Spain: Atlantic Front Brings Heavy Rainfall and Drop in Temperatures, Some Areas See Snow

While the severe weather alerts in the Mediterranean have eased, heavy rain persists on Wednesday, December 17, in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and coastal Catalonia. A new Atlantic front is set to approach Spain, bringing a significant drop in temperatures and a fresh round of widespread rainfall. This shift will also lower the snow level to approximately 1,000 meters, signaling a transition to colder, more wintry conditions for much of the country.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

China: Typhoon Kajiki Darkens Sky Over Sanya Bay, Hainan

On August 25, 2025, dramatic skies were recorded over Sanya Bay in southern China’s Hainan province as Typhoon Kajiki approached. Dark clouds quickly covered the sky, signaling the storm’s strength. Online, many compared it to last year’s typhoon, which left lasting fears. For locals by the sea, typhoons are common, but the power of Kajiki drew wide attention.

Australia: Altocumulus Clouds Appear Over Brisbane, Signaling Weather Shift

Queensland braces for a cold, rainy start to August, with maximum temperatures dropping up to 10 degrees below average. Altocumulus clouds, commonly known as "mackerel skies," were seen over Brisbane. These wave-like cloud patterns often signal changing weather or approaching atmospheric instability.

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

People witness the departure of buses carrying freed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) detainees in Aleppo, northern Syria, on June 2, 2025. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian interim authorities resumed a large-scale prisoner exchange in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to ease tensions following weeks of disrupted coordination. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Released prisoners are seen on a bus after being released by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, northern Syria, on June 2, 2025. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian interim authorities resumed a large-scale prisoner exchange in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to ease tensions following weeks of disrupted coordination. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Released prisoners are seen on a bus after being released by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, northern Syria, on June 2, 2025. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian interim authorities resumed a large-scale prisoner exchange in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to ease tensions following weeks of disrupted coordination. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Freed prisoners flash victory signs on a bus after being released by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, northern Syria, on June 2, 2025. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian interim authorities resumed a large-scale prisoner exchange in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to ease tensions following weeks of disrupted coordination. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

A newly released detainee greets a loved one through a metal fence after being freed by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, northern Syria, on June 2, 2025. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian interim authorities resumed a large-scale prisoner exchange in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to ease tensions following weeks of disrupted coordination. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Allep-Palooza Syria s Latest Prisoner Exchange

Freed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) detainees are seen on a bus in Aleppo, northern Syria, on June 2, 2025. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian interim authorities resumed a large-scale prisoner exchange in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to ease tensions following weeks of disrupted coordination. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

white smoke rising from the chinmey of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

white smoke rising from the chinmey of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

white smoke rising from the chinmey of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

Conclave to Elect the New Pope - Vatican

white smoke rising from the chinmey of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

White Smoke Announces The Election Of The New Pope - Vatican

White Smoke Announces The Election Of The New Pope - Vatican

White smoke rises above the Vatican on May 8, 2025, signaling the election of a new pope. The Vatican announced that Robert Francis Prevost, a moderate American cleric and longtime missionary in Peru close to Pope Francis, has become the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV - the first pope from the United States. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

White Smoke Announces The Election Of The New Pope - Vatican

White Smoke Announces The Election Of The New Pope - Vatican

White smoke rises above the Vatican on May 8, 2025, signaling the election of a new pope. The Vatican announced that Robert Francis Prevost, a moderate American cleric and longtime missionary in Peru close to Pope Francis, has become the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV - the first pope from the United States. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

White Smoke Announces The Election Of The New Pope - Vatican

White Smoke Announces The Election Of The New Pope - Vatican

White smoke rises above the Vatican on May 8, 2025, signaling the election of a new pope. The Vatican announced that Robert Francis Prevost, a moderate American cleric and longtime missionary in Peru close to Pope Francis, has become the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV - the first pope from the United States. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

No pope elected in conclave's first vote

No pope elected in conclave's first vote

Black smoke rises from the chimney above the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, signaling that no pontiff was elected in the first round of the conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis.

