Tokyo: Tokyo stocks retreated on Wednesday as investors took profits following a rapid advance. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed down 8.27 points, or 0.02 percent, to close at 49,307.79.
According to Namib…
New york: A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called on the Syrian transitional government to honor its commitments to fighting terrorism. The prolonged turmoil in Syria has provided space for the proliferation of terrorism, said Fu Cong, China’s permanent r…
Talatan: For generations, the Talatan Gobi Desert in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has faced severe sandstorms, persistent droughts, and sparse vegetation, challenging the local herders’ way of life. Today, Talatan, located in Gonghe County in th…
Paris: The Louvre Museum reopened its doors to visitors on Wednesday morning, marking three days since a high-profile jewelry theft resulted in significant financial losses for the renowned cultural institution. Despite the reopening, the Apollo Galle…
Windhoek: Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, on Wednesday launched the ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025-2030), describing it as a transformative roadmap to strengthening Namibia’s foreign policy, trade, and…
Windhoek: Namibia’s traditional authorities (TAs) have been encouraged to learn from South Africa’s successful model of integrating traditional leadership into national development and economic empowerment. This was the core message delivered by Jamie…
Nkurenkuru: The Ngato Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) officially opened its fourth campus in Nkurenkuru, aiming to enhance access to practical vocational training for young people in the region.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the even…
Beijing: Chinese stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.07 percent to 3,913.76 points. The Shenzhen Component Index showed a more significant decrease, closing 0.62 percent lower at 12,996.61 points.
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Beijing: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday called for enhanced cross-Strait cooperation in AI and other cutting-edge fields, criticizing Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for “sacrificing” the island’s competitive indu…
Xi’an: Home to the famous Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an is poised to transform itself into a thriving hub for global sports. After hosting a series of high-profile international events in 2025, including the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Sup…
Madrid: Jude Bellingham scored his first goal of the season to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Juventus started faster, with Weston McKennie and Federico Gatti testing Thibaut Courtois from outside the ar…
Havana: The United States is “intimidating” countries into voting against a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that calls for an end to the decades-long U.S. embargo on Cuba, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Wednesd…
Beijing: A Chinese government spokesperson voiced the country’s firm opposition to the U.S. arms sales to China’s Taiwan region. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a regular press conference i…
Swakopmund: Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Tuesday announced that a second positive case of Mpox has been confirmed at Swakopmund in the Erongo Region, bringing the total confirmed cases to two. The first case was re…
Tashkent: Uzbekistan plans to accelerate efforts to tap its estimated 10 billion U.S. dollars of artificial intelligence (AI) potential, the presidential press service said Tuesday. A video conference was held under the chairmanship of Uzbek President…
