Новости за 08.01.2025

GAZA/JERUSALEM, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- At least 31 Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, Gaza's Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal told Xinhua on Wednesday.

RAMALLAH, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Three Palestinians, including two children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Tamoun, south of the city of Tubas in the northern West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli sources said on Wednesday.

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's speech and said that Andhra CM has hit all the sixers in his speech. "After a gap of 60 years, a government has been elected for the third time in the country and after the formation of the government, this is my first official program and the wonderful welcome you gave me,

A protest has been staged outside Irelands Central Bank over its role in approving the sale of Israel Bonds in the European Union.

Paris [France], January 8 (ANI): Didier Deschamps has decided to step down as the manager of the French national football team after the 2026 World Cup, ending a historic 14-year tenure. The official X handle of France's national football team has announced on Wednesday,"Aux commandes des Bleus depuis 2012, le plus grand selectionneur de l'histoire de l'Equipe de France tirera sa reverence apres la Coupe du Monde 2026"[At

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to lift restrictions placed on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance, with immediate effect, which was initially imposed in October 2024. On October 21, 2024, RBI imposed restrictions on the sanction and disbursal of loans on these two entities. In the times that followed, the two companies initiated remedial action and submitted th

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the state-of-the-art NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, which is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green

Wicknell Strikes Again: Yahya Goodvibes & Allen Skits Gifted Toyota Aquas for Viral Comedy Skit Popular Zimbabwean comedians Yahya Goodvibes and Allen Skits have been handsomely rewarded for their creativity. Businessman and Zanu PF activist Wicknell Chivayo has gifted the pair two Toyota Aquas after a skit that humorously portrayed him and his new partner, [] The post Yahya & Allen Strike Gold: Wicknell Chivayo Rewards C

New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): IndiaAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to drive the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. IndiaAI is an Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation. This strategic partnership is aligned with the core objectives of India AI Mission. This comes a day after Microsoft announced its plans to invest USD 3 billi

New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): The 11th India - European Union (EU) Human Rights Dialogue was held in the national capital on Wednesday. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Europe West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India. "During the Dialogue, India and the EU reiterated their commitment to the shared principles and values o

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a roadshow in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. During the roadshow PM Modi was accompained by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Visuals of the roadshow showed people standing in long lines on either side of the road cheering and waving at the Prime Minister's convoy.

LHASA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- The search-and-rescue effort has entered its final stage after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning, the regional government said on Wednesday.

(250108) -- LHASA, Jan. 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The second press conference is held by the city of Xigaze on the disaster relief work after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. Surgeon General's warning about alcohol increasing cancer risk may connect most with younger Americans with many of them already choosing mocktails and juices over alcohol.

LOS ANGELES, California - California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen early Wednesday.

BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government's labeling of Chinese tech firms as military companies is the latest example of using national security as a convenient fig leaf to cover up its practice of unilateralism, coercion and bullying.

Throughout 2024, many home owners and prospective first-time buyers would have kept a close eye on the Bank of England's base interest rate. Eventually, the first cut arrived in August (from 5.25% to 5%), followed by another drop to 4.75% in Nove

ACCRA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Hao Mingjin on Tuesday attended the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

JERUSALEM, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Israel on Wednesday denied agreeing to a weeks-long ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for a list from Hamas of living hostages that the group would release.

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], January 8 (ANI): At the Joint Business Session held on the sidelines of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the significant economic potential of Odisha and its role in India's global growth. In his address, Jaishankar referred to the concept of a "double engine" driving development, positioning Odisha as a key player in the nation's progress,

New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from Rs 3 lakhs to Rs5 lakhs and reducing tax rates, suggests global consulting and professional services firm ErnstYoung India (EY India). EY India also asks for deferring tax deduction at source (TDS) on PF interest rate (above 2.5

New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): Emphasis on fiscal consolidation, tax system simplification, and investment-driven growth, in the Budget 2025 will lay a solid foundation for sustained economic development in India, asserted global consulting and professional services firm ErnstYoung India. As India prepares for the Union Budget 2025-26, expectations are focused on a set of strategic reforms that can propel the economy

New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): Growth in consumer goods space is set to be muted for yet another quarter (October-December 2024), asserted Mirae Asset Sharekhan, attributing it to sluggish urban demand, a gradual recovery in rural demand and price hikes taken across product categories. The just-concluded quarter witnessed a sustained slowdown in urban consumption owing to elevated inflation and lower job opportunitie

New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): In a delegation-level meeting with his Maldivian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening ties with the Maldives. Reflecting on the recent visit of President Mohamed Muizzu to India, Singh stated, "I recall our brief meeting with you during the state visit of President Mohamed Muizzu to India in October 2024. The visit of the President of th

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8 (ANI): Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are expected to adopt a cautious stance on Indian equities until there is clarity on the recovery in Q3 FY25 earnings and fair market valuations, says a report by Shriram Mutual Funds. The report highlighted that despite significant activity, FPIs remain wary of the current economic landscape. It said "FPIs are likely to remain cautious on I