Новости за 24.12.2024

ISTANBUL, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Amid the chaos of escalating conflicts in the Middle East in 2024, a complex economic landscape has emerged: While the warring nations grapple with crippling economic setbacks, oil-producing nations in the Gulf sustain steady growth, driven by rising oil prices and strategic economic transformation.

TOKYO, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday with earlier advances led by technology issues erased by investors locking in gains.

HONG KONG, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended higher on Tuesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.08 percent to close at 20,098.29 points.

New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Despite the recent fall, Indian equity markets are on track to close 2024 with positive returns for the ninth consecutive year, marking the longest streak of annual gains on record, according to a report by Standard Chartered bank. This achievement reflects the resilience of the Indian economy and the performance of its financial markets. The report highlighted that 2024 was a year of

(241224) -- CAIRO, Dec. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Displaced Palestinian children play at a shelter in Gaza City on Dec. 9, 2024.

Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an explosive device in Tehran in July

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has acknowledged for the first time that West Jerusalem was responsible for the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran this summer.

Haniyeh, who was the Palestinian armed group's chie

(241224) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Dec. 23, 2024 shows the site of a three-vehicle collision near Ayer Keroh Rest and Service of the North-South Expressway northbound in Malaysia.

TOKYO, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Japanese automakers Honda Motor and Nissan have agreed to begin merger talks, hoping to establish a new holding company by around August 2026, driven by the global auto industry's fierce competition in electrification and software integration, while analysts said the alliance faces structural obstacles.

Islamabad [Pakistan], December 24 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has condemned thePound 190 million corruption case against party founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, calling it the "worst example of political victimisation," The Express Tribune reported. While addressing a press conference in Peshawar on Monday, Akram warned that the people will not tolerate furthe

STORY: China 2024: Economy in numbers

SHOOTING TIME: File

DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2024

LENGTH: 00:02:07

LOCATION: Beijing

CATEGORY: ECONOMYSHOTLIST:

1. various of aerial shots of Chinese cities

2. various of China's industrial sector

3. various of China's manufacturing industry

4. various of Chinese citiesSTORYLINE:The Chinese economy has posted generally stable performa

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 24 (ANI): A dome city featuring luxury hotel facilities is under construction in the Arail area of Prayagraj to accommodate devotees for the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025, scheduled to take place from January 10 to February 24. Visuals that emerged showed the dome fit with sophisticated facilities. Aishwarya Choudhary, the lead architect of the project mentioned that this is the first

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 24 (ANI): In the first acknowledgement of Israel's involvement in the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday, issued a stern warning to the Houthi rebels from Yemen of destroying their infrastructure and 'decapitating' its leaders. Hamas leader Hanieyh's killing came hours after top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli air attack

New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): The central government on Tuesday released funds under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for rural local bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for the financial year 2024-25. The grants include Rs 1,598.80 crore for Uttar Pradesh and Rs 446.49 crore for Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step in strengthening grassroots governance and rural development. The Minis

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Editor's note: CGTN presents "China in 2024," a special series that takes an in-depth look at the country's progress in improving livelihoods, high-quality development, deepening reform and further opening up, sci-tech innovation, cultural development and ecological conservation, as well as its diplomatic achievements.

China forged ahead on the path t

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 24 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened marginally higher on Tuesday before the Christmas holiday. The chances of a year-end rally are diminishing due to consistent pressure in the markets. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,769.10 points with a marginal gain of 15.65 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 78,707.37 points, gaining 167.20 points or 0.21 per cent. The Indi

SEATTLE, Washington: Workers at Starbucks stores went on a five-day strike from December 21 to protest the company's lack of progress in contract negotiations.

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia's central bank has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 21 percent, a record high, to balance inflation pressures and the economic strain of increased military spending.

Washington DC [US], December 24 (ANI): Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, appeared in a New York courtroom on Monday and pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and terrorism, according to a report by CNN.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and 33 others injured in a collision involving three vehicles near Ayer Keroh Rest and Service of the North-South Expressway northbound late Monday night.

Washington DC [US], December 24 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Washington DC hospital on Monday afternoon (local time) for testing and observation after developing a fever, according to his spokesperson.

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank conducted 64.1 billion yuan (about 8.92 billion U.S. dollars) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.5 percent on Tuesday.

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Dec. 24.

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Dec. 24.

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on energy and oil prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Dec. 24.