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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires in Toledo Has Already Burned 3 000 Hectares - Spain

Land burned by the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Navalmoralejo, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The fire that started last Monday, August 11, in Navalmoralejo, in the province of Toledo, has already burned a total of 3,250 hectares, of which 800 correspond to Castilla-La Mancha and the rest, that is, 75 percent of the total, to Extremadura, Spain, on August 12, 2025. Photo by El Retorno Producciones / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A staff member demonstrates a remote-controlled washing machine of Panasonic during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors pose for photos while tasting beer at the booth of Tsingtao Beer during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors pose for photos while tasting beer at the booth of Tsingtao Beer during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors are seen at the booth of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Starbucks during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows robots at the booth of Nvidia during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Apple during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nikon to launch more efficient microscope for infertility treatment

Photo taken in Tokyo on July 4, 2024, shows an inverted microscope developed by Nikon Corp. for use in micro-insemination to treat infertility. The microscope, to be launched by a Nikon subsidiary on July 5, utilizes simple buttons and a touch screen close to the embryologist's hands, reducing the steps required for operation by about 75 percent.

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T?RKIYE-ANKARA-INFLATION RATE

(240627) -- ANKARA, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People shop at a market in Ankara, Trkiye, June 27, 2024. Trkiye's annual inflation has exceeded 75 percent, the highest in the past 18 months. While officials suggest this may represent the peak before a potential easing of prices, experts caution that the high cost of living is likely to linger. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: Is the worst over for Trkiye's inflation woes? " (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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T?RKIYE-ANKARA-INFLATION RATE

(240627) -- ANKARA, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People shop at a market in Ankara, Trkiye, June 27, 2024. Trkiye's annual inflation has exceeded 75 percent, the highest in the past 18 months. While officials suggest this may represent the peak before a potential easing of prices, experts caution that the high cost of living is likely to linger. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: Is the worst over for Trkiye's inflation woes? " (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish consumers' patience wears thin as inflation peaks at 75 pct

STORY: Turkish consumers' patience wears thin as inflation rate peaks at 75 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ankara 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SUAT ENGIN, Pensioner 3. various of Ankara 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NILGUN OZMEN, Pensioner 5. various of Ankara 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SELMA SONGUN, Housewife STORYLINE: With Türkiye's annualized inflation rate exceeding 75 percent in May, Turkish consumers are in desperate need of the relief promised by the government's disinflation efforts. Türkiye's inflation rate rose in May to 75.45 percent, official data revealed on Monday. That's the highest point since November 2022, and a significant jump from April's rate of 69.8 percent. "The worst is over," Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on X after Monday's data release. The minister sought to reassure the public that relief is in sight. "We saw the highest level of annual inflation, which refl

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Türkiye's annual inflation exceeds 75 pct in May

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation exceeds 75 pct in May SHOOTING TIME: June 2-3, 2024/Archives DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in Istanbul, Türkiye (Shooting date: May 17, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of people at a discount cafe in Samsun, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 2, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of people at a fish bazaar in Düzce, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 3, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of people shopping in Safranbolu, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 2, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 75.45 percent in May, the highest since November 2022, reaching the peak expected by the government and economists, according to official data released on Monday. Consumer prices rose by 3.37 percent in May, compared to an increase of 3.18 percent in April, as per data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. The highe

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Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner

STORY: Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:23 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest demanding an end to gendered violence STORYLINE: The rate of Australian women who were killed by a current or former partner increased by almost 30 percent in 2022-23, official data has revealed. The government-funded Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) on Tuesday released the latest data from the National Homicide Monitoring Program. It revealed that there were 247 homicide victims in Australia in the 12-month period to the end of June 2023, 75 of whom were women. Of the 75 women, 34 or 45.3 percent were killed by a current or former male intimate partner, up from 26 in the previous 12 months. Overall 60 women were killed by men in 2022-23. The rate of intimate partner homicide involving a female victim increased by 28 percent from 0.25 homicides per 100,000 people in 20

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Japan's population falls below 125 million

