Myanmar traditional boxers return after COVID-19

STORY: Myanmar traditional boxers return after COVID-19 DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of boxers competing in the game STORYLINE: Eighteen-year-old Kyar Thway said he was excited as he would return to the boxing ring after more than two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kyar Thway was waiting at Yangon's Theinbyu Stadium on Saturday afternoon for his 63.5-kg weight class match. "I feel slightly unmotivated as I was absent from the boxing fight for more than two years," he said, adding that he would compete his best to win the bout at the Shwe Aung Lan Myanmar Lethwei Championship. Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation (MTLF) affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has organized the competition, which runs from June 25 to July 10. "Since the COVID-19 outbreak, it is the first Myanmar Lethwei championship event that allows fans to enter the stadium in line with COVID-19 guidelines," MTLF pr

GLOBALink | "Stop Asian Hate" -- Asian Americans urge an end to racial bigotry and violence

Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-ASIAN AMERICANS-RACIAL HATRED-VIOLENCE-RALLY

(220626) -- WASHINGTON, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators attend the "Unity March" in Washington, D.C., the United States, June 25, 2022. Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

"Stop Asian Hate" -- Asian Americans urge an end to racial bigotry and violence

STORY: "Stop Asian Hate" -- Asian Americans urge an end to racial bigotry and violence DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTINE CHEN, Executive director of Asian Pacific Islander American Vote 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTHONY LEE, Artist from Detroit, Michigan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEAN PARK, Student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania STORYLINE: Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial bigotry, violence amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTINE CHEN, Executive director of Asian Pacific Islander American Vote "We're here to ensure that our voices are heard as we try to make sure that there's racial equity and safety for our community, as well as all communities here in the United States." The rally came as the U.S. has largely moved on from COVID-19 though the pandemic continues to sicken nearly 100,

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-ASIAN AMERICANS-RACIAL HATRED-VIOLENCE-RALLY

(220626) -- WASHINGTON, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators attend the "Unity March" in Washington, D.C., the United States, June 25, 2022. Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-ASIAN AMERICANS-RACIAL HATRED-VIOLENCE-RALLY

(220626) -- WASHINGTON, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators attend the "Unity March" in Washington, D.C., the United States, June 25, 2022. Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-ASIAN AMERICANS-RACIAL HATRED-VIOLENCE-RALLY

(220626) -- WASHINGTON, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators attend the "Unity March" in Washington, D.C., the United States, June 25, 2022. Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Universal Beijing Resort resumes operations

STORY: Universal Beijing Resort resumes operations DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of visitors at the theme park STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Universal Beijing Resort reopens today on June 25, as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. The theme park will adjust its opening times and suspend part of its services at the initial stage of resumed operations." The resort, which opened in September 2021, includes the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, Universal CityWalk Beijing, and two hotels. The CityWalk and one hotel reopened on Friday, one day prior to the reopening of the theme park, the resort said. The pre-sale of theme park tickets and hotel products resumed on Thursday, with bookings capped. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member greets tourists at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors are seen at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists have fun at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors are seen at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

GLOBALink | Universal Beijing Resort resumes operations

The Universal Beijing Resort resumes operations on Saturday, as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal CityWalk at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a show at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists have fun at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal CityWalk at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT-RESUMPTION (CN)

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a show at the Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2022. The Universal Beijing Resort resumed operations on Saturday as the COVID-19 resurgence is subsiding in the city. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Aerospace industry eyes green future at German air show

STORY: Aerospace industry eyes green future at German air show DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ILA Berlin Air Show 2022 2. various of Rolls-Royce showcasing an all-electric aircraft and its technologies accelerating the electrification of flight 3. various of Airbus demonstrating models of aircraft in which new technologies were used to reduce carbon emission 4. various of model aircraft being displayed at the trade fair STORYLINE: The ILA Berlin Air Show, a biennial leading European aviation trade fair, opened on Wednesday in Schoenefeld, Germany as the first in-person gathering of the aerospace industry in Europe since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme this year is "Pioneering Aerospace," with the participation of about 550 exhibitors from about 30 countries and regions. The event will showcase the transformation of civil aviation towards climate neutrality. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Berlin. (XHTV

Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants

STORY: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tree fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): AMINUL ISLAM, Official from the forest department 3. various of tree fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): A.F.M. JAMAL UDDIN, Professor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka STORYLINE: A tree fair has been underway in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers. The event, entitled "National Tree Fair", kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. With the theme of living sustainably in harmony with nature, the month-long fair, the largest of its kind in Bangladesh, had a flying start this year with many visitors after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, aiming to promote and encourage gardening and planting trees among t

CHINA-MACAO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE-COVID-19-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(220623) -- MACAO, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng (C) speaks at a press conference in Macao, south China, June 23, 2022. TO GO WITH "Macao's COVID-19 cases continue to rise, indoor entertainment venues closed" (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

AL general secretariat meets to follow up SDGs 2030 in Arab region

STORY: AL general secretariat meets to follow up SDGs 2030 in Arab region DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a meeting held by the general secretariat of the Arab League (AL) STORYLINE: The general secretariat of the Arab League (AL), based in Cairo, met Thursday to follow up the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 in the Arab region. The meeting discussed some topics related to the execution of the SDGs on the Arab region's level. The agenda included the outcomes of the Arab initiative for overcoming hunger, the achievement of the SDGs in the conflict-affected states, the effects of COVID-19 on the SDGs 2030 in the Arab region, in addition to the mechanisms of the sustainable funding in the Arab region. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted in September 2015 by all UN member states. It aims to eliminate poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV

