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Asian Games in Japan Close After Record-Breaking Performances and Organisational Problems

“I don’t think I am what people describe as a prodigy,” she said. NAGOYA: The Asian Games in Japan will conclude on Sunday after two weeks of record-breaking performances by emerging sporting stars, although the event was also overshadowed by organisational problems, sparse crowds and criticism over its management. More than 17,000 athletes and officials […]

China Respects US Shift from ‘Artificial Intelligence’ to ‘Superintelligence’

AI has become an important area of discussion between the two countries, alongside trade, technology and broader bilateral relations. BEIJING: China has said it respects Washington’s decision to use the term “superintelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in official communications, following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The issue of […]

China opposes US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines

Says they lack a basis in international law and are not authorised by the UN Security Council BEIJING: China on Tuesday opposed what it described as “illegal unilateral sanctions” as the United States moves to impose sweeping secondary sanctions targeting Iran’s commercial aviation network. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing consistently opposes unilateral […]

Asian Games: Swimming Stars Set to Compete as Competition Begins

Unlike Olympic swimming competition, the Asian Games will use a preliminary and final format without semifinals. The Asian Games swimming competition is set to begin on Saturday night, with the events continuing through Friday at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. China will be among the teams to watch, with Zhang Zhanshuo entered in events ranging from […]

Asian Games 2026 Open in Japan Amid Organisational Challenges

Members of Pakistan’s delegation wave the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.–AFP NAGOYA: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the 20th Asian Games open on Saturday, marking the start of the continent’s biggest multi-sport event. The opening ceremony was held at […]

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