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U.S. plans fresh tariffs as earlier levies near expiration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:50 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool earlier this year, forcing officials to find new ways to maintain import taxes and the revenue they generate.

Temporary tariffs imposed in February under emergency powers are set to expire in less than three months, leaving the White House scrambling for longer-term solutions. Th

AI Cartoon | Betraying Peace and Justice

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:45:13 GMT

Some Japanese politicians have shown time and again how easily they can forsake peace and justice.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli for Miami GP sprint pole

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:40:24 GMT

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McLaren's Lando Norris beat out Mercedes' young star and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli for pole position in spring qualifying Friday at the Miami Grand Prix.

Norris emerged from a one-lap shootout in SQ3 0.222 seconds better than Antonelli, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in third, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth and Red Bull's Max Verstapp

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel allocates Rs 7.50 crore for development works of Surat city and district

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:10:26 GMT

Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 2 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated Rs 7.50 crore for development works in Surat city and district during the state-level celebration of Gujarat Gaurav Diwas-2026 held at Dumas Sea Face on Friday, according to a press release.

The grand cultural programme titled 'Gauravvanti Gujarat, Virasat thi Vikas' was organised under the chairmanship of Governor Acharya Devv

'Gujarat Gaurav Diwas' celebrated in Surat'; Governor Acharya Devvrat flags off grand parade

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:48:50 GMT

Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): In the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the 66th 'Gujarat Gaurav Diwas' was celebrated at the state level in Surat on May 1. To mark the occasion, Governor Acharya Devvrat flagged off a grand parade featuring various platoons and tableaux from Y Junction to Lalbhai Contractor Stadium after taking the salute, a release said.

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and De

TUC 2026: India pack off Chinese Taipei to reach semi-finals

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:16:20 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], May 1 (ANI): Former champions India outplayed higher-ranked Chinese Taipei to storm into the semifinals and also assure themselves of a medal in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.

The 2022 champions defeated a strong Taipei outfit 3-0 in the men's quarterfinals and will now face the winner of the match between Japan and France for a spot in the final, according to a

George Russell not focused on title fight with Kimi Antonelli yet

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:37 GMT

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George Russell said he is treating his battle for the Formula 1 world championship with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli like a marathon.

As the schedule resumes with Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Italy's Antonelli holds a nine-point lead over England's Russell with Monaco's Charles Leclerc of Ferrari another 14 points back in third place.

'It made me think -- the

Rare archives of Tokyo Trial prosecutor donated to Nanjing Massacre memorial hall

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:15:54 GMT

NANJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a U.S. assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trial and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.

With this year marking the 80th anniversary of the start of the Tokyo Trial, the d

"Every drop must be captured, conserved, returned to the ground": Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasises on rainwater harvesting

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:14:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta on Friday said that a city that allows its rainwater to drain away cannot secure its future, according to a press release.

Addressing the inaugural function of a Rainwater Harvesting Project in the Rohtas Nagar Assembly Constituency today, he said, 'A city that allows its rainwater to drain away cannot secure its future. Ever

Japan's Kei Nishikori retiring from tennis after 2026 season

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:55:06 GMT

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Kei Nishikori, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.

The 36-year-old Japanese trailblazer made the announcement Thursday via social media.

'Since I was a child, I have been passionate about tennis and I have continued to pursue it with only one dream in my heart: 'I want to compete on the world stage.

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-DUET TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:47:20 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanjun/Xu Huiyan of China compete during the women's duet technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-TEAM TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition in Surat

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:10:25 GMT

Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated the five-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition held at the AURO University campus in Surat, ahead of the commencement of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.

