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South Korea to resume halted cross-border rail project

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea says it will restart work on a railway line that could one day connect to North Korea's eastern city of Wonsan, reviving a project that had been paused for nearly a decade despite ongoing tensions with Pyongyang.

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said at a presidential briefing this week that the government plans to resume repairs to a damaged section of the Gyeongwon Line nea

Xinhua Headlines: Riding Asia-Pacific momentum: China, ASEAN chart new course for regional development

ASEAN looks forward to closer strategic alignment with China, deeper practical cooperation in trade, investment, digital economy and other sectors, more people-to-people exchanges, and steady progress in ASEAN-China relations, said ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn.

by Xinhua writer Zhang Yisheng

JAKARTA, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Long seen as a vibrant way station for merchants and traders, S

Heavy rain lashes east China as Typhoon Dolphin approaches

SHANGHAI, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's eastern metropolis Shanghai issued its highest rainstorm alert Sunday over rising risks of urban waterlogging brought by Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year that has a great impact on the country's coastal regions.

At 10:30 a.m., the Shanghai Meteorological Observatory upgraded the rainstorm alert to red, the top rank in China's four-color warning system. It predicte

UAE participates in 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 9 (ANI/WAM): Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting (TMM), held at Maharani Mahal, Hotel Sawai Man Mahal, in Jaipur.

Hosted by India under its BRICS Chairmanship, the meeting brought together trade ministers and senior officials from across the BRICS community to discuss safeguarding the multilateral trading

CM Rekha Gupta attends grand 'Teej Mahotsav' at Dilli Haat, says event strengthens spirit of 'Vocal for Local'

New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the 'Teej Mahotsav' organised by the state Tourism Department at Dilli Haat in INA.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the event, bringing together colours, folk traditions and cultural festivities, saw the Chief Minister join women and other attendees in celebrating Teej and take a look at various activities organised to pr

"Ties will continue to grow guided by Act East policy": Jaishankar reaffirms India-ASEAN partnership on 59th ASEAN Day

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday extended greetings to the ASEAN member states on the 59th ASEAN Day, reaffirming India's commitment to deepening ties with the regional bloc through connectivity, trade, digital linkages, resilient supply chains, defence, education and cultural exchanges.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'Best wishes to our @ASEAN friends on th

Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia backs team to build on momentum after victory over New Delhi Tigers

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia expressed confidence in his team's ability to build on their recent victory after the franchise bounced back with an impressive 27-run win over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026.

Nangia praised the team's resilience following the defeat to Central Delhi Kings, stating that the response reflected the character and belief wit

Qutub Minar lights up with ASEAN emblem on bloc's 59th founding anniversary

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): The iconic, centuries-old Qutub Minar monument in New Delhi was illuminated in the colours of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday evening, as the regional bloc's 59th founding anniversary was observed in the Indian capital.

According to the Embassy of the Philippines in India, founded by five nations on August 8, 1967, ASEAN is a now Community bringing

Piyush Goyal meets UAE, Indonesia trade ministers; discusses trade, investment ties on BRICS sidelines

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 7 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held separate meetings with his counterparts from the UAE and Indonesia on the sidelines of the BRICS Trade and Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur, discussing ways to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation.

Goyal met UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi and discussed further strength

Lok sabha speaker Om Birla directs officials to explore porch at Makar Dwar amid heavy rain in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday asked officials from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), architects and other concerned agencies to address the problems being faced at Makar Dwar during the rainy season.

Birla directed the officials to examine the feasibility of constructing a porch at Makar Dwar and submit a proposal to address the inconvenience caused by rain.

IIT Madras, Indonesia sign landmark MoU to boost research and deep-tech cooperation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Indonesia is partnering with IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) to strengthen strategic cooperation in higher education, research, innovation, deep technology, entrepreneurship and talent development.

