Geneva [Switzerland], July 5 (ANI): In a poignant display of remembrance and defiance, Uyghur Muslims gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2009 Urumchi Massacre on Friday. Organised by global Uyghur diaspora communities including the World Uyghur Congress and Campaign for Uyghurs, this solemn occasion served as a stark reminder of unresolved grievances and ongoing
Mardan [Pakistan], July 5 (ANI): As many as three people were killed and seven others sustained injuries after a deadly blast from a remote-controlled explosive device occurred in Mardan, Pakistan, damaging a police van and a rickshaw, Dawn reported. The incident occurred when a remote-controlled explosive device planted on the Jalala bridge in Takhtbhai was detonated. Among the casualties were two injured police officers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Israeli regime's forces killed at least five Palestinians during a raid in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, as the military intensifies its operations in the occupied territory.
Читать дальше...Geneva [Switzerland], July 5 (ANI): A renowned Uyghur human rights activist has lambasted China for its poor human rights record and its international policies of economic exploitation, especially in Africa. Speaking exclusively on the 15th anniversary of the 2009 Urumqi massacre, the President of the World Uyghur Congress, Dolkun Isa emphasized that July 5 is the darkest day in the history of the Uyghur struggle as 15 ye
BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said that the mainland coast guard's recent seizure of a Taiwan fishing boat suspected of illegal operations in waters near the city of Quanzhou was legitimate and lawful.
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SHANGHAI/BERLIN, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor said on Friday that it will defend its rights in accordance with the law and formally call on the European Commission to hold a hearing on interim anti-subsidy tariff measures against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers.
Читать дальше...Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 5 (ANI): In anticipation of potential floods, the Yogi government has undertaken extensive preparations across the state to control the situation in the state and established 612 flood posts in 24 highly sensitive and 16 sensitive areas, where NDRF, SDRF and PAC troops have been deployed. These posts aim to manage flood situations effectively and minimize casualties and property damag
London [England] July 5 (ANI): London's Labour Party Chief Keir Starmer, who became the new Prime Minister of the UK, received wishes from leaders across the world. Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada said on X, "Congratulations, @Keir_Starmer, on a historic UK election victory. Lots of work ahead to build a more progressive, fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let's get to it, my friend."The Fr
(240705) -- LONDON, July 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Keir Starmer delivers his first speech as British prime minister in front of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. Keir Starmer, who led the Labour Party to achieve a landslide victory in Britain's general election, officially became the new prime minister after meeting with King Charles I
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 1.713 billion to USD 651.997 billion during the week that ended June 28, official data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday. The reserves are currently a tad lower than their all-time highs of USD 655.817 touched recently. India's foreign exchange reserves jumped to touch a new lifetime high during the week that ended June
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 1.713 billion to USD 651.997 billion during the week that ended June 28, official data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday. The reserves are currently a tad lower than their all-time highs of USD 655.817 touched recently. India's foreign exchange reserves jumped to touch a new lifetime high during the week that ended June
BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- In late June, passengers traveling between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Yizhuang, a southern district of Beijing, were able to choose, if they like, the services provided by driverless robotaxis, with just a few clicks on their mobile phones.
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LHASA, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Foreign participants of a forum in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have highlighted the region's ecological conservation efforts, calling for increased cooperation and thought exchange.
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(240705) -- LONDON, July 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rishi Sunak speaks during his farewell address outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. Rishi Sunak said he would meet King Charles III to formally resign as British prime minister on Friday and stand down as leader of the Conservative Party after the Tories lost heavily to the Labour
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BERLIN, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Mirroring England's bumpy journey at Euro 2024, headlines in the British media haven't been overwhelmingly positive back home.
That Gareth Southgate's team made it into the quarterfinals seems to have disappeared into the jungle of criticism. The upcoming match against surprise package Switzerland now seems to deliver the chance to change things for the better.
LONDON - Labour leader Keir Starmer officially became British prime minister on Friday hours after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide victory after more than a decade in opposition.
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TOKYO, 5th July, 2024 (WAM) -- Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, met with the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
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(240705) -- XI'AN, July 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the hail nets that hang over the apple trees in Nangou Village of the city of Yan'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: From 'cave dwellers' to 'apple moguls'" (Xinhua/Liang Aiping)
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The stock market ended trading on Friday on a flat note despite a record-breaking rally earlier in the week. The BSE Sensex closed 53.07 points down at 79,996.60, falling just short of the 80,000 mark, while the NSE Nifty inched up 21.70 points to close at 24,323.85. This mixed closing reflects a day of cautious trading, as investors weighed profit-taking against optimism from p
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Friday cast his vote in the second phase of the presidential election of Iran at a polling centre here in New Delhi, as voting remains underway in Iran to elect the successor of former President Ebrahim Raisi. Elahi said that he is hopeful that Iran will get its new President by tomorrow. "Today, we are holding the second round of the presidential
London [UK], July 5 (ANI) United Kingdom's outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak on Friday apologised to the country after the Conservative Party's drubbing in the general election, its worst-ever in recent times and accepted blame for the defeat. Sunak in his last speech to the nation as Prime Minister from outside 10 Downing Street said, "To the country, I would like to say first and foremost, I am sorry. I have given th
One of Israel's leading newspapers, The Jerusalem Post, has hit out at local and international media for failing to report on claims that Qatar gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suitcases full of cash.
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HELENA, Montana: Film and television production companies have spent a substantial US$334 million in Montana over the past two years, according to data shared with state legislators.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): With the government's thrust on the Make in India initiative, defence production has surged to historic highs. This rise in defence manufacturing has also led to substantial returns for investors in major defence manufacturing PSUs over the past year. According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the shares of the largest defence manufacturing Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), H