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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-HIGH-TECH FAIR

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:25 GMT

(260501) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki delivers a speech at the opening of the "Experience China" High-Tech Fair in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 1, 2026. Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Ang

Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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Left-hander Jake Bennett was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to make his major league debut on Friday when the Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros.

The move comes on the heels of the Red Sox placing ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. Bennett will take the ro

Hero MotoCorp reports 5.52 lakh retail sales in April; dispatches rise to 5.66 lakh units

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:09:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Hero MotoCorp on Friday reported its domestic retail sales at 5,52,713 units in April 2026, based on VAHAN registrations, indicating a growth of about 8 per cent, according to the company press release.

The company also reported total dispatches to dealers rising to 5,66,086 units in April 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and growth across segments, according to the release.<

Chinese companies roll out human-robot home cleaning services

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:49:56 GMT

GUANGZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- At first glance, it appeared to be a routine cleaning job. Then a wheeled robot rolled in beside 43-year-old cleaner Lei Xiaoli, extending a mechanical arm to collect scattered rubbish.

For Lei, it was not a case of replacement, but the start of a new working partnership. She is learning to share her duties with a machine designed to navigate the clutter and unpredictability of a real

Update: Chinese customs welcome first African imports under expanded zero-tariff policy

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Customs authorities across China are busy handling arrivals of African imports that were early beneficiaries of the country's historic expansion of its zero-tariff treatment, which now covers all 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with China.

In the early hours of Friday, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first batch of imports to enter China under the landmark init

Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The Houston Astros might have caught a break in advance of their Friday night road game against the Boston Red Sox.Houston was scheduled to face Boston ace Garrett Crochet in the opener of a three-game series but is expected to see rookie left-hander Jake Bennett instead.The Red Sox placed Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. H

"Premier League committed to improving football in India": PL managing director Hrishikesh Shende

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:54:27 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): Hrishikesh Shende, the Managing Director of Premier League India, expressed Premier League's commitment to developing and improving football in India by sharing coaching expertise and player development.

Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the sports development arm of Dream Sports, has announced a strategic partnership with the Premier League for the upcoming Dream Sports C

Trump 'Not Satisfied' With New Iranian Peace Proposal

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump speaks with the media prior to departing from the the White House on May 1.

US President Donald Trump said he is "not satisfied" with a new Iranian proposal delivered by Tehran to Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in talks with the U

Iran Delivers New Negotiation Plan To Pakistan

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iran has delivered a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, which is acting as mediator in talks with the United States.

Irans state news agency IRNA reported that the Islamic republic handed over the text of its latest plan on the evening of April 30, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict and advance diplomatic talks with

AI-led discovery of long-standing banking vulnerabilities a 'wake-up call' world: NIELIT Director

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): AI-led discovery of long-standing vulnerabilities in banking systems is a 'wake-up call' not only for US banks, but also India and rest of the world, said Sheetal Chopra, Director at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

'It has been a wake-up call for US and not only for US, it

Fraudsters now exploiting e-Commerce sector at a scale similar to Jamtara banking scams: Report

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Organised fraud networks are now systematically targeting online marketplaces, with coordinated groups exploiting platform systems at scale, mirroring patterns once seen in banking fraud, according to a new study.

An analysis of 70 million marketplace users by AI- powered risk decisioning platform Bureau, revealed that coordinated groups are now exploiting online systems at a sc

Fraudsters now exploiting e-Commerce sector at scalesa similar to Jamtara banking scams: Report

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:20:36 GMT

An analysis of 70 million marketplace users by AI- powered risk decisioning platform Bureau, revealed that coordinated groups are now exploiting online systems at a sc

Artificial Intelligence Cannot Replace a Human Being: Arjun Ram Meghwal at JGU Book Launch on Technology Law

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:38 GMT

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New Delhi [India], April 30: 'Innovation, Technology or Artificial Intelligence cannot replace a human being. AI poses many challenges, and we have become exceedingly technologically advanced, but it cannot replace a person,' said Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble Minister of State for Law & Justice (IC), Government of India at the Launch of the book, Technology Law: Regulations, Cyber Poli

Feature: U.S. journalist, author's observations on China's dynamic tech story

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:23 GMT

"It was a big shift in not a very long period of time, from whether China could even participate, to a place where its giants were setting the pace," U.S. journalist and author Rebecca A. Fannin told Xinhua in a recent interview.

by Xinhua writer Yang Shilong

NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Rebecca A. Fannin's career began far from the high-voltage world of global technology. The small-town

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez heads for CT scan on elbow

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:19:06 GMT

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Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez will have a CT scan on Thursday in New York after X-rays on his left elbow were inconclusive on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Dominguez came out of the Yankees' 3-0 defeat to the Texas Rangers after being hit on the elbow by Nathan Eovaldi's 89.1 mph cutter in the fourth inning. He was hunched over in pain and initially stay

Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:08 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen.

