Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean & Rob Reiner attending the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival 'This is Spinal Tap' 35th Anniversary held at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019 in New York City, NY Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean & Rob Reiner attending the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival 'This is Spinal Tap' 35th Anniversary held at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019 in New York City, NY Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Rob Reiner attending the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival 'This is Spinal Tap' 35th Anniversary held at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019 in New York City, NY Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hon Hai to tap Japan's taxi car market

Hon Hai to tap Japan's taxi car market

Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. unveils an electric vehicle to be sold in Japan as a taxi car during a briefing session for its business strategy in Taipei on Nov. 21, 2025.

Nagasaki Prefecture holds tuna-cutting shows in Seoul

Nagasaki Prefecture holds tuna-cutting shows in Seoul

Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture holds a tuna-cutting show in Seoul on Nov. 19, 2025, as part of the southwestern Japan prefecture's campaign to pitch its seafood in South Korea. A tasting event was held for local food companies after the show as Nagasaki, already shipping tuna to Thailand and Singapore, intends to tap into the South Korean market.

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children drink from a water tap attached to a fence outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

Ant Group Alipay Billboard

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - Billboard and giant tennis racket and tennis ball featuring Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen as The spokesperson for Ant Group Alipay Tap at The INCLUSION ｡､ Conference on the Bund, Shanghai, China on September 13, 2025.

Earthquake Reconstruction Efforts in Dingri - Tibet

Earthquake Reconstruction Efforts in Dingri - Tibet

Villagers try the tap water as they move to their newly-built houses at Zimgag Village of Dingri County, Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2025. A ceremony was held at Zimgag Village on Friday as a total of 2,578 households, 12,139 residents, affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in January, move to their news houses. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

A321 TAP Air Portugal CS-TJF .Aircraft to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino (Italy), August 10th, 2025. Photographer01

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

Parrot Quenches Thirst at Tap in Ajmer Heat - India

A Parrot drinks water from a tap during a hot summer day In Ajmer, India on 14 June 2025. Photo by Sharma Himanshu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll Tops 45,000 Palestinians - Gaza

Death Toll Tops 45,000 Palestinians - Gaza

A young boy stands near a wall with an outdoor water tap in Bureij camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 13, 2024. Displaced families living in UNRWA schools face ongoing challenges while trying to retain aspects of their daily routines. More than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants, health officials in the embattled territory said Monday, as often-stalled ceasefire negotiations appeared to be gaining ground. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.N. Special Rapporteur Orellana in Okinawa

U.N. Special Rapporteur Orellana in Okinawa

U.N. Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights Marcos Orellana is pictured on Nov. 18, 2024, in Naha in Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa, where he is visiting to conduct an on-site inspection into the high levels of potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS that have been found in tap water, rivers and spring water around the U.S. military bases there.

U.N. Special Rapporteur Orellana in Okinawa

U.N. Special Rapporteur Orellana in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki (R) and U.N. Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights Marcos Orellana hold a meeting in Naha, Okinawa, on Nov. 18, 2024. Orellana is visiting Japan's southern island prefecture to conduct an on-site inspection into the high levels of potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS that have been found in tap water, rivers and spring water around the U.S. military bases in Okinawa.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Al-Bureij Camp - Gaza

Israeli Airstrike Targets Al-Bureij Camp - Gaza

A boy drinks tap water at the Jabalia refugee camp in the north of Gaza Strip, on September 9, 2024. Photo by Abdul Rahman Salama/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240718) -- BEIJING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists try painting at the Beicang Cultural and Creative Street in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists try painting at the Beicang Cultural and Creative Street in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Beicang Cultural and Creative Street in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows the Beicang Cultural and Creative Street in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Yinghua Lane cooperative village - youth international community in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A barista brews coffee at a coffee shop in the 1862 Yangpao Bureau Cultural and Creative Park in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Taping neighborhood in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist takes photos at a self-service photo studio in the Taping neighborhood of Jiangbei District, southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists shop at the Beicang Cultural and Creative Street in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows the 1862 Yangpao Bureau Cultural and Creative Park in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows the Yinghua Lane cooperative village - youth international community in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A technician brews tea at a teahouse in the 1862 Yangpao Bureau Cultural and Creative Park in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the 1862 Yangpao Bureau Cultural and Creative Park in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-URBAN RENEWAL (CN)

(240717) -- CHONGQING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist takes selfies at the Yinghua Lane cooperative village - youth international community in Jiangbei District of southwest China's Chongqing, July 15, 2024. Through urban renewal efforts in recent years, many old streets, neighborhoods and factories in Jiangbei District have been mapped out artistically and commercially. The creative renovation and upgrading brings more business opportunities to tap the potential, and attracts young people to experience the vibe, infusing more vigor into the areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors watch a performance in the Malaysia booth at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Participants learn about a pair of smart glasses at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Kazakhstan booth arranges textile exhibits at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor selects bracelets in the Ghana booth at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors view a cotton picker displayed at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the booth of Dongfeng Motor Corporation at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240701) -- URUMQI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign purchasers visit the CRCC booth at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Global enterprises gather in Xinjiang to tap into vast Chinese market" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

Türkiye interested in BRICS to tap into economic potential

STORY: Türkiye interested in BRICS to tap into economic potential SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): ALI OGUZ DIRIOZ, Associate professor of International Relations at Ankara's TOBB University of Economics and Technology STORYLINE: Türkiye's heightened interest in BRICS stems from its desire to be part of the growing economic potential of the bloc, which offers new opportunities for cooperation and development, analysts said. During an official visit to China in early June, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed his country's pursuit of new opportunities for cooperation with different partners in platforms like BRICS. Fidan also attended the bloc's foreign ministers meeting in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod on June 10-11. Experts said that it is uncertain whether Türkiye will join the bloc at the moment, but as the economic bloc continues to grow, Tür

Taiwan-funded medical firm vows to further tap into Chinese mainland market

STORY: Taiwan-funded medical firm vows to further tap into Chinese mainland market SHOOTING TIME: File & June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MINGHUI, Assistant to the president of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-invested gene sequencing firm, entered the Chinese mainland market in 2016. Based in China's eastern coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian Province, the company has grown rapidly due to the favorable business environment and supportive policies. It has vowed to continue its pace of investing in the health sector in the coming years. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MINGHUI, Assistant to the president of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. "In the past three years, the company's business in Xiamen has grown exponentially, strengthening our confidence and determination to deeply cultivate the Chinese mainland market. The compa

Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China

STORY: Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese built Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TECLA ZONDIWE-NGWENYA, TCZ treasurer 3. various of Mulungushi Conference Center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VICTOR INAMBWAE, TCZ chief executive officer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN MWANSA, TCZ service-level consultant 6. various of KKIA STORYLINE: Officials at the Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) have said that the council wants to see increased cooperation with China. The TCZ is keen to tap into the huge Chinese market to boost Zambia's tourism, said Tecla Zondiwe-Ngwenya, the TCZ treasurer. "It is a market that we are paying much attention to and respect," she said in an interview Wednesday. The Chinese are welcome to visit tourist sites in Zambia and invest in various untapped tourism areas in the country, Zondiwe-Ngwe