On this occasion, a large exhibition showcasing the holistic development of the state's industrial growth, agricultural progress, green energy, and servi

Column: Japan lifting ban on lethal weapons exports -- a dangerous step toward remilitarization

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:17 GMT

History tells us time and again that those who play with fire will perish by it. Should Japan's right-wing forces insist on going down the beaten path of militarism and reckless expansion, they would inevitably repeat the mistakes of the past and face complete isolation and boycott from the wider world.

by Tang Zhiyuan

Recently, the Japanese government officially revised "the Three Principl

Bombay HC quashes 2010 FIR against Shekhar Suman, Bharti Singh over 'Rasgulla, Dahi Bhalla' comedy act

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:49:00 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): The Bombay High Court has quashed a 2010 FIR registered against actor Shekhar Suman and comedian Bharti Singh over alleged objectionable remarks made during a television comedy programme aired on Sony Entertainment Television (SET).

The FIR, registered at Pydhonie Police Station, stemmed from a complaint alleging that expressions such as 'Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla!

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:17:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus performs during the women's solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Market to track Middle East conflict, earnings and auto sales after flat week; Indian equities closed today for Maharashtra Day

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:28:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Indian stock market will closely monitor developments in the Middle East, the earnings season, and April auto sales data in the coming week, as investors navigate persistent global and domestic headwinds, SBI Securities said in its weekly outlook.

'Any positive breakthrough in the Middle East could improve risk appetite and support equity markets,' the brokerage noted, adding t

Tokyo Met brings up Sustainable High Technology startups conference to Asian biggest one and organize 55 global city Governors network= G net

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:11:16 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], May 1 (ANI): Tokyo Met. held 4th SusHi Tech conference in Tokyo. It is biggest one in Asia, 77 global startups booths were set, 60,000 participants visit to strengthen connection each other.

Tokyo Met. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasizes focusing themes under global changes. 'What should we do? What can we do? Answer is clear. We must unite as companies, cities and next generations. SusHi Tech Tokyo f

Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around itself

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:40:58 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of four sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Friday.

All four sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part of the ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships oper

(SP)DENMARK-HORSENS-BADMINTON-UBER CUP-JAPAN VS THAILAND

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:47:29 GMT

(260501) -- HORSENS, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Miyazaki Tomoka of Japan hits a return in the singles match against Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand during the quarterfinal badminton match between Japan and Thailand at the BWF Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Kimi Antonelli expects Mercedes' rivals to close gap at Miami GP

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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Kimi Antonelli holds the top spot in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings, but the youngster appears to hold no illusions that he and Mercedes will run away from the pack.

Antonelli spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and predicted a close battle when the rubber hits the road this Sunday.

'It's going to be a very interesting weeke

Stewart Cink, Alex Cejka lead Regions Tradition, 2nd senior major

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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Stewart Cink birdied his final hole to tie Germany's Alex Cejka for the lead after one round of the Regions Tradition on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala.

Cink won the first major of the PGA Tour Champions season, the Senior PGA Championship, two weeks ago. Now he's in prime position to contend for the second.

He and Cejka shot 7

ISL: Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa eye first place in high-stakes showdown

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:51:42 GMT

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], April 30 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC will host FC Goa in a high-stakes Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday.

The match will kick off at 19:30 IST and will be streamed live on FanCode and broadcast on the Sony Sports Network, according to a release.

With the title race beginning to take shape, both sides arrive with momentum and a clear oppor

Title-chasing Rajasthan United prepare for struggling Dempo SC in crucial IFL clash

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:42:29 GMT

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], April 30 (ANI): Rajasthan United FC's title ambitions face a critical test when they take on Dempo SC in a championship phase fixture of Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib, Ludhiana, on Friday.

Both teams have already opened their championship phase campaigns, albeit with differing outcomes. Rajasthan United suffered a narrow 1-2 de

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet.

But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

It would be ironic if Tatis finally went deep against the organization that original

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Q1 profit surges 40% amid AI substrate demand

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:29:39 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], April 30 (ANI): The South Korean electronics components manufacturer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, posted a first-quarter profit jump of 40 per cent with an operating profit of 280.6 billion won, or approximately USD 189 million, on Thursday.

According to a report by The Korea Herald, this financial result surpassed the 271.5 billion won (approx. USD 185 million) that analysts previously expec

Iran ready to continue path of diplomacy if U.S. stops "maximalist" approach -- Iranian president

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:23 GMT

TEHRAN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Iran is ready to continue the path of diplomacy if the U.S. "maximalist" approach stops, according to the official news agency IRNA.

Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while stressing that the U.S. "maritime piracy" against Iranian ships must be "explicitly" condemned and br

Indian equities close deep in red as Sensex falls 582 points, Nifty closes below 24,000 mark

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Indian benchmark indices concluded Thursday's session with significant losses following a volatile day of trading dominated by global pressures. The BSE Sensex shed 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. Simultaneously, the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 180.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to end the day at 23,997.55.

At the time of filing this report, Brent Crude Oil f

Uttarakhand CM convenes Cabinet meeting at state secretariat

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:25:44 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 30 (ANI): A Cabinet meeting was held at the state secretariat under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Earlier today, speaking to reporters on the Char Dham Yatra, the Chief Minister said there is widespread enthusiasm among devotees across the country.

'There is enthusiasm among the people regarding the Char Dham Yatra; Sanatanis from a

CHINA-NANJING-ARCHIVES-TOKYO TRIAL (CN)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:46:13 GMT

(260430) -- NANJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zou Dehuai (L), a collector born in the 1990s who has long searched for wartime historical evidence, donates archival items of Tokyo Trial to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 29, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Rare archives of Tokyo Trial prosecutor donated to Nanjing Mass

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo nails 970th career goal as Al Nassr moves closer to title

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:32:39 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 30 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo nailed the 970th goal of his professional football career as Al Nassr outclassed Al Ahli 2-0 in their Saudi Pro League fixture on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half of the match, the game came alive in the 76th minute when Cristiano opened the scoring for his side, with Kingsley Coman sealing the win with a 90th-minute strike.

With this win, Al

Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around territorial waters

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:28:34 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday.

Both the sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operatin

Dalal Street tumbles as crude tops USD 120; Nifty slips 278 pts, Sensex down 914 pts in opening

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:33:54 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): The domestic stock markets opened under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as Brent crude oil futures surged above USD 120 per barrel, denting investor sentiment amid continued uncertainty in West Asia.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,899.20, falling 278.45 points or 1.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 76,582.24, down 914.12 points or 1.18 per cent.

Tripura CM joins MoU signing for Jal Jeevan Mission Phase-II, pushes for 100% water coverage

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:24:43 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 30 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday participated virtually in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Phase-II of the Jal Jeevan Mission at the Tripura Institute of Technology and Forestry (TIFT) in Agartala.

The MoU marks a significant step toward strengthening water supply infrastructure and ensuring safe and adequate drinking water for every

MoU signed to accelerate Jal Jeevan Mission works in Uttarakhand

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:05:11 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 29 (ANI): Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, an MoU was signed between the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, National Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the Government of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the programme virtually.

Expressing gratitude to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, the Chief Minister said tha

Jaaved Jaaferi, Karisma Kapoor, Terence Lewis share their journey of dance

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:26:37 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): On the occasion of International Dance Day, judges of India's Best Dance season 5 opened up about their love for the art form.

In a press note, Karisma Kapoor, who has enthralled audiences not only with her acting but also with her dancing prowess, said, 'My journey with dance began at a very young age, and every performance has taught me something new. As we celebra

Surat to host two-day vibrant Gujarat regional conference on state day

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:01:37 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 29 (ANI): The third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the South Gujarat region is scheduled on Gujarat Day on 1st and 2nd May 2026 at AURO University, Surat.

In conjunction with the Conference, Gujarat Sthapana Divas celebrations are scheduled on the evening of 1st May by the State Government in Surat. The celebrations will feature tableaus of vari

Vinesh Phogat returns to competitive wrestling, shifts to 57kg for National Open Ranking Tournament

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:53:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to make her return to competitive wrestling with a switch to the 57kg weight class, as she gears up for the National Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled from May 10 to 12.

The national meet will mark Phogat's first competitive appearance since the Paris 2024 Olympics and will serve as a crucial step towards qua

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: Surat to host startup session May 1-2

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:25:54 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 29 (ANI): The Gujarat government is set to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for South Gujarat on May 1 and 2 at AURO University, Surat.