It was the second s

Jack Draper to miss French Open due to knee injury

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season, including the French Open, as he continues to deal with a tendon issue in his right knee.

'My knee is on the mend and I've started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros,' Draper posted on Instagram on Wednesday. 'As gutting as it is to miss another Slam, th

Mumbai Indians players to wear black armbands in SRH match after death of staff member's daughter

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:16:59 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) players will wear black armbands in today's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium due to the untimely demise of a support staff member's daughter.

The Mumbai-based franchise confirmed the news through a statement, announcing that players would wear black armbands during the mat

IT services growth to stay range-bound at 3 per cent as AI deflation pressures margins, mid-tiers better placed says Kotak

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:54:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Indian IT services sector faces a prolonged phase of slower growth and margin pressure as AI-driven budget shifts crowd out traditional services spending, with no meaningful recovery in sight for FY2027, according to a brokerage report. While total technology spending is accelerating, the incremental dollar is flowing into GPU infrastructure, foundation models and AI software rath

PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway, Adani Group-led corridor unlocks eastern UP's potential

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:29:08 GMT

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India's largest greenfield infrastructure projects that was completed in less than 3.5 years, connecting Meerut with Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

For decades, eastern UP has remained underdeveloped despite its demographic and economic potential. According to a release, the expre

Mumbai, Pune drive warehousing surge; Delhi-NCR sees sharp dip: Vestian

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:18:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Mumbai has continued to dominate absorption in the warehousing sector with nearly 42 per cent share in Q1 2026, leading a steady recovery in India's warehousing and logistics market.

According to the latest sector review report by Vestian, the industry recorded a total absorption of 11.4 million sq ft during the first quarter of the year. 'While the absorption increased by 8% o

China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:18:38 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fre

India-New Zealand FTA raises alarm among apple growers; Congress flags concern over threat to hill economy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:39:05 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 29 (ANI): The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has sparked concern among apple growers in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, with apprehensions that the deal could adversely impact domestic producers and the fragile hill economy.

Under the agreement, signed on April 27, 2026, India has agreed

Penguins look to ride momentum, stave off elimination in Game 6

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:17 GMT

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The momentum in the first-round playoff series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins has officially shifted to the west.

The Penguins have won two straight games with their season on the line and will look to continue their rally against their intrastate rivals Wednesday when they skate with the Flyers in a pivotal Game 6.

Philadelphia ap

AI-powered toys entering Chinese children's playrooms

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:06 GMT

GUANGZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely programmed digital dialect.

At the prompt of a young girl, t

Uganda arrests 200 foreigners in massive migration crackdown

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:45:41 GMT

Raids in Adjumani and Kampala have targeted alleged cybercrime and human trafficking with suspects from over a dozen countries

At least 231 illegal immigrants have been arrested in two separate intelligence-led crackdowns targeting irregular migration, the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Tuesday.

On Monday, in Adjumani District, officers of Uganda's National Citizenship and Imm

'Job creation is single agenda': Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Google AI Data Centre

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:44:31 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday shared his excitement over the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Google AI Data Centre at Tarluvada in Anandapuram mandal, outlining a bigger vision for the future of the entire IT ecosystem of the state.

Speaking to ANI, Lokesh said that they intend to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dedicate th

State-led execution, MSME and agriculture focus key to Digital Public Infrastructure 2.0 rollout: NITI Aayog

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:26:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): NITI Aayog has outlined a detailed action plan for the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) 2.0, recommending decentralised state-led execution, sector-focused transformation cycles, and stronger global engagement to drive India's journey towards a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047.

