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Football: Japan squad train ahead of 1st games after Qatar

Japan's Qatar World Cup star performer Kaoru Mitoma (C) and other Japan squad members train at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, for their upcoming home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia. Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man squad will play their first game since the World Cup against Uruguay on March 24 before taking on Colombia four days later.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of 1st games after Qatar

Japan football squad members train at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, for their upcoming home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia. Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man squad will play their first game since the World Cup against Uruguay on March 24 before taking on Colombia four days later.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of 1st games after Qatar

Japan football squad members train at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, for their upcoming home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia. Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man squad will play their first game since the World Cup against Uruguay on March 24 before taking on Colombia four days later.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of 1st games after Qatar

Japan football squad members train at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, for their upcoming home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia. Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man squad will play their first game since the World Cup against Uruguay on March 24 before taking on Colombia four days later.

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Football: Japan squad ahead of 1st games after Qatar

Japan football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu holds a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, ahead of the upcoming home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia. His 26-man squad will play their first game since the World Cup against Uruguay on March 24 before taking on Colombia four days later.

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Palestinians prepare for Ramadan amid hopes for restoring peace in West Bank, Gaza

STORY: Palestinians prepare for Ramadan amid hopes for restoring peace in West Bank, Gaza DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people preparing for Ramadan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): MOHAMMED JARADA, Vendor 3. various of people preparing for Ramadan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): WAEL AL-SAADY, Vendor STORYLINE: Palestinians are preparing to mark the Islamic holy month of Ramadan that falls on Thursday amid hopes for restoring peace in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In Gaza, local residents are decorating their houses, streets, and shops with colored lights and lanterns to celebrate the upcoming holy month. Mohammed Jarada, a vendor of home decor accessories in the al-Zawiya market in Gaza, told Xinhua that he was happy as he had sold most of his goods days before Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): MOHAMMED JARADA, Vendor "As Palestinian people, we do not feel the atmosphere of Ramadan except through Ramadan decorations. We import about 90 perc

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Cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Tokyo

STORY: Cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Tokyo DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of cherry blossoms in Tokyo STORYLINE: The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on Wednesday that cherry blossoms in Tokyo are in full bloom, which came nine days earlier than average and five days earlier than in 2022. A cherry tree monitored in Tokyo has reached full bloom when about 80 percent or more of its buds are open, becoming this year's first sample cherry tree to do so in Japan. The Somei-Yoshino cherry tree, used by the agency as a yardstick to measure the annual event, started blooming on March 14, also the earliest in the country this year. According to the agency, the full bloom matched 2013, 2020, and 2021 to become the second-earliest day in the year for the seasonal phenomena to occur since records began. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tokyo. (XHTV)

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Unseasonal rains, hailstorms damage standing crops in large parts of India

STORY: Unseasonal rains, hailstorms damage standing crops in large parts of India DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of agriculture fields 3. various of affected crop and vegetable 4. SOUNDBITE (English): VIJAY SHARDANA, Agro-economist STORYLINE: Unseasonal rains and hailstorms in large parts of India over the past three days have damaged standing crops, particularly wheat and mustard, across thousands of acres of agricultural land. The federal government is yet to release official figures on the estimate of damaged crops and the financial losses suffered by farmers. Rains accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas on Monday. Reports of rains and hailstorms have flooded the media and social media platforms, with people expressing sympathies for the farmers. Agriculture in India is largely dependent on rain, but at times incessant rains also incur huge losses. Almost the whole of India

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Ramadan starts in Egypt

A date palm vendor poses for a photo at his market booth in Cairo, Egypt, on March 21, 2023, two days before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Ramadan starts in Egypt

Photo taken on March 21, 2023, two days before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, shows traditional lanterns called "fanoos" used as Ramadan decorations on display at a market in Cairo, Egypt.

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U.S. should never have invaded Iraq 20 years ago: article

STORY: U.S. should never have invaded Iraq 20 years ago: article DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenes in Iraq 2. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "The United States broke Iraq -- U.S. forces succeeded in the campaign 20 years ago to topple the Iraqi regime, shocking and awing their way to Baghdad in a matter of days. In its report published on March 20, The Washington Post said what followed turned into a debacle for the U.S. grand strategy, and a traumatic nightmare for much of the Iraqi society. 'The initial glimmers of hope and optimism felt by some Iraqis faded, as a dysfunctional, unstable status quo took root, shaped far too often by sectarian enmities and kleptocratic elites.' 'The war, driven by the hubris of the Bush administration and a supportive Washington establishment is now widely seen as a generational American mistake.' This article

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French gov't survives no-confidence vote, pension reform bill adopted

STORY: French gov't survives no-confidence vote, pension reform bill adopted DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of French National Assembly 2. various of protesters against pension reform 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): Local resident 5. various of protesters against pension reform STORYLINE: Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. The first multiparty motion, filed by the centrist opposition group LIOT, gained 278 votes among the deputies, only nine votes short of the 287 required to topple Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's government. The second motion, tabled by the far-right Nat

