Türkiye should diversify energy sources, work for green transition: expert

STORY: Türkiye should diversify energy sources, work for green transition: expert DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye's natural gas facilities 2. various of Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear power plant 3. various of oil refineries in Türkiye 4. various of solar energy fields in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MITHAT RENDE, Expert on energy affairs STORYLINE: Türkiye should diversify its energy sources and engage further in green transition and renewables to reduce its foreign energy dependence, a Turkish energy expert has said. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Mithat Rende, a former ambassador and analyst on energy affairs, explained that the Russia-Ukraine crisis told everyone a lesson not to be dependent on a sole country for energy. SOUNDBITE (English): MITHAT RENDE, Expert on energy affairs "In order to further enhance energy security, Türkiye should focus on its domestic energy sources. The Turkish autho

Concerns grow in Israel's high-tech sector amid SVB crisis

STORY: Concerns grow in Israel's high-tech sector amid SVB crisis DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of skyscrapers in the Israeli economic center of Tel Aviv 2. various of high-tech firm staff working at offices 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIRIAM SCHWARTZ-ZIV, Senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, senior advisor at the Bank of Israel 4. various of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the Wall Street 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIRIAM SCHWARTZ-ZIV, Senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, senior advisor at the Bank of Israel 6. various of Israel 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIRIAM SCHWARTZ-ZIV, Senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, senior advisor at the Bank of Israel STORYLINE: Concerns are growing in Israel's high-tech sector, after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the United States dealt an impact on the sector, a pillar of Israel's economic growth. According to an Israel Innovation Autho

UN chief welcomes extension of authorization for cross-border aid deliveries into Syria

STORY: UN chief welcomes extension of authorization for cross-border aid deliveries into Syria DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric walking up to podium 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday welcomed the Security Council's decision to extend cross-border aid deliveries into Syria for another six months, said his spokesman. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, read the statement to reporters at a daily press briefing. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "The secretary-general takes note of today's decision by the Council to confirm the extension of its authorization for UN cross-border humanitarian operations, which remain an indispensable lifeline for 4.1 million people in northwest Syria. The decision to confirm the extension of that autho

GLOBALink | China guards against strong rebound of COVID-19

China is taking strict and rapid measures to address the new wave of COVID-19 infections, as multiple regions have seen cases rising. The National Health Commission said Monday that the Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 1,337 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases. The government has vowed to prevent a large-scale coronavirus outbreak by expanding the scope of tests, speeding up the screening process, and more. Northeast China's Jilin Province is among the hardest-hit regions as Omicron spreads. Its capital city Changchun and second largest city Jilin city were placed under closed management. Residents were asked not to leave home unless necessary. The city of Jilin has conducted 7 rounds of COVID-19 tests for the entire population over the past 11 days. As of March 14, five makeshift hospitals have been put into use in Jilin City, which can offer over 9,000 beds. The sixth one with nearly 2,000 beds is under construction. In Laixi City, east China's Shandong Province, the local autho