STORY: Japan's population falls below 125 million SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's population, including non-Japanese residents, fell by 595,000, or 0.48 percent, from a year earlier to 124,352,000 as of Oct. 1, 2023, down for the 13th consecutive year, government data showed Friday. The population of Japanese nationals dropped by 837,000, or 0.69 percent, to 121,193,000, marking the steepest fall since comparable data became available in 1950, according to a demographic survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The number of people aged 75 or above rose 713,000 to about 20.08 million, topping the 20 million mark for the first time, while those aged from zero to 14 fell 329,000 to about 14.17 million, or 11.4 percent of the total population, the lowest ever, data showed. Meanwhile, the foreign national population gained by 243,000 to about 3.16 mi

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Int'l experts speak positively about rural revitalization in China

STORY: Int'l experts speak positively about rural revitalization in China SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China/Moscow/Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's poverty alleviation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KLAUS SCHUSTEREDER, Visiting scholar of Boao Forum for Asia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): PAVEL KUZNETSOV, Deputy director, Institute of China and Modern Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AMER TAMAM, Egyptian expert STORYLINE: China began to implement a rural revitalization strategy in 2017 to address the imbalance between urban and rural areas and between regions. In February 2021, China announced it had secured a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty. Over the past 40 years, China had lifted nearly 800 million people out of poverty, accounting for over 75 percent of global poverty reduction in the same period. China has now embarked on a new journey of comprehensively promoting rural revitalization

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Over 15,000 candidates to run for parliament seats in Iran

STORY: Over 15,000 candidates to run for parliament seats in Iran SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: March. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:03 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: More than 15,000 candidates from different walks of life would compete for the Iranian parliament's 290 seats in the upcoming elections, said Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif on Wednesday. Nazif made the remarks at a press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, ahead of the 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections which will be held in the country on Friday. According to Nazif, candidates must be between 30 and 75 years old, and nearly 75 percent of those registered are qualified to compete in the elections. Meanwhile, almost 400 candidates were born in the 1990s and over 3,000 in the 1980s, and women constitute 13 percent of the candidates. He stressed candidates are from different walks of life, including lawyers, judges

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Istanbul's 2023 annual inflation nears 75 percent

STORY: Istanbul's 2023 annual inflation nears 75 percent SHOOTING TIME: file footage DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of people walking in the city center in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of people shopping in supermarket in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: The annual inflation for retail prices in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, reached 74.88 percent year-on-year in 2023, the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) reported Tuesday. Data from ITO, one of the world's largest chambers with over 700,000 members, showed that monthly inflation for retail prices in the city of nearly 16 million people increased by 3.52 percent in December. The highest price increases in December were reported for "health and personal care," followed by "culture, education and entertainment" and food products, with 5.15, 5.10, and 4.90 percent hikes respectively. In line with the newly announced data, shops in Kur

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London gears up for festive season

STORY: London gears up for festive season SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival decorations on the streets of London STORYLINE: As Christmas is approaching, London has already been gearing up for the festive season with streets and squares adorned with Christmas decorations. To raise public awareness of climate change, some of London's landmark shopping destinations recycled last year's displays. To save energy, the lights will shine for a slightly shorter duration each day this year. According to the local council, the lights use LED lightbulbs made from recycled polymer. That will save 75 percent of energy than standard lightbulbs. Christmas lights across the city tend to glisten until January 6. During the festive season, various Christmas-themed activities will be held across London, including Christmas markets, workshops, concerts, and the world-famous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Xinhua

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China-funded airport in Pakistan to facilitate regional connectivity

STORY: China-funded airport in Pakistan to facilitate regional connectivity DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: GWADAR, Pakistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING KAN, Manager of New Gwadar Int'l Airport project management department 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AYAZ AHMAD, Pakistani engineer of New Gwadar International Airport project 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BILAL AHMED, Pakistani painting enthusiast STORYLINE: Construction of the China-funded New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province is in full swing. The overall progress of the airport has exceeded 75 percent, said Ding Kan, manager of the New Gwadar International Airport project management department. He added that the runway, apron, contact road and the navigation aid lighting system of the flight area have been completed and have the conditions for flight calibration. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING KAN, Manager of New Gwadar Int'l Airport project m

