Bulandshahr: At least nine people died and around 50 others were injured, some of them seriously, when a truck rammed into the vehicle they were travelling in early Monday morning in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, confirmed local officials.
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Ongwediva: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday highlighted trade fairs as vital platforms for businesspeople to learn from one another and gain insights into market demands. She made the remarks while officially opening the 24th Ongwediva Annua…
Vientiane: Hong Kong’s stock market rallied on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.94 percent to close at 25,829.91 points. The market showed a strong performance throughout the day, contributing to positive investor sentiment.
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Beijing: Chinese education experts have emphasized that AI should serve as a powerful enabler rather than a replacement. They have advocated for a human-centered approach that integrates technology to enhance educational quality, foster creativity, an…
Vientiane: At least eight Palestinians were killed in an attack by the Israeli army on the Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, Gaza-based health authorities said.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the attack targeted the ho…
Chongqing: A skyscraper-sized basketball made of 5,000 drones lit up the night sky of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, then morphed into NBA star Stephen Curry’s signature “night-night” gesture with the words “Curry meets Chongqing.” Curry hi…
Wellington: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has initiated a consultation process on reducing capital requirements for deposit takers. This move, announced on Monday, is aimed at balancing the country’s financial stability with the need to enhan…
Akita: A man in his 60s has been injured in an apparent bear attack in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, local media reported on Monday. The 69-year-old was found on Sunday lying on the ground bleeding from his head, and a passer-by alerted the fi…
Tokyo: Tokyo stocks ended higher on Monday, after a speech from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell raised speculation that the central bank will cut interest rates soon.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock inde…
Shanghai: Shanghai on Monday introduced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at invigorating its property sector, notably eliminating purchase restrictions on suburban homes. These initiatives, intended to stimulate market activity, will be implement…
Sydney: The number of scams reported by Australians fell in the first six months of 2025, but financial losses rose, according to government data.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported …
Beijing: The Standing Committee of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee commenced its 13th session on Monday to deliberate on the drafting of the 15th Five-Year Plan for the period 2026-2030. Wang Huni…
Guangzhou: In a fresh move to spur consumer spending, multiple cities across China have recently rolled out new voucher programs, targeting service sectors like catering, tourism, sports events, and performances.
According to Namibia Press Agency, s…
Beijing: Chinese stocks closed higher on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.51 percent to 3,883.56 points. The Shenzhen Component Index also saw an increase, closing 2.26 percent higher at 12,441.07 points.
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Katima mulilo: National Democratic Party (NDP) president, Martin Lukato Lukato, has praised Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa’s decision to dissolve the Katima Mulilo Town Council, describing the town as lacking development.
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