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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, the Syrian Army secures dozens of towns and villages in the northeast countryside. This deployment comes after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under a agreement aimed at avoiding direct military confrontation. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, the Syrian Army secures dozens of towns and villages in the northeast countryside. This deployment comes after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under a agreement aimed at avoiding direct military confrontation. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, the Syrian Army secures dozens of towns and villages in the northeast countryside. This deployment comes after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under a agreement aimed at avoiding direct military confrontation. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, the Syrian Army secures dozens of towns and villages in the northeast countryside. This deployment comes after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under a agreement aimed at avoiding direct military confrontation. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, the Syrian Army secures dozens of towns and villages in the northeast countryside. This deployment comes after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under a agreement aimed at avoiding direct military confrontation. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Strong Winds Yellow Alert

A suspended passenger ship is avoiding strong winds at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, on December 11, 2025.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Rocio Mejia Flores, Director of Finabien, speaks about the Financial for Bienestar card, which will be the best alternative for sending remittances and avoiding the 1% tax per transfer, and can be requested at Mexico's embassies in the United States during a news conference at National Palace. on July 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is seen behind while Rocio Mejia Flores, Director of Finabien, speak about the Financial for Bienestar card, which will be the best alternative for sending remittances and avoiding the 1% tax per transfer, and can be requested at Mexico's embassies in the United States during a news conference at National Palace. on July 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Dashcam Captures Skidding Car Regaining Control on Rain-Soaked Highway in Hangzhou

On June 16, 2025, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the dashcam video captured the moment when a vehicle losing traction during a torrential downpour on a busy highway. The driver skillfully regained control after his car skidded on a rain-soaked highway, avoiding a crash.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani returns to the plate after avoiding a high pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS-DROP

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on April 8, 2025. U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320.01 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 37,645.59. The S&P 500 fell 79.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 4,982.77, narrowly avoiding a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 335.35 points, or 2.15 percent, to 15,267.91. Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS-DROP

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on April 8, 2025. U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320.01 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 37,645.59. The S&P 500 fell 79.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 4,982.77, narrowly avoiding a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 335.35 points, or 2.15 percent, to 15,267.91. Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS-DROP

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on April 8, 2025. U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320.01 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 37,645.59. The S&P 500 fell 79.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 4,982.77, narrowly avoiding a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 335.35 points, or 2.15 percent, to 15,267.91. Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS-DROP

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on April 8, 2025. U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320.01 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 37,645.59. The S&P 500 fell 79.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 4,982.77, narrowly avoiding a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 335.35 points, or 2.15 percent, to 15,267.91. Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS-DROP

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on April 8, 2025. U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320.01 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 37,645.59. The S&P 500 fell 79.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 4,982.77, narrowly avoiding a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 335.35 points, or 2.15 percent, to 15,267.91. Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS-DROP

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on April 8, 2025. U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320.01 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 37,645.59. The S&P 500 fell 79.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 4,982.77, narrowly avoiding a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 335.35 points, or 2.15 percent, to 15,267.91. Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VOLLEY - Coppa Italia - Del Monte Coppa Italia - Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs Rana Verona

HERRERA JAIME Jesus smashing avoiding the wall during Del Monte Coppa Italia - Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs Rana Verona, Italian Volleyball Men Cup match in Bologna, Italy, January 25 2025

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T?RKIYE-ECONOMY-INFLATION

(240718) -- ANKARA, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People shop at a second-hand market in Ankara, Trkiye, July 17, 2024. Turkish consumers are avoiding high-cost purchases and instead concentrating on bargain-shopping for necessities, hoping that decreasing inflation will improve their living standards. Although inflation is on a downward trend, people are still vexed by high prices and expecting changes. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish consumers feel the squeeze as inflation falls" (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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T?RKIYE-ECONOMY-INFLATION

(240718) -- ANKARA, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk on a street in Ankara, Trkiye, July 17, 2024. Turkish consumers are avoiding high-cost purchases and instead concentrating on bargain-shopping for necessities, hoping that decreasing inflation will improve their living standards. Although inflation is on a downward trend, people are still vexed by high prices and expecting changes. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish consumers feel the squeeze as inflation falls" (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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T?RKIYE-ECONOMY-INFLATION

