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Feature: Chinese dancers light up Central Asian stage at Lazgi dance festival
Published: April 29, 2026 10:15
by Xinhua writer Gou Hongjing TASHKENT, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Dressed in flowing blue costumes and wielding red drumsticks, nine young dancers from the Beijing Dance Academy moved in perfect unison to rhythmic beats on a grand stage set within the ancient…
Construction of commercial center begins in N. Afghanistan
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Published: April 29, 2026 10:15
KABUL, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Construction has begun on a new commercial center in Aybak city, capital of northern Afghanistan's Samangan province, in a bid to stimulate local economic activity and support private sector growth, the official Bakhtar News…
FIFA increases financial distribution of World Cup by 15 percent
Published: April 29, 2026 09:19
GENEVA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The FIFA Council has agreed to increase the resources to be distributed to all 48 participating teams at the 2026 World Cup by 15 percent to a total of 871 million U.S. dollars, FIFA announced on Wednesday. The preparation fund…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING-AWARDING CEREMONY(CN)
Published: April 29, 2026 08:49
(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…
FIFA allows Afghan women's football team to compete in international competitions
Published: April 29, 2026 08:43
Vancouver [Canada], April 29 (ANI): The FIFA Council on Wednesday permitted the Afghan Women United (AFC), formed by women refugee players from Afghanistan, to represent the country in official competitions, without the approval of the ruling Taliban.The…
Huazi fish begin annual spawning migration in China's Inner Mongolia
Published: April 29, 2026 08:15
Every year from mid-April to early May, Huazi fish swim upstream along the Gongger River to spawn. To protect this annual migration, authorities in northern China's Inner Mongolia regulate water use and impose temporary fishing bans. #Nature #Wildlife…
Sacred confluence: How Piprahwa relics can strengthen Ladakh's social fabric
Published: April 29, 2026 03:26
By By Portia B ConradLadakh [India], April 29 (ANI): The forthcoming exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics in Ladakh represents far more than a ceremonial religious event; it is a profound civilizational moment capable of strengthening Ladakh's social…
China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages
Published: April 29, 2026 02:15
LANZHOU, April 29 (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…
FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%
Published: April 29, 2026 01:55
(Photo credit: Stephanie Scarbrough-Reuters via Imagn Images)Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this…
"Same unyielding resolve needed": King Charles recalls 9/11 attack, calls for NATO unity and stronger support for Ukraine
Published: April 28, 2026 23:44
Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): UK's King Charles III invoked the legacy of 9/11 and called for renewed global unity, asserting that the same transatlantic resolve shown in the fight against terrorism must now be applied to securing peace in Ukraine.…
OPEC loses key member: Will the oil bloc survive
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Published: April 28, 2026 23:25
The UAE says its decision is driven by national interests as Middle East tensions disrupt energy marketsThe United Arab Emirates, one of the world's biggest oil exporters, has announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…
Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy, lodges protest over cross-border strikes along Durand Line
Published: April 28, 2026 22:55
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 28 (ANI): Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul and issued a formal protest over the cross-border strikes along the Durand Line.According to an…
Uzbekistan to modernize Fergana International Airport
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Published: April 28, 2026 21:15
TASHKENT, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Fergana International Airport is set to undergo a comprehensive modernization of its infrastructure to enhance capacity and service standards, according to the official website of the president of Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Uzbek…
China sends three wrestlers into beach wrestling finals at Asian Beach Games
Published: April 28, 2026 15:48
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,…
Day 6 Roundup: China shines at Asian Beach Games as Zhao sets world record, sailors win five golds
Published: April 28, 2026 15:48
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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO (CN)
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Published: April 28, 2026 15:18
(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
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279017164/afghanistan-accuses-pakistan-of-war-crimes-over-new-strikes
Published: April 28, 2026 15:18
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…
Kyrgyzstan's national bank keeps key interest rate at 12 pct
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279017151/kyrgyzstan-national-bank-keeps-key-interest-rate-at-12-pct
Published: April 28, 2026 15:15
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…
Rajnath Singh announces completion of IT infrastructure project for Kyrgyz Armed Forces
Published: April 28, 2026 13:55
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…
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Kazakhstan's Defence Minister on SCO sidelines in Bishkek
Published: April 28, 2026 13:50
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)…
Pakistani journalists, scholars explore cultural beauty, cutting-edge tech during China tour
Published: April 28, 2026 13:21
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…
Kazakhstan to redirect oil amid Druzhba route adjustment
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279016827/kazakhstan-to-redirect-oil-amid-druzhba-route-adjustment
