ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (L) hands over the rotating chair gavel to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

People attend the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cen Yunpeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Summit Concludes - Kuala Lumpur

People attend the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits concluded here on Tuesday. At the ceremony, Malaysia handed over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 to the Philippines. Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship

STORY: Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU headquarters 2. various of the Raila Odinga and Olusegun Obasanjo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister 4. various of AU meetings 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, Former Nigerian President 6. various of AU headquarters STORYLINE: Kenyan veteran politician Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013, made the announcement in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, saying that he was ready to contest the AUC chairmanship position after consulting with friends across the continent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister "Should the leadership of Africa want my services, I am ready to offer myself to be of serv

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima Joins Transfer Of Chairmanship - The Hague

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the action meeting of the Coalition Financial Health at the ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 30, 2023 in The Hague, Netherlands. Queen Maxima is honorary chair woman of SchuldenlabNL. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

CIS members sign 16 cooperation agreements to increase interaction

STORY: CIS members sign 16 cooperation agreements to increase interaction DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Bishkek CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the CIS summit STORYLINE: Members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) signed 16 cooperation agreements to increase interaction within the organization after a summit was convened in Bishkek on Friday under the chairmanship of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State was attended by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Secretary General of the CIS Executive Committee Sergei Lebedev. The leaders held meetings in restricted and expanded formats, during which they exchanged views on current issues of interaction within the CIS. Following the summit, leaders o

China-ASEAN cooperation to help global economy: expert

STORY: China-ASEAN cooperation to help global economy: expert DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jakarta 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD FAISAL, Executive director, Center of Reform on Economics (CORE) Indonesia STORYLINE: The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded in Jakarta on Thursday with a series of outcomes despite rising uncertainties globally. The summit under Indonesia's ASEAN chairmanship this year is themed "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth." An Indonesian expert has said that cooperation between China and ASEAN will help the global economy to prevent further slowdown. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD FAISAL, Executive director, Center of Reform on Economics (CORE) Indonesia "If you look at this recent development, especially with the slowdown of global growth, ASEAN's economic growth is relatively more resilient. I think it's partly because of ASEAN's exposure or cooperation with many other coun

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-43RD ASEAN SUMMIT

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-43RD ASEAN SUMMIT

(230904) -- JAKARTA, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a spherical display showing the logo of the 43rd ASEAN Summit at Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2023. The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits are scheduled to be held in Jakarta from Tuesday to Thursday, with Indonesia holding this year's ASEAN chairmanship. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-43RD ASEAN SUMMIT

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-43RD ASEAN SUMMIT

(230904) -- JAKARTA, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Electric cars serving the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits are seen on the street in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2023. The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits are scheduled to be held in Jakarta from Tuesday to Thursday, with Indonesia holding this year's ASEAN chairmanship. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-43RD ASEAN SUMMIT

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-43RD ASEAN SUMMIT

(230904) -- JAKARTA, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An electric car serving the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits is seen on the street in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2023. The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits are scheduled to be held in Jakarta from Tuesday to Thursday, with Indonesia holding this year's ASEAN chairmanship. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

IGAD's quartet committee fails to bring Sudanese warring parties to negotiating table

STORY: IGAD's quartet committee fails to bring Sudanese warring parties to negotiating table DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: A meeting for a quartet committee of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, on Monday failed to bring together the two parties to the Sudanese conflict to a negotiating table in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The Sudanese army delegation boycotted the meeting in protest against Kenya's chairmanship of the quartet committee, which also includes Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan. "After its arrival in Addis Ababa, the government delegation was surprised that the quartet chairmanship had not been changed," Sudan's foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday. The Sudanese government has been calling for a change in the committee's chairmanship since the IGAD summit in Djibouti in June, citing Kenyan President William Ruto's lack of "impa

