International

China launches Lijian-1 rocket, sending 9 satellites into orbit

6 months ago

China on Wednesday launched the Lijian-1 or Kinetica-1 Y11 carrier rocket with 9 satellites, including one from the United Arab Emirates, onboard.The rocket blasted off at 12:03 p.m. (Beijing Time)...

Global trade to exceed 35 trln USD in 2025: UN report

6 months ago

The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Tuesday that global trade in goods and services is expected to exceed 35 trillion U.S. dollars in 2025 for the first...

S. Korea's employment rises 225,000 in November

6 months ago

South Korea's employment rose for the 11th straight month due to an increase in elderly jobs, statistical ministry data showed Wednesday.The number of employed people aged 15 and older gained...

Australia must triple electricity generation and storage capacity by 2050: report

6 months ago

Australia's total electricity generation and storage capacity will need to triple by 2050 in order to keep up with demand, according to a report published by the energy market operator...

Kremlin says Trump's Ukraine statements in line with Russia's view

6 months ago

The Kremlin on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump's latest statements on Ukraine in which he said Moscow will win the war and that Kyiv will have to cede land...

Europe ministers meet on migration 'challenges' to rights convention

6 months ago

Ministers from Council of Europe states met in Strasbourg Wednesday to address concerns aired by several key members that the European Convention on Human Rights is impeding the fight against...

Five people arrested for crypto murder in Spain

6 months ago

Spanish police said Wednesday they have arrested five people for abducting and murdering a man to steal his crypto money while another four were charged in Denmark.The man and his...

Ukraine allies to hold Thursday video call: France

6 months ago

Leaders of Ukraine's allies will hold a new video call on Thursday, France said, as US President Donald Trump keeps pressure on Kyiv to accept a deal ending Russia's nearly...

China, Brunei pledge to promote building of community with shared future

6 months ago

China and Brunei have pledged to strengthen cooperation in various fields and promote the building of a China-Brunei community with a shared future, during a Chinese delegation's visit to Brunei...

Sri Lanka to launch special program to protect children affected by disaster

6 months ago

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on Wednesday announced a special program aimed at safeguarding children affected by the recent floods and landslides.Deputy Minister of Women and Child...

China issues policy paper on Latin America, the Caribbean

6 months ago

China's Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the third of its kind in less than two decades, was issued on Wednesday.The Chinese government released the first such...

Qatar Pledges $1 Million to Support UN Central Emergency Response Fund for 2026

6 months ago

HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the High-level Pledging Event on the Central Emergency Response Fund...

Russian Far East to boost tourism from China

6 months ago

Russia aims to attract 5.5 million Chinese tourists annually by 2030, including 1.8 million to the Far East, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development announced on Tuesday.Russian Economy Minister Maxim...

Philippines' records 320 mln USD FDI net inflows in September

6 months ago

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines declined to 320 million U.S. dollars in September, the Philippine central bank said on Wednesday.Japan was the top source of FDIs, while...

International Conference on Dignified Menstruation concludes with 12 -point Kathmandu Declaration

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 10: The three-day International Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation 2025 concluded today by issuing a 12-point Kathmandu Declaration.The Conference (December 810) was held on the occasion of the...

PM Karki vows to make HoR elections more cost-effective and transparent

6 months ago

Patan (Lalitpur), Dec 10: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has identified corruption as a major bottleneck to development and transformation in recent years.In her address to an event organized by the...