during the Jazz and Wine Festival at a seaside park in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 25, 2026. The ten-day event integrates Azerbaijan's indigenous wine-making traditions with musical art, bringing a relaxing and vibrant vibe to the city and drawing numerous locals and tourists for leisure and wine tasting. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Alexander Zverev holds strong to remain perfect in Madrid openers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:25 GMT

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Second-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany maintained his composure to nab a three-set win to keep up his perfect record in opening round matches at the Mutua Madrid Open by taking down Argentina's Mariano Navone 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday.

The two-time Madrid Open winner improved to 9-0 in his first match at the tournament after receiving a first round bye. Zverev conve

Radev, Russia, and the Myth of Cheap Oil for Bulgaria

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:57 GMT

Rumen Radev campaigned on pragmatic relations with Moscow. When the conversation turned to energy, he left the door open to Russian oil and gas returning - a door the Kremlin was happy to walk through. Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow was "impressed by Radev's words about his readiness to resolve problems through pragmatic dialogue with Russia."

The political signal landed exactly where it was aimed, but

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:17:36 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Temirlan Balfanbayev, goalkeeper of Kazakhstan, make a save during the water polo men's round-robin final between Thailand and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

KAZAKHSTAN-ASTANA-REGIONAL ECOLOGICAL SUMMIT

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:15:20 GMT

(260425) -- ASTANA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants are pictured in the venue for the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, April 23, 2026. The Regional Ecological Summit was held in Astana from Wednesday to Friday. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

Pakistan's food crisis deepens amid climate shocks, data gaps

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:32:53 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Pakistan continues to rank among the world's most food-insecure nations, with millions struggling to access basic nutrition.

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises places Pakistan among ten countries where acute hunger is most severe, alongside nations like Afghanistan, Sudan, and Yemen, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, nearly 11 million people in Pakistan faced a

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-AQUATHLON-4X MIXED RELAY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:50:51 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team China (C), silver medalists team China's Hong Kong (L) and bronze medalists team Japan react during the awarding ceremony for the 4x mixed relay of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Deadly Russian Strikes Pound Ukraine's Dnipro For More Than 12 Hours

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:10:35 GMT

DNIPRO, Ukraine -- Deadly Russian air strikes pounded Ukraine's eastern city of Dnipro for more than 12 hours overnight on April 25, marking the fourth consecutive day of attacks on the country's key volunteer hub.

Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said at least five people were killed and nearly four dozen were wounded in the strikes, as local emergency services searched for people under the rubble of a residential buil

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S GROUP A (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:46:15 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cao Junwei of China goes up for a layup during the 3x3 basketball women's group A match between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:16:47 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists team China (C), silver medalists team Kazakhstan (L) and bronze medalists team Thailand pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's water polo event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:27 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalists team Thailand pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's water polo event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

Caty McNally beats Victoria Mboko in Madrid for 1st top-10 win

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:55:23 GMT

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Caty McNally recorded the first top-10 victory of her career when she scored a 6-4, 6-1 triumph over No. 10 Victoria Mboko on Friday in the second round of the Madrid Open.

McNally needed just 79 minutes to land her first win in nine attempts against top-10 opponents.

'I feel like I've been knocking on the door for a little while with some of these really great

US envoy Sergio Gor highlights efforts to deepen US-India pharma ties

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:32:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday highlighted efforts to deepen pharmaceutical cooperation with India.

Gor highlighted growing collaboration between the United States and India in the pharmaceutical sector. In a statement, he pointed to the importance of resilient supply chains and industry expansion.