According to the report, India's DPI initiatives are already contributing nearly 1 per ce

Piyush Goyal chairs meet with export bodies post India-NZ FTA, pushes for $2 trillion exports by 2030

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:15:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations at Bharat Mandapam to deliberate on strengthening India's export ecosystem following the India-New Zealand FTA signing, according to the ministry.

The meeting, held on April 27, was attended by representatives of 30 EPCs and apex industry chambe

Piyush Goyal chairs meet with export bodies post India-NZ FTA, pushes for $2 trillion exports by 2030

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:14:47 GMT

The meeting, held on April 27, was attended by representatives of 30 EPCs and apex industry chambe

Railway Minister Vaishnaw shares Bullet train plan for South India, says it will transform connectivity

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:14:41 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday outlined plans for a high-speed bullet train network in South India, saying it will drastically reduce travel time and create a unified economic region across major cities.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapat

Somali influencer's cross-border e-commerce journey in central China's opening-up hub

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:46:44 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Beneath bright studio lights, Mohamed Issa Omar speaks fluently to the camera, introducing a sleek pair of AI-powered glasses to viewers tuning in from across the globe.

Omar is in the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone in Ezhou, central China's Hubei Province. It is past midnight in the United States, but orders still pour in as the Somali influencer and CEO of Ezhou S

AI may be written in code, but it runs on electricity and India has structural advantage: Jeet Adani

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:37:13 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Digital Labs on Tuesday said that the future of artificial intelligence will be driven by infrastructure and energy, emphasising that India has a clear structural advantage as it enters a new phase of AI-led growth.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Adani said the moment mar

Foundation stone laid for Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam under Adani-Google-Airtel data centre project

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:27:53 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, marking a major step in building large-scale digital and AI infrastructure in the state.

The ceremony, part of the foundation stone laying event for the Adani-Google-Airtel Data Center project in Vizag, was attended by Uni

Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration on Viksit Bharat in Mangaluru tomorrow

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:57:38 GMT

Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the inaugural Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration on the theme 'Viksit Bharat - Vision for 2047 in K.S. Hegde Auditorium at Mangaluru tomorrow.

'Pleased to welcome our Fin Min Smt @nsitharaman on her arrival in Mangaluru this evening. She will deliver the Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration 2026 on 'Viksit Bharat - Vision for 204

Adani Total Gas Q4 profit rises 4%, revenue up 16% on higher volumes

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:47:16 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 27 (ANI): Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) on Monday reported a 16 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue to Rs 1,696 crore in Q4 FY26, supported by higher volumes, even as the company navigated rising gas costs and global supply disruptions, according to a media release.

The company said its EBITDA for the quarter increased 13 per cent year-on-year to Rs 310 crore, while profit af

UNGA President Baerbock to hold bilateral meetings with EAM Jaishankar during India visit on April 28

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:42:03 GMT

New York [US], April 27 (ANI): The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, will hold bilateral meetings with External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar during her official visit to India beginning Tuesday, according to the media advisory issued by her office.

According to the media advisory, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, will visit India on Apri

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

Department of Posts, DTDC sign MoU to boost logistics, e-commerce delivery network

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:23:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DTDC Express Limited to strengthen logistics and e-commerce operations across India.

The MoU was formalised in New Delhi by Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager of Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Jatinder Sethi, National Channel Head of DTDC Expr

China's budget 3D printers fuel a desktop manufacturing boom

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:45:34 GMT

SHENZHEN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Beat the heat with a 3D-printed accessory that works like a permanent plastic hand shade, a wearable device that blocks sunlight when held up.

While it has recently gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, it is more than just a playful internet trend. It is a tangible example of how China's consumer 3D printers have moved beyond expensive industrial labs into global living rooms, enabli

Chinese seniors make comeback to classrooms in learning, skills quest

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:53 GMT

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xuedong, a 66-year-old retiree in east China's Shandong Province, has authored a 160,000-word novel with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), a skill set he acquired at a local university for seniors.

