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India beat Macau (China) 8-1 in U-18 Ice Hockey Asia Cup

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:13:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): India beat Macau (China) 8-1 in the IIHF U18 Asia Cup, with captain Gurtej Singh Bhatti leading the charge while scoring four goals in the match.

India opened strongly and built an early lead, while staying in control through all three periods.

Ajay Dangi of Rajasthan opened the scoring for India, and with Bhatti scoring four goals, the team hit their stride as Itfiqar Hussa

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-TEAM TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Mideast in Pictures: A visit to Chefchaouen, "Blue Pearl" of Morocco

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:09 GMT

CHEFCHAOUEN, Morocco, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Chefchaouen, often called the "Blue Pearl" of Morocco, is a scenic city in the Rif Mountains in the country's northwest.

Founded in 1471 as a fortress to resist Portuguese expansion, it later developed into a cultural center shaped by Ghomara Berbers and Andalusian refugees.

The city is known for its distinctive blue-painted buildings, a tradition often linked to Jewi

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:17:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus performs during the women's solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-HUANGYAN DAO-SUNSET SCENERY (CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:45:11 GMT

(260501) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2026 shows a boat sailing in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. (Xinhua/Chen Di)

Iran Prez says US naval blockade of ports an "extension of military ops"; US CENTCOM directs 44 commercial vessels to turn around

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:56:14 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised 'continued' military and economic pressure against Iran, saying actions being carried out under the guise of a US naval blockade of its ports amount to an extension of hostilities against his country.

In a post on X on Thursday, Pezeshkian said, 'The world has witnessed Iran's tolerance and conciliation. What is being done under the gu

Eurozone teeters on stagflation in Q1 as Mideast conflict bites

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:15:08 GMT

European officials warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East is adding to fiscal and economic pressures across the region. Mikko Spolander, director general of the economics department at Finland's finance ministry, said a swift resolution is critical to contain economic damage, warning the shock is compounding fiscal pressures.

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Latest Eurostat data released

Iran Parliament Speaker says Tehran will secure Persian Gulf, end US "interference" through control of Hormuz

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:14:29 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Thursday said that Tehran will ensure the security of the Persian Gulf and end what he described as US 'presence and interference' by exercising control over the Strait of Hormuz amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with Washington and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the

Iran's Supreme Leader says "new chapter emerging" for Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz after US' "shameful failure" in the region

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:35:48 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba on Thursday said a 'new chapter is emerging' for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, following what he described as the 'shameful failure' of the United States in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with Washington and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the

Future of Persian Gulf will be without America: Iran's Supreme Leader, says no place for foreign aggressors except "depths of its waters"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:54:58 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said that the future of the Persian Gulf would be free from American presence, asserting that foreign forces would have no role in the region except 'in the depths of its waters'.

According to a message by the Iranian Supreme Leader issued on the occasion of Persian Gulf Day, reported by state broadcaster Islamic Republic

Iran's Supreme Leader vows security in Strait of Hormuz, says will "eliminate hostile enemy's abuses of this waterway"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:02 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asserted that Tehran will ensure security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and counter what he described as hostile activities in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with the US and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the strategic w

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:04 GMT

(260430) -- SANYA, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A light show is seen before the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

Pezeshkian Says US Naval Blockade Will Ultimately Fail

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iranian President Says US Naval Blockade 'Doomed To Failure'

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian said on April 30 that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports is contrary to the interests of regional countries and will ultimately fail.

In a written message read by government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani at a meeting marking Persian Gulf National Day, Pezeshkian said the securit

Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran

US President Donald Trump has said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should "spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine" and "less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat."

Trump made the comments on his TruthSocial platform.

Trump has been at loggerheads with Merz in re

Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports

Air defense systems were activated in Irans capital late on April 30, with antiaircraft fire heard in several parts of the city as forces responded to suspected drones, Iranian media reported.

According to the Tasnim and Fars news agencies, both affiliated with Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the sounds were heard fo

UAE Bans Travel Of Its Citizens To Iran, Lebanon, Iraq

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Taiwan maintains ban on China group tours, cites safety and freedom concerns after deadly Gansu bus crash

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:02:55 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has said it will not remove the ban on domestic travel agencies promoting package group tours to China until the 'personal freedom and travel safety' of Taiwanese travellers can be guaranteed amid criticism that followed a recent deadly bus crash in China, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA).

MAC, Taiwan's leading government b

Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1, strengthen top-three spot in Premier League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:40:36 GMT

Stretford [UK], April 28 (ANI): Manchester United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Brentford in their English Premier League (EPL) clash, boosting their push for Champions League qualification.

