World Insights: Countries explore options as Hormuz safe passage remains elusive

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:15:16 GMT

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global energy flows and trade, driving up prices and exposing divisions among major powers, while raising the risk of a broader economic and geopolitical fallout.

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A virtual meeting led by Britain on the Strait of Hormuz concluded on Thursday with over 30 countries participating, although the United States was notably absent.

Ukraine rocked by new multimillion-dollar corruption scandal

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:13:33 GMT

Top management at a state grain corporation and a foreign company colluded to seize shipments without payment, investigators say

An alleged corruption scheme involving the embezzlement of $17.7 million worth of grain has been uncovered in Ukraine, implicating senior officials of a state grain corporation and an unnamed foreign company.

The US-backed National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukrain

Ukraine rocked by new multi-million-dollar corruption scandal

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:13:33 GMT

Top management at a state grain corporation and a foreign company colluded to seize shipments without payment, investigators say

The US-backed National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukrain

Tariffs, West Asia conflict impacting textile sector, India must tap domestic market potential: Telangana Minister

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:32:09 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Thursday said that global developments such as US tariff measures and the ongoing West Asia conflict are impacting the textile industry, and stressed the need for India to focus on its large domestic market to sustain growth.

Speaking to the media at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026), the minister highlig

World Insights: Transatlantic rifts deepen amid Mideast tensions

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:15:25 GMT

The fractures within the transatlantic alliance are showing up in operational decisions: closed airspace, denied base access, and refused requests.

MADRID, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Five weeks into U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the fractures within the transatlantic alliance are no longer a matter of diplomatic friction. They are showing up in operational decisions: closed airspace, denied base acc

ATP roundup: Luca Van Assche knocks out No. 2 in Marrakech as seeded players falter

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:05:09 GMT

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In a hectic day where all seeded players lost, No. 2 Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands fell at the hands of 21-year-old Frenchman Luca Van Assche 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in Thursday's round of 16 action of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco.

It took over two hours for Van Assche to take down last year's finalist in this event to reach just the third tour-level q

Europeans must pay more for medicine - German pharma giant

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:29 GMT

Profits have fallen since US President Donald Trump pushed to lower prices for Americans

German pharma giant Bayer has warned that European drugmakers must raise prices on new medicines in Europe to maintain profits amid US pressure to lower drug costs for Americans.

Last year, US President Donald Trump issued

Europeans must pay more for medicine German pharma giant

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:29 GMT

Profits have fallen since US President Donald Trump pushed to lower prices for Americans

German pharma giant Bayer has warned that European drugmakers must raise prices on new medicines in Europe to maintain profits amid US pressure to lower drug costs for Americans.

Last year, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to force big pharma to benchmark key medicines sold in the US

Tennis transforms small county in east China

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:22:17 GMT

NANCHANG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- At the foot of a picturesque mountain in east China's Jiangxi Province, an international tennis competition brought an influx of players and spectators to a small county -- the latest testament to the power of sports events in driving the country's county-level development.

The 2026 Shanshui Wuning International Tennis Open, which concluded in late March, drew nearly 500 young athlet

Syrian leader disputes Merz's refugee claim

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:16:56 GMT

The German chancellor said 80% of Syrians could return home within three years, attributing the figure to Ahmed al-Sharaa

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has denied claims that he told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that up to 80% of Syrians living in Germany could be convinced to return home within three years.

Syrian leader disputes Merzs refugee claim

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:16:56 GMT

The German chancellor said 80% of Syrians could return home within three years, attributing the figure to Ahmed al-Sharaa

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has denied claims that he told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that up to 80% of Syrians living in Germany could be convinced to return home within three years.

Merzcitedthe figure and timeline on Monday during a joint press conference with

After Trump Speech, War Continues With Threats, Warnings, And Strikes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:37:13 GMT

The US and Israeliwar with Iranshowed no signs of slowing following US President DonaldTrump's TV addressto the nation, with a series of reported air strikes, defiant messaging from Tehran, and a US warning in Iraq of an imminent attack in Baghdad by Iranian proxy forces.