(240718) -- ANKARA, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People shop at a store in Ankara, Trkiye, July 17, 2024. Turkish consumers are avoiding high-cost purchases and instead concentrating on bargain-shopping for necessities, hoping that decreasing inflation will improve their living standards. Although inflation is on a downward trend, people are still vexed by high prices and expecting changes. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish consumers feel the squeeze as inflation falls" (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar's health ministry issues heat advisory amid soaring temperature

STORY: Myanmar's health ministry issues heat advisory amid soaring temperature SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of intense heat waves 2. various of Ngwe Saung beach in Pathein, Ayeyarwady region 3. various of people in Yangon STORYLINE: As temperatures continue to rise across Myanmar, the ministry of health is advising citizens to take precautions to protect their wellbeing, according to the ministry's statements on Thursday. The health ministry's advisory included guidelines for staying safe during periods of high heat and avoiding exposure to harmful ultraviolet light. The ministry's guidelines featured tips for recognizing and managing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and first aid measures. According to meteorological reports, many regions across the country are experiencing a spike in temperatures, surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many areas. U Hla Tun, a director from Myanmar's Dep

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Jordan, Bahrain stress urgent need to implement immediate ceasefire resolutions in Gaza

STORY: Jordan, Bahrain stress urgent need to implement immediate ceasefire resolutions in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a welcoming ceremony and meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for the international community, especially the United Nations Security Council, to implement immediate ceasefire resolutions in Gaza. During a meeting in Jordan's Aqaba, the two leaders stressed the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East, avoiding military escalation, and finding peaceful, just, comprehensive, and sustainable solutions to conflicts in the region, as well as coordinating efforts to combat and prevent financing of terrorism. They stressed the importance of the upcoming Arab Summit in the Kingdom of Bahrain in light of the current circumstances in the region. During the meeting, they stressed the necessit

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Clothes Recycling in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A professional buys used clothes in front of a commercial residential building in Enshi, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 28, 2024. In recent years, the recycling of waste clothes has become a popular occupation, and the new ecological, saving, recycling and avoiding excessive waste of business mode has been widely recognized and participated in by everyone.

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Clothes Recycling in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A professional buys used clothes in front of a commercial residential building in Enshi, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 28, 2024. In recent years, the recycling of waste clothes has become a popular occupation, and the new ecological, saving, recycling and avoiding excessive waste of business mode has been widely recognized and participated in by everyone.

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Clothes Recycling in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A professional buys used clothes in front of a commercial residential building in Enshi, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 28, 2024. In recent years, the recycling of waste clothes has become a popular occupation, and the new ecological, saving, recycling and avoiding excessive waste of business mode has been widely recognized and participated in by everyone.

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Clothes Recycling in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A professional buys used clothes in front of a commercial residential building in Enshi, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 28, 2024. In recent years, the recycling of waste clothes has become a popular occupation, and the new ecological, saving, recycling and avoiding excessive waste of business mode has been widely recognized and participated in by everyone.

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Clothes Recycling in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A professional buys used clothes in front of a commercial residential building in Enshi, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 28, 2024. In recent years, the recycling of waste clothes has become a popular occupation, and the new ecological, saving, recycling and avoiding excessive waste of business mode has been widely recognized and participated in by everyone.

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-CONGRESS-AVOIDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

(240228) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, Feb. 27, 2024. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he is "very optimistic" that Congress will avoid a government shutdown by the Friday deadline, after meeting with President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders at the White House. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-CONGRESS-AVOIDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

(240228) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, Feb. 27, 2024. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he is "very optimistic" that Congress will avoid a government shutdown by the Friday deadline, after meeting with President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders at the White House. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-CONGRESS-AVOIDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

(240228) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, Feb. 27, 2024. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he is "very optimistic" that Congress will avoid a government shutdown by the Friday deadline, after meeting with President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders at the White House. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE SPEAKER-CONGRESS-AVOIDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

(240228) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, Feb. 27, 2024. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he is "very optimistic" that Congress will avoid a government shutdown by the Friday deadline, after meeting with President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders at the White House. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S. Fed leaves rates unchanged amid inflation progress

STORY: U.S. Fed leaves rates unchanged amid inflation progress SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, while avoiding the signal of an imminent rate cut going forward. This latest policy meeting, the first in 2024, marked the fourth straight meeting for the central bank to hold policy rate steady. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation eased from its highs without a significant increase in unemployment, which was "very good news," while noting that inflation remained above the Fed's longer-run goal of 2 percent. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair "Today, the FOMC decided to leave our policy

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Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant

STORY: Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin virtually participating in the foundation-laying ceremony (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. "Today, they are writing a new bright chapter in history by fulfilling the long-held aspiration of all Egyptians of owning a peaceful nuclear plant," said the Egyptian president. Al-Sisi added that Egypt's peaceful nuclear program shall contribute to providing safe, cheap, and long-term energy supplies, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and avoiding fluctuations in their prices. He described the project

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The FSO Safer tanker is seen at Ras Issa port in Hodeidah province, Yemen, on May 30, 2023. The Safer tanker, marooned off the port of Hodeidah since 2015, had been a ticking time bomb containing approximately 1.1 million barrels of oil. As the vessel's condition continued to deteriorate, concerns escalated regarding the potential for a devastating oil spill. The ship-to-ship transfer from the decaying FSO Safer to a replacement tanker began on July 25 and safely concluded on Aug. 11, avoiding what the United Nations warned could have been a devastating environmental catastrophe. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea Impact Shipping

File photo dated on June 2023 of the Container Ship Adelina D in the Red Sea in the Straits of Tiran near Sharm El Sheik, Egypt on his way to Aqaba or Eilat. Attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi group on commercial ships at the southern end of the Red Sea have prompted several shipping companies to divert vessels, avoiding a route that would take them through Egypt's Suez Canal in the north and its link to the Mediterranean Sea. The Iran-aligned group says the aim of the attacks is to support the Palestinians as Israel and Hamas wage war. The re-routing adds cost and time to vessel journeys. Oil prices and war risk insurance premiums have spiked as a result. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea Impact Shipping

File photo dated on June 2023 of the Container Ship Adelina D in the Red Sea in the Straits of Tiran near Sharm El Sheik, Egypt on his way to Aqaba or Eilat. Attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi group on commercial ships at the southern end of the Red Sea have prompted several shipping companies to divert vessels, avoiding a route that would take them through Egypt's Suez Canal in the north and its link to the Mediterranean Sea. The Iran-aligned group says the aim of the attacks is to support the Palestinians as Israel and Hamas wage war. The re-routing adds cost and time to vessel journeys. Oil prices and war risk insurance premiums have spiked as a result. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea Impact Shipping

File photo dated on June 2023 of the Container Ship Adelina D in the Red Sea in the Straits of Tiran near Sharm El Sheik, Egypt on his way to Aqaba or Eilat. Attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi group on commercial ships at the southern end of the Red Sea have prompted several shipping companies to divert vessels, avoiding a route that would take them through Egypt's Suez Canal in the north and its link to the Mediterranean Sea. The Iran-aligned group says the aim of the attacks is to support the Palestinians as Israel and Hamas wage war. The re-routing adds cost and time to vessel journeys. Oil prices and war risk insurance premiums have spiked as a result. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea Impact Shipping

File photo dated on June 2023 of the Container Ship Adelina D in the Red Sea in the Straits of Tiran near Sharm El Sheik, Egypt on his way to Aqaba or Eilat. Attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi group on commercial ships at the southern end of the Red Sea have prompted several shipping companies to divert vessels, avoiding a route that would take them through Egypt's Suez Canal in the north and its link to the Mediterranean Sea. The Iran-aligned group says the aim of the attacks is to support the Palestinians as Israel and Hamas wage war. The re-routing adds cost and time to vessel journeys. Oil prices and war risk insurance premiums have spiked as a result. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australians driving less amid rising fuel prices: poll

STORY: Australians driving less amid rising fuel prices: poll SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of petrol stations 2. various of bus 3. various of people walking 4. various of electronic cars STORYLINE: A majority of Australians are driving less amid a rise in fuel prices, a poll has found. According to the survey, which was published by independent NGO the Climate Council on Wednesday, 71 percent of Australians have taken steps to reduce their driving expenses in response to petrol prices, including driving less, cutting back on vehicle maintenance and avoiding taking holidays using their car. The Australian Bureau of Statistics in October identified rising automotive fuel costs as the biggest driver of inflation, with prices rising by an average of 7.2 percent in the third quarter of 2023 between July and September. A majority of respondents to the Climate Council survey, 54 percent said they believe

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Egypt warns of ongoing escalation between Palestinians, Israelis