A veteran student of Shandong Seniors University, the first institution of its kind established in China over four decades ago, Liu speaks passionately about AI and his educati

US Treasury sanctions crackdown on Chinese Teapot refinery and 40 shipping firms & vessels to pressure Iranian oil revenue

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:54:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The United States intensified its campaign to disrupt the primary revenue streams of the Iranian regime as Economic Fury targeted global networks fueling Iran's oil trade and shadow fleet. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, known as OFAC, sanctioned the China-based independent teapot refinery, Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd., on Fr

Quiqup launches 'Shop Local' platform to support UAE SMEs, local brands

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:47:24 GMT

DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Quiqup, a UAE-based innovative e-commerce logistics provider, has launched "Shop Local", a new initiative designed to help consumers discover and support local businesses across the UAE, while giving SMEs greater visibility and easier access to customers through a dedicated online platform.

"Shop Local" brings together UAE-based brands in one platform, making it easier for consume

Delhi HC quashes proceedings against Bina Modi, Lalit Bhasin in assault case

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed a criminal case against Bina Modi, Lawyer Lalit Bhasin and PSO Surender Prasad. The High Court quashed the matter after a settlement between the parties. This FIR was filed on a complaint filed by her son Samir Modi.

Delhi Police had said that there is no need to proceed further against Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin. However, the court had is

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: High-stakes "billionaires versus billionaires" trial over OpenAI's "betrayal" begins in California

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:44:21 GMT

California [US], April 27 (ANI): A federal courtroom in California is set to host a legal confrontation so extraordinary that, according to a report by NBC News, 'not even artificial intelligence could make it up.' Jury selection commences this Monday in a civil trial featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk suing OpenAI chief Sam Altman.

The proceedings, described as 'one part business dispute and one part highly personal

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain.

The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Guardians recalled right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus.

Armstrong, 35, last pitched on Tuesday, retiring all three batters he faced in an 8-5 home win o

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Cambodia: Opposition Leader's Appeal Denied

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:00 GMT

(Bangkok) - On April 30, 2026, the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal upheld the politically motivated conviction of the Cambodian political opposition leader Kem Sokha, Human Rights Watch said today. The court extended Sokha's de-facto house arrest and 27-year sentence that had been imposed in March 2023 and added an additional five-year ban on international travel. Cambodian au

Report calls out Midwest for hidden data center tax breaks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:04:26 GMT

A new report says Midwest states such as Illinois are doing a poor job of disclosing the amount of money that local data centers are saving from tax breaks, and researchers are calling for greater transparency.

Supporters of the facilit

Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the 7th Africa Climate Talks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:01:02 GMT

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Study in China: Contributing to the Building of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:17 GMT

Xinhua Institute, the think tank arm of Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday released a report titled
"Study in China: Contributing to the Building of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity."
The report analyzed the practices and importance of China's efforts at the national strategic level to advance th

PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final thriller

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:00 GMT

Khvicha KvaratskheliaandOusmane Dembelescored twice each asParis Saint-Germainbeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.
The first half alone was crazy, with Harry Kane giving Bayern the lead from a penalty only for Kvaratskhelia to equalise before Joao Neves heade

Ghana takes actions to strengthen the integration of migration and diaspora contributions into national, local and sectoral development planning

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:26:57 GMT

Accra (Ghana), 21 April 2026 - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its subregional offices for North Africa and West Africa, in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in Ghana, launched a three-day capacity-building workshop on the developed toolkit for "Integrating migration and diaspora contributions in National & medium-term Development Plans and

In Tangier, African finance ministers close 58th session with call to turn innovation into economic transformation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:35:28 GMT

Tangier, Morocco, 3 April 2026 (ECA) - The fifty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Africa and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development closed in Tangier, Morocco, with a strong call for African countries to harness data, innovation and frontier technologies to accelerate structural transformation, create jobs and strengthen economic resilience. The session was held f

VJ Payne a Value Play for the Jets in NFL Draft

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:10:00 GMT

GM Darren Mougey: A Safety Who Can Really Run
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It was a surprise to many that Kansas State SVJ Paynewas still on the draft board in the seventh round after 227 picks.
Both The Athletic's Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein gave Payne a Round 4-5 grade. ESPN's Matt Miller ranked Payne his No. 136 overall player. So Payne, the Jets' final selection on draft weekend in Round

Kendal Daniels' versatility fits what Falcons are building on defense

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:56:23 GMT

Daniels is a defensive chess piece that Atlanta can deploy as necessary.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. In an era where NFL offenses are seeking to fool their counterparts through personnel packages, intricate formations and pre-snap motions, the defensive side of the ball has sought to adapt.
The most successful defenses have done so by adding the most adaptable players to their roster. Across t

