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US adds wrongful detention warning to China travel advisory, citing risks to Americans

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:07:28 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 20 (ANI): The US State Department on October 19 added a new risk designation to its travel advisory for mainland China, warning American citizens that they face a serious risk of wrongful detention, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

"The Department of State has determined that Americans are at serious risk of wrongful detention in China," a State Department spokesperson t

Ready Server Launches ReadyServer LLM API, Giving Every VPS Customer Private AI Inference at No Extra Cost

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:03:29 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 20: Singapore-based VPS hosting provider Ready Server today announced the launch of ReadyServer LLM API, a private, OpenAI-compatible AI inference API included with every ReadyServer VPS plan at no additional cost.

The service lets developers, digital agencies and tech-focused businesses build AI agents, chatbots, RAG pipelines and coding agents directly from their existing Rea

Sensex sinks 876 points, Nifty falls 1.11% as Crude oil nears USD 109

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:12:09 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): The domestic stock markets closed sharply lower on Monday as weakness in private bank stocks, disappointing corporate earnings and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,888.95, declining 257.20 points or 1.11 per cent. The BSE Sensex fell 876.37 points or 1.17 per cent to settle at 73,852.90.

Selling pressure wa

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over support for Taiwan

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:37:16 GMT

Beijing [China], October 19 (ANI): China's decision to impose sanctions on the foreign ministers of Paraguay and Belize over their support for Taiwan marks a shift in Beijing's pressure campaign, with analysts warning that the move could increase the political risks for foreign officials pursuing independent diplomatic policies, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

The Chinese regime announced the meas

Afghanistan announces squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Gulbadin Naib to lead

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:03:38 GMT

Hong Kong, October 19 (ANI): Afghanistan have announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib named captain as the team prepares to compete in the fast-paced six-a-side tournament, according to a press release.

The Hong Kong Sixes will run from 30 October to 1 November 2026, with the tournament taking place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.<

Sensex, Nifty open flat as high crude oil prices offset banking stocks gains

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:31:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): The stock markets in the country opened largely flat on Monday as elevated crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz offset support from recent gains in the market and positive corporate earnings.

The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 23,150.85, up 4.70 points or 0.02 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 74,849.30, gaining 120.03 points or 0.1

Asian Para Games: Avani Lekhara, Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi begin campaigns on Day 1

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:08:36 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 18 (ANI): India will look to begin its medal campaign on a strong note at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with several prominent athletes set to lead the country's challenge across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champions Rinku Hooda, will be among India's key cont

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN PARA GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:15:27 GMT

(261018) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The delegation of China parades into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

China uses targeted sanctions to pressure Taiwan's diplomatic allies

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:06:33 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], October 17 (ANI): The Chinese regime is increasingly using targeted sanctions against foreign officials to pressure Taiwan's diplomatic allies and restrict the self-governed island's international space, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

The report said the strategy marks a shift in Beijing's approach, with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) directly targeting individual foreign offi

Krunal Pandya replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India captain at Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:07:49 GMT

Hong Kong, October 17 (ANI): India's campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 will see a leadership change, with all-rounder Krunal Pandya named captain of the seven-member Indian squad, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has received a call-up to the national team for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand, beginning October 22.

Gujarat Titans pacer Kulwant Khejroliya will replace Bhuvneshwar in the squad for the

Taiwan accuses China of trying to influence elections through sanctions

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:03:25 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], October 17 (ANI): Taiwan has accused China of trying to influence its democratic elections by imposing sanctions on a company owned by the father of Puma Shen, a legislator from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Taipei Times reported.

According to Taipei Times, China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) recently imposed sanctions on VWAY Co, a company owned by Shen's father, Shen Tu-ch

31 CityUHK scholars named in ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholars lifetime list, the most among institutions nationwide

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:59:48 GMT

PRNewswire

Hong Kong, October 17: A total of 31 scholars from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have been named in the 2026 Highly Ranked Scholars lifetime list recently released by ScholarGPS, a US-based scholarly data platform. CityUHK has the largest number of listed scholars among Hong Kong institutions and ranks first among all universities and institutions nationwide, demonstrating the University's res

"Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" Returns with Global Flavours, Celebrity Chefs and Exclusive Dining Experiences

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:10:47 GMT

NewsVoir

Hong Kong, October 16: Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and co-organised by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the annual flagship event "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" will take place for four consecutive days from 29 October (Thursday) to 1 November (Sunday) at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park under the theme "Taste the World's Best". The ex

China sanctions company owned by Taiwanese lawmaker's father

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:09:23 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], October 16 (ANI): China announced new punitive measures against a company owned by the father of Taiwanese lawmaker Puma Shen on October 14, extending Beijing's campaign against the outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, announced sanctions against VWAY, a company owned by

"Noose is tightening around Iran's economy": US announces new sanctions targeting 16 people, 10 entities

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:29:41 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 16 (ANI): The United States has announced new Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities, with the US Treasury Department saying the measures aim to disrupt Tehran's alleged international financial networks, shadow banking operations and channels used to finance its military and regional proxy groups.

