Severo-kurilsk: Authorities in Russia’s far eastern Sakhalin Region on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in the Severo-Kurilsk District following a powerful earthquake and threat of further tsunamis. Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko convened a…
Dalian: Iron ore futures experienced a downturn on Wednesday during daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). The close saw the most active iron ore contract for September 2025 delivery decrease by 3.5 yuan, approximately 49 U.S. cents, …
Windhoek: The Hong Kong stock market ended lower Wednesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.36 percent to close at 25,176.93 points.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.18 percent to end at 9,038…
Kunene: Kunene Region Governor, Vipuakuje Muharukua has urged farmers to modernise their outdated farming practices to enhance production, increase profits, and achieve self-reliance during drought periods.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Kun…
Windhoek: Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Muller is nearing a transition to Major League Soccer (MLS) with an anticipated signing with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
According to Namibia Press Agency, only minor details remain before the 35-year-old signs a …
Myawaddy: Over 2,800 individuals have been evacuated in Myawaddy township, Kayin state, following severe flooding incidents. The Myanmar Fire Services Department (MFSD) reported that a total of 2,851 people from 771 households were relocated as floodw…
Windhoek: Female cyclists will earn International Cycling Union (UCI) ranking points for the first time in the upcoming Tour de Windhoek, as announced by Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) President Tauko Shilongo. This development marks a significant m…
Beijing: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s attempt to “transit” through the United States under any pretext or in any form. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affa…
Ras gharib: Egyptian teams helped extinguish a fire on a container ship operated by Swiss-headquartered Mediterranean Shipping Company late Tuesday, with no casualties reported, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said Wednesday.
Accordi…
Beijing: Chinese stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index posting a moderate gain of 0.17 percent to settle at 3,615.72 points. Meanwhile, the Shenzhen Component Index experienced a decline, closing 0.77 percent lo…
Hohhot: The 5th China-Mongolia Expo, scheduled to take place from August 25 to 29 in Hohhot, the capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is set to focus on enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation and promoting collaboration. Vice …
Kabul: The Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced on Wednesday that nearly 1.8 million Afghan refugees have returned home from Iran over the past three months. Mawlawi Abdul Rahman Rashid, the deputy minister of the ministry, stated th…
Shenzhen: The ChiNext Index, which tracks China’s Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, saw a decline of 1.62 percent, closing at 2,367.68 points on Wednesday.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the ChiNext Index is a key indicator that, along w…
Shanghai: Chinese stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.17 percent to 3,615.72 points. The financial markets witnessed varied performances across different indexes, highlighting divergent investor sentiment…
Windhoek: A massive earthquake struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, sparking tsunami alerts in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the West Coast.
According to Namibia Press Agency, a tsunami warning was announced for Alaska’s…