Images on social media showed plumes of smoke at the international airport in Mashhad, a city in northeast Iran, on April 2, RFE/RL's Radio Far

WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula ekes out 2nd-round win in Charleston

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Top-seeded Jessica Pegula held off a stiff challenge from Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva and rallied for a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win in the second round of the Credit One Charleston Open on Wednesday in Charleston, S.C.

The match featured a whopping 37 break points, with Pegula converting seven of her 18 chances while Putintseva won just six of her 19 break opportunities.

Germany lowers economic growth forecasts for 2026, 2027

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:32:10 GMT

BERLIN, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) -- A German report has lowered forecasts for economic growth in the country for the current and coming years, in light of the impact of energy price shocks linked to developments in the Middle East.

The report, issued by a group of German economic institutes, stated that gross domestic product is expected to grow by 0.6 percent in 2026 and 0.9 percent in 2027, following growth of 0.2

NATO chief Rutte to visit Washington as Trump's withdrawal threats spark concern over Iran war support

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:31:10 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 2 (ANI): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, according to a White House official. As reported by CNN, the upcoming meeting follows renewed suggestions from the President that the United States is considering exiting the alliance, a move that would necessitate congressional approval.

The relationship between Rutte and

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; U.S. drops

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:05:05 GMT

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France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.

Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings released on Wednesday.

Spain dropped to No. 2 and defending FIFA World Cup champion Argentina slipped one spot to No. 3. England

Ukrainian press gangs change tactics media

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:17:03 GMT

Draft enforcers now wear civilian clothing and include women in their ranks, the Berliner Zeitung has reported

Ukrainian draft enforcers have begun employing new, more elaborate tactics to catch potential conscripts unawares, the Berliner Zeitung (BZ) has reported. The steps are said to include deploying women as well as officers disguised as civilians.

Pressure on Kiev to mobilize more tro

Trump Says Iran War May End Soon, Warns Of NATO Exit

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:10:39 GMT

US President Donald Trump has said the United States could end its war with Iran soon while reserving the option for limited future strikes.

Speaking hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation on April 1, Trump told Reuters that "we're going to be out pretty quickly" after being asked when the US would consider the conflict to be over.

While he said "I can't tell you exactly" wh

Trump Warns NATO US Is Considering Pullout Over Iran

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:10:39 GMT

President Donald Trump said he is considering pulling the United States out of NATO after some members of the military alliance refused to join in the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Calling the military alliance a paper tiger, Trump said in an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph that leaving NATO was beyond reconsideration.

The interview, published on April 1, came hours after Secretary of State M

MLB roundup: Andrew Painter wins big-league debut as Phillies edge Nats

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Andrew Painter struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings in his major league debut as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2 on Tuesday.

The Phillies' top pitching prospect, Painter (1-0) allowed one run, four hits and a walk against a Nationals team that entered the game tied for the major league lead in runs scored. Kyle Schwarber and Adolis G

Behind 2 Bruno Fernandes assists, Portugal downs USMNT 2-0

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:05:13 GMT

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The U.S. men's national team ended its roster evaluation phase before the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly loss to Portugal in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Francisco Trincao put the Portuguese, playing a second straight match without Cristiano Ronaldo due to a minor muscle injury, ahead in the 37th minute and Joao Felix doubled the count in the 59th with Bruno Fernandes assistin

WTA roundup: Bianca Andreescu nabs first win since July

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:19:08 GMT

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Former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu of Canada went the distance to secure her first win in eight months, beating Hungary's Dalma Galfi 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday at the Credit One Charleston Open in South Carolina.

Andreescu, who's dropped to 140th in the world rankings since hurting her ankle at her national open in Montreal last summer, had lost her first fo

Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan in Booker shortlist

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:37:24 GMT

London [UK], March 31 (ANI): Indian-origin Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer and translator, has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026.

She is among those been shortlisted for her English translation of Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia's novel 'On Earth As It Is Beneath.'