United took control early with Brazilian star Casemiro opening the scoring in the 11th minute before Benjamin Sesko doubled the lead in the 43rd minute following a swift counterattack. Mathias Jensen pulled one back lat

Macao chief executive's Europe visit highlights SAR's bridge role, say experts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:24 GMT

MACAO, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The recent visit by Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai to Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Belgium has bolstered Macao's exchanges and cooperation, highlighting its role as a bridge between Chinese and international markets, said experts at home and abroad.

Sam, leading a Macao SAR delegation, departed the city on April 17 and wrapped up the t

Economic Watch: Eurozone teeters on stagflation in Q1 as Mideast conflict bites

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:45:12 GMT

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Latest Eurostat data released on Thursday suggests the eurozone may be sliding into stagflation, with first-quarter economic growth at a marginal 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, rising inflation, limited improvement in the labor market, and soaring energy costs amid the protracted Middle East conflict.

The European Central Bank (ECB) faces a policy trap, warned Dejan Soskic, profes

Chinese mainland, HKSAR, Macao SAR ink 4 civil aviation cooperation pacts

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:51 GMT

HONG KONG, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Macao Special Administrative Region (AACM) on Thursday signed here four Cooperation Arrangements, further expanding the scope of mutual recognition to bolster aviation safety and operational efficiency.

The ar

National education contest concludes in Macao, draws record participation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:34 GMT

MACAO, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The final round and award ceremony of the 18th Youth National Education Competition was held on Thursday in China's Macao Special Administrative Region.

According to the National Conditions Education Association (Macao), the organizer, the contest attracted participants from 27 secondary schools and nine higher education institutions, with over 16,000 young people taking part, marking

Tapsoba signs long-term contract extension with Leverkusen until 2031

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:15:48 GMT

BERLIN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba signed a long-term contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, easing uncertainty over his future late in the season.

The 27-year-old center-back had previously been under contract until June 30, 2028, but agreed fresh terms more than two years before that deal was due to expire.

Tapsoba had repeatedly been linked with a move abr

Chinese navy carries out routine patrol in South China Sea

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:49:09 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command Navy conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday, said a military spokesperson.

Zhai Shichen, the command's spokesperson, pointed out that the Philippines, in an attempt to stir up trouble in the South China Sea, co-opted countries outside the region to organize so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace a

2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:51 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China is set for a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, driven by robust outbound demand and growing inbound tourism.

Daily inbound and outbound passenger flows are expected to average 2.25 million and peak at more than 2.4 million in a single day, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Tuesday, as the five-day holiday beginning May 1 rank

1st LD: China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:15:18 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China is set to see a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, with daily inbound and outbound passenger flows expected to average 2.25 million and peak at more than 2.4 million in a single day, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Tuesday.

The five-day holiday, starting May 1, is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, driven by stro

China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:16:05 GMT

The five-day holiday, starting May 1, is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, driven by strong dem

Roundup: Macao chief executive's Europe visit highlights SAR's bridge role, say experts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:45:12 GMT

Sam, leading a Macao SAR delegation, departed the city on April 17 and wrapped up the

Secretary-General Celebrates Power of Portuguese to Unite 256 Million Voices around World, in World Language Day Message

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:58:53 GMT

Opinion- When our senator votes for bulldozers and bombs

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:06:50 GMT

Opinion- When our senator votes for bulldozers and bombs

Opinion- YIGBY could be Connecticut's solution to health and housing crisis

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:06:26 GMT

Opinion- YIGBY could be Connecticut's solution to health and housing crisis

2 babies relinquished under CT safe haven law in April

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:52 GMT

2 babies relinquished under CT safe haven law in April

Erin Stewart claims 'witch hunt' but doesn't address pension issues

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:48 GMT

Erin Stewart claims 'witch hunt' but doesn't address pension issues

Report points to DCF failings as CT House approves new oversight

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:45 GMT

Report points to DCF failings as CT House approves new oversight

Opinion- How climate education and creativity are empowering CT students

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:41 GMT

Opinion- How climate education and creativity are empowering CT students

Are CT men licensed to drive under 26 always enrolled in selective service?

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:37 GMT

Are CT men licensed to drive under 26 always enrolled in selective service?

CT seeks to claim money from 'Mimi' Torres-Garca's father

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:32 GMT

CT seeks to claim money from 'Mimi' Torres-Garca's father

Can CT be more affordable without major tax cuts?

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:01 GMT

Can CT be more affordable without major tax cuts?