As part of the conference, a session titled 'Powering India's Next Growth Engine: Innovation, Industry & Sustainability' will place the spotlight firmly on Gujarat's rapidly evolving Startup ecosystem.

According to a rel

BFFs Kareena, Karisma, Amrita Arora step out for lunch date, see pics

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:18:45 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan made her mid-week special by stepping out in the city to meet with her best friends, Amrita Arora, and Karisma Kapoor.

The trio bonded over Japanese food at a popular restaurant, Izumi, in Bandra West, Mumbai. Paparazzi captured them as they exited the venue and made their way to their car.

Beating Mumbai's scorching heat, BFF

Indian markets end higher despite brent crude topping $115, Nifty gains 0.8% led by ITC and Reliance

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:10:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Indian stock markets displayed resilience on Wednesday, closing in the green despite Brent crude prices surging to $115 per barrel -- their highest level since 2022 -- amid heightened uncertainty over the Iran war and the UAE's decision to exit OPEC.

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,177.65 points, up 0.8 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed 609.45 points higher at 77,496.36 point

Update: China again demands Japan to accelerate process of addressing abandoned chemical weapons

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:47:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China again demands that Japan accelerate the process of addressing abandoned chemical weapons (ACWs) as it is Japan's unshakable responsibility, give back to the Chinese people their clean homeland, and remove the biggest obstacle to realizing a world free of chemical weapons, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular news br

Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' heads to Japan after strong India run

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:36:21 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): After enthralling moviegoers and storming the box office in India, Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' is now heading to Japan for its next big release.

The film is set to arrive in Japanese theatres in July, following its successful run in the domestic market.

The makers, on Wednesday, took to Instagram to confirm the overseas release along with a new poster.

More countries turning to solar amid high fossil fuel prices, supply uncertainty: DG, International Solar Alliance

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): More countries are increasingly shifting towards solar energy and joining the International Solar Alliance amid rising fossil fuel prices and supply disruptions, said Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance.

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Khanna said that in just the last month, countries like Canada, the Republic of South Korea and Jordan have join

Surging gold prices shift global demand from jewellery to investment: World Gold Council

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:54:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Surging gold prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty are driving a shift in global gold demand from jewellery to investment, even as overall demand remains stable, according to the World Gold Council's Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report.Total gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, rose marginally by 2 per cent year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the first quarte

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-FINAL(CN)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:18:33 GMT

(260429) -- SANYA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee prepares during beach volleyball women's final match between Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee/ Taravadee Naraphornrapat of Thailand and Matsumoto Ren/Matsumoto Non of Japan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:49:18 GMT

(260429) -- SANYA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Amirhossein Kavousi (C) of Iran, silver medalist Muhammad Inam (L) of Pakistan and bronze medalist Turbold Ganbold of Mongolia attend the awarding ceremony for the beach wrestling men's 90kg at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

UN: Iran Executed 21 People, Arrested Over 4,000 Since Start Of War

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Labor Activist: 750,000 People Registered As Unemployed Since Start Of War

Hassan Sadeghi, head of Iran's Union of Veteran Workers, said that since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, around 750,000 people have newly registered as unemployment.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund, which before the war had supported around 180,000 people, has now grown to nearly 1 million ben

US War With Iran Has Cost $25 Billion, Says Pentagon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Hegseth Defends War With Iran, Lashes Out At Democrats

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the war with Iran in a fiery speech to Congress on April 29, insisting it had "not turned into a quagmire."

He also took a swipe at Democratic lawmakers for criticizing the conflict.

"You call it a swamp, when you're giving propaganda fodder to our enemies? You should be asha

US Flags Sanctions Risk Over China 'Teapot' Refineries

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Japanese Vessel Safely Passes Strait of Hormuz

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has confirmed that a Japanese-linked vessel that had been stranded in the Persian Gulf safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 29 and is heading to Japan with three Japanese crew members on board.