The sanctions were announced on Thursday (local time) as Washing

Anjali Patil and Sailesh Rathnakumar's 'Selvi' wins big at Busan International Film Festival

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:09:41 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): National Award-winning actor Anjali Patil's Tamil film 'Selvi' has won two awards at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, taking home the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Hylife Vision Award.

Directed by Sailesh Rathnakumar, the film had its world premiere at the festival on October 9, 2026, and received a warm response, with its subsequent screenings als

LegCo's unwavering support for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:44:05 GMT

Editor's note: Decision Makers is a global platform for decision makers to share their insights on events shaping today's world. Starry Lee Wai-king is the president of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN.

Following a three-day debate in the Legislative Council (LegCo) l

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from areas in Canada, U.S.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:17 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's food safety authority decided on Tuesday to suspend the import of poultry meat and products from the Municipality of Pembina of the province of Manitoba in Canada, and Stearns County and Benton County of the State of Minnesota, and Jay County of the state of Indiana in the United States due to avian influenza outbreaks in these regions.

The Center for Food Safety (CFS)

HKSAR gov't issues travel alert on France

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:45:27 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Tuesday issued an amber outbound travel alert (OTA) for France.

The move was made in view of the latest protest situation in France. The amber OTA signifies signs of threats, a spokesperson for the HKSAR government said.

The HKSAR government advised Hong Kong residents currently in France, or planning to visit

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 1.32 pct lower

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:15:16 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.32 percent to close at 23,867.74 points on Tuesday.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.21 percent to end at 8,030.26 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.52 percent to end at 4,045.91 points.

APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in Hong Kong

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:15:20 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

The two-day meeting will build up momentum toward financial-sector outcomes ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, scheduled to be held in Shenzhen in November.

At the meeting, representatives of APEC economies will hold in-depth exchanges and work toward consen

HKSAR chief executive welcomes establishment of AIIB office in Hong Kong

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:15:09 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), met with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Zou Jiayi, in Hong Kong on Monday and expressed support for the AIIB's establishment of an office in Hong Kong.

Lee welcomed Zou and her delegation to visit Hong Kong. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on further st

China issues guideline to boost financial support for international sci-tech innovation centers

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:46:34 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday issued a guideline to boost financial support for building international science and technology centers in Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region), Shanghai (the Yangtze River Delta), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

The guideline, released by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) along with ten other departments, aims to build a financial service

Zheng Qinwen ends 2026 season early to recover, train for 2027

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:17:15 GMT

WUHAN, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the remainder of the 2026 season to recover and begin winter training for 2027, her team said Monday.

Zheng, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist, underwent surgery on her right elbow after Wimbledon in 2025. She returned this season and gradually rediscovered her form, coming through qualifying at the US Open to reach the quarterfinal

Interview: IOMed eyes inclusive global mediation ecosystem: secretary-general

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:15:12 GMT

VIENNA, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) has seen steady growth in its membership over the past year and aims to build an inclusive global mediation ecosystem, its Secretary-General Teresa Cheng has said in Vienna.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Cheng said as of Oct. 20, 2025, the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed had 37 signatory states, including eight con

Redeveloped Huanggang Port logs over 130,000 passenger trips on 1st weekend since opening

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:45:13 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- More than 130,000 cross-border passenger trips were recorded at the redeveloped Huanggang Port on Saturday, the first weekend following its opening, according to the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.

The figure marked a significant increase in passenger traffic compared to the old control point.

Chris Tang Ping-keung, s

IMF raises Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.8 pct, HKSAR gov't even more optimistic

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:15:13 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Hong Kong's economic growth forecast for this year to 3.8 percent, with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government holding a more optimistic outlook than the projection, the local financial chief said on Sunday.

Paul Chan, financial secretary of the HKSAR government, wrote in his blog that during his visit to Bang

Hong Kong welcomes first Guangdong yachts under new scheme

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:45:18 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A maiden voyage ceremony for southbound travel of yachts from Guangdong province was held on Friday in Hong Kong, marking the official implementation of a new scheme to facilitate yachts travelling between Hong Kong and Guangdong.

Speaking at the ceremony, Michael Wong Wai-lun, acting financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said that H

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 0.52 pct higher

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:15:04 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.52 percent to close at 24,186.83 points on Friday.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.31 percent to end at 8,128.25 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.16 percent to end at 4,108.24 points.

Hong Kong to roll out new batch of signature tourism projects from Q4 2026

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:45:14 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday announced that a new batch of signature tourism projects will be rolled out starting from the fourth quarter of 2026.

Cheuk Wing-hing, deputy chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government, said the HKSAR government has been committed to identifying and integrating potential tourism resources to me

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index up 1.21 pct by midday

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:45:11 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 290.97 points, or 1.21 percent, to close Friday's morning session at 24,353.69.

Hong Kong sets up facility to promote industrial use of embodied AI

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:45:31 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's first embodied artificial intelligence (AI) international applications hub opened on Thursday amid the city's efforts to boost industrial use of AI.

The applications hub, launched by the Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Center under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), will bring together seven partners for tech support and eight global

'Resonance of Dunhuang' concert in Ottawa, Canada

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:13:03 GMT

As the final notes faded, Resonance of Dunhuang, presented by the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, concluded successfully at Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa on the evening of October 10.

The Ottawa concert was an important stop on the ensemble's 2026 Canadian tour, which marked its North American debut. Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, the production

Paddy Power owner Flutter axes 1,400 jobs blaming Labour's gambling tax hikes

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:33:21 GMT

Paddy Power owner Flutter axes 1,400 jobs blaming Labour's gambling tax hikes

Trump appears to cast doubt on prospects for meeting Kim Jong Un next month

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:11:50 GMT

Trump appears to cast doubt on prospects for meeting Kim Jong Un next month

NZ-India free trade agreement officially begins - RNZ

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:13:27 GMT

NZ-India free trade agreement officially begins - RNZ

Bullara station rebuilds after being hit by Cyclone Narelle

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:06:53 GMT

Bullara station rebuilds after being hit by Cyclone Narelle

Cardinal Cupich hails prophetic voice and legacy of Cardinal Bernardin Headlines

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:05:47 GMT

Cardinal Cupich hails prophetic voice and legacy of Cardinal Bernardin Headlines

ROK kicks off exercise on countering North Korea, postponed drills with US

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:36:19 GMT

ROK kicks off exercise on countering North Korea, postponed drills with US

Former Elgin Lloyds Pharmacy to be transformed by new business

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:14:20 GMT

Former Elgin Lloyds Pharmacy to be transformed by new business

Hawaiis plantation legacy leaves lasting risks of flooding and fires

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:40:17 GMT

Hawaiis plantation legacy leaves lasting risks of flooding and fires

Northern Ireland school bomb threat email revealed

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:37:44 GMT

Northern Ireland school bomb threat email revealed

The ESPN producer who quit over gambling and the stories she says went untold - US sports media

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:04:28 GMT

The ESPN producer who quit over gambling and the stories she says went untold - US sports media

Enniskillen primary school evacuated after bomb threat email

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:40:26 GMT

Enniskillen primary school evacuated after bomb threat email

Northern Ireland school bomb threats treated as hoax

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:40:01 GMT

Northern Ireland school bomb threats treated as hoax

Dolphin numbers up in Hong Kong after Covid crisis halts ferries - Hong Kong

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:07:46 GMT

Dolphin numbers up in Hong Kong after Covid crisis halts ferries - Hong Kong

Crown inquiry begins in NSW as casino group battles shareholder class action - Crown Resorts

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:07:17 GMT

Crown inquiry begins in NSW as casino group battles shareholder class action - Crown Resorts

Macau shuts all casinos in bid to contain worsening Covid outbreak - Macau

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:06:11 GMT

Macau shuts all casinos in bid to contain worsening Covid outbreak - Macau

Xi Jinping visits Macau for handover anniversary as nearby Hong Kong seethes - Macau

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:05:15 GMT

Xi Jinping visits Macau for handover anniversary as nearby Hong Kong seethes - Macau

Photo exhibition featuring Hong Kong protest images shut down in Macau - Macau

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:05:08 GMT

Photo exhibition featuring Hong Kong protest images shut down in Macau - Macau

Weakened Super Typhoon Ragasa heads towards Vietnam after battering China and Hong Kong - China

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:04:38 GMT

Weakened Super Typhoon Ragasa heads towards Vietnam after battering China and Hong Kong - China

Super Typhoon Ragasa- 14 killed in Taiwan and Hong Kong battered as storm hits China - Hong Kong

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:04:38 GMT

Super Typhoon Ragasa- 14 killed in Taiwan and Hong Kong battered as storm hits China - Hong Kong