UN Women's deputy chief urges action to invest in women for societal progress

STORY: UN Women's deputy chief urges action to invest in women for societal progress SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:36 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda receiving interview 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NYARADZAYI GUMBONZVANDA, Deputy executive director of UN Women 3. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda receiving interview 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NYARADZAYI GUMBONZVANDA, Deputy executive director of UN Women 5. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda receiving interview 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NYARADZAYI GUMBONZVANDA, Deputy executive director of UN Women 7. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda receiving interview 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NYARADZAYI GUMBONZVANDA, Deputy executive director of UN Women STORYLINE: The deputy chief of United Nations (UN) Women on Friday called for investing in women and girls to drive societal advancement while reiterating the agency's dedication to fostering gender equality and enhancing women's participation in decision-making rol

Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals

STORY: Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 2, 2024/File DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin 2. various of airports, temples, and seashores in Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, announced Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday. During a press conference after a cabinet meeting at the government house, Srettha said Thailand had previously granted a temporary visa waiver status for visitors from China, which was set to end on Feb. 29, 2024. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese citizens from March. He said that this measure will not only boost Thailand's tourism industry but also signify further improvement in the friendly relations between the two countries. Tourism plays a crucial rol

Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL SALAM QABILAT, Director 5. various of audience 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FARAH ABU JAMAL, Audience STORYLINE: A theatrical performance was held Thursday in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The event turned attention to the suffering of the Palestinian people. The performance was inspired by the novel "Go Home, Khalil," which was published in Russia by the novelist Kafa Al-Zoubi in 2009. The event, opened to the public for free, came in collaboration with Al-Shams Theater and Zad for arts Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress "Art always seeks to be a free word and not linked only to entertainment activities. The rol

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol and Marina Lorenzo during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol and Marina Lorenzo during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol and Marina Lorenzo during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol and Marina Lorenzo during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol and Marina Lorenzo during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol and Marina Lorenzo during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Photocall UNFP Trophy - Paris

Thibault Le Rol during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Thibault Le Rol, journalist for Amazon Prime Video channel during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats football (soccer) match between AJ Auxerre (AJA) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on May 21, 2023 at Stade Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Thibault Le Rol, journalist for Amazon Prime Video channel during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats football (soccer) match between AJ Auxerre (AJA) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on May 21, 2023 at Stade Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Thibault Le Rol, journalist for Amazon Prime Video channel during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats football (soccer) match between AJ Auxerre (AJA) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on May 21, 2023 at Stade Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Thibault Le Rol, journalist for Amazon Prime Video channel during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats football (soccer) match between AJ Auxerre (AJA) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on May 21, 2023 at Stade Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Thierry Henry, consultant for Amazon Prime Video channel, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Thibault Le Rol during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats football (soccer) match between AJ Auxerre (AJA) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on May 21, 2023 at Stade Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Ligue 1 - AJ Auxerre v PSG

Thierry Henry, consultant for Amazon Prime Video channel, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Thibault Le Rol during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats football (soccer) match between AJ Auxerre (AJA) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on May 21, 2023 at Stade Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

5th mainland-aided COVID-19 isolation facility starts operation in Hong Kong

STORY: 5th mainland-aided COVID-19 isolation facility starts operation in Hong Kong DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of the CIFSOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: The fifth community isolation facility (CIF) in Hong Kong constructed with support from the mainland was put into operation on Thursday after it was handed over to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. John Lee, chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government, on Thursday visited the newly-built CIF located in Hung Shui Kiu, Hong Kong, which can provide about 2,350 beds for COVID-19 patients. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government "This is the fifth mainland-aided community isolation facility that was handed over to the HKSAR government. The five CIFs together provide over 10,000 beds and play a very important rol

TEXTILE GIRLS ROL AROUND MILL

TEXTILE GIRLS ROL AROUND MILL==Date:Feb, 1963, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)