'Stronger US-India pharma ties mean more resilient supply chai

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S ROUND-ROBIN FINAL-CHINA VS KAZAKHSTAN(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:16:42 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yan Xintong of China makes a save during the water polo women's round-robin final match between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S -77KG-AWARDING CEREMONY(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:47:27 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Park Jaewoon of South Korea celebrates during the awarding ceremony for Jiu Jitsu men's -77kg at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S -69KG-AWARDING CEREMONY(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:47:02 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist of Nurzhan Batyrbekov (2nd L) of Kazakhstan, silver medalist Lee Jaeyoung (1st L) of South Korea, bronze medalists Alinur Kuatuly of Kazakhstan (2nd R) and Joo Seonghyeon of South Korea pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for Jiu Jitsu men's -69kg at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-WOMEN'S -57KG-AWARDING CEREMONY(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:46:47 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Annie Ramirez (R) of the Philippines and silver medalist Emily Rosalynn Thomas of the Philippines pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for Jiu Jitsu women's -57kg at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

9(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S -69KG-AWARDING CEREMONY(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:22:05 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Nurzhan Batyrbekov of Kazakhstan poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for Jiu Jitsu men's -69kg at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-WOMEN'S -57KG-CONTESTS FOR BRONZE MEDAL(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:14 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shurentsetseg Ehnkhmunkh (L) of Mongolia celebrates with her coach after defeating Aksarapak Sirimak of Thailand during the Jiu Jitsu women's -57kg contest for bronze medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S -77KG-CONTESTS FOR BRONZE MEDAL(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:47:49 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lim Paul Tian Zhi (R) of Sinapore competes with Seiilkhan Bolatbek of Kazakhstan during their Jiu Jitsu men's -77kg contest for bronze medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S-69KG-CONTESTS FOR BRONZE MEDAL(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:17:19 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alinur Kuatuly (R) of Kazakhstan competes with Lim Noah Tian Run of Singapore during their Jiu Jitsu men's -69kg contest for bronze medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S -69KG-CONTEST FOR GOLD MEDAL(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:17:14 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nurzhan Batyrbekov of Kazakhstan celebrates winning the Jiu Jitsu men's -69kg contest for gold medal against Lee Jaeyoung of South Korea at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-WOMEN'S PRELIMINARY ROUND-POOL C(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:47:00 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shin Jieun (L) and Kim Jeonga (C) of South Korea react after the game being suspended due to rain during the beach volleyball women's preliminary round pool C match between South Korea and Kyrgyzstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

7th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise culminates in Namangan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:02:06 GMT

Namangan [Uzbekistan], April 24 (ANI): The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik on Friday culminated at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area at Namangan in Uzbekistan, as per a statement by the Indian Army.

In a post on X, the Indian Army said, 'The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik culminated with a final validation exercise and closing ceremony at t

ISSF Junior World Cup 2026: India back at the top as Prachi Gaikwad strikes gold

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:04:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Prachi Gaikwad struck gold, winning the junior women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt, firing 354.6 in the final to overcome Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) Darya Chuprys, who shot 354.4.

Another AIN shooter, Elena Kretinina, won bronze with a score of 343.3, ex

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S-77KG-SEMIFINALS (CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:14 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the United Arab Emirates delegation celebrate during the Jiu Jitsu men's 77kg semifinal match between Koo Boncheol of South Korea and Mahdi Alawlaqi of the United Arab Emirates at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-WOMEN'S-57KG-SEMIFINALS (CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:49:59 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Annie Ramirez (L) of the Philippines competes with Shurentsetseg Ehnkhmunkh of Mongolia during their Jiu Jitsu women's 57kg semifinal match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

Column: Chinese language in Azerbaijan: New horizons of people-to-people exchange

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:45:19 GMT

In Azerbaijan, the Chinese language is becoming not merely a subject of study, but a stable channel for training human resources, strengthening public trust, and forming a deeper social foundation for bilateral partnership.

by Emin Gasimov

On April 20, the United Nations system observes the Chinese Language Day. This date was established within the framework of the UN's policy of multilingu

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S-69KG(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:15:26 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yayong (front) of China and Mohammad Sarwar Hussaini of Afghanistan greet each other after the Jiu Jitsu men's 69kg round of 32 match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

Iran delegation to Asian Beach Games stresses resilience, commitment to peace

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:47:25 GMT

SANYA, China, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Despite the impact of war, Iran's delegation arrived in Sanya on schedule to compete in the 6th Asian Beach Games, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to peace through sport, a senior Iranian sports official said on Thursday.