African leaders call for increased integration efforts

STORY: African leaders call for increased integration efforts DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the COMESA Summit at Mulungushi Conference centre 2. various of handing over of instruments of power to the new chairperson 3. various of the Zambian President 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 5. various of Egyptian President 6. various of Egyptian President delivering a speech 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President 8. various of attendees of the summit STORYLINE: The 22nd Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit opened here Thursday, with leaders calling for accelerated efforts to achieve economic integration. The summit, held at the China-built ultra-modern Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, also saw Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema taking over the chairmanship of Africa's largest bloc from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah

AU summit concludes with calls for unity in speeding up economic integration amid challenges

STORY: AU summit concludes with calls for unity in speeding up economic integration amid challenges DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AZALI ASSOUMANI, Chairperson of the AU 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission STORYLINE: The Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government has concluded its 36th ordinary session with a call for togetherness in speeding up the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and in dealing with various challenges facing the continent. Addressing the closing session on Sunday, Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who took over the rotating AU chairmanship from Senegalese President Macky Sall, underscored the need to strengthen African unity in dealing with continental and global challenges. The summit was held from Feb. 18 to 19 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with

South Africa hosts Russian Foreign Minister for bilateral talks

STORY: South Africa hosts Russian Foreign Minister for bilateral talks DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception site 2. various of the press briefing site STORYLINE: South Africa on Monday received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on his first visit since the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in its administrative capital Pretoria. Naledi Pando, South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, said that South Africa is looking forward to fostering and deepening the partnership with Russia through strengthening the structured bilateral mechanism. Lavrov stressed the progressive development of Russia-South Africa relations based on a solid historical foundation, and welcomed the consolidation of contacts between different ministries and agencies. South Africa recently assumed the chairmanship of the BRICS, a group that also includes Brazil, Russia, India, and Ch

M'bishi Chemical chief Kobayashi to become Doyukai chairman

M'bishi Chemical chief Kobayashi to become Doyukai chairman

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, president of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp., who will assume the chairmanship the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, known as Keizai Doyukai, next April. He assumed the presidency of Mitsubishi Chemical in April 2007.

Economic policy minister meets with new Keidanren head

Economic policy minister meets with new Keidanren head

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Akira Amari (far R) speaks at a meeting with members of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) at a Tokyo hotel on June 18, 2014, held for the first time since Sadayuki Sakakibara (2nd from front L) assumed the Keidanren chairmanship on June 3.

New Keidanren chief

New Keidanren chief

TOKYO, Japan - Sadayuki Sakakibara holds a press conference in Tokyo after a general meeting of the Japan Business Federation on June 3, 2014. The chairman of fiber and textile maker Toray Industries Inc. assumed the chairmanship of the business lobby known as Keidanren.

Thai coup leader

Thai coup leader

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai army chief Gen. Prayut Chan-Ocha ends a press conference at army headquarters in Bangkok on May 26, 2014. Prayut, the Thai coup leader, said he has received the royal endorsement of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, legitimizing his chairmanship of a ruling council set up after the military's seizure of power on May 22.

Thai coup leader

Thai coup leader

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai army chief Gen. Prayut Chan-Ocha holds a press conference at army headquarters in Bangkok on May 26, 2014. Prayut, the Thai coup leader, said he has received the royal endorsement of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, legitimizing his chairmanship of a ruling council set up after the military's seizure of power on May 22.

Thai coup leader

Thai coup leader

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai army chief Gen. Prayut Chan-Ocha holds a press conference at army headquarters in Bangkok on May 26, 2014. Prayut, the Thai coup leader, said he has received the royal endorsement of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, legitimizing his chairmanship of a ruling council set up after the military's seizure of power on May 22.

Sharara to assume ITTF's first chairmanship

Sharara to assume ITTF's first chairmanship

TOKYO, Japan - International Table Tennis Federation President Adham Sharara (L) and Deputy President Thomas Weikert hold a press conference at Tokyo's Yoyogi National Gymnasium on April 30, 2014, announcing Sharara's appointment as the ITTF's first ever chairman and Weikert's succession to the ITTF presidency, effective Sept. 1, 2014.