Published: April 28, 2026 12:45
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…
2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday
Published: April 28, 2026 12:15
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…
Afghanistan launches oil extraction in Amu Darya Basin
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279016690/afghanistan-launches-oil-extraction-in-amu-darya-basin
Published: April 28, 2026 11:45
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…
Afghanistan kicks off 62-mln-USD electricity infrastructure projects in northern provinces
Published: April 28, 2026 11:45
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…
China Focus: China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages
Published: April 28, 2026 11:16
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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING(CN)
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Published: April 28, 2026 11:16
(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…
India gifts indigenously built BHISHM Cube medical systems to Kyrgyzstan
Published: April 28, 2026 11:06
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…
China Focus: Pakistani journalists, scholars explore cultural beauty, cutting-edge tech during China tour
Published: April 28, 2026 10:48
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…
"Not an era of war": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocates for peace at SCO meeting
Published: April 28, 2026 09:26
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…
EaseMyTrip Announces 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', Bringing Exclusive Travel Deals for Summer Holidays
Published: April 28, 2026 09:17
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,…
Kazakhstan President reviews Astana Smart City project
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Published: April 28, 2026 08:56
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…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with Chinese, Russian counterparts on sidelines of SCO meet in Bishkek
Published: April 28, 2026 07:42
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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING (CN)
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Published: April 28, 2026 06:46
(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.…
Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 female teachers, health workers by 2030: UN
Published: April 28, 2026 06:15
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…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to fallen heroes at Victory Square in Bishkek
Published: April 28, 2026 05:33
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…
Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal, Says US Official
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Published: April 28, 2026 05:00
New posts07:17US Official: Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal By 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…
US humiliated by Iranian leadership German chancellor
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279016153/us-humiliated-by-iranian-leadership-german-chancellor
Published: April 28, 2026 04:24
Friedrich Merz says Washington has no convincing strategy in talks with TehranThe 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…
China strengthens role as global supply chain hub
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279016019/china-strengthens-role-as-global-supply-chain-hub
Published: April 28, 2026 01:47
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…
Taliban accuses Pakistan of cross-border strikes killing 4 in Afghanistan; Islamabad denies claims as 'blatant lie' amid peace talks
Published: April 28, 2026 00:04
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…
Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff sent packing in Madrid Round of 16
Published: April 27, 2026 23:25
(Photo credit: Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)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…
Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Bishkek ahead of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting
Published: April 27, 2026 19:25
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…
Kyrgyz cabinet chief meets Chinese defense minister
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279015235/kyrgyz-cabinet-chief-meets-chinese-defense-minister
Published: April 27, 2026 17:45
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…
China's top legislature mulls draft social assistance law, revision to Agriculture Law, other bills
Published: April 27, 2026 16:16
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…
Kyrgyzstan: Rajnath Singh arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting
Published: April 27, 2026 16:01
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…
Photo Exclusive: Cathedral, Church Demolished In Nagorno-Karabakh
Published: April 27, 2026 15:37
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…
Indian envoy Abhay Kumar joins multi-faith cultural celebration in Azerbaijan
Published: April 27, 2026 15:36
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,…
AI to transform 44 pct of Kazakhstan's labor market by 2035
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279014813/ai-to-transform-44-pct-of-kazakhstan-labor-market-by-2035
Published: April 27, 2026 13:45
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.…
Afghanistan kicks off construction of cement production plant to boost industry
Published: April 27, 2026 10:45
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…
Economic Watch: China strengthens role as global supply chain hub
Published: April 27, 2026 09:16
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…
UN initiative delivers lifesaving maternal kits to Afghan health facilities
Published: April 27, 2026 09:15
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…
UZBEKISTAN-BUKHARA-NIGHT VIEW
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Published: April 27, 2026 08:15
(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
Published: April 27, 2026 08:08
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…