The shortlist of six books was chosen by the 2026 judging panel, chaired by award-winning author Natasha B

How many times has the EU screwed itself over in the past year

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59:37 GMT

From selling out to the US to admitting green-power failures to aiding the war on Iran, the bloc is wearing out its knee pads at a record pace

Hey, good news! The EU has found a new source of desperately needed gas amid the current energy crunch. The bad news? It's in the US. So it will serve America, first. With Europe getting any sloppy seconds that Daddy Trump feels like overcharging it for wh

Eurozone inflation above ECB target as Mideast conflict drives up energy prices

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:45:12 GMT

Eurozone annual inflation is expected to rise to 2.5 percent in March from 1.9 percent in February, exceeding the European Central Bank's 2 percent target, driven largely by a sharp rebound in energy prices.

BRUSSELS, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 2.5 percent in March from 1.9 percent in February, exceeding the European Central Bank (ECB)'s 2 percent targe

Lufthansa to Ground 20 Planes Over Fuel Costs

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:16:15 GMT

Lufthansa is considering the temporary grounding of around 20 aircraft as rising fuel costs, linked to tensions from the war in Iran, continue to put pressure on the aviation sector. The information was outlined by Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr during a meeting with employees, as reported by Handelsblatt.

Spohr said the measure would correspond to roughly a 2.5% reduction in the airline's available seat capac

With Tony Vitello's first win out of way, Giants take on Padres

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:40:24 GMT

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For Tony Vitello, there will be a lot of firsts during his rookie year as the San Francisco Giants' manager.

The one he has most waited for happened Monday night in San Diego, a 3-2 victory over the Padres that took the bagel out of his personal win column as an MLB skipper.

With that milestone out of the way, Vitello and San Francisco will try to win a se

US seeks to pass the buck on Hormuz crisis

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:39:02 GMT

Iran has restricted transit through the strategic strait in response to the US-Israeli regime change war

Restoring free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, currently blockaded by Iran, is not among American military objectives, according to statements by US officials and media reports. Instead, Washington has indic

ATP roundup: Defending champ Jenson Brooksby loses Houston opener

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:19:05 GMT

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Jenson Brooksby saw his title defense in the first round of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship come to an end, as he lost 6-4, 6-2 to Mackenzie McDonald on Monday in Houston.

Brooksby, the eighth seed, struggled with his second serve, winning just 6 of 16 points (37.4%). McDonald prevailed on 13 of 19 second-serve points (68

(SP)GERMANY-STUTTGART-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY-GERMANY VS GHANA

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:15:26 GMT

(260331) -- STUTTGART, March 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Deniz Undav (C) of Germany celebrates scoring with teammates during an international friendly football match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Majority of Syrian migrants should return home - Merz

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:58:26 GMT

Living conditions in Syria have "fundamentally improved," the German chancellor said

The vast majority of Syrian migrants currently residing in Germany should return to their home country over the next three years, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said.

The influx of asylum seekers from civil war-torn Syria to the

Majority of Syrian migrants should return home Merz

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:58:26 GMT

Living conditions in Syria have fundamentally improved, the German chancellor said

The vast majority of Syrian migrants currently residing in Germany should return to their home country over the next three years, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said.

The influx of asylum seekers from civil war-torn Syria to the European Union peaked in 2014-2015, with Germany being one of the top destinations

Traditional Chinese medicine emerges as shining "China service" brand on global stage

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:17:24 GMT

HEFEI, March 30 (Xinhua) -- At Anhui Acupuncture Hospital in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, Svetlana Strinzha from Russia scanned a QR code and took a photo of her tongue with her phone. Within seconds, an AI-powered tongue diagnosis device generated a comprehensive health report.

