Milano Cortina 2026 One-Year Countdown Launched - Milan

Milano Cortina 2026 One-Year Countdown Launched - Milan

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach (3rd R) issues the invitations to the National Olympic Committees a ceremony marking the one-year countdown for Milano Cortina 2026 in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

Milano Cortina 2026 One-Year Countdown Launched - Milan

Milano Cortina 2026 One-Year Countdown Launched - Milan

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach (3rd R) issues the invitations to the Italian Olympic Committee a ceremony marking the one-year countdown for Milano Cortina 2026 in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pakistani experts say BRICS more inclusive after expansion

STORY: Pakistani experts say BRICS more inclusive after expansion DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, Pakistani lawfare and international law specialist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NOAMAN ABDUL MAJID, Economist and CEO of WIXEMAN GLOBAL 4. STANDUP 2 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NOAMAN ABDUL MAJID, Economist and CEO of WIXEMAN GLOBAL 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, Pakistani lawfare and international law specialist 7. various of b-rolls of the BRICS Summit STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "The expansion of BRICS with the extension of invitations to six more countries including Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates marks a historical milestone in strengthening both the momentum of BRICS cooperation and the solidarity of the Global South. The experts

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-OLYMPICS-COUNTDOWN CEREMONY

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-OLYMPICS-COUNTDOWN CEREMONY

(230726) -- SAINT-DENIS, July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach signs the invitations during a ceremony marking one year until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, July 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-OLYMPICS-COUNTDOWN CEREMONY

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-OLYMPICS-COUNTDOWN CEREMONY

(230726) -- SAINT-DENIS, July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach signs the invitations during a ceremony marking one year until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, July 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-OLYMPICS-COUNTDOWN CEREMONY

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-OLYMPICS-COUNTDOWN CEREMONY

(230726) -- SAINT-DENIS, July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach signs the invitations during a ceremony marking one year until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, July 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Olympic Committees representatives present their invitations during the invitation ceremony to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 organized by the International Olympic Committee at Paris 2024’s “Pulse” Headquarters in Paris, France, on July 26, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Olympic Committees representatives present their invitations during the invitation ceremony to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 organized by the International Olympic Committee at Paris 2024’s “Pulse” Headquarters in Paris, France, on July 26, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Olympic Committees representatives present their invitations during the invitation ceremony to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 organized by the International Olympic Committee at Paris 2024’s “Pulse” Headquarters in Paris, France, on July 26, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Olympic Committees representatives present their invitations during the invitation ceremony to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 organized by the International Olympic Committee at Paris 2024’s “Pulse” Headquarters in Paris, France, on July 26, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Paris 2024 - IOC Invitation Ceremony

Olympic Committees representatives present their invitations during the invitation ceremony to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 organized by the International Olympic Committee at Paris 2024’s “Pulse” Headquarters in Paris, France, on July 26, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

(4)Hundreds attend funeral for purged Chinese leader Zhao

(4)Hundreds attend funeral for purged Chinese leader Zhao

BEIJING, China - People are questioned by public security officials outside the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery near Beijing, where a funeral for ousted Communist Party chief Zhao Ziyang, who died last week after being held under house arrest for 15 years, took place on Jan. 29. Only people with invitations were allowed inside the cemetery. Reporters wishing to cover the event were turned away at the gate.

Japan invites 5 Brazilians to Tokyo Marathon

Japan invites 5 Brazilians to Tokyo Marathon

Photo taken Feb. 18, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro shows five Brazilian runners, who have been invited to the Feb. 28 Tokyo Marathon. The invitations come under the Japanese Foreign Ministry's program to promote diplomacy through sports. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese food-tasting party in Washington

Japanese food-tasting party in Washington

A Japanese food-tasting party is held at the Japanese Embassy in Washington on July 9, 2015, with invitations extended to about 160 people, including U.S. government officials and lawmakers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

(4)Hundreds attend funeral for purged Chinese leader Zhao

(4)Hundreds attend funeral for purged Chinese leader Zhao

BEIJING, China - People are questioned by public security officials outside the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery near Beijing, where a funeral for ousted Communist Party chief Zhao Ziyang, who died last week after being held under house arrest for 15 years, took place on Jan. 29. Only people with invitations were allowed inside the cemetery. Reporters wishing to cover the event were turned away at the gate. (Kyodo)