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Torch relay begins for 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia

STORY: Torch relay begins for 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the SEA Games torch-lighting ceremony 2. various of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni lighting the torch of the SEA Games 3. various of athletes carrying SEA Games torch in a parade STORYLINE: The torch relay for the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia began on Tuesday, with 45 days to go until the start of the biennial regional multi-sport event. Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, accompanied by Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, presided over the torch-lighting ceremony held at the famed Angkor Wat temple in northwest Siem Reap province. The torch was then carried, circling Angkor Wat, and on March 22, it will leave Cambodia to tour other Southeast Asian nations including Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. The torch will return to Cambodia on April 27. Cambodia w

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University students in France protest against pension reform

STORY: University students in France protest against pension reform DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests 2. SOUNDBITE (French): JUDITH BRIAT, General Secretary of CGT of Jean Monnet University STORYLINE: Some universities in France were partly blocked by students protesting against the pension reform on Monday. In Paris, Montpellier, Toulouse or Rennes, similar actions were organized and could be repeated in the coming days. Meanwhile, two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. Following the results of the two no-confidence motions, France's largest union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), has called for "amplifying the mobilization" and "participating massively

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Philippine sunken oil tanker spotted by remotely operated vehicle

STORY: Philippine sunken oil tanker spotted by remotely operated vehicle DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of underwater footage of the sunken oil tanker 2. various of Philippine Coast Guard's cleaning operation in Batangas 3. various of aerial footage of the waters off the Verde Island in Batangas 4. various pics of the oil spill in Batangas STORYLINE: A remotely operated vehicle has spotted the MT Princess Empress, which sank off Oriental Mindoro province three weeks ago, spilling toxic oil into the sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday. "The exact location is 7.7 nautical miles from Balingawan Point, Naujan (town) in Oriental Mindoro," the PCG said in a statement. Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor showed photos and videos of the tanker during a press conference. The PCG will issue a detailed report on the sunken vessel's status in a few days to map out their next move to contain the leak. The MT Princess Empress

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (L) reacts during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2023 shows a view after the vote of one motion of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (L) reacts during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (front) delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

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China launches another direct China-Europe freight train service

STORY: China launches another direct China-Europe freight train service DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: ANYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Europe freight departing for Moscow from Anyang, central China's Henan Province STORYLINE: A cargo train, carrying 110 excavators, departed for Moscow on Sunday from Anyang, central China's Henan Province. This marks that another direct China-Europe freight train service has been launched. The train, with a cargo value of nearly 60 million yuan (about 8.7 mln USD), will arrive in Moscow after about 18 days. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The number of China-Europe freight train trips has increased rapidly in recent years, helping stabilize the international supply chain. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Anyang, China. (XHTV)

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Blizzard, dust storm hit Mongolia, causing low visibility

STORY: Blizzard, dust storm hit Mongolia, causing low visibility DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of blizzards and dust storms hitting Mongolia STORYLINE: Heavy blizzards and strong dust storms are sweeping across much of Mongolia, causing poor visibility on roads, the country's weather monitoring agency said Tuesday. The heavy snow and snowstorms are now hitting central Mongolia such as the national capital Ulan Bator and Uvurkhangai province, as well as several other provinces in the eastern and northern regions. In addition, strong winds and dust storms are sweeping through the southern Gobi provinces such as Umnugovi, Dundgovi and Dornogovi, with a wind speed up to 27 meters per second, it said. The volatile weather is expected to continue in the coming two days, the agency said, warning the public, especially nomadic herders and drivers, to take extra precautions against possible disasters. Mongolia has a harsh continental

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24 Solar Terms: Chunfen

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Chunfen DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation STORYLINE: The spring equinox, or Chunfen in Chinese, the fourth solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on March 21 this year. After the spring equinox, the days get longer, the weather becomes warmer, and plants start to grow fast. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Thai House of Representatives dissolved ahead of general election

STORY: Thai House of Representatives dissolved ahead of general election DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photo of royal decree 2. file of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha 3. various of Thai parliament house meeting STORYLINE: Thailand announced on Monday that the House of Representatives has been dissolved, paving the way for a general election within two months, according to a royal decree. As the prime minister informed the King that the House of Representatives has been performing its duties since 2019. It is expedient to dissolve the House of Representatives to hold a new general election of members of the House of Representatives, wrote the royal decree, which has been royally endorsed. The general election of the 500-member House of Representatives will be held earliest in 45 days or latest in 60 days from Monday, according to the announcement released on the royal Thai government gazette website. The House of Representative

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France: Paris Trash Remain Uncollected For Days As Waste Workers Strike Continues

Over 10,000 tonnes of trash were left uncollected in Paris as waste workers continue on with their strike despite efforts to force them back to duty on Friday, March 17.

