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Exhibition in Egypt sheds light on Palestine issue

STORY: Exhibition in Egypt sheds light on Palestine issue SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibition STORYLINE: The "I wish I was a candle" exhibition, a collaborative effort between Egyptian and Palestinian artists in Cairo, runs from May 7 till the end of the month in the Egyptian capital at Artox Gallery. Shedding light on the Palestinian cause, the display seeks to raise global awareness. Cairo is home to a large number of Gazan artists. Reflecting shared emotions towards the situation in Gaza, the artists from Gaza and Egypt join forces to denounce the ongoing hardships faced by the Palestinian people. Profits from the exhibition will be dedicated to supporting Palestinian artists and students in need of financial aid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Chinese automaker introduces new EV model in Indonesia

STORY: Chinese automaker introduces new EV model in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of launching ceremony 2. various of the display of Wuling's EVs 3. SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): DIAN ASMAHANI, Brand and marketing director for Wuling Sales Indonesia STORYLINE: Chinese automaker Wuling on Wednesday officially launches Cloud EV, a new electric vehicle model, in Jakarta to further expand its presence in the market of the Southeast Asian country. SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): DIAN ASMAHANI, Brand and marketing director for Wuling Sales Indonesia "We hope the Cloud EV will add to the total sales volume of Wuling EV and increase the penetration of EV in Indonesia. We are confident consumers will welcome it. Hopefully, Cloud EV can be sold at least 5,000 for this year." The adoption of EVs in Indonesia has risen significantly. From May 18 to 25, Wuling Indonesia will provide 150 EVs in Bali as officially designated veh

Afghan women venture into business for economic independence

STORY: Afghan women venture into business for economic independence SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an exhibition of agro-products and other Afghan commodities in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SONA MIRZADA, Businesswoman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NAZIMA KHAWAJAZADA, Businesswoman STORYLINE: Amid a quite prevalent conception that Afghan women are confined to household roles, a courageous few are breaking barriers to boldly venture into business for their economic independence. One such trailblazer is Sona Mirzada, seen at the annual fair of agricultural products held in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, showcasing her products in hopes of expanding her business and sales. The Afghan caretaker government's Ministry for Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock organized the four-day event starting Wednesday, aiming to push agricultural production and trade. Local businesspersons and farmers put on display their prod

Türkiye's iconic palace updates Chinese porcelain exhibition after renovation

STORY: Türkiye's iconic palace updates Chinese porcelain exhibition after renovation SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ILHAN KOCAMAN, Head of the Topkapi Palace Department of the Directorate of National Palaces 4. various of Chinese porcelain on display at the Topkapi Palace Museum 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ILHAN KOCAMAN, Head of the Topkapi Palace Department of the Directorate of National Palaces 6. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: Topkapi Palace Museum in Türkiye's Istanbul, once the residence of the Ottoman sultans, is now displaying additional pieces from its extensive collection of Chinese porcelain following a monumental restoration process. The three-year restoration prioritized three of the palace's eight kitchens, especially those originally designated for the sultans and their mothers, as wel

[Breaking news] U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

IWAKUNI, Japan, May 5 Kyodo - U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 5, 2024, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event. (Kyodo)

Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in a bazaar in Türkiye (April 20, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of tourists at a hotel in Türkiye (April 5, 2024) 3. various of people at cafes and restaurants in Türkiye (April 29, 2024) 4. various of people at an intercity bus terminal in Türkiye (July 19, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 69.8 percent in April, the highest in one and a half years, according to official data released on Friday. The annual consumer inflation continued to rise, mainly due to the increase in service prices. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the monthly consumer price index increased by 3.18 percent in April. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw the highest price increase of 9.56 percent in the month, followed by

Annual fireworks festival concludes in Malta

STORY: Annual fireworks festival concludes in Malta SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:46 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks show and drone display STORYLINE: The Malta International Fireworks Festival concluded in splendor at the Valletta Grand Harbour on Friday evening, captivating a large audience of locals and foreign tourists with its colorful fireworks and stunning drone displays. The fireworks and drone show in the grand finale of the festival also marked the celebration of Malta's 20th anniversary of joining the European Union. The annual fireworks festival kicked off on April 20. Originally scheduled to conclude on April 30th, the festival was postponed to May 3 due to inclement weather. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

China's NEV industry development impressive: Observer

STORY: China's NEV industry development impressive: Observer SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman STORYLINE: 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, China's largest auto show continuing through May 4, showcases an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 NEV models on display, reflecting a greener and smarter trend in the global auto market. Fabian Brandt from the management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has closely observed the Chinese auto market for years. He noted that the rapid development of China's NEV industry is impressive in its advanced technology and design. SOUNDBITE (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman "The progress that the industry is making in general,

Agri-products exhibition opens in Kabul

STORY: Agri-products exhibition opens in Kabul SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Afghan caretaker government's Ministry for Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock opened an exhibition of agricultural products in the country's capital Kabul on Wednesday. Local businessmen and farmers put on display their products in 263 kiosks, including 56 stalls for women, in the four-day exhibition aimed at developing the agricultural field and supporting local produce. "The Islamic Emirate is committed to supporting farmers by providing improved seeds and other objects to enhance agricultural products, besides calling upon investors to invest in the agricultural field and support the farmers," Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Political Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said at an opening ceremony of the exhibition. The Afghan administration organizes agri-fair every year to support the agricultural

Hong Kong holds firework show to celebrate Labor Day

STORY: Hong Kong holds firework show to celebrate Labor Day SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fireworks STORYLINE: Tourists swarmed Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor on Wednesday night to enjoy a firework show at sea as one of the first highlights of this Labor Day holiday. Starting at 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), the 10-minute display blended in with the night view of the Victoria Harbor and is accompanied by a light and music show. The gold-toned fireworks were set off from a boat 130 meters offshore. Despite the on-and-off drizzles throughout the day, many tourists and Hong Kong residents had arrived three hours prior to the show to find the perfect viewing spot. The Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government estimates that passenger arrivals and departures will total 5.9 million from Tuesday to Sunday, among which over 800,000 trips are made by tourists from the C

Noodle-made three-story pagoda is on display

TAKAYAMA, Japan - A noodle-made three-story pagoda is on display at a hotel in Takayama in the Japanese central prefecture of Gifu. The pagoda, modeled on the three-story pagoda of Hida Kokubunji Temple in Takayama, will be displayed until Nov. 5. (Kyodo)

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