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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

HONG KONG, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended mixed on Tuesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.09 percent to close at 20,059.95 points.

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): India experienced a drastic drop in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) inflows in 2024, with net investments falling by 99 per cent compared to the previous year, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The data highlighted that the net FPI inflows came down from Rs 1.71 lakh crore in 2023 to just Rs 2,026 crores in 2024. The NSDL data highlights sign

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.

Berlin [Germany], December 31 (ANI): The German government has accused Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming election after he endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), according to a report by Euro News. Officials, including government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann, Social Democratic Party (SPD) co-leader Lars Klingbeil, and Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's larges

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his annual New Year address in Beijing, China. /Xinhua

A relocation site in Nandan, a county in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to help the Baiku Yao community emerge from poverty, August 28, 2024. /Xinhua

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 31 (ANI): Conveying best wishes for the New Year, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that in the year 2024, a grand temple of Lord Ram Lalla was built in Ayodhya and the whole world witnessed Sanatan's pennant waving. He further invited all the Sanatan devotees to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025. "I convey my best wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh for th

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): India's current account deficit (CAD) is to remain in a safe zone at approximately 1 per cent of GDP for fiscal 2025, up from 0.7 per cent in the previous year, according to a report by CRISIL. While geopolitical risks will require close monitoring, the strong financial inflows and a steady services trade surplus are expected to provide stability. India's current account deficit (CAD)

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks giving Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) services to introduce beneficiary account name look-up facility to customers for fund Transfers by April 1, 2025. Banks participating in the RTGS and NEFT systems must offer this facility through internet banking, mobile banking, and even

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with selling pressure at the end of 2024, marking the year-end without a rally. Nifty opened at 23,560.60 points, declining by 84.30 points or 0.36 percent, while Sensex also continued its downward movement, opening at 77,982.57, down by 265.56 points or 0.34 percent. Experts noted that the last month of 2024 remained weak for almost all emerging

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed its awareness of the death sentence handed to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse in Yemen, and assured that the government is providing all possible assistance. In response to media queries regarding the case of Nimisha Priya, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are aware of the sentencing of Ms. Nimisha Priya in

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with selling pressure at the end of 2024, marking the year-end without a rally. Nifty opened at 23,560.60 points, declining by 84.30 points or 0.36 percent, while Sensex also continued its downward movement, opening at 77,982.57, down by 265.56 points or 0.34 percent. Experts noted that the last month of 2024 remained weak for almost all emerging

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The World Bank in its latest report has recognized India's increasing digital capital as a significant driver of entrepreneurship, business income, and social mobility, especially benefiting small-scale vendors and economically lagging districts. In a recent report, the institution outlined how digital technologies--such as the internet, mobile phones, and social media--are transformi

(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images) Jaden Schwartz tallied a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Utah Hockey Club 5-2 on Monday night. Yanni Gourde, Andre Burakovsky, Matty Beniers and Jared McCann also scored and Kaapo Kakko had a pair of helpers for the Kraken, who won their second in a row following a five-game skid. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 28 saves. Logan Cooley and Alexa

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): Amid inclement weather conditions, a layer of shallow fog enveloped several parts of the national capital, Delhi, on Tuesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Tuesday, as of 8:30 am, Delhi recorded an average temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius, with Pusa recording the minimum temperature today at 9.1 degrees Celsius, while Najafgarh recorded 9.6 degrees Cels

By Suvir SaranNew Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): In the dim glow of a New York cafe in 1994, I found myself captivated by the gaze of a stranger. A ruggedly handsome artist sat across the room, his hands moving deftly across a sketchpad. When he approached me with a portrait--my portrait--drawn with startling precision, I was smitten. He moved into my life as swiftly as he had walked across that cafe floor. Soon, he wa

STORY: Barcelona to host EU-funded AI research hub

SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 30, 2024

DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2024

LENGTH: 00:01:46

LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain

CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGYSHOTLIST:

1. various of people and vehicles in the center of the City of Barcelona, Spain

2. various of Barcelona Supercomputing Center that will host the AI factory

3. various of operators installing the s

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has highlighted that while household debt in India has been on the rise over the past three years, it remains relatively low compared to other emerging market economies (EMEs). It said, "At 42.9 per cent of GDP (at current market prices) in June 2024, India's household debt is relatively low compared to other EMEs, however, it has increased over the pas

TOKYO, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Mizuho Bank said Tuesday that its systems have encountered connection disruptions since around 7 a.m. local time, affecting internet transactions for individuals and corporations, local media reported.

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) Coleman Hawkins had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Kansas State knocked off No. 16 Cincinnati 70-67 on Monday night in Manhattan, Kan. The Wildcats (7-5, 1-0 Big 12) also got 17 points from Dug McDaniel and 13 from David N'Guessan. Dan Skillings Jr., who was 3-for-15 from 3-point range entering Monday, was 4-for-8 from deep against Kansas State to lead the Bearcats with 18 poin