Nucleic acid testing staff stick to posts amid heat wave in Shanghai

STORY: Nucleic acid testing staff stick to posts amid heat wave in Shanghai DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Ms. PAN, Shanghai resident SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Community clinic therapist in Changning District of Shanghai SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUAN LILI, Community clinic therapist in Changning District of Shanghai STORYLINE: Shanghai has largely returned to normal production and life, as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes. Despite the scorching weather, nucleic acid testing staff have stuck to their posts as a means to ward off the potential risk of the spread of the pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Ms. PAN, Shanghai resident "It's hot and the staff are working so hard. We'll leave after the test, but they have to stay there for hours." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Community clinic therapist in Changning District of Shanghai "Conducting nucleic acid testing outside with the protective suit on is like hav

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A girl has her temperature measured at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows a COVID-19 vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

UN chief honors personnel who died in line of duty last year

STORY: UN chief honors personnel who died in line of duty last year DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UN Headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. med shot of musical performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. med shot of musical performance STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday paid tribute to the 485 UN personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty last year. "We have come together to honor the memory of United Nations personnel who lost their lives serving our organization over the course of last year. ... We are united in sorrow and solidarity," Guterres told an annual memorial service, which was held virtually this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Throughout the past year, COVID-19 continued to cause immeasurable suffering and death. And as we did last year, we pay tribute today to ou

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A girl has her temperature measured at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A child receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

GLOBALink | China a business model for developing world: ICEC head

STORY: China a business model for developing world: ICEC head DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of city and village development in ChinaSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-general of India China Economic and Cultural CouncilSOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-general of India China Economic and Cultural CouncilSOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-general of India China Economic and Cultural Councilvarious of people planting tea leaves in Cambodia STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, Mohammed Saqib, secretary-general of India China Economic and Cultural Council (ICEC), said China has been a change-maker in many fields including poverty alleviation and combating climate change, which makes the country a business model for developing countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-general of India China Economic and Cultural Council "Regarding the food security, or COVID-19 response, vac

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A healthcare worker shows a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A healthcare worker prepares a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19 VACCINATION-CHILDREN

(220622) -- NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A child is carried into a COVID-19 vaccination site in Times Square, New York, the United States, on June 22, 2022. The United States started COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months old. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

Italy fears summer COVID-19 wave as cases rise

STORY: Italy fears summer COVID-19 wave as cases rise DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:10 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in seaside resorts 2. various of tourists in historical sites in Rome STORYLINE: COVID-19 cases are again surging in Italy, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, fueling fears of a fresh wave of the pandemic during the summer tourist season. The government reported on Wednesday nearly 54,000 new infections over the previous 24 hours. A day earlier, there were 62,704 new infections. Accordingly, the past two days produced the highest back-to-back figures in the country since late April. Italy's seven-day case count is set to increase for the third consecutive week after eight weeks of decline. The daily infection figures are still far below the peaks of more than 200,000 cases registered in January. The country recorded 50 new deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, down from 62 on Tuesday. Despite the recent increase in infections, healt

Aswan Forum kicks off in Egypt with focus on multidimensional crises in Africa

STORY: Aswan Forum kicks off in Egypt with focus on multidimensional crises in Africa DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the third Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development STORYLINE: The third Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development kicked off on Tuesday with a focus on multiple crises faced by Africa, especially the food security, climate change and anti-terror fight. Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, said in his video message to the forum held in Egypt's capital Cairo that "the people of Africa are facing unprecedented and multidimensional crises." The crises, Guterres said, include an economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and deepened by the skyrocketing prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a crisis of unequal access to vaccines, a financial crisis with countries unable to access debt relief, a crisis of instability, terrorism and conflict, as well as a climate crisis.

CANADA-TORONTO-LUXEMBOURG-MINISTER-FRANZ FAYOT-INTERVIEW

(220622) -- TORONTO, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Franz Fayot, Luxembourg's minister for development cooperation, humanitarian affairs and the economy, speaks in an interview on the sidelines of Collision, one of the world's largest technology conferences, in Toronto, Canada, on June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: Luxembourg hopes to boost business relations with China after COVID-19, says minister" (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Tunisian health expert warns of possibility of new wave of COVID-19

STORY: Tunisian health expert warns of possibility of new wave of COVID-19 DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. Various of vaccination site 2. Various of a hospital for COVID-19 patients 3. Various of the view of streets in Tunis STORYLINE: Hashemi Al-Wazir, Director of the Pasteur Institute in Tunisia, said on Tuesday that the confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in several regions in the country are rising recently, adding the possibility of a new wave of the pandemic cannot be ruled out. As a member of the country's scientific committee for fighting COVID-19, Al-Wazir told local media that many people have been vaccinated for more than 6 months, and the protective effect of the vaccine is waning. He stressed that the number of daily confirmed cases in some areas, including in the capital Tunis, is on a constant rise. Although Tunisia has lifted its epidemic prevention and control measures, the medical expert advised people to wear masks in enclosed spaces.

CANADA-TORONTO-LUXEMBOURG-MINISTER-FRANZ FAYOT-INTERVIEW

(220622) -- TORONTO, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Franz Fayot, Luxembourg's minister for development cooperation, humanitarian affairs and the economy, speaks in an interview on the sidelines of Collision, one of the world's largest technology conferences, in Toronto, Canada, on June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: Luxembourg hopes to boost business relations with China after COVID-19, says minister" (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

UK: Crowd Gathers At Stonehenge For Summer Solstice After 2 Years Of COVID Restrictions 2

After 2 years of coronavirus restrictions, Stonehenge was reopened for the Summer Solstice celebration. June 21 marks the astronomical start of 2022 summer at the 5,000-year-old stone circle.