Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Jan. 17
OTTAWA -- Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney announced Thursday he is seeking the leadership of Canada's Liberal Party.
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OTTAWA -- Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney announced Thursday he is seeking the leadership of Canada's Liberal Party.
Читать дальше...Washington DC [US], January 17 (ANI): The US Department of Treasury on Thursday sanctioned Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). In a press release, the Treasury Department said, "Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (Burhan), the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098, '
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon discovered weapons depots in several civilian buildings near a United Nations base, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday. Troops from the 11th Brigade Combat Team found numerous weapons along with a tunnel shaft during an operation to clear an area in western Lebanon of Hezbollah terror infrastructure. The IDF said all of the equipment was
The leaders are expected to discuss several ?key issues,? including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Tehran's nuclear program
Читать дальше...Kerala [India], January 17 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed the announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal but said that while ceasefires have occurred in the past, they were often short-lived. He also emphasised the importance of continuing releases, addressing the humanitarian crisis, and working towards rebuilding Gaza. While speaking with ANI, Tharoor said, "I think everyone would welcome th
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, as weakness in major tech stocks weighed on the market.
Читать дальше...Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI): Israel's Minister of National Security and far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly criticised the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, calling it "reckless."He said that the deal would undermine the achievements of the war and emphasised that if the deal is approved, his party, Otzma Yehudit, will quit the government. In a rough translation of a post on X, he wrote, "The deal t
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI): Israel's Minister of National Security and far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly criticised the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, calling it "reckless."He said that the deal would undermine the achievements of the war and emphasised that if the deal is approved, his party, Otzma Yehudit, will quit the government. In a rough translation of a post on X, he wrote, "The deal t
OTTAWA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney announced Thursday he is seeking the leadership of Canada's Liberal Party.
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The US tech giant has declined to adhere to the bloc's new rules on ?disinformation?
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Wizz Air has announced the launch of a new and exclusive route from Varna to Leipzig, Germany, marking a significant expansion of its network. This service will begin in April, offering flights twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with tickets available for as low as 50.99 leva. The airline promises to operate the route year-round, making it a permanent addition to their roster of destinations.
Читать дальше...Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) to establish a Rs 100 crore fund. "We have signed an MOU with SIDBI. Earlier, funds which were managed at Mumbai. Now, a 30 crore fund will be available at every divisional centre," he said. He was speaking at the Nati
(Photo credit: Jack Gruber-Imagn Images) The 2025 WM Phoenix Open is shaping up to feature one of the tournament's strongest fields in years with Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth committing to the event this week. They join the likes of Hideki Matsuyama, who won the season-opening The Sentry, world No. 7 Wyndham Clark and Billy Horschel.Last week, all three committed to play in the event at TPC Scottsdale, to be held Feb.
KHARTOUM, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan emphasized Thursday the SAF's ability to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite external pressures.
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NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street ended Thursday's session in the red, with most major U.S. benchmarks posting modest losses. A mix of profit-taking and concerns about recently-released, and upcoming economic data weighed on investor sentiment. Below are the closing figures for Thursday for the major indices:
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NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street ended Thursday's session in the red, with most major U.S. benchmarks posting modest losses. A mix of profit-taking and concerns about recently-released, and upcoming economic data weighed on investor sentiment. Below are the closing figures for Thursday for the major indices:
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