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(241231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping, Cai Qi and Ding Xuexiang meet with representatives of retired officials and groups who received awards for their outstanding work at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

TOKYO, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Heavy snow blanketed northern Japan on Tuesday, forcing dozens of flight cancellations as many people were traveling for the New Year holidays.

VILNIUS, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Lithuanian Agriculture Minister Ignas Hofmanas has said Lithuania would not support the ratification of the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, according to local media reports.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31 (ANI): The Indian benchmark equity indices, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, witnessed a recovery from intra-day lows but ended the last trading session of 2024 near flatline on Tuesday. The losses in the market was led by declines in IT and select banking stocks. The BSE Sensex dropped to a low of 77,561, reflecting global market weaknesses, but rebounded to a high of 78,248 before c

(241231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the New Year gathering organized by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (

(241231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year message through China Media Group and the internet Tuesday evening in Beijing to ring in 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

TOKYO, Japan: Japan is set to revise its energy policy, emphasizing nuclear power and renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and its decarbonization targets.

MAUI, Hawai: A dead body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed on the Hawaiian island of Maui, the airline said this week.

Karachi [Pakistan], December 31 (ANI): Majlis-e-Wahdate Muslimeen (MWM) leader Allama Hasan Zafar Naqvi has announced that the sit-ins are peaceful and do not represent political groups and called on the Sindh government to not make them fodder for political gain. Naqvi said that MWM will end the sit-in if the people of Parachinar do, The Express Tribune reported. While addressing an emergency press conference at the Numa

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): Delhi's markets are buzzing with activity ahead of New Year 2025, as traders anticipate business worth Rs 1,000 crore, according to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI). The festive season has drawn massive crowds to major markets across the city. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said, "The response this New Year season has been overwhelming. Markets like Kamla Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Cha

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Supported by a series of policy measures to address the yearslong slump, China's property market has shown signs of stabilization and uptick, with renewed confidence and rising demand observed in its most dynamic regional real estate markets.

Kabul [Afghanistan], December 31 (ANI): Taliban has announced it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) employing women in Afghanistan. In a letter shared on X, Taliban-led Ministry of Economy warned that failure to comply with the order would result in NGOs losing their licence to function in Afghanistan, Al Jazeera reported. The Taliban announced the latest decision two years after they

© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Feb. 9, 2024 shows a light show in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the Central Business District (CBD) project in the

© Provided by Xinhua A woman is pictured in front of a damaged building after Israeli airstrikes in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Sept. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Bilal Ja

Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 31 (ANI): Following the death sentence handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, Kerala LoP and Congress leader VD Satheesan urged both the central and state governments to take immediate steps to save her. He further asserted that they are putting pressure on the state and central government to take initiative to save her. While speaking with ANI, Satheesan said, "The central governm

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with representatives of retired officials and groups who received awards for their outsta

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Beijing on Tuesday approved new regulations on autonomous vehicles, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, marking significant progress in advancing autonomous vehicle technologies in the Chinese capital amid the country's efforts to support the industry further.

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): In 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), often referred to as the 'Green Court,' took significant strides in addressing the pressing environmental issues of India. With over 4,000 cases currently under adjudication, the tribunal has increasingly leveraged technology and scientific approaches to manage environmental concerns across the country. Suo moto cognisance of various environ

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The Indian residential property market in 2025 is expected to witness a moderation in the delivery of units as compared to 2024. According to a report by real estate marketplace, Square Yards, about 3.6 lakh units will be delivered across major Indian cities in 2025 as against over 4 lakh units delivered in 2024. The report suggests that despite the slowdown the Indian property sector

ABU DHABI, 31st December, 2024 (WAM) -- The "Bid Dim Narwik Y Watan" blood donation campaign witnessed exceptional participation from the European Union ambassadors to the UAE, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the strategic partner, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi. This unprecedented collaboration highlights the depth of international cooperation and unites humanitarian efforts for health and solid

Karachi [Pakistan], December 31(ANI): Despite a reduction in flour prices announced by the Karachi commissioner, retailers in the city are continuing to overcharge consumers, sparking frustration and exposing the government's inability to enforce price controls, according to a report by Dawn. The price cuts, which were aimed at providing relief to residents, have largely gone unimplemented at the retail level. The new off

BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank said Tuesday that it would conduct the second operation of the Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility (SFISF) soon, which aims to support the healthy development of the country's capital market.

SHIJIAZHUANG, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Fengning pumped storage hydropower plant, the largest of its kind globally, has commenced full operation in the city of Chengde, north China's Hebei Province.

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The decline in migrant population to the workforce is raising concerns on ruralization as against urbanisation says a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. The report says the decline in rural-urban migration has contributed to rising ruralization, with an increasing share of the population and workforce remaining in rural areas. This shift has led to higher food demand, narrow

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed efforts to maintain strategic resolve and stay united in forging ahead against all o