"It is really interesting to see such a device that combines AI with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnosis. It

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-WORLD CUP 2026-WOMEN'S SINGLES (CN)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:45:25 GMT

(260330) -- MACAO, March 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yidi serves during the women's singles group 6 match between Wang Yidi of China and Natalia Bajor of Poland at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup 2026 in Macao, China, March 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-WORLD CUP 2026-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:45:40 GMT

(260330) -- MACAO, March 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Qihao serves during the men's singles group 16 match between Zhou Qihao of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup 2026 in Macao, China, March 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Ukrainian MP calls fallen Soviet soldiers scumbags

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:13:02 GMT

Natalia Pipa has commended the removal of a Russian-language inscription from a WWII memorial in Kiev

A Ukrainian lawmaker has sparked backlash after calling Soviet soldiers who died fighting Nazism during World War II "scumbags."

On Friday, Natalia Pipa praised the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II for removing a Russian-language inscription from a monument to falle

Economic Watch: Mideast conflict sends energy, economic shockwaves across Europe

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:45:28 GMT

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a sharp rise in energy prices, with economic shockwaves rippling through Europe.

BERLIN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- One month after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, rising energy prices and supply risks are rippling through Europe's economies.

Oil and gas prices have surged, shipping routes have been disrupted, and

Iran Says It Rejects 'Unrealistic' US Peace Plan

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Tehran has said it received, reviewed, and rejected a 15-point US peace plan that was delivered through Pakistani emissaries.

On March 30, Iran called the plan "unrealistic, illogical, and excessive" while launching more missiles and drones at targets in Israel.

"What has been discussed so far have been

Wang Yi: China, Germany can play a role in ending Mideast hostilities

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:29:09 GMT

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said China and Germany should play a constructive role in defusing Middle East tensions during a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

As responsible major countries, China and Germany should uphold an objective and impartial stance, play a constructive role, and work for

US Central Command Contradicts Cluster Munition Policy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:26:08 GMT

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, condemned on March 17 Iran's "reckless" use of cluster munitions, calling it an "inherently indiscriminate type of munition." Human Rights Watch has also

Poll finds world views China better than U.S.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:15:12 GMT

NEW YORK, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A poll conducted by Gallup found that China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36 percent approving of China's leadership, compared with 31 percent for the United States.

Gallup's report published Friday said China's five-percentage-point advantage over the United States is the widest it has recorded in China's favor in nearly 20 years.<

1st LD Writethru: 5.9-magnitude quake hits Hindu Kush Region -- GFZ

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:45:20 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 3 (Xinhua) -- A moderate earthquake was felt in Pakistan's capital Islamabad at around 9:15 p.m. local time on Friday.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Hindu Kush Region at 1612 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 170.6 km, was initially determined to be at 36.48 degrees north latitude and 71.00 degrees east longi

Wang Chuqin battles into last eight as China's only men's hope at Macao World Cup

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:46:11 GMT

MACAO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Wang Chuqin battled past 19-year-old French star Felix Lebrun 4-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup in Macao on Friday, becoming China's only male player left in the competition.

Wang dropped a tense opening game despite leading 9-6 and 10-9, as world No. 6 Lebrun fought back to edge it 13-11. The Chinese left-hander again found himself in t

The Netherlands becomes top cocoa products exporter in 2025: CBS

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:15:14 GMT

THE HAGUE, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The Netherlands has overtaken Germany to become the world's largest exporter of cocoa products in 2025, with export values reaching 12.4 billion euros (14.3 billion U.S. dollars), Statistics Netherlands (CBS) announced on Friday.

According to CBS, exports of cocoa products, including chocolate, cocoa butter, cocoa powder and cocoa mass, have nearly tripled from 4.2 billion euros (4

Injured Kane primary topic on Bayern's to-do list ahead of Real clash

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:46:43 GMT

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, April 3 (Xinhua) -- With the UEFA Champions League match against Real coming up next Tuesday evening, Bayern Munich is busy dealing with the temporary loss of Harry Kane.

The 32-year-old striker will miss the Bavarians' league match against Freiburg this Saturday, but remains an option for the first leg of the last-8-round against the Spanish giant in Madrid.

