Новости за 01.07.2024

NAIROBI, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Kenya and the European Union (EU) reached a milestone in their trade relations with the implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on Monday, an official of the East African nation said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's central bank said Monday that Project Nexus has completed a comprehensive blueprint for connecting domestic instant payment systems (IPS) globally, and is preparing for work towards live implementation.

RAMALLAH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Two Palestinians were killed on Monday by the Israeli army during a military operation in the Nour Shams refugee camp, east of the city of Tulkarm in the West Bank, Palestinian sources said.

by Burak Akinci

ANKARA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- In a small village tucked away 200 km west of Ankara, residents use traditional methods to breed silkworms for fiber, their primary source of income.

In special rooms of old houses of Ericek village, silkworms are fed mulberry leaves and will transform into cocoons after four stages of growth. The cocoons, rich with potential, will eventually be spun into shimmer

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for 3-4 days on NH-48 in the carriageway from Gurugram towards Delhi given the ongoing work being carried out by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Taking to the microblogging site, Delhi Traffic Police posted on X, "Traffic will remain affected for 3-4 days on NH-48 in the carriageway from Gurugram towards Delhi as service

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 1 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed officials to prepare a calendar for ongoing projects in the state, which gives timelines of the projects targeted to be completed within two years. He specifically mentioned that the convention centre being constructed in Laltappad should be completed by July 2026. This centre is planned to span about 57 acres. Dhami was sp

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 1 (ANI): Pakistan's agricultural and food sector is grappling with significant challenges, particularly in its narrow export base dominated by a limited range of commodities. Among these, rice emerges as the primary export, generating over USD 3.5 billion in foreign exchange in the fiscal year 2024, according to a report published in Dawn. However, the rice export industry is increasingly plague

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 1 (ANI): In compliance with a key requirement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government of Pakistan has implemented an approximately 9 per cent increase in gas rates for industrial captive power units, effective from July 1, Dawn reported. This decision was ratified on Sunday during a special session of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by Finance Minister Muham

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced that it has appointed Arnab Kumar Chowdhury as Executive Director (ED) with effect from June 3, 2024. Prior to being promoted as ED, Chowdhury was serving as Chief General Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Supervision. Chowdhury has experience of over three decades in the Reserve Bank of India. He has worked extensively in the area o

DHAKA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi government has slashed export subsidies for almost all sectors to deal with fiscal pressures.

By Hector KennethVientiane [Laos], July 1 (ANI): Dotted with heritage sites and scenic locales the South Asian country of Laos has ambitious plans and strategic initiatives to attract more tourists, particularly from India. Director-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Laos, Khom DouangChanta on Monday unveiled ambitious plans for 2024, highlighting diverse tourism offerings and strategic initiatives for visitors

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the transformative impact of Digital India and lauded the successful completion of nine years of the initiative and said that Digital India symbolizes an empowered India which boosts Ease of Living and transparency. He also shared a glimpse of the strides made in the last decade. In a repost from MyGovIndia on the social media platform X,

Nairobi [Kenya], July 1 (ANI): East Africa's Kenya experienced widespread violent protests last week during which at least 19 people lost their lives. The Kenyan debt crisis underscores the challenges faced by many African nations in balancing development goals with financial stability. Kenya, known as East Africa's one of the more economically developed and politically stable countries, experienced protests where demonst

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): About 2.1 per cent or Rs 7,581 crore of the withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes have not yet been returned to the RBI, about nine months after the deadline to deposit or exchange them at bank branches was over. This essentially means 97.87 per cent of the total value of the high-value Rs 2,000 banknotes are back in the banking system by the end of June 2024, the Reserve Bank of India said in a st

Two accidents involving the company's top-selling 737 MAX jet killed 346 people

BANGKOK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's manufacturing sector expanded for the second consecutive month in June due to strong growth in output and employment amid slower falls in new orders, a survey showed on Monday.

BANGKOK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's business sentiment inched up in June due to improved confidence in the manufacturing sector, which was in line with a gradual recovery of production activities, data released by the central bank showed on Monday.

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has called for action to further attract and utilize foreign investment.

(240701) -- TULKARM, July 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People search the rubble of a house hit by an Israeli drone in the Nour Shams refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank, on June 30, 2024. One Palestinian man was killed and five others injured on Sunday in an Israeli drone attack targeting a house in the Nour Shams refugee camp in

BUDAPEST/VIENNA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday for six months, with its focus on enhancing EU competitiveness.

The forum's staff have alleged that Klaus Schwab's management sexually harassed and discriminated against women and black people for years

A deputy PM has backed media claims that suspicious Facebook accounts are boosting the leading rival to the Tories

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Extending the ongoing uptrend, Indian stock indices kicked off the July-September quarter on a high. The indices Sensex and Nifty started Monday's session on a flat note, but as the day progressed both the indices accumulated decent returns for the investors. Sensex closed at 79,476 points, up 0.6 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,142 points, up 0.6 per cent, respectively. Both the indice

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, solemnly honoured the memory of leaders from Iran, Malawi, and Tanzania who tragically passed away recently. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the House, offering heartfelt condolences and reflecting on the contributions of these esteemed figures. Vice President Dhankhar said, "Honorable members, I refer with profound sorrow to

Vientiane [Laos], July 1 (ANI): As the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) continues to grow in strength, India, too remains a valued partner for the economic union. Speaking to ANI in the Laos Capital Vientiane, the Director General of the ASEAN department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), Chatoulong Bouasisavath said that India is a valued partner of ASEAN. "In