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© Provided by Xinhua A vehicle passes through Youyiguan Port in Pingxiang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal on Friday called for support from the Indian Industry for a strong manufacturing hub in the country, adding that "We need to brand India" which can only be done with collective efforts. The Minister was speaking at the India Manufacturing Leadership Forum: Viksit Bharat - Operationalising Make in India for the World organized by FICCI.

TOKYO, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday amid improved market sentiment tracking Wall Street gains as well as a weaker yen.

© Provided by Xinhua This aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows a view of Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

STORY: Afghan truck drivers hope for better lives amid sanctions

SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 27, 2024

DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2024

LENGTH: 00:02:32

LOCATION: Kabul

CATEGORY: SOCIETYSHOTLIST:

1. various of the Kabul-Kandahar highway

2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD MOHAMMADI, Truck driver

3. various of trucks

4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): RAHMATULLAH MUJAHID, Head of Transit Shams Argh

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Global Fintech pavilion of the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai on Friday. At the Jio Convention Centre, PM Modi will address a special session of Global Fintech Fest 2024, which is displaying the latest innovations in the fintech landscape. He was seen interacting with industry experts at the venue and even donning virtual reality glasses

SEOUL, 30th August, 2024 (WAM) -- Banks' loan rate in the Republic of Korea declined for a second consecutive month in July, as the central bank has frozen its key rate for more than a year amid still-high inflation, central bank data showed Friday.

Hong Kong, August 30 (ANI): Hong Kong's economic situation has seen a notable downturn in the second quarter of this year, with residents' earnings and employment figures reflecting increased financial strain, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP). According to the "Quarterly Report on General Household Survey" released on Thursday by the Census and Statistics Department, the median monthly income for residents decline

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): The second meeting of Joint Committee of Parliament headed by MP Jagadambika Pal on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 began on Thursday morning at the Parliament House Annexe. As per information, the committee has called representatives of the All India Sunni Jamiyatul Ulama, Mumbai, the Delhi-based Indian Muslims for Civil Rights, the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board and the Rajast

By Reena BhardwajWashington DC [US], August 30 (ANI): US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz sat down with CNN for their first interview on Friday since US President Joe Biden withdrew from his White House bid. CNN's chief political correspondent Dana Bash asked Harris about Donald Trump's racial attacks, most notably when he said his opponent "wasn't Black enough". In response, Harris shook her hea

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- South Korean banks' lending rate fell for the second straight month in July on expectations for a policy rate cut later this year, central bank data showed Friday.

BEIJING, 30th August, 2024 (WAM) -- China's central bank conducted 30.1 billion yuan (about US$4.23 billion) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.7 percent Friday.

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): American credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, on August 29, affirmed India's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook. The outlook comes at the back of India's strong medium-term growth, the rating agency said, adding that the growth momentum will continue to drive "improvement in structural aspects of its

Over 30 pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested in Portland since May, but a counter-protester who drove into a pedestrian area and deployed mace was never charged. by Kevin Foster A man who drove a car into a pedestrian area full of pro-Palestine protesters and sprayed mace at the crowd faces no charges. On May 2, Wheeler Tosh Nealy drove a white Toyota Camry into a crowd gathered at Portland State University, where

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch India's largest deep-water port, Vadhvan, in Palghar, Maharashtra, on Friday, with an investment of Rs 76,220 crore. According to an official statement from the government, this project will elevate India's maritime capabilities and significantly boost its global trade profile. "Vadhvan Port' is poised to become one of the top 10 ports globa

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Ahead of his Maharashtra visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the 'Vadhvan Port project' a "very special project" and said it will contribute towards the development of India. PM Modi also said that this project will reaffirm Maharashtra as a "powerhouse of progress". Replying to a social media post on X, PM Modi wrote, "A very special project that will contribute to Ind

Washington DC (US), August 30 (ANI): US President Joe Biden's top aide Jake Sullivan met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, at the end of the former's three-days visit to China. The meeting on August 29 was held at the Great Hall of the People and followed talks that Sullivan had with Chinese officials including foreign minister Wang Yi and vice-chair of the central military commission, Zhang Youxia. Addressing a pr

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 30 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on the last trading session of August, following a global rally in stocks after the strong GDP numbers of the US economy. The Nifty 50 index gained 97.75 points, or 0.39 per cent, to open at 25,249.70, while the BSE Sensex surged by 0.61 per cent, or 502 points, to open at 82,637.03 points. According to experts, markets globally

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): As the government prepares to release its GDP data for the first quarter (April-June) of FY 2024-25 on Friday, expectations are mixed amid various economic factors. The upcoming figures are expected to reflect the impact of the recent heatwaves and the ongoing election cycle, which may have contributed to a moderation in growth. However, according to a report by Equirus Securities, anal

MANILA, Philippines: Amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila the U.S. military is ready to consult with the Philippine navy on whether it could escort Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, risking a direct collision with China.

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombian airlines Avianca and Latam Colombia resumed operations of most of their flights and announced full schedules this week after having warned they would have to cancel dozens of flights due to jet fuel shortages.

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the April-June period, rebounding from a contraction in the previous quarter, according to the latest government data.

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Aug. 30.

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Aug. 30.

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on energy and oil prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Aug. 30.