BEIJING: China experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with the average national temperature reaching unprecedented levels since the commencement of comprehensive meteorological records in 1961, the National Climate Center reported on Thursday…
BEIJING: China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has showcased its dedication to safeguarding foreign investors’ rights by publishing five landmark cases that exemplify its judicial efforts in this area. These cases illustrate the court’s commitment to u…
QINGDAO: Qingdao Eagles center Yang Hansen has been named the Rising Star of the Month in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league, marking his second consecutive win since the 2024-25 season began. The 19-year-old’s consistent performance has …
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, surpassing the 16,000 mark for the first time. This development highlights the robust performance of the Sri Lankan stock …
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 48.6 in December 2024 from 49.2 in November, indicating a further slowdown in the sector, according to SandP Global on Thursday.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the d…
NORILSK: A passenger plane belonging to Russia’s S7 Airlines overshot the runway while taxiing at the airport in Norilsk, central Russia, on Thursday. There were no casualties reported in the incident.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Airbus A3…
BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it has added 10 U.S. companies to its unreliable entities list. The decision follows accusations that these companies have been involved in selling arms to Taiwan, a move Beijing sees as…
BRATISLAVA: The halting of Russian gas transit through Ukraine has sparked concerns across eastern and central Europe, where nations heavily reliant on Russian gas supplies now face the prospect of seeking more expensive alternatives. This decision, w…
Valencia: In a highly anticipated match, Valencia and Real Madrid will kick off the 2025 La Liga season on Friday, marking an important fixture that could see Real Madrid rise to the top of the league standings. The match, initially scheduled for Nove…
MANILA: The Philippines has registered 37,098 new nurses in 2024, but many are expected to seek employment abroad due to inadequate pay and challenging working conditions at home, according to a member of the Philippines’ House of Representatives. Thi…
BEIJING: Xinhua News Agency has announced plans to enhance its cooperation with Sri Lankan media and think tanks, with the aim of fostering stronger bilateral relations. This development was confirmed by Xinhua President Fu Hua during a meeting with M…
MAPUTO: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for restraint and peaceful dialogue in Mozambique following a surge of violence after the December 2024 election results. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Po…
MAPUTO: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for restraint and peaceful dialogue in Mozambique following a surge of violence after the December 2024 election results. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Po…
MAPUTO: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for restraint and peaceful dialogue in Mozambique following a surge of violence after the December 2024 election results. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Po…
KATIMA MULILO: Zambezi Governor Lawrence Alufea Sampofu has issued a call for peace, hard work, and dedication as crucial elements for ensuring effective service delivery across the region and the nation by 2025. In his official New Year’s message, Sa…