"I am rather po

Analysis: Why China's live text sports culture refuses to fade

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:46:02 GMT

by sportswriter Liu Yang

FUZHOU, March 30 (Xinhua) -- In an age of live-streaming and algorithmically fed video clips, play-by-play live texting in sports might seem old-fashioned. Yet in China, it is not only surviving but also thriving, as millions still follow games through words online.

ENDURING CHARM OF WORDS

While video dominates the broader sports media market, text-based live coverage has c

S. Korea's imported car sales log double-digit growth in March

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:45:08 GMT

SEOUL, April 3 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's imported car sales logged a double-digit growth last month due to strong demand for electric vehicles and German luxury models, industry data showed Friday.

The number of imported vehicles sold here jumped 34.6 percent from a year earlier to 33,970 in March, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association.

For the first three months of 20

More than 600 apply for Ghana job to replace Addo

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:45:56 GMT

ACCRA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will announce a replacement for dismissed coach Otto Addo in the coming days, with more than 600 local and foreign applicants expressing interest in the role, GFA president Kurt Okraku said.

The position became vacant after the GFA parted ways with Addo following a series of poor results, including back-to-back defeats to Austria and Germany in pre-

5.6-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands -- GFZ

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:45:09 GMT

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted Vanuatu Islands at 2322 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 261.6 km, was initially determined to be at 18.9 degrees south latitude and 169.51 degrees east longitude.

5.2-magnitude quake hits Northern Molucca Sea -- GFZ

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:45:17 GMT

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Northern Molucca Sea at 1610 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 1.02 degrees north latitude and 126.28 degrees east longitude.

1st LD Writethru: Chinese FM urges respect for Gulf states' sovereignty, protection of civilians and shipping lanes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:37 GMT

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that the sovereignty and security of the Gulf states should be respected, and civilians and non-military targets must receive the necessary protection.

The safety of shipping lanes, as well as energy and infrastructure facilities, should also be safeguarded, said Wang during a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wad

Urgent: Chinese FM urges respect for Gulf states' sovereignty, protection of civilians and shipping lanes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:45:36 GMT

The safety of shipping lanes, as well as energy and infrastructure facilities, should also be safeguarded, said Wang during a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wad

Urgent: Chinese FM holds phone talks with German FM over Mideast situation

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:45:32 GMT

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul over the current situation in the Middle East.

Sun Yingsha survives all-Chinese battle while Wang Manyu sweeps Ito at Macao World Cup

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:22:01 GMT

MACAO, China, April 2 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Sun Yingsha of China edged compatriot Kuai Man 4-2 in a dramatic all-Chinese clash, while Wang Manyu produced a 4-0 victory over Japan's Mima Ito in the women's singles knockout stage at the 2026 ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup in Macao, China on Thursday.

Sun, who lost to Kuai in quarterfinals at WTT Champions Chongqing in March, showed her strength here, but only

Analysis: Undav eyes record as Stuttgart prepares for Dortmund test

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:21:57 GMT

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of the Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Deniz Undav may feel almost at home.

After scoring the winner in Germany's 2-1 victory over Ghana at Stuttgart Arena on Monday, the VfB striker now has a chance to set a club record when he faces the Black and Yellow on Saturday evening.

The 29-year-old is aiming for his seventh consecutive leagu

Hong Kong rises to become world's 5th-largest trading entity in merchandise trade

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:22 GMT

HONG KONG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Algernon Yau, secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Thursday that in the past year, Hong Kong's external trade remained resilient and achieved an encouraging result, making the city the world's fifth-largest trading entity in merchandise trade after the Chinese mainland, the United States, Germany and the

Air France-KLM submits non-binding bid for TAP

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:13 GMT

LISBON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Air France-KLM on Thursday submitted a non-binding proposal for the privatization of Portuguese national carrier TAP Air Portugal, reaffirming what the Franco-Dutch group described as its "continued and reiterated" interest in the airline.

