Xinhua world news summary at 0800 GMT, Aug. 12

LOS ANGELES -- The death toll from wildfires burning in the U.S. state of Hawaii's Maui jumped to 67, Maui County officials said Friday. As firefighting efforts continue, 12 additional fatalities have been confirmed as of Friday afternoon amid the...

Arizona, Arizona State and Utah officially joining Big 12 in 2024

(Photo credit: Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Arizona, Arizona State and Utah are the latest schools to jump ship from the Pac-12 and join the Big 12 in 2024. The Big 12 released an official statement on its Twitter account...

Arizona, Arizona State and Utah officially joining Big 12 in 2024

(Photo credit: Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Arizona, Arizona State and Utah are the latest schools to jump ship from the Pac-12 and join the Big 12 in 2024. The Big 12 released an official statement on its Twitter account...

After smoky day off, Diamondbacks head for Detroit

The streaking Arizona Diamondbacks got an unscheduled break on Thursday. They'll get back into action when they visit Detroit for a three-game weekend series, which begins Friday night. Poor air quality forced the postponement of their game at...

Beijing's decision to ban US Micron Technology will hurt China: Expert

Beijing [China], May 26 (ANI): Beijing's latest decision to stop purchasing Micron Technology products will hurt China itself, Lin Tsung-Nan, a professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei said,...

Find out Priyanka Chopra's daughter Malti's new playmate

Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra's 'Malti diaries' is getting popular with each passing day. From her first laugh to her moments of playfulness, the little munchkin keeps on popping up in Priyanka's Insta-story. The 'fashion' actor...

Diamondbacks open homestand against surging Nats

Coming off what Arizona manager Torey Lovullo called "a statement outing," right-hander Merrill Kelly takes the mound Friday night when the Diamondbacks open a 10-game homestand against the Washington Nationals in Phoenix. Kelly (2-3, 3.06 ERA),...

Diamondbacks open homestand against surging Nats

Coming off what Arizona manager Torey Lovullo called "a statement outing," right-hander Merrill Kelly takes the mound Friday night when the Diamondbacks open a 10-game homestand against the Washington Nationals in Phoenix. Kelly (2-3, 3.06 ERA),...

Indian-origin pleads guilty to securities fraud for overstating revenue to investors

San Francisco [US], April 30 (ANI): An Indian-origin, former CEO of a Silicon Valley-based HeadSpin, has pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco to wire fraud and securities fraud charges for overstated revenue metrics to potential...

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, April 16

KHARTOUM -- The United Nations on Sunday said three workers of the World Food Programme (WFP) were killed during the clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Darfur region on Saturday. "Three employees from the...

Taiwanese President meets US Speaker McCarthy despite China's threats

California [US], April 6 (ANI): Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen met the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, McCarthy, on Wednesday (local time) in California, The New York Post reported. Notably, this is the first time when...

Indian envoy thanks San Francisco Police Chief

San Francisco (California) [US], March 22 (ANI): Consul General of India Nagendra Prasad met San Francisco Police Department Chief William Scott and discussed the attack on the Indian Consulate. Taking to Twitter, Prasad said, "Thank you...

US: Sikh leaders condemn violence outside Indian Consulates in San Francisco, London

Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): After the Indian Consulate in San Francisco was attacked by extremist elements, Sikh leaders in the US raised concerns regarding the issue and said that everybody has the right to protest but it should be peaceful...

First Republic secures USD 30-bn lifeline from largest US banks

New York [US], March 17 (ANI): First Republic Bank, facing a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, is set to receive a USD 30-billion lifeline from a group of America's largest banks, CNN Business reported. "This show of support by a...

US bails out SVB depositors, says will get all their money back

Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): The US Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, and the Financial Deposit Insurance Corporation on Sunday (local time) announced that depositors of the failed Silicon Valley Bank will have access to all of their money...

Coach: No timetable for Ja Morant's return to Grizzlies

The timetable for Ja Morant's return to the Memphis Grizzlies is unofficially as long as it takes. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzles don't expect Morant to return right away after missing "at least two games." That was the initial...

'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore dies at 61

Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): Known for his work in hit films like "Saving Private Ryan," "Natural Born Killers" and "Heat," Tom Sizemore has passed away. The actor was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm in mid-February. The...

Ducks assistant coach Mike Stothers has Stage 3 melanoma

Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Mike Stothers has been diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma of the lymph node, the team announced Saturday. Stothers, 61, is under care at UCI Health in Orange County, Calif. He will begin treatment and undergo surgery in...

Mysterious object being dragged into supermassive black hole at Milky Way's centre: Scientists

Los Angeles [US], February 25 (ANI): Scientists are interested in an item that is close to the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy because it has undergone a rapid and dramatic evolution. According to a recent study, the...

Oscars adds 'crisis team' to 2023 show following Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident

Los Angeles [US], February 23 (ANI): Ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, the organisers have a new "crisis team" in place. The creation of the crisis team is a response to the 2022 Oscars, where Will Smith infamously walked on stage and slapped...

Brittney Griner officially rejoins Mercury in 'special signing'

Free agent Brittney Griner officially re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced Tuesday. The contract is for one year, multiple outlets reported, with financial terms not revealed. Griner, 32, has played nine seasons with the...