In aposton X published on April 29, she also emphasized the importance of quickly res

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SPORT CLIMBING-WOMEN'S RELAY(CN)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:48:39 GMT

(260429) -- SANYA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Qin Yumei of China competes during the women's relay qualification of sport climbing (speed) at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Taiwan detects 10 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels, 1 ship around its territory

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:27:13 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 10 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 11 vessels, and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday.

As per the MND, of the 10, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '10 sorti

Xinhua Commentary: Japan reverts to wartime military ranks, militarism in alarming move

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:27 GMT

TOKYO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Recently, the Japanese government has finalized a plan to revise the rank titles of Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officers and intends to submit the relevant amendment bill to the Diet (Japanese parliament) within this year.

Under the proposed changes, some of the rank titles would revert to those used by the former Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II.

For example,

"Tribute to women": Rajeev Khandelwal on his new show 'Tum Ho Naa'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:13:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Rajeev Khandelwal is set to return to television with the reality show 'Tum Ho Naa', which has premiered today on Sony TV. The actor highlighted 'honesty' as the reason for joining the show.

In an interview with ANI, Rajeev Khandelwal opened up about his return to the television industry and shared that he chose to become part of the show due to its experimental nature.

Manu Bhaker completes decade in shooting career; reflects on ups and downs

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:58:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and shooter, Manu Bhaker, marked a decade in her shooting career today.

Taking to social media, she reflected on her journey and the ups and downs she endured along the way.

In a post on Instagram, Manu Bhaker said completing a decade in her sport has been an inspiring journey, recalling her early passion and dedication. She added that through al

Nobody was willing to believe my version of truth: Rajeev Khandelwal on quitting 'Kahiin to Hoga' serial

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:27:24 GMT

By Palash Srivastava

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal was one of the most loved faces of the Indian households during his tenure in the daily soap 'Kahiin to Hoga' before he abruptly exited the show in 2005.

Rajeev's abrupt exit and the subsequent assumptions of the reasons behind it became one of the most discussed topics in the entertainment industry in 2005. Two decades later,

Golf Glance: PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral; Champions hit 2nd major

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus for a signature event, the LPGA Tour is in Mexico and the Champions hit their second major of the year.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: Cadillac Championship, Miami, April 30-May 3

Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (Par 72, 7,739 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)

Defending Ch

"Trust of people behind success": BJP celebrates landslide win in Gujarat local body polls

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 28 (ANI): In the recent local body elections in Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received overwhelming support from the people, as the party secured a landslide victory in the municipal corporation, municipality, taluka panchayat, and district panchayat elections held across the state.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders expressed joy and enthusiasm following the p

PM Modi unveils projects worth Rs 6,350 crore at Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:42:32 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugrated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth around Rs 6,350 crore during the Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the government is committed to ensuring women's participation in the country's policy-making.

'Just a short while ago here, the foundation s

Update: All peace-loving countries must firmly resist Japan's reckless moves of neo-militarism: FM spokesperson

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:20:31 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- All peace-loving countries in the world must remain highly vigilant and firmly resist Japan's reckless moves of neo-militarism, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when answering a query related to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's claim to be prepared for a "long-term conflict" during a panel tasked

Update: China condemns Japan's negative moves concerning Yasukuni Shrine

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:20:15 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China expresses its strong indignation and stern condemnation over Japan's series of negative moves concerning the Yasukuni Shrine, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the visit to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine on Tuesday by members of the conservative solidarity association, a group

(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)

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red amid FII selling and elevated crude oil prices

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:40:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The Indian equity market closed in the red on Tuesday as indices struggled to maintain momentum against a backdrop of global volatility and persistent selling by foreign investors.

The BSE Sensex finished the trading session at 76,886.91 points, registering a decline of 416.72 points or 0.54 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 ended the day at 23,995.70 points, down by 97.00

(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)

Nifty, Sensex slip in opening session amid FII selling, West Asia uncertainty

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:31:27 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28 (ANI): The share markets in the country opened on a cautious note on Tuesday, with benchmark indices witnessing marginal declines amid continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, elevated crude oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,049.90, declining by 42.80 points or 0.18 per cent, while the BSE Sensex sta

US Flags Sanctions Risk Over China "Teapot" Refineries

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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The US Treasury Department has warned that China-based independent "teapot" refineries, especially in Shandong Province, pose sanctions risks due to their role in importing Iranian crude oil.