The group highlighted Lisbon's strategic geographic position, describing the Portuguese capital's airport as a potential hub in southern Europe, of

Trump threatens to stop weapons for Ukraine unless Europe joins Hormuz coalition: FT

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:15:26 GMT

LONDON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt weapon supplies for Ukraine to pressure European allies into joining a "coalition of the willing" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

Trump demanded that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) navies help reopen the strategic waterway last month afte

France moves to No. 1 in FIFA rankings

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:47:00 GMT

PARIS, April 1 (Xinhua) -- France has returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in nearly eight years, climbing to No. 1 in the latest standings released Wednesday following a strong run of results in the March international window.

Friendly wins over Brazil and Colombia lifted France above Spain and Argentina, with Les Bleus reclaiming top spot for the first time since September 2018 in

7.1-magnitude quake hits Northern Molucca Sea -- GFZ

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 jolted Northern Molucca Sea at 2248 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 1.35 degrees north latitude and 126.32 degrees east longitude.

1st LD Writethru: 2 injured in knife attack in Germany

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:15:11 GMT

BERLIN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At least two people were severely injured following a stabbing attack in the western German city of Solingen on Wednesday, according to German newspaper BILD.

The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon when a dispute between two men in the city center escalated, prompting one of them to draw a knife, said the newspaper.

A 46-year-old suspect stabbed the other and also injured a

Urgent: Multiple injured in knife attack in Solingen, Germany: media

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:15 GMT

BERLIN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A knife attack on Wednesday left multiple people injured in the western German city of Solingen, according to German newspaper BILD.

One person has been reportedly arrested, the newspaper added.

All Chinese women through at ITTF Macao World Cup

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:17:18 GMT

MACAO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- All six Chinese women paddlers advanced from the group stage at the 2026 ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup in Macao, China on Wednesday, while on the men's side only world No. 1 Wang Chuqin and 19-year-old Wen Ruibo progressed to the last 16.

Wang Chuqin completed the group stage with two 3-0 victories to advance comfortably to the knockout draw. Against Australia's Finn Luu, the world

German 2026 growth outlook cut to 0.6 pct as Mideast energy shock bites

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:15:15 GMT

BERLIN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The energy price shock triggered by tensions in the Middle East is weighing heavily on Europe's largest economy, with five leading German economic institutes on Wednesday slashing their forecasts of 2026 growth to just 0.6 percent.

In their joint autumn report last year, the institutes had projected a growth of 1.3 percent for 2026. They forecast the economy to grow 0.9 percent in 202

Borussia Dortmund in unrest after Schlotterbeck's announcement

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:17:14 GMT

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Tensions are rising at Borussia Dortmund after center back Nico Schlotterbeck said a contract extension sought by the club remains far from being agreed.

"I must deny reports that we are close," the 26-year-old said. The German international indicated that the latest power struggles within the club's leadership had affected the negotiations.

The announcem

Germany sets timing rules for fuel price hikes amid market volatility

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:45:13 GMT

BERLIN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A new fuel price rule took effect in Germany on Wednesday, allowing petrol stations to raise prices only once a day, at 12:00 noon, while cuts remain possible at any time. Violations can be punished with fines of up to 100,000 euros (115,619 U.S. dollars).

The measure was introduced after fuel prices jumped sharply following the start of the Iran war, with diesel prices rising by more

Urgent: 5.1-magnitude quake hits Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan -- GFZ

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:45:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan at 0106 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 70.4 km, was initially determined to be at 36.05 degrees north latitude and 140.03 degrees east longitude.

5.2-magnitude quake hits Santa Cruz Islands Region -- GFZ

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:32 GMT

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Santa Cruz Islands Region at 2156 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 645 km, was initially determined to be at 12.72 degrees south latitude and 169.21 degrees east longitude.

5.1-magnitude quake hits Virgin Islands -- GFZ

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:45:16 GMT

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Virgin Islands at 2115 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 59.1 km, was initially determined to be at 19.14 degrees north latitude and 65.00 degrees west longitude.

5.7-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -- GFZ

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:45:28 GMT

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 1924 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 118.3 km, was initially determined to be at 30.48 degrees south latitude and 178.56 degrees west longitude.