Japan not happy with Cambodia over ASEAN statements

Japan not happy with Cambodia over ASEAN statements

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Photo shows Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba (C back), Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong (front R) and other participants joining hands during a photo session of an ASEAN Regional Forum ministerial meeting in Phnom Penh on July 12, 2012. The Japanese government has told Cambodia, which holds the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN in 2012, that it is dissatisfied with the content of the chairman's statements issued after two ASEAN-hosted foreign ministers meetings in July, according to diplomatic sources.

Okada speaks at APEC symposium

Okada speaks at APEC symposium

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a symposium of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2009. The two-day symposium, joined by government and private-sector officials from the APEC member economies, marked the start of Japan's chairmanship in 2010.

Sompo Japan, Nipponkoa ink deal to integrate under NKSJ Holdings

Sompo Japan, Nipponkoa ink deal to integrate under NKSJ Holdings

TOKYO, Japan - Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. President Masatoshi Sato (L) and Nipponkoa Insurance Co. President Makoto Hyodo attend a news conference in Tokyo on July 29. The two companies signed an agreement the same day to integrate their managements on April 1 next year under a joint holding company, to be called NKSJ Holdings Inc., to provide ''services of the highest quality'' and increase competitiveness. Sato will assume the presidency of NKSJ Holdings and Hyodo the chairmanship.

Taiwan's Ma says he will seek ruling party chairmanship

Taiwan's Ma says he will seek ruling party chairmanship

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou (L), together with Wu Poh-hsiung, chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party (KMT), attend a news conference at the party headquarters on June 10. Ma said he intends to seek the next KMT chairmanship.

Nisshin Seifun's Shoda to give up chairmanship

Nisshin Seifun's Shoda to give up chairmanship

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. Chairman Osamu Shoda, grandson of founder Teiichiro Shoda, who will give up the chairmanship on June 25. The 66-year-old industrialist, younger brother of Empress Michiko and second-eldest son of Hidesaburo Shoda, will assume honorary chairmanship without the right of representation, the company said.

New sumo chief urges young wrestlers to be 'self-aware and behave'

New sumo chief urges young wrestlers to be 'self-aware and behave'

TOKYO, Japan - Musashigawa (R), the former yokozuna Mienoumi, watches morning drills by sumo wrestlers at his Musashigawa sumo stable in Tokyo on Sept. 9, a day after he took over the chairmanship of the Japan Sumo Association from Kitanoumi, who was forced to resign in the wake of alleged use of marijuana by two Russian sumo wrestlers. Musashigawa summoned all the wrestlers in his stable after the morning drills and, apparently referring to the marijuana scandal, told them to be ''self-aware and behave.''

New bank group chief calls for appropriate regulatory rules

New bank group chief calls for appropriate regulatory rules

TOKYO, Japan - Seiji Sugiyama, new chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, speaks during his first press conference since assuming the one-year chairmanship in Tokyo on April 22. Sugiyama, also president and chief executive officer of Mizuho Bank, said Japan's banking industry is ready to accept regulations necessary to soothe the current global credit turmoil as long as they are not excessive and do not erode future business opportunities.

Opposition lawmaker Nakai says no dubious use of funds

Opposition lawmaker Nakai says no dubious use of funds

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Nakai, a main opposition Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker, tells reporters in Tokyo on March 16 that his aide mistakenly booked expenses in a 2005 political fund report and that there was no ''dubious use'' of money, denying his intention to resign his seat or give up the chairmanship of the party's Standing Officers Council.

J-League approves appointment of Onitake as chairman

J-League approves appointment of Onitake as chairman

TOKYO, Japan - Kenji Onitake (R), vice chairman of the J-League, poses for photo after taking over the chairmanship from Masaru Suzuki (L) at a press conference in Tokyo on July 20.

Canon's Mitarai to assume chairmanship of Nippon Keidanren

Canon's Mitarai to assume chairmanship of Nippon Keidanren

TOKYO, Japan - Canon Inc. President Fujio Mitarai (file photo) will likely assume the chairmanship of Japan's most powerful business lobby, the Japan Business Federation, sources familiar with the matter said Oct. 15.

