Новости за 17.05.2024

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks battled to end in the black Friday with only the Dow Jones managing the feat.

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday received and warmly bid farewell to the Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo De Luca during a formal farewell call in Delhi. During their meeting, the Minister also appreciated the Italian envoy's efforts towards strengthening the India-Italy partnership and wished him the best in his future endeavours. EAM Jaishankar also shared details of

White House - President Joe Biden continues his outreach effort among Black voters this week with a string of events to commemorate civil rights milestones and address the next generation of leaders.

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], May 18 (ANI): Garuda Aerospace, an innovator in the aerospace sector, has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals (GSFC) University, aimed at propelling advancements in aerospace research and fostering educational excellence, it said in a statement. This pivotal agreement was signed by Dr Vijayakumar Rajarathinam, Chief Operatin

BUDAPEST, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto stressed on Friday the importance of his country's alliance with Serbia amid heightened regional tensions.

New York [US], May 17 (ANI): The US administration on Thursday added 26 textile entities like traders and warehouses to the forced labour entity list, for having an alleged link with Uyghur labour camps from China's Xinjiang, Nikkei Asia reportedThis latest decision will now ban, products associated with these entities from entering the US market, the same report also claimed that this step will also increase pressure on

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17 (ANI): The first inter-ministerial delegation from India held meetings from May 15-17 under the Intergovernmental Framework Agreement between the two countries concerning cooperation for the empowerment and operation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). According to the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi press release, the IMEEC will provide effective alternate supply routes generati

London [UK], May 17 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday met the UK's Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Sir Philip Barton for the annual UK-India Strategic Dialogue and reviewed the progress made on the UK-India 2030 Roadmap. "They reviewed the progress made on the UK-India 2030 Roadmap since the last dialogue in January 2023 and looked ahead to the next phase of bila

The US has imposed tariffs on China's EVs to stifle competition, the Russian president has said

The currency now makes up more than half of Moscow's export settlements, according to statistics

Protecting a country's sovereignty is a precondition for democracy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office argues

Saran (Bihar) [India], May 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that when the nation is entering the 'digital age' under the leadership of PM Modi, Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) want to take Bihar to the "lantern era". The Chief Minister was addressing a public meeting for the Saran Lok Sabha seat at Dharahra Khurd in Bihar. Taking a dig at the opposition in his address, CM Yogi

KIGALI, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank unveiled a report on Friday at the 11th Africa CEO Forum in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, highlighting digital opportunities for African businesses.

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BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- China's tourism sector has witnessed a notable boom, greatly facilitating the country's social and economic development.

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BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to improve modern tourism systems and accelerate the building of China into a countr

TOKYO -- Japan on Friday started the sixth round of release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) convened a conference today for the Directors and MD/CEOs of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in Mumbai. According to a press release, the event, themed 'Governance in ARCs - Towards Effective Resolutions', saw the participation of over 80 representatives from all 27 ARCs across the country. This conference is part of a series of supervisory

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): N K Singh, chairman, 15th Finance Commission of India, underscored the critical role of unlocking private capital to meet climate finance requirements during the 'Financing Climate Transitions' session at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024 on Friday. Singh highlighted the need to address investment deterrents and create a favorable regulatory environment to mobilize private sector contrib

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), underscored the Indian government's commitment to developing robust capacities in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on Friday, Krishnan emphasised the pivotal role AI will play in the country's econ

Vishakapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 17 (ANI): Transportation of essential raw material from Adani Gangavaram Port Limited to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited has finally resumed, which was halted on April 12 due to the agitation of the port workers, the RINL said in a release on Friday. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), a pivotal player in the steel industry, faced an unprecedented challenge when operations at Ad

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MASINDI, Uganda, May 17 (Xinhua) -- For 83-year-old Yosam Kagolo, travelling on the newly paved road to nearby towns is more than just a convenience. It is a symbol of progress and opportunity.

Kagolo, a seasoned trader in the Ngwedo trading center of Buliisa district in rural midwestern Uganda, vividly remembers the challenges before the Chinese built the 159-km road through

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Malaysian economy grew at 4.2 percent in the first quarter, driven by stronger private expenditure and positive turnaround in exports, the country's central bank said Friday.

A conduit for crude could be added to the planned mega gas pipeline, the president has said

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day trip to China Friday after Beijing and Moscow reaffirmed their "strategic relationship" by signing a joint statement and vowing to cooperate against "destructive and hostile" pressure from Washington.

Hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk of again becoming victims of atrocities, this time in the North Darfur city of El Fasher, amid fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), as well as allied militias. Fighting began in April, and the last week has seen fierce clashes in and around the city, including deliberate attacks on civilians, burning of residential neighborhoods,