Roundup: Eurozone inflation above ECB target as Mideast conflict drives up energy prices

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:45:12 GMT

BRUSSELS, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 2.5 percent in March from 1.9 percent in February, exceeding the European Central Bank (ECB)'s 2 percent target, driven largely by a sharp rebound in energy prices, according to a flash estimate published by Eurostat on Tuesday.

Major euro area economies registered notable increases, with Germany climbing to 2.8 percent from 2.0 per

Wang Chuqin off to winning start at ITTF World Cup

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:54 GMT

MACAO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China opened his ITTF World Cup campaign in style with a dominant 3-0 victory over Romania's Eduard Ionescu, while his compatriot Liang Jingkun slipped to a surprise 3-2 defeat against Argentina's Horacio Cifuentes in Tuesday's group-stage action.

Wang led 5-1 in his opening game before Ionescu fought back to 5-5 and then 5-6. Wang edged ahead again to 7-6,

Germany facing striker problem ahead of World Cup

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:20:56 GMT

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann faces growing concerns over his striking options ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with no clear first-choice forward emerging.

Nagelsmann traveled to Eindhoven to watch group opponent Ecuador in a friendly against the Netherlands, but questions persist over Germany's attacking line, particularly the lack of a reliable penalty-bo

German jobless falls in March but stays above 3 mln, signalling weak recovery

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:45:13 GMT

BERLIN, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Germany's unemployed fell by 49,000 in March but remained above the 3 million mark for a third consecutive month, official data showed Tuesday, pointing to a still fragile labor market despite signs of a modest economic recovery.

The number of unemployed stood at 3.02 million in March, according to the Federal Employment Agency (BA). The jobless rate edged down by 0.1 percentage poin

Across China: Tennis transforms small county in east China

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:15:54 GMT

NANCHANG, March 31 (Xinhua) -- At the foot of a picturesque mountain in east China's Jiangxi Province, an international tennis competition brought an influx of players and spectators to a small county -- the latest testament to the power of sports events in driving the country's county-level development.

The 2026 Shanshui Wuning International Tennis Open, which concluded earlier this month, drew nearly 500 young

Undav strikes late as Germany edges Ghana in friendly

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:45:17 GMT

BERLIN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Substitute Deniz Undav scored a late goal as Germany secured a 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly on Monday.

Julian Nagelsmann's side controlled possession early but lacked efficiency in front of goal. Nick Woltemade failed to convert from close range in the opening minutes, while Florian Wirtz struck the outside of the post soon after.

Coming off a 5-1 defeat to Austria on Frid

Bayern Munich to part ways with Guerreiro at the end of season

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:15:58 GMT

BERLIN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich and Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro have agreed to part ways at the end of the current campaign, with the defender's contract set to expire, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday.

Guerreiro will bring his three-year spell at Bayern to a close after joining on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. Since his arrival, the 32-year-old has

5.2-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -- GFZ

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:15:33 GMT

BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, at 1522 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 39.7 km, was initially determined to be at 29.36 degrees south latitude and 177.27 degrees west longitude.

Germany, Syria pledge cooperation on post-war reconstruction, refugee return

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:15:14 GMT

BERLIN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced that the country would provide over 200 million euros (about 229 million U.S. dollars) this year to help the reconstruction of Syria.

Speaking at a press conference with visiting Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Merz said the funding will primarily support the construction of water supply systems and the reconstruction of

CBA Roundup: Shanghai, Beijing continue winning streaks

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:48:18 GMT

BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- The league-leading Shanghai Sharks extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 100-96 victory over the Shanxi Loongs, while the Beijing Ducks edged the Nanjing Monkey Kings 90-88 in the 32nd round of the 2025-26 Chinese Basketball Association regular season.

Last Sunday, Shanghai had secured a hard-fought road win over Shanxi, who were without starting center Liu Chuanxing, but

German inflation reaches two-year high amid Mideast tensions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:45:12 GMT

BERLIN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- German inflation in March rose to its highest level since January 2024, as a surge in energy prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed up costs across the economy, official data showed on Monday.