Nippon Oil to cede presidency to vice president Nishio

Nippon Oil to cede presidency to vice president Nishio

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Oil Corp. President Fumiaki Watari (L) and Vice President Shinji Nishio pose for photos at a press conference in a Tokyo hotel on May 9. The company said that it has informally appointed Nishio to replace Watari, who would assume its chairmanship.

Ujiie nominated to chair Japan-U.S. Business Council

Ujiie nominated to chair Japan-U.S. Business Council

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan-U.S. Business Council said March 24 that Junichi Ujiie (file photo), chairman of Nomura Holdings Inc., is expected to assume the chairmanship of the grouping of leading Japanese and U.S. industrialists in November, succeeding Taizo Nishimuro.

Ohashi picked as new president of Kawasaki Heavy

Ohashi picked as new president of Kawasaki Heavy

TOKYO, Japan - Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. has picked Managing Director Tadaharu Ohashi (in file photo) as its new president to succeed Masamoto Tazaki, who will assume the chairmanship, company officials said on Feb. 15.

Okamoto to head Nippon Life from April

Okamoto to head Nippon Life from April

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Life Insurance Co. said Feb. 7 that Senior Managing Director Kunie Okamoto (R) will become its president on April 1, succeeding Ikuo Uno (L). Japan's largest life insurer said Uno will assume the chairmanship with the right to represent the company.

Marubeni names new president

Marubeni names new president

TOKYO, Japan - Marubeni Corp. newly appointed President Nobuo Katsumata (L) shakes hands with incumbent President Toru Tsuji at a news conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18. Tsuji will assume chairmanship.

Video game maker Sega's president Okawa dies

Video game maker Sega's president Okawa dies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Isao Okawa, president of major video game console and software maker Sega Corp., who died on March 16 of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital at the age of 74. In 1984, Okawa assumed the chairmanship of Sega Enterprises Inc., the predecessor of Sega, which is known globally for its Dreamcast video game consoles.

Nuke accord adopted after resolving U.S.-Iraq rift

Nuke accord adopted after resolving U.S.-Iraq rift

NEW YORK, United States - Delegates from the 187 states that have signed a global treaty controlling the spread of nuclear weapons unanimously adopted a landmark final document May 20 in which the world's five declared nuclear powers pledge to eliminate their nuclear arsenals. Under the chairmanship of Algeria's ambassador to the U.N., Abdallah Baali (C), the conference reached a compromise on the document's language after agreeing to soften criticism against Iraq.

Imai becomes Keidanren chairman

Imai becomes Keidanren chairman

Takashi Imai (2nd from L), chairman of Nippon Steel Corp., assumes the chairmanship of the Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren) on May 26, replacing Shoichiro Toyoda (far R), chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. The photo shows Imai and Toyoda shaking hands at a general meeting of Japan's largest business body at the Keidanren Kaikan Building in downtown Tokyo.

Chinese proposals inject new impetus into BRICS: expert

STORY: Chinese proposals inject new impetus into BRICS: expert DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: The 14th BRICS Summit is held this week in virtual format under the theme of "Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development" under China's chairmanship. In a recent interview, Alexey Maslov, an expert from Moscow State University, said that China is trying to give new impetus to the BRICS by putting forward Chinese proposals that aim at stabilizing the world situation. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University "Today, the political and economic situation has noticeably changed. And China is trying to give new impetus to the BRICS. For example, we have the New Development Bank, which issues infrastructure loans. BRICS can promote a nu

Wearing face masks once again mandatory in Delhi

STORY: Wearing face masks once again mandatory in Delhi DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Delhi STORYLINE: Wearing face masks as protection and precaution against COVID-19 has been once again made mandatory in India's Delhi as the number of confirmed cases has been on the rise over the past few days. A couple of weeks ago the state government authorities announced that wearing a face mask in public was not compulsory, in the aftermath of the decline in the number of infections. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held in the national capital under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. "It was decided to make the wearing of masks mandatory in public places. It was also emphasized that in consultation with experts, standard operating procedures for prevention and management of COVID-19 should be laid down for schools and their strict enforcement by