According to a press release issued by the Embassy of India in Jakarta, the partnership refl

Captain Rahul Bali Calls for Positioning Odisha as a Global Tourism and Film Production Hub at National CEO Conclave 2026

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 6: Acclaimed Film Producer, Cultural Diplomat and Indian Army Veteran Captain Rahul Bali delivered a powerful keynote address at the prestigious 2nd National CEO Conclave 2026 held in Bhubaneswar, where he outlined a transformative vision for positioning Odisha as a leading global destination for tourism, culture, film production and the creative economy.

The c

Twin AI satellites fast-track China's global space partnerships

HAIYANG, Shandong, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- A burst of flame lit the morning sky over waters off Haiyang in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday as a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket lifted off, drawing cheers from viewing sites along the coast.

Among the spectators were international students studying aerospace subjects in China. Aithana Perez, a Venezuelan aeronautical engineer studying space project manag

China's "furnace city" emerges as "coolcation" magnet for global travelers

CHONGQING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Despite outdoor temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Australian tourist Roy Rostand was enjoying hotpot at a restaurant without air conditioning, apparently feeling no discomfort from the summer heat.

The answer to his comfort lies in the restaurant's unlikely location. This hotpot restaurant, named Underground City, is hidden inside a

BRICS Waves Bazaar charts roadmap for creative economy, co-production and ethical AI collaboration

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 6 (ANI): Senior diplomats, policymakers and industry leaders at the BRICS Waves Bazaar in Mumbai called for deeper collaboration in the global creative economy, advocating streamlined co-production policies, stronger cross-border distribution networks and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks to boost storytelling from the Global South.

BRICS Waves Bazaar brought tog

Xinhua Headlines: Why the world is looking more favorably at China

Favorability rate for China surpassing the United States in a Pew study in July reflects in part what much of the world expects from a major power amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, such as shared development over zero-sum rivalry.

BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- For Canadians surveyed in a poll three years ago, the favorability rate gap between the United States and China was exceptionally wid

China empowers Global South nations through AI technology

BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Launched from the waters off east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, a rocket successfully placed two AI-powered satellites into orbits. Delivering intelligent remote sensing services to Uzbekistan and Indonesia, this mission represents new progress in China's efforts to empower the Global South through AI.

One satellite will collaborate with Uzbekistan to conduct full-cycle monit

BWF World Championships 2026: Ayush Shetty to face world champion Shi Yuqi in opening round; Indian medal hopefuls handed tricky draw

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): The Indian medal hopefuls were handed a tricky draw for the BWF World Championships 2026 to be played at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here from August 17-23, with Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty pitted against defending champion and top seed Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles opening round.

Among the other Indians, former world champion PV Sindhu will open her

India Open was a "test", infra issues at IGI Arena addressed ahead of BWF World C'ships: BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra

By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra said that the infrastructure and cleanliness-related issues faced at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Arena during the India Open 2026 will not be faced during the BWF World Championships 2026, saying that the former was a 'test event' aimed at identifying the problems within the facility and every issue

"Stayed positive and executed our plans perfectly": Doseja after West Delhi Lions win in DPL clash

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): West Delhi Lions produced a complete team performance to register a convincing victory over South Delhi Superstarz in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

After the win, stand-in captain Ayush Doseja praised the team's character and the way they bounced back. The Lions produced an excellent all-round performance, first bowling South Delhi

Update: China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launches 2 satellites from sea

HAIYANG, Shandong, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A carrier rocket launched from waters off east China's Shandong Province Wednesday has sent two hyperspectral satellites into orbit, which are expected to support high-precision observation in China and large-scale monitoring of land and sea worldwide.

The Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket blasted off at 10:38 a.m. (Beijing Time) near the city of Haiyang, delivering the Or

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-TAEKWONDO-ASIAN INDONESIA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2026-KYORUGI-FINAL

(260805) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Matthew Summerfield (L) of Australia competes with Wai Fung Lo of China's Hong Kong during the men's Kyorugi -68kg final match of Taekwondo at the 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Open Championships 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Laura Loomer is fighting a losing war against reality itself

Her attack on multipolarity mistakes a shift in global power for a plot, confusing structural change with hostile intent

Laura Loomer's recentcondemnation of multipolaritymarks one of the clearest attempts within the American Right to define the emerging new international order as an existential threat rather than an inevitable transformation. Her arguments deserve careful examination, not becaus

US scientists turn to sharks for help with hurricane prediction

From the killer shark of "Jaws" to the tornado-tossed predators of the "Sharknado" movies, films long have portrayedsharksas objects of summer fear. But when a shark cuts through the waters off the US East Coast, it now may be doing more than hunting. It may also be gathering data that helps scientists understand the potential intensity of ahurricanebefore it makes landfall.