According to the Treasury, China buys about 90 percent of Iran's oil exports, much of it p

Bank of Japan keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:42:29 GMT

TOKYO, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 0.75 percent at a two-day policy meeting.

In the latest quarterly outlook report, the central bank said it expects the Japanese economy to grow 0.5 percent in the current fiscal year that started this month, compared with its earlier projection of a 1.0 percent expansion.

US commander highlights the threat China poses

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:58:06 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): With the USA engulfed in a war of its own making against Iran, there is valid concern that the US military's capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region are being unnecessarily eroded, especially as China continues to cast a threatening pall over Taiwan.

In a US Congressional Armed Services Committee hearing on 21 April, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, who is Commander of the US Indo-Paci

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

Fever's Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham remain committed to Europe's Project B

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:19:06 GMT

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Indiana Fever stars Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham remain committed to upstart women's basketball league Project B despite some earlier mixed messages about how the WNBA's new CBA might affect their desire to play overseas.

Mitchell told reporters last week that it would take a 'drastic, unique situation' to play overseas after the new CBA increased play

Asian Games, World C'ships immediate focus for Manu Bhaker; Olympic medalist eyes CWG success on home soil

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:11:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker spoke on progress within the Indian shooting scene and has eyes set on future competitions, such as the World Championships, Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

Manu was speaking on the sidelines of the celebrations of 75 years of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the national governing body of the sport in the count

Netherlands' Xavi Simons to miss World Cup with ACL injury

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:19 GMT

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A 'heartbroken' Xavi Simons will miss this summer's FIFA World Cup for the Netherlands after tearing his right ACL in English Premier League action on Saturday.

The 23-year-old midfielder was carried off on a stretcher following a collision in the 58th minute of Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Simons posted on Instagram late Sunday that h

Markets close in green despite oil price surge, geopolitical tensions

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:26:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Indian equity markets finished Monday's session on a positive note, as both benchmark indices managed to close in the green despite significant volatility in global energy prices and shifting geopolitical dynamics.

The BSE SENSEX finished the day at 77,303.63 points, marking an increase of 639.42 points or 0.83 per cent. The NSE NIFTY 50 ended at 24,092.70 points, gaining 194.7

Phil Lord, Chris Miller reveal why Nicolas Cage was perfect for 'Spider-Noir' lead role

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:20:00 GMT

Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller revealed that Nicolas Cage's unconventional interpretation of the lead character was the defining factor in shaping the tone of their upcoming series 'Spider-Noir.'

The duo said they were immediately convinced by Cage's idea of blending classic noir intensity with unexpected humour, describing the performance as '70 per cent Humphrey

23-member India squad arrives in Suzhou for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:27 GMT

Suzhou [China], April 27 (ANI): The India U17 women's national team, after a brief camp in Gurugram, India, reached Suzhou on Monday ahead of their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026.

India, which qualified for the tournament after 21 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Australia (May 2, 17:00 IST on Pitch 8), followed by Japan (May 5, 17:00 IST on Pitch 4) and Lebanon (May 8, 13:00 IST on Pit

The IP journey: late starter, frontier chaser

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:45 GMT

by Xinhua writer Yuan Quan

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- This year's National Intellectual Property (IP) Publicity Week was packed with forums, press conferences and lively public activities, but what struck me most was a corner of an IP exhibition hall.

A display board introduced the patent histories of different countries. Switzerland's first patent, granted in 1888, was for a clockwork movement. Next to

Taiwan: Former TSMC engineer sentenced to 10 years in prison for tech leak case

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:16:39 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): A former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) engineer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. According to a report by, according to a report by Focus Taiwan, the engineer received this punishment for his role in the leak of trade secrets involving the company's advanced 2-nanometer process.

