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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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OECD chief Cormann

OECD chief Cormann

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, speaks at a press conference in Paris on June 4, 2025, after the end of the OECD's two-day Ministerial Council meeting.

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OECD chief Cormann

OECD chief Cormann

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, holds a press conference in Paris on June 3, 2025.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa speaks at a press conference following a ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council in Paris on May 3, 2024.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (2nd from L) attends a ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council in Paris on May 2, 2024.

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OECD revises up Türkiye's 2024 growth forecast to 3.4 pct

STORY: OECD revises up Türkiye's 2024 growth forecast to 3.4 pct SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a port in Türkiye (recent footage) 2. various of a textile factory in Türkiye (recent footage) 3. various of a customs gate in Türkiye (recent footage) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy is expected to grow at 3.4 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Thursday, revising up its February projection of 2.9 percent for 2024. In its economic outlook report, the OECD said Türkiye's real GDP growth was projected to slow from 4.5 percent in 2023 to 3.4 percent in 2024. Tighter financial conditions and the adverse impact of inflation on purchasing power in the country will subdue household consumption, the report said, reminding that inflation peaked at the beginning of this year but will remain elevated over 2024 and 2025. Despite tighter financial con

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Boao: transformation of a fishing village

STORY: Boao: transformation of a fishing village SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao in Hainan Province 2. various of venue of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) STORYLINE: Themed "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. Boao boasts the permanent venue of BFA, a non-governmental and non-profit international organization founded to promote regional economic development and cooperation. Since the founding of BFA in 2001, Boao has undergone tremendous changes, transforming from a small fishing village into a name card of Hainan, which features modernity and vibrancy. The transformation of Boao has also spurred the development of the local tourism industry, with homestays, restaurants and bars springing up. Currently, there are more than 100 such businesses, a

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, speaks during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, speaks during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, speaks during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, speaks during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, speaks during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, speaks during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, gesticulates during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, gesticulates during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann (L) and Mexico's Undersecretary of Finance and Public Credit, Gabriel Yorio during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, gesticulates during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann (L) and Mexico's Undersecretary of Finance and Public Credit, Gabriel Yorio during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann (L) and Mexico's Undersecretary of Finance and Public Credit, Gabriel Yorio during the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann Visits Mexico

The Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mathias Cormann, at the presentation of the OECD Economic Surveys Mexico at the National Palace on February 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRI praised for promoting world peace, stability at Eurasian Economic Summit

STORY: BRI praised for promoting world peace, stability at Eurasian Economic Summit SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the session STORYLINE: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China in 2013 was hailed for promoting world peace and stability by strengthening win-win cooperation at the Eurasian Economic Summit on Thursday. A special session entitled "Longing for Peace: Belt and Road Is 11 Years Old" was held on the second day of the summit, summarizing the accomplishments and contributions of the BRI. Vladimir Norov, former foreign minister of Uzbekistan and former secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said the BRI has been giving impetus to the development of the world economy by creating a global network of interconnection. Norov said the transcontinental transport line connecting China and Europe played an important ro

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OECD urges reforms in Italian economy report

STORY: OECD urges reforms in Italian economy report SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of screenshots of the report 2. various of street views in Rome STORYLINE: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Monday released a report on Italian economy, suggesting an array of reforms that it said would help the country avoid an economic slowdown. The Italian government's statistics entity has estimated that the country's economy grew 0.7 percent in 2023, slightly better than the EU estimate of 0.6 percent for the eurozone. In its report, the OECD said Italy was at risk of slower growth if it did not make certain reforms, including scaling back pensions for the wealthiest residents. "Reducing the generosity of pensions for high-income households could limit the increase in spending (on pensions), while maintaining adequate public services and social protections," the report said. The

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OECD chief in Tokyo

OECD chief in Tokyo

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2024.

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Italy's economic growth to slow to 0.7 pct in 2024: OECD

STORY: Italy's economic growth to slow to 0.7 pct in 2024: OECD SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Rome STORYLINE: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forecast Wednesday that Italy's economy will grow by 0.7 percent this year and next, before expanding by 1.2 percent in 2025. OECD's estimate for this year was in line with the prediction of both the Bank of Italy and Italy's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). However, in its latest report, the Bank of Italy forecast the economy would grow 0.8 percent next year, and 1 percent in 2025. Meanwhile, ISTAT said a month ago that the economy could see its growth rate slow to 0.6 percent next year. ISTAT data shows Italy's economy has failed to grow in three of the last four economic quarters. According to the most recent data, the third quarter of this year saw flat growth compared to the previous quarter. We

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Senate Hearings - Washington

Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey) greets Sean Maloney at a Senate Foreign Relations nominations hearing for his nomination to be to be Representative of the United States of America to the organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

Senate Hearings - Washington

Sean Maloney at a Senate Foreign Relations nominations hearing for his nomination to be to be Representative of the United States of America to the organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

Senate Hearings - Washington

Sean Maloney at a Senate Foreign Relations nominations hearing for his nomination to be to be Representative of the United States of America to the organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mathias Cormann, secretary-general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), addresses the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) via video in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Global energy body GEIDCO outlines projects for Africa

STORY: Global energy body GEIDCO outlines projects for Africa DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IBRAHIM MATOLA, Energy Minister of Malawi 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG ZHIQIANG, GEIDCO's Chief Cooperation Officer 5. various of the meeting STORYLINE: The Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), a Beijing-based organization promoting sustainable energy development worldwide, has laid out its proposed energy interconnection pattern for Africa. GEIDCO Director of Planning Division, Economic and Research Institute Song Fulong on Tuesday outlined the organization's proposals during the 57th Annual Meeting for the Association of Power Utilities of Africa underway in the Malawian capital of Lilongwe. According to Song's presentation titled "Research and Outlook on African Energy Interconnection," GEIDCO plans to build three synchronous

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Japan foreign minister meets OECD secretary general

Japan foreign minister meets OECD secretary general

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Secretary General Mathias Cormann meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Japan foreign minister meets OECD secretary general

Japan foreign minister meets OECD secretary general

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (far R) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Secretary General Mathias Cormann (2nd from L) meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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