The inflation rate climbed to 2.7 percent in March, up from 1.9 percent in February and around 2 percent in recent months, according to the Federal Statistical Office (D

Urgent: 5.3-magnitude quake hits Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -- GFZ

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:15:24 GMT

BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 1443 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 24.00 degrees north latitude and 45.78 degrees west longitude.

German university in Hainan FTP to enroll 800 students in China this year

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:46:11 GMT

HAIKOU, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) is expected to enroll 800 students across 25 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China this year, according to the admissions office of BiUH.

BiUH, a campus established by Germany's Hochschule Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI), is the first independent institution run by a foreign university

Portugal launches 6 satellites in historic New Space push

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:45:09 GMT

LISBON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Portugal launched six satellites into orbit on Monday as part of its New Space Portugal Agenda, marking a significant step forward in the country's ambition to become a key player in the European space ecosystem.

Two of the satellites will reinforce the Constelacao do Atlantico, Portugal's Earth observation constellation, while the remaining four will join the newly established Const

Tourist dead in light plane crash in south Namibia

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:45:23 GMT

WINDHOEK, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A German woman was killed and a pilot seriously injured after a light aircraft crashed near Aus Settlement in southern Namibia's Kharas Region on Sunday morning.

The victim, identified as 51-year-old Carmen Spetzinger, died at the scene, authorities told Namibia's national broadcaster NBC on Monday.

Police confirmed that the pilot, 60-year-old German national Saneke Bernhard

Urgent: 7.0-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands -- GFZ

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:15:16 GMT

HONG KONG, March 30 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 jolted Vanuatu Islands at 08:44:10 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 122.6 km, was initially determined to be at 15.32 degrees south latitude and 167.37 degrees east longitude.

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Vanuatu Islands

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:14:32 GMT

PORT VILA, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) -- A magnitude 7 earthquake struck the Vanuatu Islands on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The US Tsunami Warning Centre said there was no tsunami threat from the earthquake.

The quake occurred at a depth of 130 kilometres, GFZ said.

China Focus: Traditional Chinese medicine emerges as shining "China service" brand on global stage

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:16:34 GMT

"It is really interesting to see such a device that combines AI with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnosis. It

Artemis heads to the Moon as old rivals race to stake their claim

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:29:14 GMT

Artemis II will carry four astronauts three Americans and one Canadian around the Moon, in what will be the first crewed mission of the programme.

The launch is expected at Cape Canaveral, Florida in theUnited States, drawing attention around the world to a mission seen as a key step in returning humans to the Moon.

According to local Florida newspapers, some 400,000 people are expected to turn up to watch

Three men on trial over extremist plot to overthrow German government

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:51:06 GMT

The men are accused of backing the "United Patriots" group, part of Germany's Reichsbrger movement.

The term Reichsbrger ("Citizens of the Reich") refers to a loose grouping of extremists and conspiracy theorists who reject the legitimacy of the modern German republic.

Long dismissed by critics as malcontents and oddballs, they have become increasingly radicalised in recent years and are seen as a growing s

Three go on trial in Germany over plot to overthrow government

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:44:38 GMT

MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Three men went on trial in Munich on Wednesday over allegations they had ties to an extremist group that plotted to overthrow the government and kidnap a minister.

The men are accused of backing the self-styled "United Patriots" group, part of Germany's Reichsbuerger scene.

The term "Reichsbuerger" (Citizens of the Reich) refers to a loose grouping of extremis

Sexualized deepfakes targeting actress spur German #MeToo moment

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:22:47 GMT

MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Thousands of Germans have taken to the streets in recent days in support of a TV personality who has had fake sexualized images of her spread online, spurring a new "#MeToo" moment around online abuse.

Headlines in Germany have been dominated by the case of Collien Fernandes, 44, after she went public about faked pornographic images of her circulating on the internet.

The ca

TV host and food journalist Melissa Leong curates and shares lunch in Kalgoorlie CBD

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