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U.S. California's surging gas prices spark call to suspend tax

STORY: U.S. California's surging gas prices spark call to suspend tax DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SACRAMENTO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations STORYLINE: The U.S. state of California is again witnessing gasoline prices soar to near record highs, sparking a call from the state's Republican lawmakers to suspend gas tax. The average price of gas in California hit over 6.00 U.S. dollars per gallon on Thursday, compared to 3.84 dollars for the nation, which jumped more than 8 percent over last month. California's average gasoline price on Thursday, 6.032 U.S. dollars per gallon, is up 75 cents from a month ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association. Xinhua found this week the price for a regular gallon at a gas station in Los Angeles County was 6.89 U.S. dollars, while supreme and diesel cost 7.19 U.S. dollars and 7.29 U.S. dollars, respectively. In a letter sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, a group of Repu

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GLOBALink | Georgian exhibitor eyes growing opportunities in Chinese market at CIFTIS

STORY: Georgian exhibitor eyes growing opportunities in Chinese market at CIFTIS DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIFTIS 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GIORGI RTVELADZE, Representative of RTVELISI Company (Georgian exhibitor) STORYLINE: The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is currently underway in Beijing. As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, the CIFTIS has attracted over 2,200 enterprises and representatives of 75 countries and international organizations, with the proportion of international participants exceeding 20 percent. Among the exhibitors is Giorgi Rtveladze from Georgia, who is showcasing the world-renowned Georgian wines at the exhibition. SOUNDBITE (English): GIORGI RTVELADZE, Representative of RTVELISI Company "Georgian wine is a world famous wine and we take it to Beijing in this exhibition to just find more customers and for good cooperation for future

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India's tigers count grows at 6.1 pct annually: ministry

STORY: India's tigers count grows at 6.1 pct annually: ministry DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Tiger Reserve Park STORYLINE: India currently has an estimated population of 4,000 tigers, representing an annual growth rate of 6.1 percent, said an official statement issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Saturday. The statement, released on International Tiger Day, said 3,167 tigers are living in the country's camera-trapped areas, but an analysis of data done by the Wildlife Institute of India from both camera-trapped and non-camera-trapped tiger presence areas revealed that the upper limit of the tiger population in the country was estimated to be 3,925, reflecting an annual growth rate of 6.1 percent. "India currently harbors almost 75 percent of the world's wild tiger population. With significant changes in the spatial patterns of tiger occurrence and an increase in uni

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ECDC warns of surge in Legionnaires' disease in Europe

STORY: ECDC warns of surge in Legionnaires' disease in Europe DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ECDC 2. various of lakes in Stockholm 3. various of street views in Stockholm STORYLINE: European authorities must be vigilant in detecting and monitoring outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, a form of pneumonia that has seen a surge to unprecedented levels in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Monday. Over 10,700 cases, including 704 fatalities, were reported in 2021, the ECDC said in its latest Annual Epidemiological Report. With 2.4 cases per 100,000 population, it was the highest annual notification rate of the disease caused by the Legionella bacteria, it said in a press release. Four countries -- Italy, France, Spain, and Germany -- accounted for 75 percent of the reported cases, the ECDC said. Males aged 65 years and older we

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Modular high-rise buildings built in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Modular high-rise buildings built in China's Shenzhen DATELINE: July 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concrete modular high-rise buildings 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CEN YAN, Shenzhen Housing and Construction Bureau STORYLINE: Five over 100-meter-high apartment buildings were built within one year using modular construction technology in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. The concrete buildings were assembled with 6,028 standard modular units that were made in a factory. The modules were transported to the site with all the electric and internal finishes completed. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CEN YAN, Shenzhen Housing and Construction Bureau "According to our preliminary calculation, modular construction can help reduce 75 percent of construction waste." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenzhen, China. (XHTV)

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India produces 27 mln vehicles in FY 2022-23: report