STORY: Egypt warns of ongoing escalation between Palestinians, Israelis DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo 2. various of Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaking (file) 3. various of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry talking with his Jordanian and Palestinian counterparts (file) 4. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry (file) STORYLINE: Egypt warned on Saturday of the dangers of the ongoing escalation between the Palestinians and Israelis. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for exercising the utmost restraint and avoiding exposing civilians to further risks. The ministry warned of serious repercussions as a result of the escalation of violence, which would negatively affect the future of truce efforts. Egypt called on international actors involved in supporting efforts to resume the peace process and intervene immediately to stop the ongoing escalation. It

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Suez Canal navigation continues despite deviation

STORY: Suez Canal navigation continues despite deviation DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Suez Canal STORYLINE: The Suez Canal Authority's (SCA) chairman Osama Rabie stated on Wednesday that the navigation traffic in the canal is continuing despite deviation. He also announced the completion of 94% of the total dredging work in the expansion and deepening project, adding that the project gives passing ships greater maneuverability. He touched on the details of some emergency navigational situations earlier, as the authority's efforts succeeded in avoiding the deviation of the giant oil tanker SUEZ ICE SUPREME. The head of the authority concluded his statement by stressing moving forward towards the completion of the southern sector development project, according to the specified timetable, without affecting the movement of ships crossing the canal. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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WEF calls for solidarity to tackle unprecedented global challenges

STORY: WEF calls for solidarity to tackle unprecedented global challenges DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI CHAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of cityscape in Davos, Switzerland. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BORGE BRENDE, WEF President 4. various of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 7. various of pedestrians STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI CHAO, Xinhua correspondent "The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 annual meeting closed here on Friday in Davos, Switzerland. During the five-day meeting, participants from various areas have put forward their insights on how to cope with pressing global challenges including inflation, climate change, energy crisis, as well as geopolitical conflicts." Avoiding a recession and building a solid growth agenda will be critical to preventin

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Toyota unveils tour-guide robot at exhibition hall

NAGOYA, Japan - A robot, developed by Toyota Motor Corp., begins escorting visitors around the various displays at Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Aug. 27. The new tour-guide robot, called TPR-Robina, is equipped with autonomous movement capabilities for avoiding obstacles and with jointed fingers, allowing it to sign autographs using the Roman alphabet. The 120-centimeter-tall Robina is also able to interact with visitors through a combination of verbal communication and gestures.

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Japan senior defense official arrives in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Hideshi Tokuchi (C), director general of the Japanese Defense Ministry's policy bureau, arrives in Beijing at night on April 25, 2013, to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart. The talks, although yet to be fixed, would be aimed at avoiding a possible accidental clash between the two countries over a group of small islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan senior defense official leaves for Beijing

NARITA, Japan - Hideshi Tokuchi, director general of the Defense Ministry's policy bureau, is seen at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2013, before his departure for Beijing to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart. The talks, although yet to be fixed, would be aimed at avoiding a possible accidental clash between the two countries over a group of small islands in the East China Sea.

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Disaster drill in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows participants of a disaster drill getting on the U.S. Navy's guided missile destroyer Lassen in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tokyo Bay on Feb. 3, 2012. About 10,000 people took part in the drill aimed at avoiding the chaotic overcrowding at train stations and on streets that left many stranded following the March 11 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Disaster drill in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Participants of a disaster drill get on the U.S. Navy's guided missile destroyer Lassen in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tokyo Bay on Feb. 3, 2012. About 10,000 people took part in the drill aimed at avoiding the chaotic overcrowding at train stations and on streets that left many stranded following the March 11 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Disaster drill in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the U.S. Navy's guided missile destroyer Lassen in Tokyo Bay heading to the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, taking part in a disaster drill in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2012. Seen in the background is the Tokyo Sky Tree tower. About 10,000 people took part in the drill aimed at avoiding the chaotic overcrowding at train stations and on streets that left many stranded following the March 11 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Japan, China defense chiefs affirm importance of avoiding conflicts

HANOI, Vietnam - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (L) and Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie shake hands as they meet in Hanoi on Oct. 11, 2010. They reaffirmed the importance of establishing early a bilateral liaison mechanism to prevent conflicts at sea, keeping in mind the disputed Senkaku Islands, and agreed on promoting strategic mutually beneficial relations.

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CEATEC electronic shows open in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. exhibits the robot car ''EPORO,'' which is equipped with a collision-avoiding system and remote-controlling battery charger, at the information technology and electronics fair CEATEC Japan 2010 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 5, 2010. A total of 616 companies and groups, including 196 from overseas, have registered to exhibit their products and technologies in 2,255 booths at the five-day show.