The Intellectual Property and Commercial Court found Chen Li-ming guilty of vi

'Michael' director shares casting story of Jaafar Jackson and challenges behind biopic

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:09:28 GMT

Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Antoine Fuqua's 'Michael' has stormed the global box office with a powerful debut, but the journey to bringing the life of Michael Jackson to screen was far from straightforward.

The filmmaker has now opened up about a rare personal interaction with the King of Pop, the film's costly reshoots, and the creative choices behind handling the singer's controversial legacy.

The bi

South Korean market cap surpasses 6,000 trillion won for first time

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:18:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): South Korea's total stock market capitalization exceeded 6,000 trillion won (USD 4.1 trillion) for the first time on record during trading on Monday.

According to a report by The Korea Herald, the combined market capitalization of the domestic exchanges reached 6,031.97 trillion won during early trading hours. Citing data from the Korea Exchange, the report noted that the bench

Review of OnePlus Nord 6: The Performance Juggernaut under 40K?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:38:27 GMT

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The OnePlus Nord 6 has genuinely caught me by surprise. After spending significant time with it, I can tell you it's a return to that 'flagship killer' DNA- prioritizing raw, unadulterated power and utility over the thin, fragile aesthetics of most modern phones.

Starting at Rs 38,999, in my opinion, it effectively resets the bar for what a sub-40k phone

Markets open higher; Nifty above 24,000 despite crude surge and geopolitical crisis

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:46:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Indian stock market opened higher on Monday, looking past an elevation in Brent crude prices and taking cues from gains in Asian peers, even as US-Iran peace talks came to an abrupt halt after President Donald Trump cancelled a scheduled meeting with Tehran's delegation in Pakistan.

The Nifty 50 opened 0.5 per cent higher at 24035.35 points and the BSE Sensex edged up 398 po

Energy security to drive multi-year capex cycle in India, investors should buy on dips, says 360 ONE

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:23:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): India's energy security push is evolving into a structural, policy-driven investment theme that will underpin a broad domestic capital expenditure cycle across power generation, transmission, storage and fuel substitution, even as geopolitical risks in West Asia reinforce the need for resilience and self-reliance. While most stocks in the space have already delivered strong returns an

Taiwan detects 7 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels around itself

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:20:56 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven sorties of Chinese military aircraft and nine vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday.

Of the seven, six entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '7 sorties of PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan detected

5.1-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan -- GFZ

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:45:24 GMT

BEIJING, May 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Hokkaido, Japan at 1719 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 43.02 degrees north latitude and 145.57 degrees east longitude.

Japan starts releasing additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:15:11 GMT

TOKYO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Japan started an additional release of about 20 days' worth of oil reserves on Friday to ensure stable domestic supplies, which have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict.

The move follows an initial mid-March release of some 50 days' worth of oil from reserves held by the state, the private sector, and oil-producing Gulf countries.

The second release will free up 5.8 million

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officer arrested for drug possession

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:15:13 GMT

TOKYO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) officer was arrested by police in Tokyo recently on suspicion of possessing drugs, local media reported Friday.

The suspect, identified as Shinya Ito, 49, a lieutenant in the MSDF, was apprehended at around 3 a.m. local time on Tuesday in a parking lot in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. Ito has admitted to the allegations during questioning, the Yomiuri

Japan intervenes in currency market to halt yen's fall against USD: media

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:45:07 GMT

TOKYO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Japanese authorities intervened in the currency market on Thursday to curb the yen's steep fall against the U.S. dollar, Kyodo News reported, citing government sources.

The Japanese yen briefly surged to the 155 level against the U.S. dollar from the upper 160 range on Thursday, hours after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Atsushi Mimura, vice finance minister for internati

Roundup: S. Korea's export tops 80 bln USD for 2nd month in April

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:45:05 GMT

SEOUL, May 1 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export topped 80 billion U.S. dollars for a second straight month owing to soaring demand for locally-made semiconductors, government data showed Friday.

