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Taiwan defends Strait’s status after China criticizes Canada

Canadian warship sails through Taiwan Strait, ignites verbal war

TAIPEI/BEIJING: Taiwan's defense ministry said this week that the Taiwan Strait does not belong to China, and any attempts to create...

Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020

Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...

China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability

China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...

US State Department alters website wording on Taiwan independence

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan: The U.S. State Department has revised its official website's fact sheet on Taiwan, removing a previous statement that...

Taiwan promises to address US chip concerns, boost trade

Taiwan pledges chip talks and investment to mollify Trump

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan has vowed to address U.S. concerns over the semiconductor industry while increasing investment and trade with...

Hong Kong airline expands Australian connection

Hong Kong Airlines Launches Daily Direct Flights to Sydney

HONG KONG - Hong Kong Airlines has expanded its international network with the launch of a new daily direct service to Sydney, Australia,...

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

Australian central bank lowers offical interest rates

SYDNEY, Australia - The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered official interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.10 percent on Tuesday, the...

Deadly gas explosion in Taiwan mall kills 4, injures 26

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26

TAIPEI, Taiwan: A deadly gas explosion tore through a department store food court in Taichung, Taiwan, killing four people and injuring...

Ben Duckett, England shatter Champions Trophy records against Australia

Ben Duckett, England shatter Champions Trophy records against Australia

Lahore [Pakistan], February 22 (ANI): England batter Ben Duckett smashed the highest-ever score in the history of the ICC Champions...

Abu Dhabi signs groundbreaking agreements with China to strengthen economic, business partnerships

Abu Dhabi signs groundbreaking agreements with China to strengthen economic, business partnerships

ABU DHABI,22nd February, 2025 (WAM) - An Abu Dhabi economic delegation, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED),...

CT2025: Indian national anthem played during Australia-England clash at Lahore

CT2025: Indian national anthem played during Australia-England clash at Lahore

Lahore [Pakistan], February 22 (ANI): Those who gathered at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore for the ICC Champions Trophy match between...

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-AFC U20 ASIAN CUP-CHN VS KSA (CN)

(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-AFC U20 ASIAN CUP-CHN VS KSA (CN)

(250222) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Kuai Jiwen (R) of China shoots during the quarterfinal between China and Saudi Arabia...

Champions Trophy: Australia win toss, opt to bowl against England

Champions Trophy: Australia win toss, opt to bowl against England

Lahore [Pakistan], February 22 (ANI): Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the ongoing Champions...

"Has been outstanding in white-ball, thoroughly deserves to be no. 1": Ponting hails Gill after ton against Bangladesh

"Has been outstanding in white-ball, thoroughly deserves to be no. 1": Ponting hails Gill after ton against Bangladesh

Dubai [UAE], February 22 (ANI): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lauded Shubman Gill for his match-winning hundred against Bangladesh...

ETGE condemns Turkiye's betrayal; alleges active complicity in China's genocidal campaign against Uyghurs

ETGE condemns Turkiye's betrayal; alleges active complicity in China's genocidal campaign against Uyghurs

Washington D.C. [US] February 22 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) vehemently denounces Turkiye's disgraceful partnership...

Indian army contingent departs for India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian

Indian army contingent departs for India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): The Indian Army contingent departed on Saturday for 6th edition of India- Japan Joint Military...

Uyghur historian sentenced to 17 years in China for research on Turkic identity

Uyghur historian sentenced to 17 years in China for research on Turkic identity

Beijing [China] February 22 (ANI): Ghojaniyaz Yollugh Tekin, a well-known historian specializing in Uyghur studies and place names...

Chinese airlines report strong January growth in passenger capacity

Chinese airlines report strong January growth in passenger capacity

BEIJING, 22nd February, 2025 (WAM) -- Several major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, posted...

Taiwan records 8 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 2 ships around its territory

Taiwan records 8 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 2 ships around its territory

Taipei [Taiwan], February 22 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 8 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA)...

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WANG YI-INDIAN FM-MEETING

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WANG YI-INDIAN FM-MEETING

(250221) -- JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WANG YI-ALGERIAN FM-MEETING

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WANG YI-ALGERIAN FM-MEETING

(250221) -- JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WANG YI-ANGOLAN FM-MEETING

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WANG YI-ANGOLAN FM-MEETING

(250221) -- JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT-2ND PHASE-HANDOVER

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT-2ND PHASE-HANDOVER

(250221) -- KRIBI (CAMEROON), Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025 shows a view of the Kribi Deep Seaport...

N. Koreans' high casualties in Ukraine blamed on inexperience

N. Koreans' high casualties in Ukraine blamed on inexperience

washington —  North Korean troops that joined Moscow's forces about four months ago in Russia's border region of Kursk are estimated...

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LONG BEACH-AWARD-WINNING U.S. PHOTOGRAPHERS-CHINA STORIES-EXHIBITION-STORYTELLING EVENT

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LONG BEACH-AWARD-WINNING U.S. PHOTOGRAPHERS-CHINA STORIES-EXHIBITION-STORYTELLING EVENT

(250221) -- LONG BEACH (U.S.), Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Michael Nelson (1st L, Rear), a recipient of the U.S. National Press Photographers...

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

New York [US], February 21 (ANI): India's international prominence is growing at an unprecedented rate, with global powers seeking...

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

JOHANNESBURG —  The two-day Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting wrapped up in Johannesburg on Friday. Aimed at addressing global...

Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot

Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot

Lahore [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith...

Iconic Australian daily soap opera 'Neighbours' to go off air in December 2025

Iconic Australian daily soap opera 'Neighbours' to go off air in December 2025

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): Australia's long-running soap opera 'Neighbours' is set to cease production once again after...

US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call

US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, with Bessent...

China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students

China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students

Taipei [Taiwan] February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Education is looking to discuss the possibility of inviting Chinese students to...

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consul General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consul General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Shanghai [China], February 21 (ANI): Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist temple...

Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister

Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister

Taipei [Taiwan] February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Education is considering discussions on inviting Chinese students to pursue their...

"I am very glad": EAM Jaishankar on meeting his Chinese counterpart, highlights importance of international cooperation in polarised global landscape

"I am very glad": EAM Jaishankar on meeting his Chinese counterpart, highlights importance of international cooperation in polarised global landscape

Johannesburg [South Africa], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed satisfaction over...

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consulate General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consulate General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Shanghai [China], February 21 (ANI): Pratik Mathur, Consulate General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist...

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

WASHINGTON —  U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a peaceful resolution to Russia’s now three-year war in Ukraine. VOA examined...

CHINA-BEIJING-CIECC-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIECC-OPERATION (CN)

(250221) -- BEIJING, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center(CIECC) in Shunyi...

"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy

"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy

Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England,...

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