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China is building a power triangle to change the world

A recent summit between Beijing, ASEAN, and the Gulf Cooperation Council shows the potential future of Asia

The final week of May marked a significant political development with the potential to reshape Asia's geopolitical landscape. Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, hosted the inaugural summit involving China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Gulf Cooperation Coun

LS Speaker holds talks with Portuguese delegation on Op Sindoor

Brasilia [Brazil], June 3 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and the Indian delegation on Tuesday arrived in Lisbon, where he held talks with Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco, President of the Assembleia da Republica of Portugal on strengthening bilateral ties between both countries.

Birla also met with the Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment of Tuvalu, Maina Talia who strongly condemned the terroris

Nationalist EU political activist claims bank account shut

Portuguese political activist Afonso Goncalves has said a local bank closed his personal account without warning or explanation.

Goncalves, 24, is the founder of Reconquista, a right-wing nationalist movement established in 2023, who describes his association as a "metapolitical" initiative aimed at reshaping Portugal's cultural and political landscape.

The activist said Novobanco, a major Portuguese bank,

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

UAE Team Emirates-XRG triumph at Tour de Romandie

GENEVA, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) -- UAE Team Emirates-XRG closed out a stellar week of racing by capturing the overall title at the 2025 Tour de Romandie, with Portuguese climber Joao Almeida claiming the general classification victory following a confident final stage in the individual time trial in Geneva.

The team's performance was further underlined by Jay Vine's third-place overall finish to compliment his victo

UAE Team Emirates-XRG places second in Itzulia Basque Country opener

MADRID, 8th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Joao Almeida and UAE Team Emirates-XRG made a tremendous start to Itzulia Basque Country on Monday afternoon, with the Portuguese rider placing second in the opening individual time trial from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Baskonia-Alaves.

It was a close-run affair in the Basque Country, with the 26-year-old posting a time of 18:37:82, less than half a second down on the stage winner Maximil

Portuguese police launch new search in Madeleine McCann case

Portuguese police began on Tuesday a new search for missing British toddler Madeleine McCann near the resort where she vanished in 2007 while on holidays with her family. The latest search is being carried out at the request of German police investigating Christian Brueckner, a convicted rapist and prime suspect in Madeleine's disappearance.

Portuguese police on Tuesday started a newinvestigationnear the place wh

Pentagon chief warns China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Pentagon chief made the remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore as the administration of US President Donald Trump spars with Beijing on trade, technology, and influence over strate

Macao releases 2024 environmental status report

MACAO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday released the Macao Environmental Status Report 2024 on World Environment Day, highlighting increases in resource recycling, electric vehicles, and green space in 2024.

The bureau noted that, in response to environmental pressures and to enhance carbon reduction and pollution control, the Mac

Macao hosts global health forum, eyeing innovation, integration

MACAO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum was held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) from Monday to Thursday, gathering global representatives in science, medicine, and finance to explore the future of health innovation.

According to the organizers, the forum aimed to drive high-quality development through a deeper integration of technology and industry, l

2nd LD-Writethru: Chinese mainland police pursue 20 suspects involved in cyber attacks initiated by Taiwan organization

GUANGZHOU, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou put 20 suspects on a wanted list on Thursday, accusing them of participating in cyber attacks launched by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities.

The police have offered a reward of 10,000 yuan (about 1,390 U.S. dollars) for information leading to each suspect's arrest, according to a notice issued by

Update: Chinese mainland police pursue 20 suspects involved in cyber attacks initiated by Taiwan organization

GUANGZHOU, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou put 20 suspects on a wanted list on Thursday, accusing them of participating in cyber attacks launched by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities.

The police have offered a reward of 10,000 yuan (about 1,390 U.S. dollars) for information leading to each suspect's arrest, according to a notice issued by

NATO not welcome in Asia-Pacific region: Chinese foreign ministry

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Countries in the Asia-Pacific do not welcome the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the region, and the region certainly does not need an Asia-Pacific NATO, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Wednesday.

Lin made the remarks when asked to comment on a European leader's remarks at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue that linked the Ta

Aguiar-Branco re-elected as president of Portuguese parliament

LISBON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco, a member of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), was re-elected as president of Portugal's parliament on Tuesday.

During the inaugural session of the new legislature, Aguiar-Branco secured 202 votes in favor, winning a clear majority.

This marks a stark contrast to last year's election, when Aguiar-Branco was only elected after four rounds of voting, even

Kimmich nears 100th cap for Germany

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Preparing for his 100th appearance with the German national team this Wednesday against Portugal, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich is reflecting on his journey in football.

Ahead of the UEFA Nations League semifinal, the 30-year-old is set to face one of the sport's all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kimmich was just eight years old when the Portuguese lege