"A war broke out and disrupted all our plans, but we had to come to China. We are here to show that Iran is alive and that our athletes can still com

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S-77KG(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:16:12 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Komil Boymurodov (L) of Tajikistan competes with Wang Zhiyu of China during their Jiu Jitsu men's 77kg round of 32 match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

Russia Cuts Kazakh Oil Flow to Germany

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:04:00 GMT

Russia has announced that it will halt the transit of Kazakh crude oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, a move that directly affects supplies to a key refinery near Berlin and raises fresh concerns over European energy stability.

The decision was confirmed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who said the interruption is linked to what Moscow described as ?technical possibilities,?

Torosyan comments on Stepanakert church demolitions

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:36:52 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan, commenting on the demolition of churches in Stepanakert by Azerbaijanis, said on Public Television that the issue could be raised by UNESCO, but not by Armenia.

"Let's say we did that-what would it give Armenia and its citizens? Azerbaijan is doing something within its sovereign territory," h

Deputy FM says TRIPP is strategic project

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:47:51 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan stated during a panel at the World Policy Conference that the TRIPP initiative carries far broader significance than merely connecting Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan.

"TRIPP is not just a link between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhichevan; it is a much larger and strategic project aimed at connecting Central Asi

Armenia, Azerbaijan among top military burden states

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:18:39 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Azerbaijan ranked among the world's top ten countries with the highest military burden in 2025, according to an April 2026 report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

According to the analysis, military expenditure as a share of GDP in both countries significantly exceeded the global average of 2.5% in 2025. Azerbaijan ran

Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in Kazakhstan

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

On April 22, courts in Kazakhstan delivered guilty verdicts in two unrelated criminal cases. Though the cases are distinct, they share commonalities: both defendants are outspoken advocates for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people in Kazakhstan and how the authorities handled each case raises concerns that homophobia and retaliation were factors in the defendants' treatment and prosecutio

NY ayor: Azerbaijan continued urkish genocide campaign

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:56:11 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Azerbaijan's actions in 2023 continued a genocidal campaign, citing the mass displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.

"Azerbaijan continued Turkey's genocidal campaign in 2023," Zohran Mamdani wrote on X on the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

"Paying tribute to Armenian Genocide's 1.5 mil

Taliban Restrictions Haunt Afghan Women Outside Afghanistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:15:47 GMT

While corresponding with a local journalist in Afghanistan around a recent report I had authored, I received a shocking request: "Can we please have a video clip on your new report-not from you, but from a man from Human Rights Watch?"

I reread the message in anger. Although I was the report's author as Hum

Aram I: Turkey recognition central to demands

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:45:58 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Turkey remains at the core of Armenian demands, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I said in his message marking the genocide anniversary.

"We reject any diplomatic or economic relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan that would contradict our supreme national rights. Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by

China sends three wrestlers into beach wrestling finals at Asian Beach Games

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:48:58 GMT

SANYA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China secured places in three of the eight beach wrestling finals at the Asian Beach Games on Tuesday, with Long Jia, Xie Mengyu and Lu Da advancing in their respective categories.

In the women's 70kg event, world champion Long, 27, progressed to the final after winning all three of her matches in the group stage before beating Kazakhstan's Seidualy Beibit 3-1 in the semifinals. She w

Day 6 Roundup: China shines at Asian Beach Games as Zhao sets world record, sailors win five golds

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:48:55 GMT

SANYA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China enjoyed a standout day at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Tuesday, highlighted by 16-year-old Zhao Yicheng's world record in men's speed climbing, a podium sweep in the women's event, and five gold medals in sailing.

Zhao showed strong form in the preliminaries, equaling the Asian record with 4.73 seconds before breaking the world record with 4.58 seconds on his second run, surpass

Kyrgyzstan's national bank keeps key interest rate at 12 pct

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:31 GMT

BISHKEK, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 12 percent, the bank's press service said Tuesday.