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Washington protesters call for stop to endless U.S. wars, reflection on Iraq invasion

STORY: Washington protesters call for stop to endless U.S. wars, reflection on Iraq invasion DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 19 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLAUDIA LEFKO, Protester from Massachusetts 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CLAUDIA LEFKO, Protester from Massachusetts 4. various of street views in Iraq 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESTEBAN, Protester from Virginia 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BOB, Protester from Washington D.C. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CLAUDIA LEFKO, Protester from Massachusetts STORYLINE: Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday afternoon to demand a stop to endless U.S. wars and the "War Machine," two days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The anti-war demonstration was the second of its kind in the American capital in less than a month. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLAUDIA LEFKO, Prot

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATION

(230319) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather during the anti-war demonstration in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 18, 2023. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday afternoon to demand a stop to endless U.S. wars and the "War Machine," two days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. TO GO WITH "Feature: Washington protesters call for stop to endless U.S. wars, reflection on Iraq invasion " (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATION

(230319) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather during the anti-war demonstration in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 18, 2023. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday afternoon to demand a stop to endless U.S. wars and the "War Machine," two days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. TO GO WITH "Feature: Washington protesters call for stop to endless U.S. wars, reflection on Iraq invasion " (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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World Baseball Classic

Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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World Baseball Classic

Atsuki Yuasa plays a catch during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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World Baseball Classic

Atsuki Yuasa plays a catch during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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France strikes against pension reform cause refineries shut down

STORY: France strikes against pension reform cause refineries shut down DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Feyzin refineries near Lyon on strike for several days 2. various of a man refueling his car 3. various of gas station STORYLINE: Since March 7, France's largest union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), has blocked several refineries to protest against the pension reform. These refineries no longer produce any fuel. For the moment, the impact on service stations is limited with 2.5 percent of them in the country do not have, at this time, either gasoline or diesel, according to the calculations of the French daily newspaper Le Figaro. At the Donges refinery, the strike was renewed until March 24 with 85 percent of the employees of the TotalEnergies' refinery voted for the renewal of the strike, while the CGT announced that the fuel would no longer leave the site. More public service sectors, including energy, railway, a

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World Baseball Classic

Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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World Baseball Classic

Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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World Baseball Classic

Roki Sasaki (L) throws a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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World Baseball Classic

Yu Darvish plays a catch during the Japanese national team's World Baseball Classic training on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida, ahead of Japan's semifinal match against Mexico two days later.

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Collapse of SVB may leave "huge gap in the ecosystem": startup CEO

STORY: Collapse of SVB may leave "huge gap in the ecosystem": startup CEO DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:11 LOCATION: AUSTIN, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIC LAW, Founder of Urban Machine in U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL WENNING, Founder and CEO of a startup in Texas 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL WENNING, Founder and CEO of a startup in Texas STORYLINE: More than a week after U.S. regulators closed Silicon Valley Bank and sent shockwaves through the financial systems in the U.S. and Europe, two American startupers described their first-hand experiences in this crisis and shared observations on its long-term impacts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIC LAW, Founder of Urban Machine in U.S. "Oh, when the news came out. No. It's a little stressful when you have access to none of your money and the bank gets locked up. The good news is we got access to it this morning, all of it. So, you know, a rough, stressful four days." SOUNDBITE 2 (Engli

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Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment

STORY: Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of wheat STORYLINE: Egypt's state grain buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Thursday it bought 120,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat in an international tender for shipment on April 15-25. The purchase came amid talks on the extension of the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires Saturday. Russia has proposed that the deal, which allows grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, should be renewed for just 60 days. Ukraine has rejected it. The deal has previously been renewed for 120 days and there are concerns that a shorter extension could cause logistical issues. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer and the world's fourth corn importer, has been seeking new internationa

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People build a temporary barrier to prevent landslide caused by heavy rain in Punta Hermosa, Peru, March 16, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk on a flood-affected street in Pachacamac, Peru, March 15, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A motorcycle runs along a flood-affected street in Lurin, Peru, March 14, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People build a temporary barrier to prevent landslide caused by heavy rain in Punta Hermosa, Peru, March 16, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People check on an area affected by landslide in Punta Hermosa, Peru, March 14, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks along a flood-affected area in Punta Hermosa, Peru, March 14, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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PERU-LIMA-CYCLONE YAKU-AFTERMATH

(230317) -- LIMA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk on a temporary barrier built to prevent landslide caused by heavy rain in Punta Hermosa, Peru, March 16, 2023. Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA TRADE FAIR

(230316) -- JAKARTA, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 at Jakarta International Expo in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 16, 2023. The China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 kicked off on Thursday, with more than 700 Chinese enterprises anticipating in the event. The anticipants came from provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Shandong, Fujian and Jilin. The event will last for three days. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA TRADE FAIR

(230316) -- JAKARTA, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 at Jakarta International Expo in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 16, 2023. The China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 kicked off on Thursday, with more than 700 Chinese enterprises anticipating in the event. The anticipants came from provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Shandong, Fujian and Jilin. The event will last for three days. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)