Bill limiting when towing companies can sell cars passes CT Senate

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:56 GMT

Bill limiting when towing companies can sell cars passes CT Senate

Opinion- Assisted suicide is not the compassionate answer

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:51 GMT

Opinion- Assisted suicide is not the compassionate answer

CT legislature OKs raises for unionized state employees

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:48 GMT

CT legislature OKs raises for unionized state employees

CT lawmakers drop effort to ban Styrofoam takeout containers

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:17 GMT

CT lawmakers drop effort to ban Styrofoam takeout containers

Opinion- When schools and providers communicate, lives can be saved

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:13 GMT

Opinion- When schools and providers communicate, lives can be saved

Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:08 GMT

Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Senate passes bill creating long-term care insurance safeguards

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:04 GMT

Senate passes bill creating long-term care insurance safeguards

Medical debt? Blame high-deductible insurance

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:00 GMT

Medical debt? Blame high-deductible insurance

Opinion- A solution to CT's high energy costs - more shared solar

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:56 GMT

Opinion- A solution to CT's high energy costs - more shared solar

House postpones vote on bill to limit actions of federal agents

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:49 GMT

House postpones vote on bill to limit actions of federal agents

Opinion- CTs next generation isnt waiting. Theyre leading.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:25 GMT

Opinion- CTs next generation isnt waiting. Theyre leading.

CT House passes transportation bill relaxing clean bus mandates

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:20 GMT

CT House passes transportation bill relaxing clean bus mandates

House bill 'a start' to fixing medical care in CT state prisons

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:14 GMT

House bill 'a start' to fixing medical care in CT state prisons

A CT bottle bill change? One proposal remains- criminal charges

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:08 GMT

A CT bottle bill change? One proposal remains- criminal charges

Leaving office, Erin Stewart sought pension benefit that didn't exist

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:04 GMT

Leaving office, Erin Stewart sought pension benefit that didn't exist

Spring peeper one hop closer to becoming CT state amphibian

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT

Spring peeper one hop closer to becoming CT state amphibian

FISA clears House, with only 1 CT congressperson in favor

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:26 GMT

FISA clears House, with only 1 CT congressperson in favor

UConn students, staff voice opposition to proposed golf facility

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:21 GMT

UConn students, staff voice opposition to proposed golf facility

Last-minute revenue surge makes path to new CT budget easier

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:17 GMT

Last-minute revenue surge makes path to new CT budget easier

Kosta Diamantis' second trial delayed; sentencing on first trial set

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:13 GMT

Kosta Diamantis' second trial delayed; sentencing on first trial set

Norwalk council hikes budget by $1.2M in bid to raise schools funding

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:34:54 GMT

Norwalk council hikes budget by $1.2M in bid to raise schools funding

In Norwalk, design improvements at Yankee Doodle Garage nearly done

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:34:44 GMT

In Norwalk, design improvements at Yankee Doodle Garage nearly done

Norwalk Flock cameras cut car thefts but spark privacy concerns

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:34:19 GMT

Norwalk Flock cameras cut car thefts but spark privacy concerns

Motorcyclist injured in Norwalk crash on I-95, police say

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:22 GMT

Motorcyclist injured in Norwalk crash on I-95, police say

Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:32:35 GMT

Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Niks Place owner hopes for reopening this weekend in East Norwalk

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:32:57 GMT

Niks Place owner hopes for reopening this weekend in East Norwalk

3 Takeaways From Meta's and Googles Earnings Calls

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:35:44 GMT

3 Takeaways From Meta's and Googles Earnings Calls

Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:42 GMT

Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk

Raos Enlists Goodby Silverstein & Partners to Make its Brand Iconic

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:33:15 GMT

Raos Enlists Goodby Silverstein & Partners to Make its Brand Iconic

Chess.com Passes 250 Million Users, Launches Its Ads Gambit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:33:04 GMT

Chess.com Passes 250 Million Users, Launches Its Ads Gambit

Antonio Lucio Joins PayPal as CMO Amid Massive Restructure

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:33:00 GMT

Antonio Lucio Joins PayPal as CMO Amid Massive Restructure

NBC Races Into 100th Anniversary With Kentucky Derby-Bound Promo

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:46 GMT

NBC Races Into 100th Anniversary With Kentucky Derby-Bound Promo

Lenovo Taps Becky G and AI to Turn Soccer Kits Into Art

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:43 GMT

Lenovo Taps Becky G and AI to Turn Soccer Kits Into Art

In Its Summer Campaign, Budweiser Waves the Flag A Lot

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:38 GMT

In Its Summer Campaign, Budweiser Waves the Flag A Lot

Week of April 20 Cable News Ratings- Viewership After WHCD Incident

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:30 GMT

Week of April 20 Cable News Ratings- Viewership After WHCD Incident

5 Themes That Defined Possible 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:15 GMT

5 Themes That Defined Possible 2026

X Revamps Its Ads Manager, Folding in New AI Performance Tools

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:08 GMT

X Revamps Its Ads Manager, Folding in New AI Performance Tools

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil