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China's Shenzhou-20 Return Capsule Touches Down on Earth

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on January 19, 2026. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). An on-site inspection confirmed that the exterior of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule was generally intact and the items inside were in good condition, the CMSA said, noting that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship's return mission was a complete success. Photo by Xinhua/Li Zhipeng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Shenzhou-20 Return Capsule Touches Down on Earth

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on January 19, 2026. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). An on-site inspection confirmed that the exterior of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule was generally intact and the items inside were in good condition, the CMSA said, noting that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship's return mission was a complete success. Photo by Xinhua/Li Zhipeng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Shenzhou-20 Return Capsule Touches Down on Earth

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on January 19, 2026. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). An on-site inspection confirmed that the exterior of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule was generally intact and the items inside were in good condition, the CMSA said, noting that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship's return mission was a complete success. Photo by Xinhua/Li Zhipeng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Shenzhou-20 Return Capsule Touches Down on Earth

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on January 19, 2026. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). An on-site inspection confirmed that the exterior of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule was generally intact and the items inside were in good condition, the CMSA said, noting that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship's return mission was a complete success. Photo by Xinhua/Li Zhipeng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waves the Venezuelan national flag during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro kisses the Venezuelan national flag during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Gen Z News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference, about the gen Z demonstration against her government, noting the low turnout of young people, right-wing politicians, and opposition supporters. on November 17, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Gen Z News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference, about the gen Z demonstration against her government, noting the low turnout of young people, right-wing politicians, and opposition supporters. on November 17, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Gen Z News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference, about the gen Z demonstration against her government, noting the low turnout of young people, right-wing politicians, and opposition supporters. on November 17, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Gen Z News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference, about the gen Z demonstration against her government, noting the low turnout of young people, right-wing politicians, and opposition supporters. on November 17, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Gen Z News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference, about the gen Z demonstration against her government, noting the low turnout of young people, right-wing politicians, and opposition supporters. on November 17, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Gen Z News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference, about the gen Z demonstration against her government, noting the low turnout of young people, right-wing politicians, and opposition supporters. on November 17, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Ducks Waddle Neatly Along Yellow Line on Guangdong Road

A video captured a group of ducks waddling neatly in a row along the yellow center line of a road in Guangdong on August 23. Chinese viewers laughed at the orderly group, noting the ducks seemed to know the safest path was right in the center.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Sparks Air Quality Warnings Across Nova Scotia

Smoke from the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, is affecting air quality across much of the province, including Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants counties. Environment Canada has issued warnings, noting that smoke can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, and pose health risks for the elderly, children, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities as smoke levels fluctuate with changing winds.

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BRICS Leaders Gather for Peace and Security Plenary in Rio - Brazil

-- Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank (NDB) and former Brazilian president, attends a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 5, 2025. Noting that the bank's mission is to serve the Global South, Rousseff said the NDB aims to finance innovation, science and technology to help BRICS countries meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Stunning Cloud Formation Captivates Elderly Man In Xingtai, Hebei

On November 4, 2024, in Xingtai, located in northern China's Hebei Province, an elderly man admired the striking view from the edge of his farmland. In the distance, the sky revealed a unique sight: a distinct boundary separated a white mass of clouds from a patch of blue sky, creating a breathtaking contrast. Chinese netizens commented on the beauty of this unusual cloud formation, noting that it is a phenomenon attributed to tectonic shifts.

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Thousands Flee Southern Lebanon - Beirut

This photo shows vehicles from southern Lebanon heading for Beirut, Lebanon, on September 23, 2024. Israeli airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday have killed 274 people and injured over 1,024 as Israel says 800 sites targeted in its most widespread attacks in the country since the onset of the conflict. The death toll included 21 children and 39 women, with many other victims having not been identified yet, Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad announced in a press conference, noting that the wounded were transferred to over 27 hospitals across the region. Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FILE-U.S.-JOINT BASE ANDREWS-KAMALA HARRIS-DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE-DELEGATE VOTES

(240802) -- JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo shows U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (R) greeting three Americans released from Russia at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, the United States, on Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough delegate votes to secure Democratic presidential nomination, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison announced on Friday, noting that the results are not yet official. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Yousong)

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FILE-U.S.-JOINT BASE ANDREWS-KAMALA HARRIS-DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE-DELEGATE VOTES

(240802) -- JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo shows U.S. President Joe Biden (L, Front) and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (R, Front) greeting three Americans released from Russia at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, the United States, on Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough delegate votes to secure Democratic presidential nomination, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison announced on Friday, noting that the results are not yet official. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Yousong)

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SUDAN-GEBEIT-DRONE ATTACK-INTERCEPTION

(240731) -- KHARTOUM, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (1st R), also chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, attends a graduation ceremony of batches of cadets from military, air and naval colleges at a military camp in Gebeit, eastern Sudan, July 31, 2024. The SAF on Wednesday announced the interception of two drones that targeted a military celebration at a military camp in eastern Sudan attended by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. "Our ground anti-aircraft weapons intercepted two hostile drones which targeted the site of the graduation ceremony of batches of cadets from military, air and naval colleges after the ceremony ended in Gebeit," the SAF said in a statement. Five people were killed in the incident, the statement said, noting that minor injuries were being counted. (Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A boy stands among the rubble of a field hospital attacked by Israeli army in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man transfers an injured child to the hospital after the Israeli army bombed a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man stands among the rubble of a field hospital attacked by Israeli army in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Palestinians gather near a field hospital attacked by Israeli army to transfer the casualties to the nearest hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Palestinians gather near a field hospital attacked by Israeli army to transfer the casualties to the nearest hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Palestinians gather near a field hospital attacked by Israeli army to transfer the casualties to the nearest hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-FIELD HOSPITAL-ISRAELI ATTACK

(240728) -- GAZA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl is transferred to a hospital after the Israeli army bombed a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 27, 2024. At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured by Israeli bombing on a field hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Saturday. The hospital was located inside the Khadija School, and the Israeli army bombed the hospital with three missiles from fighter jets, the Hamas-run media office said on Saturday, noting that Israeli attacks have put enormous pressure on medical teams and caused a shortage of health and medical supplies in Gaza. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-HUAWEI-MIDDLE EAST COMMERCIAL ROADSHOW

(240710) -- BEIRUT, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Alaa Elshimy, managing director and senior vice president of Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East, is interviewed during the Huawei Middle East Commercial Roadshow in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 9, 2024. Technology experts on Tuesday emphasized the need to enhance Lebanon's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure to support digital transformation in the country, noting that China's tech giant Huawei can help in this regard. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-HUAWEI-MIDDLE EAST COMMERCIAL ROADSHOW

(240710) -- BEIRUT, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The Huawei Middle East Commercial Roadshow is held in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 9, 2024. Technology experts on Tuesday emphasized the need to enhance Lebanon's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure to support digital transformation in the country, noting that China's tech giant Huawei can help in this regard. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-HUAWEI-MIDDLE EAST COMMERCIAL ROADSHOW

(240710) -- BEIRUT, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Derek Hao, president of the Enterprise Business Group for the Middle East and Central Asia, speaks during the Huawei Middle East Commercial Roadshow in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 9, 2024. Technology experts on Tuesday emphasized the need to enhance Lebanon's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure to support digital transformation in the country, noting that China's tech giant Huawei can help in this regard. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-HUAWEI-MIDDLE EAST COMMERCIAL ROADSHOW

(240710) -- BEIRUT, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Amine Soueidy, general manager at BMB, a partner of Huawei, is interviewed during the Huawei Middle East Commercial Roadshow in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 9, 2024. Technology experts on Tuesday emphasized the need to enhance Lebanon's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure to support digital transformation in the country, noting that China's tech giant Huawei can help in this regard. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bilal Jawich)

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Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad

STORY: Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria (Courtesy of Syrian Presidency Media) STORYLINE: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that his country remains open to initiatives regarding its relationship with Türkiye, emphasizing Syria's sovereignty over its territories and its commitment to fighting terrorist groups. Assad made these remarks during a meeting with Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria, in Damascus. Assad highlighted the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and combating terrorism as the basis for any effort to improve Syrian-Turkish relations. Lavrentiev expressed Russia's support for initiatives involving Syria and Türkiye, noting favorable con

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Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed

STORY: Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 4. various of protests STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto termed Tuesday's street protests in the East African nation as treasonous, noting that his government will soon provide an expeditious response to the situation. In his televised address to the nation, Ruto said the government has mobilized all its resources to ensure the situation does not occur again "at whatever cost." He directed security organs to use all means possible to thwart any threats to the country's national security. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "It is possible that the criminals who reigned terror on innocent people and attempted to challenge our l

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6 killed, 1,327 injured in traffic accidents across Türkiye during Eid al-Adha: minister

STORY: 6 killed, 1,327 injured in traffic accidents across Türkiye during Eid al-Adha: minister SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traffic accidents in Türkiye STORYLINE: Six people were killed and 1,327 others injured in traffic accidents across Türkiye on Monday during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival celebrated in the country, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday. A total of 824 traffic accidents were recorded in the country on Monday, the second day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X, noting that Turkish police are trying to control the traffic during the holiday and urge drivers to comply with rules. Eid al-Adha is one of the biggest Islamic holidays of Türkiye, during which many Turkish families would travel across the country for vacations. In addition, about 16,000 people were injured in Türkiye on the first day of Eid al-Adha, according to Minister of

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Nigerian president stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule

STORY: Nigerian president stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule SHOOTING DATE: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian city 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the African country's democratic journey had become "steadied" since breaking the yoke of dreadful military rule in 1999, paving the way for successive civilian administrations. Delivering a national broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria Wednesday morning, Tinubu described the West African nation as "the most populous democracy on African soil," noting that it has also become "the beacon of democratic self-determination for the black race and one of the largest democracies in the world." Nigeria

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Nigerian president urges for more strategic investments in Africa

STORY: Nigerian president urges for more strategic investments in Africa SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of members of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) meeting with President Bola Tinubu 2. various of meetings 3. various of group photograph STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday called on international development financiers to see the African continent as a destination for growth and prosperity, urging more strategic investments in agriculture, infrastructure, research and development. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, led by its managing director Makhtar Diop in Abuja, Nigerian's capital, Tinubu emphasized that Africa has the potential for growth, peace, stability, and prosperity, noting "the world has to see us as a continent that can help the rest of the world, and not perceive us as backward, unstab

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Nvidia Hits $3 Trillion Market Cap

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2024 - The NVIDIA logo and the Apple logo are pictured in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, June 6, 2024. On June 5, Eastern time, Nvidia's stock market value exceeded $3 trillion, officially surpassing Apple's market value and becoming the world's second largest technology giant by market value. It is worth noting that in just over 3 months, Nvidia's market value soared from $2 trillion to $3 trillion.

