Новости за 24.07.2024

Progress toward achieving a world free of hunger has stalled, while efforts to improve the nutritional status of billions of people have been setback 15 years as global crises deepen in some of the world's poorest countries, according to a new report published Wednesday on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World.

© Provided by Xinhua This aerial photo taken on Sept. 10, 2023 shows a view of Zhangjiang area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in east China's Shanghai. (Xinh

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The Lao central bank, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), has sought cooperation and support from ministries overseeing sectors such as tourism, mining and agriculture to implement measures to boost revenues in foreign currencies.

Former HSBC India head Naina Lal Kidwai believes her nation is at a ?beautiful point? in its history

DUBAI, 24th July, 2024 (WAM) -- Business events continue to strengthen Dubai's knowledge economy and contribute to tourism growth, with the city winning an impressive 175 bids in the first six months of 2024 to host events through 2024 and beyond. An increase of 24 percent compared to the same period last year, these bid wins are expected to bring more than 92,000 delegates, enhancing the pipeline of attendees fo

BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds began battering Beijing as the city renewed an orange alert for rainstorms on Wednesday.

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Indian markets closed on a decline on Thursday, a day after the government proposed an increase in capital gains tax and a hike in the Securities Transaction Tax for FO transactions in the Union Budget. The Nifty 50 index closed with a decline of 65 points at 24,413.50, while the BSE Sensex declined by 280 points to 80,148.88 points. However, in the broad market on the National Stock Exch

DUBAI, 24th July, 2024 (WAM) -- Astra Tech's wholly-owned subsidiary, Quantix Technology Projects LLC (Quantix), has been granted a full Finance Company Licence by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This historic milestone positions Quantix as the first fintech platform to receive this coveted licence, and highlights its rapid ascent to becoming the UAE's first officially licenced fintech operator with this dis

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): During the discussions on the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Congress leader and former finance minister, P Chidambaram, raised four major challenges facing the economy. The most significant challenge is unemployment. Data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) indicates that the unemployment rate for June 2024 is 9.2%. Chidambaram emphasised th

KATHMANDU, July 24 (Xinhua) -- A domestic plane crashed during take-off on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, leaving 18 dead and 1 injured.

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Georgian defender Giorgi Gvelesiani extended his contract with Persepolis football team.

Kathmandu (Nepal) July 24 (ANI): Recounting the harrowing experience of witnessing the Nepal plane crash that claimed 18 lives, the eyewitnesses said that if the plane wouldn't have hit the container, it would have definitely hit the residential area.Eyewitness, Aadesh Lama, who witnessed the crash, said, "I was working here at my garage in the morning and then I heard a loud sound. We thought a tyre had burst but we came

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): In a significant boost to the country's energy sector, coal production has demonstrated a robust year-on-year growth of 10.70 per cent for the fiscal year 2024-25. According to a statement, the Ministry of Coal, in alignment with the Prime Minister's directive to adopt a unified approach and dismantle operational silos, has been working closely with the Ministry of Railways, Ministry of P

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): I would describe this budget as bold and radical, focusing on three key areas said Suman K Bery, Vice Chairman NITI Aayog in an exclusive interview with ANI. Bery stated that the budget addresses the longstanding issue of better livelihoods. Secondly, it redefines the relationship with the private sector. Third, it is committed to inclusive growth. It is also prudent to continue the fisca

The Republican presidential candidate's team is reportedly considering setting a defense spending target of 3% of GDP for bloc members

The American firm has discriminated against Nigerian users by forcing ?abusive? privacy policies on them, authorities claim

A self-driving GM Bolt EV is seen during a media event where Cruise, GM's autonomous car unit, showed off its self-driving cars in San Francisco, California, U.S. November 28, 2017. /Reuters

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): India's card payments market is poised for substantial growth in 2024, with a forecasted increase of 11.3 per cent to reach Rs 28.4 trillion (USD 344 billion), according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. This growth is attributed to a rising consumer preference for non-cash payments and supportive government initiatives aimed at boosting financial inclusion and electronic payme

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on July 24, 2024, shows smoke over the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, following a plane crash. (Xinhua

Berlin, Germany - Forced to choose between its ambitious climate goals and a major loss of electric vehicle market share to China, the European Union opted to protect its carmakers. But analysts say the long-term effect on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases remains to be seen.

TOKYO, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday on a stronger yen, with the Nikkei benchmark extending its decline to a sixth straight day of losses in its longest losing streak since October 2021.

HONG KONG, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Wednesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.91 percent to close at 17,311.05 points.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 24 (ANI): Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief BY Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the state government for slamming the Union Budget and said that instead of "politicising" the budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should convince the central government and bring more money to Karnataka. Expressing his dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2024, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on

Palestinian civilians in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza strip, evacuated their homes on Tuesday as Israeli tanks moved into the area following an evacuation directive from Israel.

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