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Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

(From R) Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty hold a joint press conference in London on July 21, 2026, following their talks on a Japan-Britain-Italy joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The ministers announced Canada will participate in the Global Combat Air Program as the first observer.

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US: Highway Shut Down Due to Flooding in Lakewood, Ohio

Flooding shut down a portion of Interstate 90 in Lakewood, Ohio, on the evening of Monday, July 28, after severe storms swept through the area.

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COMOROS-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-VOTING-START

(240114) -- MITSUDJE, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An election observer (L) takes notes of voting at a polling station in Mitsudje, Comoros, Jan. 14, 2024. Comoros kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Sunday to select the national leader from among six candidates, including incumbent President Azali Assoumani, for the next five years. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Chinese electric vehicles reshape Israeli auto market

STORY: Chinese electric vehicles reshape Israeli auto market DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese electric vehicles 2. STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): TOMEL HADAR, Auto industry observer STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am in a BYD shop near the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. In the first half of 2023, Chinese electric vehicles have continued their leading position in the Israeli market, gaining increasing popularity among the consumers." The data released by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association in early July showed that China's BYD and Geely were the champion and runner-up of Israel's best-selling EV brands in the first half of this year. Over a third of new EVs sold in Israel during this period were subcompact crossover SUV Atto 3 produced by BYD, which has opened six sales and service centers in Israel. EVs were rarely seen in Israel before 202

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Experts expect more progress in settling Syrian crisis following positive developments

STORY: Experts expect more progress in settling Syrian crisis following positive developments DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. (FILE) Saudi Foreign Minister arrives at Damascus International Airport 2. (FILE) Various of meetings between Syrian President and Saudi Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer and writer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political analyst STORYLINE: Some positive signs have emerged in settling the prolonged Syrian crisis, experts say. Mohammad Al-Omari, a Syrian political observer and writer says some crucial international and regional developments raised hopes about a possible Syria-Arab detente. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer and writer "Several reasons could be discussed today and motivate this trend in Arab countries towards Syria. First, the conflict that is going on in the international arena and the repercussion of such

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SDF personnel begin withdrawal from Golan Heights

BEN GURION, Israel - Self-Defense Force personnel arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel on Dec. 29, 2012, ahead of their return to Japan on Dec. 31. The first batch of the 47 SDF personnel involved in transportation and other operations of the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force started withdrawing from the U.N. peacekeeping operations in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights based on a government order due to worsening security conditions amid the civil war in Syria.

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Japan-U.S. defense drills begin

SASEBO, Japan - A ceremony is held at the U.S. naval base in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2010, to mark the beginning of Japan-U.S. defense exercises. South Korea is taking part for the first time as an observer in the largest-ever joint exercises, which run through Dec. 10, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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Japan-U.S. defense drills begin

SASEBO, Japan - A ceremony is held at the U.S. naval base in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2010, to mark the beginning of Japan-U.S. defense exercises. South Korea is taking part for the first time as an observer in the largest-ever joint exercises, which run through Dec. 10, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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Angolans go to polls to elect president, lawmakers

STORY: Angolans go to polls to elect president, lawmakers DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Luanda CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Angola street scene and sculpture of the first president of Angola 2. various of polling station 3. STANDUP (English): JIN ZHENG, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of the Angolan voters 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): DIBANZILUA TANDO JONES, CNE electoral work stuff 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Portuguese): LUZIA BEATRICE BERNARDO, Voter 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Portuguese): CATARINO FELIX CORREIA, Voter 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Portuguese): DIBANZILUA TANDO JONES, CNE electoral work stuff 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Portuguese): ANGELINA TAVARES MANUEL DA CRUZ, CNE National Observer STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JIN ZHENG, Xinhua correspondent "The southern African country Angola holds its general election to elect the country's president and members of the National Assembly. On the election day on Aug. 24, voters are casting ballots to decide the nation's new leadership. Here I am at one voting s

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New Zealand observer impressed by CPC's outstanding service to Chinese people

STORY: New Zealand observer impressed by CPC's outstanding service to Chinese people DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (English): DAVE BROMWICH, President of New Zealand China Friendship Society STORYLINE: "In many respects, the democratic system in China is superior to the so-called liberal democracies of the West," said a New Zealand observer. Impressions on China's governing party, CPC SOUNDBITE (English): DAVE BROMWICH, President of New Zealand China Friendship Society "From the first time I went to China in 1991, right through to now, the changes I've seen and the disposable income and activities of Chinese people, are incredible really. My feeling about the Communist Party of China and the government of China, I very quickly came up with one word and I haven't been able to replace it, and that word is 'service.' Why service? Because China has developed so fast and taken all of its population with it. The government is the people. The

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Unvaccinated NBA Player Kyrie Irving Banned From Playing

The strict vaccination laws in New York City could potentially be stricter, and that is bad news for the unvaccinated NBA players right now. This is a huge blow for the unvaccinated stars in the NBA, both in the short and long-term. If the bill passes, either on January or earlier, players who refuse the vaccine will not be allowed to play a minimum of four games to a maximum of eight in the regular season. Kyrie Irving is the most famous example, having been strictly against vaccination - FILE - The Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving, right, chases after a loose ball as the Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker, left, looks on during the first half at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, March 24, 2017. Photo by Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mongolia's 1st major English-language magazine hits newsstands

Chanrav Burenbayar, editor-in-chief of the Mongolian Observer, holds Mongolia's first major English-language magazine in Ulan Bator on Jan. 25, 2015. He hopes the newly issued biweekly publication will open the door to better understanding of the country that is rich not only in natural resources but also art and culture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan gains observer status ahead of return to U.N. Security Council

Yoshifumi Okamura, Japan's deputy ambassador to the United Nations, attends a U.N. Security Council meeting in New York on Nov. 20, 2015, the first day of Tokyo's eligibility for observer status in the council gained six weeks ahead of the start of its stint as a nonpermanent member. Japan was elected unopposed to the council's Asia-Pacific region seat in October for a two-year term beginning in January, a record 11th time to serve as a nonpermanent member among U.N. member countries. Japan last served on the council until 2010. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-U.S. defense drills begin

SASEBO, Japan - A ceremony is held at the U.S. naval base in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2010, to mark the beginning of Japan-U.S. defense exercises. South Korea is taking part for the first time as an observer in the largest-ever joint exercises, which run through Dec. 10, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (Kyodo)

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Japan-U.S. defense drills begin

SASEBO, Japan - A ceremony is held at the U.S. naval base in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2010, to mark the beginning of Japan-U.S. defense exercises. South Korea is taking part for the first time as an observer in the largest-ever joint exercises, which run through Dec. 10, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (Kyodo)

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TEPCO chief Hirose meets with reporters

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. President Naomi Hirose meets with reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2016, after attending as an observer the first meeting of an expert panel on the company's reforms. The panel will promote discussions over costly plans for scrapping the utility's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and its management reforms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TEPCO chief Hirose meets with reporters

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. President Naomi Hirose meets with reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2016, after attending as an observer the first meeting of an expert panel on the company's reforms. The panel will promote discussions over costly plans for scrapping the utility's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and its management reforms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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GSDF mission returns from Golan Heights

Twenty members of the Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) arrive at Narita airport Feb. 1 from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after a 6-month U.N. peacekeeping operation. They are the first group of a 43-member contingent, the sixth unit to be sent by Japan to the Syria-based U.N. Disengagement Observer Force, and carried out transport tasks. ==Kyodo