University of Delaware researchers are

Minerals must benefit countries, communities, not finance criminals, conflict

Countries and communities, especially in resource-rich Africa, must benefit most from the minerals in their own backyards, speakers affirmed today at a Security Council debate on "Natural resources governance:  the foundation of peace, security and prosperity".

The demand for critical energy transition minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements is set to almost 

The Five-Step Plan For Implementing The Indonesian-Russian Strategic Partnership

The vision is for Indonesia to follow India's lead in balancing between China and the US via increased reliance on Russia.

Russia and Indonesia agreed to enter into a strategic partnership last June during President Prabowo Subianto's 

BANGKOK, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- In early August, the World Tour event of the Youth Leaders Community for Global Development (YLCGD) was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Young representatives from across the globe engaged in in-depth, vibrant exchanges on digital development through panel discussions, field visits and public welfare initiatives.

Marking the fifth anniversary of the proposal of the Global Development Initia

Wildfire scorches 120 hectares in Indonesia's Bromo National Park

JAKARTA, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A wildfire in the caldera area of Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) has expanded to around 120 hectares as of Friday after burning for days.

Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha, head of the TNBTS office, said a helicopter designated for water bombing operations was still extinguishing hotspots located on steep cliffs that were inaccessible to ground crews.

"There are

Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves dip slightly to 145.3 bln USD

JAKARTA, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves edged down to 145.3 billion U.S. dollars at the end of July from 145.6 billion dollars at the end of June, Bank Indonesia said on Friday.

The central bank said the reserves were mainly influenced by tax and service revenues as well as the government's global bond issuance, amid external debt payments and measures to stabilize the rupiah exchange r

Global food prices edge up in July amid heatwaves, regional conflicts: FAO

ROME, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Global food commodity prices rose slightly in July, driven by higher prices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils, while lower meat and dairy prices partly offset the increase, according to a report released Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July, up 0.6 percent from June and 1.0 percent higher t

Jelang COP31, Indonesia perlu perkuat basis sains karbon biru untuk mewujudkan target iklim

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Menuju penyelenggaraan Konferensi Perubahan Iklim Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (UNFCCC COP31) di Turki tahun ini, Indonesia semakin memperkuat langkah untuk menjadikan karbon biru sebagai bagian penting dari implementasi aksi iklim nasional. Setelah penyampaian Second Nationally Determined Contribution (Second NDC) Indo

GDI-themed youth event held in Bangkok to advance Digital South cooperation

BANGKOK, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- The World Tour event of the Youth Leaders Community for Global Development (YLCGD), organized by the Global Development Promotion Center under the China International Development Cooperation Agency, was held from Aug. 3 to 5 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Marking the fifth anniversary of the proposal of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the event centered on the "Digital South" initiati

China Focus: Twin AI satellites fast-track China's global space partnerships

HAIYANG, Shandong, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- A burst of flame lit the morning sky over waters off Haiyang in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday as a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket lifted off, drawing cheers from viewing sites along the coast.

Among the spectators were international students studying aerospace subjects in China. Aithana Perez, a Venezuelan aeronautical engineer studying space project mana

China Focus: "Furnace city" emerges as "coolcation" magnet for global travelers

CHONGQING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Despite outdoor temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Australian tourist Roy Rostand was enjoying hotpot at a restaurant without air conditioning, apparently feeling no discomfort from the summer heat.

The answer to his comfort lies in the restaurant's unlikely location. This hotpot restaurant, named Underground City, is hidden inside a

Chinese film "Dear You" premieres in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- The recent hit Chinese film "Dear You" held its premiere here on Wednesday evening, attracting audiences from the political, business, and cultural sectors of both China and Indonesia.