STORY: India produces 27 mln vehicles in FY 2022-23: report DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of two-wheeler showroom 3. various of car showroom 4. various of electric vehicles (EVs) 5. various of traffic STORYLINE: The Indian automotive industry produced nearly 27 million vehicles across different segments and types, worth around 108 billion U.S. dollars in the fiscal year 2022-23 (April 2022-March 2023), a report said on Wednesday. Passenger vehicles (PVs) accounted for over 57 percent of the value, while two-wheelers made up almost 75 percent of the volume, according to a report released by a management consulting firm Primus Partners. There were also 1 million commercial vehicles (CVs). The automotive industry employed nearly 19 million people, it said. The report highlighted the dominance of mid-size and full-size SUVs in the PV segment and noted significant investments in electric vehicles (EVs), su

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Lebanese celebrate Ramadan amid dire economic conditions

STORY: Lebanese celebrate Ramadan amid dire economic conditions DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gatherings in Sidon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL RAHMAN BADIH, Kiosk owner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL RAHMAN BADIH, Kiosk owner STORYLINE: Hundreds of Lebanese attend the daily gatherings in an old market in Sidon, a city in southern Lebanon, to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. However, the financial crisis in the country has forced people to cut down their spending and focus on basic needs. Abdel Rahman Badih, the owner of a kiosk of Katayef, a popular Arabic sweet, said business has not been going well since the crisis, stating that low salaries of citizens impacted their purchasing power. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL RAHMAN BADIH, Kiosk owner "There are no foreigners like before, and no activity like before. You can see, there is only 25 percent of the activity witnessed in the past, the 75 percent is gone. See the difference? Bec

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China's Beibu Gulf Port sees cargo throughput rise in 2022

STORY: China's Beibu Gulf Port sees cargo throughput rise in 2022 DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beibu Gulf Port STORYLINE: Beibu Gulf Port in China's Guangxi saw its cargo throughput rise 16.78 percent year on year to 7.02 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in 2022. With advances in the new land-sea transit routes in the western region and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the port has been making efforts to explore supply sources in the western region of China. Last year, the port opened 11 new container routes. It currently has 75 shipping routes, connecting almost all major coastal ports of the country, as well as ASEAN members. The port serves as an important transit point in the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a trade and logistics passage jointly built by western Chinese provincial regions and Singapore. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting fr

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75% of world's coral reefs in danger

OAKLAND, United States - In a September 2007 file photo, a diver swims above bleached coral reefs in the waters off Taketomi Island in Okinawa Prefecture. International researchers warned on Feb. 23, 2011, that 75 percent of the world's coral reefs are threatened by global warming and environmental destruction, and that the world may lose most of the reefs by 2050 if no measures are taken.

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Abe picks cherry in Yamagata farm during stumping tour

YAMAGATA, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picks cherries at a cherry farm in Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture, the largest cherry-producing region in Japan. Abe was traveling in the area on a stumping tour ahead of next month's House of Councillors election. Yamagata accounts for 75 percent of the nation's cherry output, and Higashine about 20 percent of the total,

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Japan to cut stake in Azadegan, gives up project operator status

TOKYO, Japan - Katsujiro Kida, executive senior vice president of Inpex Corp., the operating arm of Inpex Holdings Inc., tells a news conference in Tokyo on Oct. 6 that Inpex, owned by 29.35 percent by the government, will cut its concession in a project to develop Iran's Azadegan oil field to 10 percent from the current 75 percent.

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New Zealand increases Official Cash Rate to highest level since 2008

STORY: New Zealand increases Official Cash Rate to highest level since 2008 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cash machines, medical workers and gas station 2. various of New Zealand's port area 3. various of supermarket 4. various of street view STORYLINE: New Zealand on Wednesday increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to its highest level since December 2008, with the rise of 75 basis points, also the biggest hike since 1999. The Monetary Policy Committee of the New Zealand Reserve Bank (RBNZ) increased the OCR from 3.5 percent to 4.25 percent to further curb the widespread inflation. The committee agreed that the OCR needs to reach a higher level, and sooner than previously indicated, to ensure inflation returns to within its target range over the medium term, according to an RBNZ statement. Core consumer price inflation is too high, which was at 7.2 percent currently; employment is beyond its maximum sustainable level; and near-te

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SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-POLICY RATE-RAISE

(221124) -- STOCKHOLM, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows Sweden's central bank Riksbank in Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden's central bank (Riksbank) announced on Thursday a 75-percentage-point key rate hike to 2.5 percent -- the highest in 14 years. (Xinhua/Fu Yiming)

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SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-POLICY RATE-RAISE

(221124) -- STOCKHOLM, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows the logo of Sweden's central bank Riksbank in Stockholm, Sweden. Sweden's central bank (Riksbank) announced on Thursday a 75-percentage-point key rate hike to 2.5 percent -- the highest in 14 years. (Xinhua/Fu Yiming)

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New Zealand increases Official Cash Rate to highest level since 2008

STORY: New Zealand increases Official Cash Rate to highest level since 2008 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets 2. various of banks 3. various of a supermarket 4. various of port STORYLINE: New Zealand on Wednesday increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to its highest level since December 2008, with a rise of 75 basis points, also the biggest hike since 1999. The Monetary Policy Committee of the New Zealand Reserve Bank (RBNZ) increased the OCR from 3.5 percent to 4.25 percent to further curb widespread inflation. The committee agreed that the OCR needs to reach a higher level, and sooner than previously indicated, to ensure inflation returns to within its target range over the medium term, according to an RBNZ statement. Core consumer price inflation is too high, which was at 7.2 percent currently; employment is beyond its maximum sustainable level; near-term inflation expectations have risen, it said. Global consumer price in

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NEW ZEALAND-OFFICIAL CASH RATE-INCREASE

(221123) -- AUCKLAND, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a bank in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 20, 2022. New Zealand on Wednesday increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to its highest level since December 2008, with the rise of 75 basis points, also the biggest hike since 1999. The Monetary Policy Committee of the New Zealand Reserve Bank (RBNZ) increased the OCR from 3.5 percent to 4.25 percent to further curb the widespread inflation. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-OFFICIAL CASH RATE-INCREASE

(221123) -- AUCKLAND, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People use ATM machines in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 21, 2022. New Zealand on Wednesday increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to its highest level since December 2008, with the rise of 75 basis points, also the biggest hike since 1999. The Monetary Policy Committee of the New Zealand Reserve Bank (RBNZ) increased the OCR from 3.5 percent to 4.25 percent to further curb the widespread inflation. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-OFFICIAL CASH RATE-INCREASE

(221123) -- AUCKLAND, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a shop in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 21, 2022. New Zealand on Wednesday increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to its highest level since December 2008, with the rise of 75 basis points, also the biggest hike since 1999. The Monetary Policy Committee of the New Zealand Reserve Bank (RBNZ) increased the OCR from 3.5 percent to 4.25 percent to further curb the widespread inflation. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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Take a peek at Hefei: int'l wetland city

STORY: Take a peek at Hefei: int'l wetland city DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wetlands in Hefei STORYLINE: Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, has been accredited by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. The city was among the 25 cities from 13 countries to be accredited last Thursday as international wetland cities during the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP14) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Located between the Yangtze River and the Huai River, Hefei is home to the Chaohu Lake, the fifth-largest freshwater lake in China. Wetlands take up over 10 percent of the city's total area. It boasts five national wetland parks and three provincial wetland parks, with a wetland protection rate of 75 percent, the highest within Anhui Province. On the list of all the 43 international wetland cities worldwide are 13 Chinese cities, making China a country with most such cit

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221112) -- HEFEI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 9, 2022 shows migrant birds on the Chaohu Lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. Hefei has five national wetland parks and three provincial wetland parks, with a wetland protection rate of 75 percent. It was accredited on Nov. 10, 2022 by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221112) -- HEFEI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Spet. 6, 2022 shows scenery of a wetland around the Chaohu Lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. Hefei has five national wetland parks and three provincial wetland parks, with a wetland protection rate of 75 percent. It was accredited on Nov. 10, 2022 by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221112) -- HEFEI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 29, 2022 shows redwoods around the Chaohu Lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. Hefei has five national wetland parks and three provincial wetland parks, with a wetland protection rate of 75 percent. It was accredited on Nov. 10, 2022 by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. (Photo by Wang Shibao/Xinhua)