"Based on assessments of the balance of inflation factors, it is currently necessary to maintain tight monetary conditions to create sustainable preconditions for slowing inflation. In this regard, the National Bank's key interest rate has been ma

Kazakhstan to redirect oil amid Druzhba route adjustment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:34 GMT

ALMATY, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry said on Tuesday that it will redistribute 260,000 tons of oil exports in May via alternative routes following the suspension of shipments to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline, the Kazinform news agency reported.

Of the total, 100,000 tons of oil will be redirected to Russia's Ust-Luga port, while the remaining 160,000 tons will be sent via the Caspian

2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:51 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China is set for a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, driven by robust outbound demand and growing inbound tourism.

Daily inbound and outbound passenger flows are expected to average 2.25 million and peak at more than 2.4 million in a single day, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Tuesday, as the five-day holiday beginning May 1 rank

Afghanistan launches oil extraction in Amu Darya Basin

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:18 GMT

KABUL, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has launched oil extraction from five wells in Zamrad Sai area of Amu Darya oil basin in the northern Jawzjan province, the country's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said in a statement on Tuesday.

The wells are currently yielding about 500 cubic meters of oil per day, according to the statement. Over the past six months alone, 400 km of new seismic surveys were conducted

Afghanistan kicks off 62-mln-USD electricity infrastructure projects in northern provinces

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:15 GMT

KABUL, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government has initiated multiple major electricity transmission and distribution projects across three northern provinces with a significant push to address chronic power shortages, the country's Ministry of Energy and Water said in a statement on Tuesday.

The projects, covering Faryab, Jawzjan, and Sari Pul provinces, include the expansion of transmission lines, construct

China Focus: China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:42 GMT

LANZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- From having affordable and nutritious lunches at a "Happiness Canteen" to attending weekly vocal music and dance classes, elderly residents in Zaolinxi Community in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, are enjoying fulfilling lives.

Around 11 a.m., the aroma of food wafted from the canteen in Zaolinxi Community. Yang Yongkui, a 78-year-old resident, slowly walked in

China Focus: Pakistani journalists, scholars explore cultural beauty, cutting-edge tech during China tour

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:48:00 GMT

The "Pakistan media and think tank professionals China tour," hel

Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 female teachers, health workers by 2030: UN

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:15:17 GMT

KABUL, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan faces a severe and growing shortage of women in critical public services, with more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers projected to be lost by 2030 unless current restrictions on girls' education and women's employment are lifted, UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, warned on Monday.

UNICEF described the situation as a looming dual crisis: the depar

China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:16:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China is set to see a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, with daily inbound and outbound passenger flows expected to average 2.25 million and peak at more than 2.4 million in a single day, the National Immigration Administration said on Tuesday.

The five-day holiday, starting May 1, is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, driven by strong dem

Kyrgyz cabinet chief meets Chinese defense minister

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:23 GMT

BISHKEK, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Adylbek Kasymaliev, chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, met here with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday.

During the meeting, Kasymaliev noted that Kyrgyz-Chinese relations are currently developing rapidly and steadily, with the two sides maintaining a high level of political mutual trust.

The Kyrgyz side always views China as a key strategic partner,

China's top legislature mulls draft social assistance law, revision to Agriculture Law, other bills

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:16:40 GMT

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Monday began deliberating on a draft social assistance law and a draft revision to the Agriculture Law, among other bills, at a legislative session that will run through Thursday.

Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), presided over the first plenary meeting of the 22nd session of the 14th NPC Standing Commit

AI to transform 44 pct of Kazakhstan's labor market by 2035

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:10 GMT

ALMATY, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform 44 percent of the labor market in Kazakhstan by 2035, affecting around 4 million people, a senior lawmaker was quoted by the Kazinform news agency as saying on Monday.

