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Drumbeats of fitness, tourism echo as dragon boats make waves across China

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- As May draws to a close, the rhythmic thud of drums and the roar of cheering crowds are once again echoing across rivers and lakes throughout China.

Amid splashing water and synchronized chants, dragon boats surge ahead in fierce competition as Chinese people celebrate Duanwu Festival on Saturday this year.

For millennia, dragon boat racing has remained at the heart of Duanwu Fes

All-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha arrives in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 31 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, visiting key world capitals as part of the Modi government's big diplomatic outreach after Operation Sindoor, arrived in Malaysia on Saturday. The delegation was welcomed by the Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, BN Reddy.

They landed in Malaysia after successfully completing the Indonesia leg of the outreach pro

All-party delegation led by Sanjay Jha leaves for Malaysia from Indonesia

Jakarta [Indonesia], May 31 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha has left for Malaysia after completing the Indonesia leg of their visit.

Jha on Friday addressed the Indian diaspora in Jakarta and reiterated India's new approach in dealing with cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

He said if a terror incident happens, 'India ab andar ghus ke marega (India will hit th

China 'Rehearsing' invasion of Taiwan, warns US; Washington vows to counter aggression in Indo-Pacific

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): The United States has issued a stern warning against China's growing military aggression in the Indo-Pacific, stating that Beijing is credibly preparing to use force to alter the regional balance of power, with Taiwan at the center of its ambitions.

According to a report by the Eurasian Times, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said the

China Sports Weekly (5.25-5.31)

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Sun defends singles crown at table tennis worlds

World No. 1 Sun Yingsha defeated second-ranked Wang Manyu 4-3 to retain her women's singles title at the World Table Tennis Championships on May 25, adding to the mixed doubles crown she had claimed earlier in the tournament.

Roared on by a l

Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions

SINGAPORE, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defense and security summit, opened here on Friday amid geopolitical tensions.

This year's dialogue drew representatives from 47 countries, including 40 ministerial-level delegates, 20 chief of defense forces-level delegates, over 20 senior defense officials, and prominent academics, according to the Singapore Ministry of De

US labels QRIS a trade barrier - what's next for Indonesia's digital payment system?

The United States has recently called out Indonesia's national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for bein

UAE wins presidency of General Assembly of UN-Habitat

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 31 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has achieved a new diplomatic milestone by winning, for the first time, the presidency of the General Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and securing membership in its Executive Board.

This well-deserved and unprecedented achievement was shared with the Kingdom of Malaysia, following a highly competitive election during the Assembly m

Trump comments on Macron wife slap

Make sure the door remains closed, the US president has quipped over a video showing Frances First Lady shoving her husband on a plane

US President Donald Trump has said Emmanuel Macron is "fine" following an incident in which his wife Brigitte appeared to slap her husband aboard their plane.

The footage, which quickly went viral, was filmed as the French first couple arrived in Hanoi, Viet

Singapore Badminton Open 2025: Satwik, Chirag bamboozle world number one pair to book semi-final berth

Singapore City [Singapore], May 30 (ANI): India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semi-finals after defying the odds and trouncing the world No. 1 Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin on Friday in the Singapore Badminton Open 2025.

Satwik and Chirag, ranked 27th, breezed past the world number one pair in straight sets after staging a 21-17, 21-15 win in a 39-minute fixture. I

DGCA allows Indigo to extend aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines for 3 months

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months up to August 2025 for the 'damp-leased' aircraft from Turkish Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday.

Indigo is operating two B777-300ER aircraft under a 'damp lease' from Turkish Airlines, which was permitted till May 31, 2025.

Indigo had requested a further six-

Indonesia can be a guiding light for other Islamic nations: BJP leader Hemang Joshi in Jakarta

Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (ANI): BJP leader and Member of the All-Party Delegation Group 3, Hemang Joshi, praised Indonesia's inclusive governance and strong stance against extremism, noting the enthusiastic response the Indian delegation has received during its ongoing diplomatic visit to Southeast and East Asia.

'This is our third day in Indonesia, and we have engaged with several high-ranking government offi

(SpotNews)INDONESIA-CIREBON-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE

(250530) -- CIREBON, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows an excavator working amid a search and rescue operation at the site of a landslide in Bobos Village, Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, May 30, 2025. Landslides occurred at a quarry in Indonesia's West Java Province on Friday, leaving at least seven people dead and 12 others injured, with three people missing, a rescuer said. (BPBD Cir

UAE, Malaysia's Perak State Development Corporation sign MoU to facilitate investments in food security

ABU DHABI, 30th May 2025 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Investment and the Perak State Development Corporation in Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support co-operation in the field of food security.

The agreement also includes the development of the Bagan Datuk International Sea-Hub Multipurpose Terminal in Perak State, reinforcing both parties' commitment to global supply chains and sustain

World Insights: What's at stake as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore?

The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend, kicks off in Singapore amid rising tensions and global security challenges.

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's leading defense summit, convenes from Friday to Sunday in Singapore, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend. China will be