Where Are They Now Former Rams QB Jamie Martin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT

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Raised in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach and having gone to their first game in Anaheim Stadium after moving from the L.A. Memorial Coliseum as a 10-year-old in 1980, Jamie Martin was destined to be a Ram.
Not once. Not twice. But three times.
A two-time Division I-AA All-America and two-time Big Sky Conference MVP quarterback at Weber State, Martin passed for 12,287 yards and 8

Eric DeCosta Loves Diego Pavia's 'Grit'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:39:38 GMT

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Diego Pavia was a state champion wrestler in high school. Now he'll have a chance to battle his way into the NFL.
During an appearance on "The Lounge" podcast Wednesday, General Manager Eric DeCosta confirmed that Pavia will be part of the Ravens' undrafted rookie class of 2026.
The Ravens also reportedly agreed to sign undrafted quarterback Joe Fagnano, setting up a competition for the No.

Greg Cosell analyzes Lions' 2026 draft class

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:52 GMT

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Executive producer and analyst for NFL Matchup and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell has been kind enough to break down the Lions' draft class for detroitlions.com in each of the past 13 seasons, and has agreed to do so for a 14th year.
Cosell's opinions are based on countless hours watching film and evaluating these prospects. He is one of the most honest evaluators in the business, an

Inside Fernando Mendoza's first day as a Raider

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Fernando Mendozaquietly walked into the Raiders broadcast studio Friday afternoon, greeted by hosts Amber Theoharis, former Raiders receiver James Jones and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Eric Allen.
At 6-foot-5, he looked less like a quarterback and more like an NBA shooting guard as he slid into the far-right seat at the anchor desk and introduced himself. The three hosts asked him a fe

Nerdy Birds: 2026 Draft Class

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:06 GMT

Recapping the Falcons incoming rookie class.
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Day 2
Round 2 | No. 48 Overall | CB Avieon Terrell
Atlanta selected cornerback Avieon Terrell in the second round with the 48th overall pick. Terrell played in 39 games over three seasons (2023-25) at Clemson, totaling 125 tackles (90 solo), 25 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles, four sacks and three interceptions. He is a two-time

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Report Card: Initial Grades

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:23:56 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn.The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, and grades replaced mocks almost instantly.
There's a wide range of opinions on Minnesota's nine additions, but obviously nothing is final.
Like letter grades in school sometimes failing to reflect a person's real-life intellect, the snapshot post-draft grades that are produced and consumed en masse can struggle to capt

Browns announce 2026 season of Barking Backers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:42 GMT

Barking Backers is celebrating its five-year "anni-fur-sary"
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BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns announced today the launch of the 2026 season of "Barking Backers", presented by Milk-Bone.
Barking Backers, the beloved Fan Club for Dogs, is celebrating its five-year "anni-fur-sary."
"The continued growth of Barking Backers and Jr. Browns Backers shows how much these clubs mean

Tech cooperation with China drives digital transformation: Tanzanian minister

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:15:26 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday.
Speaking at the opening of the "Experience China" High-Tech Fair at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center complex in Dar es Salaam, Kairuki highlighted tangible gains Tanzania has ex

2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: Chinese customs welcome first African imports under expanded zero-tariff policy

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:45:22 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Customs authorities across China are busy handling arrivals of African imports that were early beneficiaries of the country's historic expansion of its zero-tariff treatment, which now covers all 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with China.
In the early hours of Friday, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first batch of imports to enter China under the landmark ini

Australia's AirTrunk to invest 3.02 bln USD in new Malaysian data centers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:28 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Australia's data center operator AirTrunk said Thursday it plans to invest 12 billion ringgit (3.02 billion U.S. dollars) to develop two new hyperscale data centers in Johor state, expanding its footprint in Malaysia's rapidly growing digital economy.
The facilities, known as JHB3 and JHB4, will be located in Iskandar Puteri and deliver a combined capacity of over 280 megawatts

Tanzania reports mobile, internet users surge amid infrastructure expansion

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:15:22 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania has recorded significant growth in communication service access, driven by continuous infrastructure investment and supportive policies, a senior official said Thursday.
Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki made the remarks in the capital, Dodoma, while presenting her ministry's budget proposals for the 2026/2027 financi

