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LHASA, July 20 : Dressed in vibrant outfits, Li Xiaochao and her daughter beamed at the camera, joyfully exclaiming, “We’re at Namtso, and we’re so excited!” The dazzling blue lake shimmered behind them, framed by the snow-capped Mount Nyainqentanglha. Located in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous […]

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 17 : Reaffirming its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 7), which aims to ensure access to affordable and clean energy for all, Pakistan has underscored the need for fiscal space for developing countries, especially those facing a debt servicing crisis, […]

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 16 : New evacuation orders in Gaza issued by the Israeli military have uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians, amid ongoing bombardment, aid agencies have warned. Those impacted by the orders have been told to relocate to the “already overcrowded” coastal strip […]

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 16 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the continued violence in the Druze-majority area in Suweida governorate in southern Syria, which has resulted in dozens of casualties, including among civilians, a UN Spokesperson said Tuesday. Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric […]

TOKYO, Jul 15 : Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it will end vehicle production at its flagship Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo by the end of fiscal 2027, transferring the operation to a factory in southwestern Japan, as part of restructuring efforts. […]

BEIJING, July 15 : China is experiencing a surge in foreign tourist arrivals as the summer vacation season kicks off, with increasing numbers of international travelers drawn to the country’s unique blend of ancient culture and modern vitality. Thomas Watts, a short video creator from […]

GENEVA, July 14 : The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of intellectual property (IP) in the UAE […]

NUKUʻALOFA, Jul 14 : A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Tonga islands in the South Pacific on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake occurred 643 kilometres from Houma at a depth of 552 kilometres, USGS said. There have been no reports of casualties […]

ABU DHABI, Jul 14 : The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a strategic agreement to position Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). The agreement formalises a […]

ATHENS, Jul 11 : August and September will bring extreme fire risk to Attica, the region including Athens and the adjacent port city of Piraeus, the National Observatory of Athens warned on Thursday. Underlining that this July saw significantly below-average rainfall, unusually high temperatures, and […]