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Nvidia Hits $3 Trillion Market Cap

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2024 - The NVIDIA logo and the Apple logo are pictured in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, June 6, 2024. On June 5, Eastern time, Nvidia's stock market value exceeded $3 trillion, officially surpassing Apple's market value and becoming the world's second largest technology giant by market value. It is worth noting that in just over 3 months, Nvidia's market value soared from $2 trillion to $3 trillion.

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Nvidia Hits $3 Trillion Market Cap

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2024 - The NVIDIA logo and the Apple logo are pictured in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, June 6, 2024. On June 5, Eastern time, Nvidia's stock market value exceeded $3 trillion, officially surpassing Apple's market value and becoming the world's second largest technology giant by market value. It is worth noting that in just over 3 months, Nvidia's market value soared from $2 trillion to $3 trillion.

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Nvidia Hits $3 Trillion Market Cap

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2024 - The NVIDIA logo and the Apple logo are pictured in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, June 6, 2024. On June 5, Eastern time, Nvidia's stock market value exceeded $3 trillion, officially surpassing Apple's market value and becoming the world's second largest technology giant by market value. It is worth noting that in just over 3 months, Nvidia's market value soared from $2 trillion to $3 trillion.

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Egypt to raise price of subsidized bread: PM

STORY: Egypt to raise price of subsidized bread: PM SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the televised press conference (Courtesy of the Egyptian Cabinet) 2. various of bread production STORYLINE: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Wednesday that the price of subsidized bread will increase up to 20 piasters. The new decision will be enforced as of June 1, the prime minister told a televised press conference. The price of a loaf of bread, which is 5 piasters now, has not been changed for more than 30 years, he said, noting that it costs the government 125 piasters to produce it. However, Madbouly said bread subsidies would continue, adding that adjustments have to be made to reflect the significant increases in production costs. He added that the cabinet discussed means of promoting the subsidy system to ease financial burdens on the government and ensure that the subsidized commodities reach the

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China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023

STORY: China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023, revealing the country's deteriorating human rights situation with facts and figures. The report calls on the U.S. government to take concrete measures to tackle its human rights problems, and respond to the expectations of the American people and international concerns. The report said that the human rights situation in the United States continued to deteriorate in 2023, adding that human rights are becoming increasingly polarized in the country. Noting that civil and political rights have been reduced to mere talk in the United States, the report draws attention to worsening problems including gun violence, partisan fights, police brutality and the ineffective polic

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Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition

STORY: Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAZIM AL-MASRI, First-place winner STORYLINE: Jordan's 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. The competition was co-organized by the Amman Chinese Cultural Center and by Philadelphia University, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Jordan. Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong highlighted the growing popularity of Chinese language learning in Jordan, noting that there are over 1,000 students enrolled in Jordan's two Confucius Institutes and seven Chinese language programs. Ten contestants from the University of Jordan, Philadelphia University, Yarmouk University, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute competed in the finals, showcasing

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Promotion event highlights China International Import Expo in Istanbul

STORY: Promotion event highlights China International Import Expo in Istanbul SHOOTING DATE: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotional event STORYLINE: A promotion event for the 7th China International Import Expo took place on Friday in Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, attracting nearly 100 representatives from government, business, and academia sectors. Addressing the guest, Wei Xiaodong, consul general of China in Istanbul, emphasized that Türkiye, as an important trade partner of China, has forged a profound connection with the expo since its inception in 2018. "Each year, scores of Turkish enterprises eagerly participate in the exhibition in China, showcasing a diverse array of products spanning from home appliances to food and beyond," he noted. "China eagerly anticipates the increased flow of high-quality Turkish goods and services through this platform," he pointed out, noting that the col

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German "hidden champion" hails China's pursuit of circular economy

STORY: German "hidden champion" hails China's pursuit of circular economy SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of economic activities 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RAFAEL SUCHAN, CEO of Vastalta Circular Technology 3. various of economic activities STORYLINE: An increasing number of German enterprises, particularly "hidden champions," are actively pursuing new opportunities for industrial collaboration in China. Rafael Suchan, CEO of Vastalta Circular Technology, one of German "hidden champions," has hailed China's efforts to advance the circular economy in a recent interview, noting that China is becoming a technology leader in the area of electric vehicles. SOUNDBITE (English): RAFAEL SUCHAN, CEO of Vastalta Circular Technology "China's circular economy and the recycling of end-of-life materials is becoming more and more important. Circular economy is very important because it is the fastest and easiest way to reduce