China Focus: Chinese companies roll out human-robot home cleaning services

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:51:28 GMT

GUANGZHOU, April 30 (Xinhua) -- At first glance, it appeared to be a routine cleaning job. Then a wheeled robot rolled in beside 43-year-old cleaner Lei Xiaoli, extending a mechanical arm to collect scattered rubbish.
For Lei, it was not a case of replacement, but the start of a new working partnership. She is learning to share her duties with a machine designed to navigate the clutter and unpredictability of a

Xinhua Headlines: World's supermarket from scratch: Yiwu experience fueling global economies

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:15:51 GMT

YIWU, Zhejiang, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese businessman Tirera Sourakhata still vividly recalls his first visit to Yiwu more than two decades ago, little imagining that the trip would transform his business and win him a front-row seat to the city's rise.
Back then, when he first stepped into the Yiwu market, its trading space was barely one-tenth of what it is today. Now, the city is known worldwide as the

China's market regulator launches special campaign on online food sales

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:45:55 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a notice launching a nationwide six-month special campaign to rectify false advertising in online food sales.
During the campaign, market regulators will combine full-coverage regulation with targeted crackdown to ensure the safety of online food consumption for the public, the administration said.
The move comes amid

China's e-commerce sector logs steady 2026 Q1 growth

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:20:22 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's e-commerce sector has registered stable growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven by supportive policies and promotional campaigns, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
China's online retail sales of goods and services grew 8 percent year on year in Q1, with online retail sales of goods accounting for 24.8 percent of total consumer goods sales, data from the mi

China steps up efforts to improve capacity, quality of service sector

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:20:26 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China will deepen reform to remove barriers, harness technology to cultivate new growth drivers, roll out practical measures to boost opening up, and commit fiscal resources to support capacity expansion and quality improvement in the service sector, said Shen Zhulin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission on Tuesday.
Speaking at a press conference held by the

Economic Watch: China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.
In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fr

Across China: Somali influencer's cross-border e-commerce journey in central China's opening-up hub

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:19:29 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Beneath bright studio lights, Mohamed Issa Omar speaks fluently to the camera, introducing a sleek pair of AI-powered glasses to viewers tuning in from across the globe.
Omar is in the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone in Ezhou, central China's Hubei Province. It is past midnight in the United States, but orders still pour in as the Somali influencer and CEO of Ezhou

Economic Watch: AI-powered toys entering Chinese children's playrooms

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:45:26 GMT

GUANGZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely programmed digital dialect.
At the prompt of a young girl,

Thailand seizes 1.3 mln counterfeit goods in 6-month crackdown

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:15:26 GMT

BANGKOK, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's government on Monday announced the seizure of over 1.3 million counterfeit items during a six-month nationwide crackdown on intellectual property infringement, a move aimed at boosting international trade and investor confidence.
In the first half of the 2026 fiscal year through March, Thai authorities handled 332 intellectual property infringement cases, according to the

Across China: China's budget 3D printers fuel a desktop manufacturing boom

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:47:10 GMT

SHENZHEN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Beat the heat with a 3D-printed accessory that works like a permanent plastic hand shade, a wearable device that blocks sunlight when held up.
While it has recently gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, it is more than just a playful internet trend. It is a tangible example of how China's consumer 3D printers have moved beyond expensive industrial labs into global living rooms, enabl

China Focus: Chinese seniors make comeback to classrooms in learning, skills quest

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:17 GMT

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xuedong, a 66-year-old retiree in east China's Shandong Province, has authored a 160,000-word novel with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), a skill set he acquired at a local university for seniors.
A veteran student of Shandong Seniors University, the first institution of its kind established in China over four decades ago, Liu speaks passionately about AI and his educat

Californians sue over 'deceptive' Temu spam

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:13:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES (CN) - California shoppers hit Temu with a class action accusing the Chinese online marketplace of "modern spam abuse" through the use of false subject lines, misleading headers and spoofed domains to trick them into opening emails they would otherwise ignore.

The one named plaintiff in Monday's complaint, Dallas Pottish, says Temu "installed a web of illegal tracking pixels" on his device a

Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:27 GMT

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo on Monday announced the creation of a paramilitary guard to secure its vast mining operations, backed by U.S. and Emirati investments, as Washington tries to lock in access to critical minerals amid a