(240618) -- BRUSSELS, June 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives for an informal leaders' meeting of the European Union (EU) in Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)
HONOLULU, Hawaii: A new early warning system dubbed the "multi-factor coral disease risk" that forecasts how likely it is for two common diseases to afflict those vital marine animals in the Pacific was developed by coral researchers in Hawaii.
Читать дальше...Seoul [South Korea], June 18 (ANI): South Korea's military said that a group of 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers crossed the border early Tuesday morning, prompting South Korean forces to respond with warning shots. The incident occurred around 8:30 am local time in the central part of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), according to Yonhap news agency citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The JCS clarified that the North Korea
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) returned to Indian markets, marking a net investment exceeding USD 1 billion over the last five trading sessions. On June 14, FPIs invested USD 644.61 million, which pushed their total investment past the 1 billion USD mark. Domestic stock markets experienced significant volatility during elections because of the continuous selling by foreign investors.
LANZHOU, June 18 (Xinhua) -- In the Jiuduntan photovoltaic demonstration park in the northwest of China, rows of solar panels stretch like ribbons into the heart of the Tengger Desert. Beneath these panels, desert vegetation thrives.
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washington - Washington and Seoul have expressed alarm about Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Pyongyang, while Beijing says it has no intention of interfering with the cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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SYDNEY, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 percent after its monetary policy meeting concluded on Tuesday.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Wipro a technology services and consulting company have entered into a strategic partnership with GBST, a wealth management and technology advising company on Tuesday. The partnership aims to deliver end-to-end administration services for superannuation, wealth, and pensions companies that are transitioning from legacy IT environments, the company informed the stock exchange in a filing.
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Adding to the series of hoax call incidents hitting the national capital, a Dubai-bound plane that was scheduled to take off from Delhi received a bomb threat via email, police said on Tuesday. According to the Delhi Police, the bomb threat was received on Monday at 9:35 am. "On June 17 at 9:35 am, an email was received in the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) office, IGI Airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 18 (ANI): Domestic markets continued their bullish trend on Tuesday, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex making gains in the opening session. The Nifty 50 rose by 60 points to reach 23,529, while the BSE Sensex increased by 101 points, reaching 77,195 shortly after trading began. In the sectoral indices except, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare, and Nifty MidSmall Healthcare, all other se
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Supreme Court ruled on June 13, siding with Starbucks, making it more challenging for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to secure court orders in labor disputes.
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Staritsa is shrouded in legends. According to one of them, the town near the mouth of the Staritsa (or Starchonka, how it was originally called) River was completely destroyed by the Tatar Mongols at the end of the 13th century, with only one old woman remaining alive. She took refuge in one of the white stone caves, for which the town is so famous. And as 'old woman' is translated as 'staritsa' in old Russia
URUMQI, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at about 6:50 p.m. Monday, leaving roads clogged and four people missing, according to local emergency response and fire departments.
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WASHINGTON, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday urged fiscal policymakers to build stronger social safety nets, increase investment in education and reform tax systems to support human workers and mitigate inequality in AI transition.
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By Xinhua Sportswriters Xiao Shiyao, Gong Bing, Yue Dongxing
MUNICH, June 17 (Xinhua) -- When football first entered Luo Zihan's life, it was hard for her to imagine how much it would change her life. Even in her wildest dreams, the 13-year-old couldn't believe she would have the chance to leave her hometown and travel across the sea to watch the EURO 2024 opening match in Germany.
Luo was born in southwe
BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, June 18.
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 1 pips to 7.1148 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, June 18.
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on energy and oil prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, June 18.
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HONG KONG, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 25.77 points, or 0.14 percent, to open at 17,961.89 points on Tuesday.
(240618) -- DUSSELDORF, June 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (Front, R) of France misses a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D match between Austria and France in Dusseldorf, Germany, on June 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Florida [US], June 18 (ANI): Florida signed a law restricting Chinese nationals without US green cards from purchasing property in the state leaving them fuming over the law, CNN reported. The law underscores the heightened tensions between the two biggest economies in the world in a US presidential election year, the rules have fostered uneasiness and confusion among ethnic Chinese people living in the state. Some say th
SANTA ANA, California: A man who robbed a Southern California bank and took three people hostage had walked out of prison a day earlier, federal prosecutors said this week.
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