Forty-six occupations employing about 362,000 people, or 4 percent of the country's total workforce, are projected to face declining demand, while 14 professions, a

Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 women teachers and health workers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Restrictions on girls education and womens employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Childrens Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.

The agency said the crisis is already depriving children of learning and healthcare, while also weakening Afghanistans economy and the essential services that depend on trained women professionals.

Afghanistan kicks off construction of cement production plant to boost industry

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:12 GMT

KABUL, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities launched construction of a cement production plant in northern Jawzjan province on Monday, according to a statement from the office of the deputy prime minister for economic affairs.

The project would play a significant role in strengthening domestic industry, reducing reliance on imports, and contributing to the country's economic development, Deputy Prime Minister

Economic Watch: China strengthens role as global supply chain hub

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:16:19 GMT

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- In Qingdao, China's eastern port city that is also home to a major shipbuilding base, CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. has recently delivered the country's first ammonia-fueled low-speed marine engine, marking a breakthrough in the zero-carbon marine propulsion field.

CSSC Engine has formed partnerships with over 130 firms from countries and regions, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Swi

UN initiative delivers lifesaving maternal kits to Afghan health facilities

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:15:06 GMT

KABUL, April 27 (Xinhua) -- In a concerted humanitarian effort, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Chinese government, has begun distributing essential Mama and Baby Kits to health facilities across Afghanistan, the UN agency reported late Sunday.

Over the past year, China has collaborated with UNFPA on the ground in Afghanistan to deliver indispensable reproductive health servic

Afghanistan launches education support project in Bamiyan province

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:45:02 GMT

KABUL, April 27 (Xinhua) -- In a decisive step toward bridging educational disparities in one of Afghanistan's most remote highland regions, Minister of Education Mawlawi Habibullah Agha formally launched an inclusive support project in central Bamiyan province on Sunday.

The multifaceted initiative valued at 666,298 U.S. dollars, unveiled in an official ministerial statement, encompasses the construction of thr

Road accident claims 3 lives, injures 4 in S. Afghanistan

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:45:03 GMT

KABUL, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Three commuters lost their lives and four others sustained injuries as a car veered off the road in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan on Monday, the official news agency Bakhtar reported.

The deadly mishap took place in Khanshin district early this morning, the official media outlet said, adding all the injured persons, some in critical conditions, had been shifted to the nearby

Azerbaijan's cotton production jumps 16 pct in Q1 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:15:19 GMT

BAKU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijan's cotton fiber production increased by 16 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, local media reported on Saturday.

Output of cotton fiber totaled 40,924 tonnes in January-March, while inventories of finished product reserves stood at 39,731 tonnes as of April 1, Report News Agency said, citing the State Statistical Committee.

The growth builds on a strong

Day 4 round up: China takes four golds from three events at Asian Beach Games

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:18:13 GMT

SANYA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- China took four gold medals in beach athletics, open water swimming and dragon boat racing at the ongoing Asian Beach Games here on Sunday.

Marathon swimming specialist Zhang Ziyang won the men's 5km title in 53 minutes and 46.0 seconds, with Nguyen Huy Hoang and Mai Tran Tuan Anh of Vietnam finishing second and third.

"The 5km is shorter than the 10km, so the pace is much fast

2 dead, 5 injured in S. Afghanistan road accident

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:15:08 GMT

KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- At least two persons have been confirmed dead and five others were injured in a road accident in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province on Sunday, a local media outlet TOLOnews reported.

The crash occurred on the outskirts of Khanashin district of the province, killing two passengers on the spot and injuring five others, according to the report.

Without disclosing further deta

Feature: Iranian beach volleyball pair hail atmosphere at Asian Beach Games in Sanya

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:48:52 GMT

SANYA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- For Iran's beach volleyball players Abbas Pourasgari and Alireza Aghajanighasab, competing in China has long been both familiar and impressive.

The ongoing Asian Beach Games marks their eighth visit to China. They previously competed at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and in multiple beach volleyball events across the country. Such frequent trips, they say, have given them a close-up vi