Export, which accounts for about half of the export-driven economy, spiked 48.0 percent from a year earlier to 85.89 billion dollars in April after recording 86.6 billion dollars in March, according to the Ministry of Trad

10 injured in 4-vehicle crash in Australia's Queensland

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:24 GMT

SYDNEY, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Ten people have been hospitalized, including two in critical condition, after a teenage driver caused a four-vehicle collision north of Brisbane in the Australian state of Queensland on Thursday night.

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) said on Friday that a white Mitsubishi that was being illegally driven by a 14-year-old lost control on a road about 230 km north of Brisbane and colli

China slams Japanese politicians' statement regarding China's Taiwan

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:08 GMT

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday slammed certain Japanese politicians for their statements on the Taiwan region following Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te's failed attempt to visit Eswatini.

According to media reports, some Japanese politicians convened a meeting at the Diet and planned to submit a statement to the Japanese government after secessionist-minded

Xinhua world news summary at 1550 GMT, April 30

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:23 GMT

TEHRAN -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Iran is ready to continue the path of diplomacy if the U.S. "maximalist" approach stops, according to the official news agency IRNA.

Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while stressing that the U.S. "maritime piracy" against Iranian ships must be "explicitly" condemned and brought to an end. (

1st LD Writethru: Iran ready to continue path of diplomacy if U.S. stops "maximalist" approach -- Iranian president

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:17 GMT

Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while stressing that the U.S. "maritime piracy" against Iranian ships must be "explicitly" condemned and

Japan's move to reinstate WWII military ranks hurts victims, breaks rules: FM spokesperson

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Japan's latest move to reinstate WWII military ranks out of "a sense of honor" is a breach of long-existing rules and will instill a wrong perception, and this would also rub salt into the wounds of Japan's wartime victims, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the move.

It is

Japanese Yen surges into 156 level against USD after finance minister's warning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:45:29 GMT

TOKYO, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese yen surged into the 156 level against the U.S. dollar from the upper 160 range on Thursday, after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said earlier that "decisive action" would be needed against yen declines.

"The time for decisive action, which I have previously mentioned, is finally getting closer," Katayama told reporters as the yen hit 160.72 earlier in the day.

Urgent: Iran ready to continue path of diplomacy if Washington changes behavior -- Iranian president

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:45:20 GMT

TEHRAN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Iran is ready to continue the path of diplomacy if Washington changes its behavior, Iran's Mehr news agency reported.

In a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Pezeshkian attributed the insecurity in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to the actions of the United States and Israel, stressing that "American pi

Business sentiment of small, midsize Japanese firms hits 3-year low

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:15:14 GMT

TOKYO, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Business sentiment among small and midsize companies in Japan fell to its lowest level in more than three years in April, as concerns mounted over energy and raw material supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) said Thursday.

The diffusion index for smaller firms' current business conditions declined 1.9 points from

Tokyo Trial holds profound legal, human significance: Russian foreign ministry

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:15:18 GMT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Wednesday that the Tokyo Trial holds profound legal and historical significance for humanity, as Sunday marks the 80th anniversary of its opening.

The Tokyo Trial played a pivotal role in punishing Japan -- the main Asian ally of Nazi Germany -- for its crimes against civilians across regional countries, including the former

China edges India to top Group A in Thomas Cup

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:19 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China edged India 3-2 to top Group A on Wednesday, the final day of group-stage action at the 2026 Thomas Cup Finals.

China rested men's singles ace Shi Yuqi for the opener, but Li Shifeng withstood the pressure to defeat India's Lakshya Sen 21-19, 8-21, 21-12.

In the subsequent doubles clash, China's top pair, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, were al

Day 7 Roundup: China retains women's 3x3 basketball gold, takes water polo silver

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:12 GMT

SANYA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's women's 3x3 basketball team successfully defended its title, while the Chinese men's water polo team secured a historic silver medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Wednesday.

China's quartet of Wang Lili, Cao Junwei, Sun Fengyi and Yang Hengyu completed a perfect run to claim the women's 3x3 gold. On the final day of the event, they edged Thailand 18-16 in the semifinal befor