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(240720) -- GAZA, July 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People spend time at seaside during hot weather in the city of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on July 19, 2024. (Photo by Marwan Dawood/Xinhua)
(240720) -- GAZA, July 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People spend time at seaside during hot weather in the city of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on July 19, 2024. (Photo by Marwan Dawood/Xinhua)
© Provided by Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows a container vessel berthing at the smart zero-carbon terminal of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianji
A wealthy entrepreneur who pioneered production at Uzbekistan's first syringe factory has slammed what he describes as widespread corruption in the country and believes President Shavkat Mirzioyev's promises of reforms have failed to materialize.
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(240720) -- ZHASHUI, July 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a bridge collapse in Zhashui County in Shangluo City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 20, 2024.
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BEIJING - China and Canada should promote normalizing relations and get back on track toward establishing a strategic partnership, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart, according to his ministry.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Manchester City forward Erling Haaland humorously stated that his father, Alf-Inge "Alfie" Haaland, "forced" him to chop wood in the mountains as a part of his training regime. While most of Haaland's teammates were involved in the Copa America and Euro 2024, Haaland was gearing up for the upcoming Premier League season, which is less than a month away. Haaland recently returned to Etihad
NEW DELHI, July 20 (Xinhua) -- A day after a massive global IT outage affected computer systems and impacted businesses, banks, hospitals, media houses and airlines around the world, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation said airline systems at airports across the South Asian country have been working normally since early Saturday.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): The foreign portfolio investors have infused Rs 15,420 crore so far this week in the Indian equity market, according to the data by National Securities Depository. The net investment by the foreign portfolio investors (FPI) surged to Rs 30,772 crore so far in July indicating the good buying by the foreign investors in the Indian markets. The foreign investors have so far bought equities w
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 20 (ANI): Pakistan Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb said that the country will focus on meeting its external financing needs by speaking with foreign governments and lenders to draw foreign investment as well as seeking loan rollovers, reported Dawn. The Pakistani government has been preparing to execute its new USD 7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement. Earlier this month, Pa
Paris [France], July 20 (ANI/WAM): The world's demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heatwaves and the increasing uptake of technologies that run on electricity such as EVs and heat pumps, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). At the same time, renewables continue their rapid ascent, with solar PV on course to set new records.
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 20 (ANI): The Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government unveiled a three-year economic plan, which aims to increase the share of provinces in the federal budget from 39.4 per cent to 48.7 per cent by 2027, ARY News reported. The plan also highlights the country's debt burden, with total debts expected to reach PKR 79,731 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. Local loans are expected to inc
(240720) -- GAZA, July 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians check a destroyed building after an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2024.
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THE HAGUE - The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday declared that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory "is unlawful", and that "all States are under an obligation not to recognize" the decades-long occupation.
Читать дальше...Taipei [Taiwan], July 20 (ANI): China has slammed the European Commission over their stand on Taiwan, terming it "gross interference" in the country's internal affairs, Taiwan News reported. The EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen came under fire on Friday from China for standing up for Taiwan. In her manifesto, the German politician had described the Indo-Pacific as a "decisive region." She also called for "collective efforts
© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the site of a bridge collapse in Zhashui County in Shangluo City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua)
BERLIN, Germany: In a significant legal verdict, a German court handed down a conviction to a businessman exporting electronic components to Russian entities linked to military equipment production.
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(240720) -- BRASILIA, July 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers wait at the Juscelino Kubitschek international airport, in Brasilia, Brazil, July 19, 2024.
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STORY: Chinese-contracted railway project in Malawi benefits locals
SHOOTING TIME: July 9, 2024
DATELINE: July 20, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:53
LOCATION: NSANJE, Malawi
CATEGORY: SOCIETYSHOTLIST:
1. various of the construction site
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chichewa): SUZAN GONDA, Employee
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chichewa): JOHN THOLE, Employee
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BLESSINGS SIKELO, CR
LAS VEGAS, Nevada: The Mirage, a longtime staple of the Las Vegas Strip, is set for a transformation under new owners Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, marking the end of an era for the iconic tropical-themed resort.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): The upcoming Budget will still set the stage for policy choices ahead, and will be watched for pace of fiscal consolidation and policy priorities on capex and non-capex spend says Emkay Union Budget preview. The fiscal buffer from the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) excess dividend, amounting to 0.4 per cent of GDP, is likely to be disproportionately allocated towards the rural, farm, and w
(240720) -- ISTANBUL, July 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A banking ATM is out of service in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 19, 2024.
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Jilin City of northeast China's Jilin Province is well known for its chemical industry, while its beautiful rime ice scenery by the unfrozen Songhua River becomes an attraction in winter.
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BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): The stock market exchanges released a joint statement on Saturday of all exchanges on the global outrage of Microsoft systems. The Indian exchanges have stated that all stock market exchanges in India were not much affected by the outrage and functioned without any impact. "On July 19, 2024, there was a global outage of Microsoft Systems. This outage has been reported to have caused disru
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): The Minister of Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mahol confirmed in an official notice issued on Saturday that airline systems across Indian airports have resumed normal operations since 3 AM. The minister stated, "Since 3 AM in the night, Airline systems across airports have started working normally. Flight operations are going smoothly now. There is a backlog because of disruptions yesterday an