Afghanistan launches education support project in Bamiyan province
Published: April 27, 2026 06:45
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…
Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Kyrgyzstan; to pitch for "zero tolerance" for terrorism
Published: April 27, 2026 06:44
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…
Road accident claims 3 lives, injures 4 in S. Afghanistan
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279013926/road-accident-claims-3-lives-injures-4-in-s-afghanistan
Published: April 27, 2026 05:45
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…
Coco Gauff battles illness, tough opponent, but advances in Madrid
Published: April 26, 2026 23:05
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)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…
ISSF: India wins two medals on final day, finishes on top of medal tally
Published: April 26, 2026 22:01
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…
Azerbaijan's cotton production jumps 16 pct in Q1 2026
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279013409/azerbaijan-cotton-production-jumps-16-pct-in-q1-2026
Published: April 26, 2026 19:15
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…
Gautam Gambhir's daughter Anaiza turns 9, shares pictures
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279013086/gautam-gambhir-daughter-anaiza-turns-9-shares-pictures
Published: April 26, 2026 15:31
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…
Day 4 round up: China takes four golds from three events at Asian Beach Games
Published: April 26, 2026 14:18
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…
Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 culminates, showcasing India-Uzbekistan joint operational synergy
Published: April 26, 2026 13:18
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…
UZBEKISTAN-BUKHARA-HISTORICAL SITES-DAILY LIFE
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279012921/uzbekistan-bukhara-historical-sites-daily-life
Published: April 26, 2026 13:15
(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…
2 dead, 5 injured in S. Afghanistan road accident
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279012777/2-dead-5-injured-in-s-afghanistan-road-accident
Published: April 26, 2026 12:15
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…
Feature: Iranian beach volleyball pair hail atmosphere at Asian Beach Games in Sanya
Published: April 26, 2026 11:48
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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING (CN)
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279012752/spchina-hainan-sanya-asian-beach-games-sailing-cn
Published: April 26, 2026 11:47
(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)
Afghanistan inks aid deals with domestic, int'l donors to support returnees, displaced
Published: April 26, 2026 11:45
KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has signed three cooperation agreements with domestic and international donors to support returnee and internally displaced families, the ministry said on Sunday. The deals,…
Artifacts including pottery works discovered in Afghanistan
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279012682/artifacts-including-pottery-works-discovered-in-afghanistan
Published: April 26, 2026 11:15
KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A total of two dozen artifacts, including some pottery works, have been discovered in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, reported the official Radio and Television of Afghanistan on Sunday. The relics, which included 23…
80 suspects arrested in nationwide anti-drug operations in Afghanistan
Published: April 26, 2026 11:15
KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Afghan law enforcement authorities have arrested 80 individuals on charges of drug trafficking following a series of coordinated operations carried out across multiple provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a…
Construction resumes on Jalalabad-Torkham highway project worth over 13 mln USD in E. Afghanistan
Published: April 26, 2026 10:15
KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Construction has resumed on the remaining sections of the second lane of the Jalalabad-Torkham highway worth 13.26 million U.S. dollars, a key transport corridor in eastern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Public Works announced on…
Promotional campaign held in Sri Lanka to celebrate Int'l Taijiquan Day
Published: April 26, 2026 08:53
COLOMBO, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A promotional campaign celebrating International Taijiquan Day was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday. At the event named "All Things in Harmony Taiji Promotion Event," Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL (CN)
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279012550/spchina-hainan-sanya-asian-beach-games-beach-handball-cn
Published: April 26, 2026 08:50
(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…
Roundup: China, Thailand split relay golds as beach athletics conclude at Asian Beach Games
Published: April 26, 2026 07:46
SANYA, China, April 26 (Xinhua) -- China pocketed gold at men's 4x60m relay final at the 6th Asian Beach Games here on Sunday, concluding the team's campaign of the beach athletics after taking two gold medals, eight silver medals and three bronze medals.…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL(CN)
http://azerbaijannews.net/news/279012493/spchina-hainan-sanya-asian-beach-games-beach-handballcn
Published: April 26, 2026 07:45
(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.…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS (CN)
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Published: April 26, 2026 06:45
(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)
Driver killed as tractor runs over mine in Afghanistan's Ghazni
Published: April 26, 2026 06:15
KABUL, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A driver lost his life as his tractor ran over a mine, which had been left over from the past wars in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Saturday, provincial police spokesman Khalid Sarhadi said Sunday. The deadly incident…
AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-JAZZ & WINE FESTIVAL
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Published: April 26, 2026 05:22
(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,…
Urgent: 5.9-magnitude quake hits Mongolia -- GFZ
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Published: April 26, 2026 05:17
BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Mongolia on Sunday afternoon, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 46.88 degrees north…
Alexander Zverev holds strong to remain perfect in Madrid openers
Published: April 26, 2026 05:05
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)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,…
Radev, Russia, and the Myth of Cheap Oil for Bulgaria
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Published: April 25, 2026 16:07
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…
Day 3 Roundup: China collects all three golds in aquathlon's ABG debut
Published: April 25, 2026 14:46
SANYA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- China completed a clean sweep of the aquathlon gold medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games (ABG) after a dominant victory in the mixed relay on Saturday. The Chinese quartet of Lin Xinyu, Teng Yunfei, Lu Meiyi and Luo Yunkang…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO(CN)
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Published: April 25, 2026 13:17
(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,…
KAZAKHSTAN-ASTANA-REGIONAL ECOLOGICAL SUMMIT
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Published: April 25, 2026 13:15
(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…
Experts hail China-Mongolia-Russia economic cooperation at Trans-Baikal forum
Published: April 25, 2026 12:45
CHITA, Russia, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Trans-Baikal Foreign Economic Forum "New Horizons - 2026" was held on April 23 to 24 here, serving as an off-site platform for Russia's Eastern Economic Forum. The event has brought together experts and…
Flash flood kills 3, damages residential houses in N. Afghanistan
Published: April 25, 2026 12:45
KABUL, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall killed three people and damaged dozens of homes in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province, a local official said on Saturday. Hedayatullah Hamdard, head of the provincial disaster…
Zelensky proposes holding negotiations with Russia in Azerbaijan: media
Published: April 25, 2026 11:45
BAKU, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday he is ready to hold the next stage of negotiations with Russia in Azerbaijan, local media reported on Saturday. He made the remarks following his meeting with Azerbaijani…
Over 12 mln Afghan children receive polio vaccine in past year: UN
Published: April 25, 2026 11:45
KABUL, April 25 (Xinhua) -- More than 12 million children in Afghanistan have been vaccinated against polio over the past year, achieving a coverage rate of 98 percent, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said,…
Pakistan's food crisis deepens amid climate shocks, data gaps
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Published: April 25, 2026 10:32
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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-AQUATHLON-4X MIXED RELAY (CN)
Published: April 25, 2026 09:50
(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…
Deadly Russian Strikes Pound Ukraine's Dnipro For More Than 12 Hours
Published: April 25, 2026 09:10
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…
120 mln USD invested in battery production sector in Afghanistan
Published: April 25, 2026 08:45
KABUL, April 25 (Xinhua) -- More than 120 million U.S. dollars have been invested in the battery production sector in Afghanistan, the official Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) has reported. Citing Abdul Matin Qalandari, the head of the Chamber of…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S GROUP A (CN)
Published: April 25, 2026 06:46
(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.…
5 killed, 2 injured as house collapses in W. Afghanistan
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Published: April 25, 2026 06:45
KABUL, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Five members of a family died and two others sustained injuries as the roof of their house caved in in western Afghanistan's Badghis province on Saturday, a statement of the provincial police office confirmed. The deadly…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)
Published: April 25, 2026 03:16
(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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)
Published: April 25, 2026 03:15
(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…
Iran plans to hold Caspian Summit in August despite conflict
Published: April 25, 2026 02:45
MOSCOW, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Iran plans to hold the 7th Caspian Summit despite the ongoing war, Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told RIA Novosti on Friday. "At the moment, we are planning to hold the conference," and the event will definitely take…
Caty McNally beats Victoria Mboko in Madrid for 1st top-10 win
Published: April 24, 2026 22:55
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)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…
Kyrgyzstan's agricultural production doubles in Q1 2026: official
Published: April 24, 2026 20:45
BISHKEK, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product of agricultural production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 47.923 billion soms (approximately 547 million U.S. dollars) in January-March, an increase of 102.8 percent year on year, the country's Kabar news…
US envoy Sergio Gor highlights efforts to deepen US-India pharma ties
Published: April 24, 2026 17:32
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…
(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO-WOMEN'S ROUND-ROBIN FINAL-CHINA VS KAZAKHSTAN(CN)
Published: April 24, 2026 15:16
(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.…
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