India: Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan, Bringing Traffic to a Standstill

A massive dust storm swept across Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday, June 15, as strong winds and thick clouds of dust reduced visibility to near zero, bringing traffic on major highways to a standstill. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution, and the storm was reported as part of a series of intense pre-monsoon weather events that have affected several parts of Rajasthan in recent weeks.

BRICS significantly contributes to our economy: South African entrepreneur in Shanghai

STORY: BRICS significantly contributes to our economy: South African entrepreneur in Shanghai DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Shanghai 2 various of Sikander Peer at work 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIKANDER PEER, South African entrepreneur in Shanghai 4 various of views in Shanghai 5 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIKANDER PEER, South African entrepreneur in Shanghai STORYLINE: Sikander Peer, a South African entrepreneur who has lived and worked in China's Shanghai for nine years, says that the BRICS mechanism offers great opportunities for people in the five countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIKANDER PEER, South African entrepreneur in Shanghai "I've only lived in Shanghai, although I've traveled to numerous cities all around China, but Shanghai is kind of my second home now. Our restaurant business actually has one dining restaurant and two delivery-only restaurants in Lujiazui and in Xuhui. China is such a valuable trading partner