The movie, known in Chinese as "Love Letters to Grandma," centers on "qiaopi" -- the letters and remittances used by overseas Chinese to stay connected with their families back home. Through these messa

China Focus: China empowers Global South nations through AI technology

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Launched from the waters off east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, a rocket successfully placed two AI-powered satellites into orbits. Delivering intelligent remote sensing services to Uzbekistan and Indonesia, this mission represents new progress in China's efforts to empower the Global South through AI.

One satellite will collaborate with Uzbekistan to conduct full-cycle moni

Xinhua Headlines: China's botanical garden bridges borders for biodiversity conservation

KUNMING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- At the height of summer, tourists flock to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) in southwest China's Yunnan Province, posing for photos atop giant water lilies or joining hands around the massive trunks of towering rainforest trees.

Behind the visitor-friendly spectacle, the botanical garden in Yunnan's Xishuangbanna region is also advancing international efforts to prot

Indonesia eyes long-term oil import deal with Russia

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is preparing a long-term contract to import crude oil from Russia as part of efforts to strengthen national energy security, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Wednesday.

Bahlil said the first shipment has arrived and a second phase of imports is underway. "Later, we will draw up a long-term contract," he told reporters in Jakarta.

The mini

Indonesia extends one-day weekly work-from-home policy for civil servants

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has extended its one-day-a-week work-from-home policy for civil servants until the end of September after reviewing its implementation over the past two months, the head of the Government Communications Agency, Muhammad Qodari, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Qodari said the policy is part of the government's efforts to reform the bureaucracy, improve operational efficienc

Indonesia promotes skills-first labor market to meet industry demand

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is promoting a skills-first labor market to better align workers' competencies with rapidly changing industry demand, Manpower Minister Yassierli said in a statement released on Wednesday.

Yassierli said that employers increasingly prioritize practical skills over formal qualifications as industries evolve faster than the labor market can supply suitably qualified workers.

Indonesia's Q2 economic growth reaches 5.29 pct

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's economy expanded 5.29 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices reaching 3,576.2 trillion rupiah (about 199 billion U.S. dollars), official data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) showed on Wednesday.

GDP at current prices stood at 6,552.1 trillion rupiah during the April-June period.

Indonesia, Southeast A

2nd LD-Writethru: China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launches 2 satellites from sea

HAIYANG, Shandong, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A carrier rocket launched from waters off east China's Shandong Province Wednesday has sent two hyperspectral satellites into orbit, which are expected to support high-precision observation in China and large-scale monitoring of land and sea worldwide.

The Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket blasted off at 10:38 a.m. (Beijing Time) near the city of Haiyang, delivering the O

Singapore leads Southeast Asia's IPO fundraising rebound in H1

SINGAPORE, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Singapore led Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) fundraising rebound in the first half of 2026, raising 1.1 billion U.S. dollars from five listings as larger deals lifted the region's total proceeds despite a sharp decline in the number of IPOs, according to a report revealed by EY on Wednesday.

Singapore's IPO market rebounded from a low base, up sharply from a single I

Bukan sekadar sensor: Apa arti dipotongnya pidato Prabowo soal nuklir Iran?

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Penyuntingan pidato dapat memengaruhi persepsi terhadap posisi diplomatik Indonesia.

Pilihan bahasa presiden mengirimkan sinyal politik kepada dunia internasional.

Prinsip bebas aktif penting menjaga kredibilitas diplomasi Indonesia di era nuklir.

Pada 31 Juli 2026 di Istana Negara, di hadapan pengurus Kam

Dari melihat hingga bercerita: Mengajak guru dan anak merawat Bumi

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Merawat Bumi tidak selalu dimulai dari aksi besar. Bagi anak-anak, proses merawat bumi dapat dimulai dari hal yang paling dekat dengan mereka. Misalnya, anak bisa melihat bagaimana air digunakan di sekolah, memperhatikan sampah di sekitar, atau bertanya banyak hal terkait berbagai pengetahuan di lingkungan rumah atau sekolah m