Temporary resettlement sites are seen in a village in Dingri County, China's Xizang Autonomous Region on January 8, 2025. /CFP
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India] January 9 (ANI): Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation and advocated a slowdown in rate cuts in their December 17-18 meeting, according to minutes of the meeting. Fed officials were also worried about the new President Donald Trump's policies ahead and how it will impact their efforts to check inflation.The minutes of the meeting, which were released on Wednesday, showed that the po
By Binod Prasad AdhikariKathmandu [Nepal], January 9 (ANI): Nepal's business of traditional sweet, Chaku, made from jaggery molasses is now experiencing the bitter taste of a shortage of workers which in years might widen the gap between demand and supply. Rohit Shrestha (19) is the fourth generation within his lineage to continue the business of Chaku (molasses) in the ancient town of Tokha in the outskirts of Kathmandu
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a lower note on Thursday amid mixed global cues. On the opening, the BSE Sensex was down 214.33 points or 0.27 per cent at 77,934.16, and the Nifty was down 55.25 points or 0.23 per cent, opening at 23,633.70. The domestic stock markets in the previous trading session on Wednesday rebounded from their lowest points to finish near no change. The
Eight years ago, the City of Chicago vowed to eventually run all its operations on carbon-free power. Now, it has fulfilled that promise, thanks to the largest U.S. solar farm east of the Mississippi River-and a temporary reliance on renewable energy credits.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Fog continues to cover several parts of North India as the region battles cold weather. In Uttar Pradesh, people woke up to a chilly morning as a dense layer of fog blanketed cities, towns and villages. In Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj a layer of fog blanketed the city as the temperature was recorded at 7.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday at 7:30 am, as per IMD. In Lucknow temperature was at 7
Two months after residents of Ann Arbor, Michigan, gave the thumbs up to creating a 100% renewable energy utility owned and shared by the community, the city has secured nearly 75% of the support it need to launch the innovative project.
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Two months after residents of Ann Arbor, Michigan, gave the thumbs up to creating a 100% renewable energy utility owned and shared by the community, the city has secured nearly 75% of the support it need to launch the innovative project.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it. In the coming year, it appears that greater tumult lies ahead for both China and those who deal w
This handout picture released by the Venezuelan Presidency office shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaking during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, January 8, 2025. /CFP
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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, China. /CFP
China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that the European Union (EU)'s practices in its foreign subsidy investigations against Chinese enterprises have constituted trade and investment barriers.
The announcement followed the conclusion of a six-month probe, which was initiated at the request of the China Chamber of Commerce for Im
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice, including the game-winner with 41 seconds left in overtime, as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Logan Thompson made 30 saves for the Capitals, who have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games. Conor Garland scored for the Canucks, who have lost three straight and four of six (1-2-3). Kevin
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): The 11th India - European Union (EU) Human Rights Dialogue was held in Delhi on Wednesday, a statement by the EU said. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Europe West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India. The two sides welcomed the regular and meaningful, free and frank disc
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Leading Australian University, Western Sydney University is set to open its campus in India, making it the third Australian university to have a campus in the country. In a post on X, Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green shared the announcement. He said, "Another Australian University is coming to India! Excited to see this announcement of @westernsydneyau planning to set
BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank plans to issue 60 billion yuan (about 8.3 billion U.S. dollars) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Jan. 15.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) An NFL said Wednesday that the league is keeping tabs on the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area with respect to Monday's NFC wild-card game involving the Minnesota Vikings and host Rams in Inglewood, Calif. A contingency plan is in place for the contest. The game would be played in Glendale, Ariz., if the location needs to be changed. "The NFL's priority is the safety of the
BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Jan. 9.
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BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Jan. 9.
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BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on energy and oil prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Jan. 9.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): The business of Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) industry has risen from Rs 17,264 crores in March'12 to Rs. 3.93 lakh crore as of November'24, M Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS, Ministry of Finance was apprised by the industry representatives during a meeting in New Delhi.As per the MFI stateholders, the industry has grown more than 2176 per cent over 12 years. The Ministry of Finance stated
BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 1 pip to 7.1886 against the U.S. dollar Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
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BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperature on Thursday, as cold wave conditions and inclement weather enveloped the city. As per the data of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded 6.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Thursday. The MeT Department has predicted the minimum temperature for the day is 5 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature is expected to ho
(250109) -- TUBAS, Jan. 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People mourn victims killed in an Israeli airstrike in the town of Tamoun, south of the city of Tubas in the northern West Bank, Jan. 8, 2025.
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HONG KONG, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 25.46 points or 0.13 percent to open at 19,254.38 points on Thursday.