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

Iran showcased its military capabilities through a high-profile drill, featuring both the Russian S-300 and its domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense systems. This demonstration served as a pointed message to Israel, signaling Tehran’s ability to secure its airspace despite the October Israeli airstrikes that, according to Israeli officials, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s defensive infrastructure.The exercise’s timing was deliberate, occurring just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Both leaders reaffirmed their hardline stance, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Trump reinforced his “maximum pressure” strategy, focusing on crippling Iran’s economy by targeting its oil exports.Iran, February 05, 2025, Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

Iran showcased its military capabilities through a high-profile drill, featuring both the Russian S-300 and its domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense systems. This demonstration served as a pointed message to Israel, signaling Tehran’s ability to secure its airspace despite the October Israeli airstrikes that, according to Israeli officials, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s defensive infrastructure.The exercise’s timing was deliberate, occurring just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Both leaders reaffirmed their hardline stance, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Trump reinforced his “maximum pressure” strategy, focusing on crippling Iran’s economy by targeting its oil exports.Iran, February 05, 2025, Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

Iran showcased its military capabilities through a high-profile drill, featuring both the Russian S-300 and its domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense systems. This demonstration served as a pointed message to Israel, signaling Tehran’s ability to secure its airspace despite the October Israeli airstrikes that, according to Israeli officials, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s defensive infrastructure.The exercise’s timing was deliberate, occurring just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Both leaders reaffirmed their hardline stance, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Trump reinforced his “maximum pressure” strategy, focusing on crippling Iran’s economy by targeting its oil exports.Iran, February 05, 2025, Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

Iran showcased its military capabilities through a high-profile drill, featuring both the Russian S-300 and its domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense systems. This demonstration served as a pointed message to Israel, signaling Tehran’s ability to secure its airspace despite the October Israeli airstrikes that, according to Israeli officials, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s defensive infrastructure.The exercise’s timing was deliberate, occurring just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Both leaders reaffirmed their hardline stance, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Trump reinforced his “maximum pressure” strategy, focusing on crippling Iran’s economy by targeting its oil exports.Iran, February 05, 2025, Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

Iran showcased its military capabilities through a high-profile drill, featuring both the Russian S-300 and its domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense systems. This demonstration served as a pointed message to Israel, signaling Tehran’s ability to secure its airspace despite the October Israeli airstrikes that, according to Israeli officials, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s defensive infrastructure.The exercise’s timing was deliberate, occurring just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Both leaders reaffirmed their hardline stance, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Trump reinforced his “maximum pressure” strategy, focusing on crippling Iran’s economy by targeting its oil exports.Iran, February 05, 2025, Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

New Generation of Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System

Iran showcased its military capabilities through a high-profile drill, featuring both the Russian S-300 and its domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense systems. This demonstration served as a pointed message to Israel, signaling Tehran’s ability to secure its airspace despite the October Israeli airstrikes that, according to Israeli officials, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s defensive infrastructure.The exercise’s timing was deliberate, occurring just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Both leaders reaffirmed their hardline stance, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. President Trump reinforced his “maximum pressure” strategy, focusing on crippling Iran’s economy by targeting its oil exports.Iran, February 05, 2025, Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

An Israeli reserve soldier is silhouetted against sunshine at a tank staging area near northern Israeli border with Lebanon, on Oct. 7, 2024. Israel's military has declared four additional towns near the Lebanon border as a "closed military zone," signaling a potential escalation in its ground operations. Photo by Ayal Margolin/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

An Israeli reserve soldier is seen at a tank staging area near northern Israeli border with Lebanon, on Oct. 7, 2024. Israel's military has declared four additional towns near the Lebanon border as a "closed military zone," signaling a potential escalation in its ground operations. Photo by Ayal Margolin/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli reserve soldiers are seen at a tank staging area near northern Israeli border with Lebanon, on Oct. 7, 2024. Israel's military has declared four additional towns near the Lebanon border as a "closed military zone," signaling a potential escalation in its ground operations. Photo by Ayal Margolin/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli reserve soldiers are seen at a tank staging area near northern Israeli border with Lebanon, on Oct. 7, 2024. Israel's military has declared four additional towns near the Lebanon border as a "closed military zone," signaling a potential escalation in its ground operations. Photo by Ayal Margolin/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli reserve soldiers are seen at a tank staging area near northern Israeli border with Lebanon, on Oct. 7, 2024. Israel's military has declared four additional towns near the Lebanon border as a "closed military zone," signaling a potential escalation in its ground operations. Photo by Ayal Margolin/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli Army At Northern Israeli Border With Lebanon

Israeli reserve soldiers are seen at a tank staging area near northern Israeli border with Lebanon, on Oct. 7, 2024. Israel's military has declared four additional towns near the Lebanon border as a "closed military zone," signaling a potential escalation in its ground operations. Photo by Ayal Margolin/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul's number of tourists breaks record, signaling promising year

STORY: Istanbul's number of tourists breaks record, signaling promising year SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to TURSAB president 3. various of Istanbul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to TURSAB president 5. various of Istanbul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): YILDIRIM TAS, TURSAB board member 7. various of Istanbul airport STORYLINE: Türkiye's bustling city Istanbul set a record high by welcoming 5.2 million foreign visitors in the first four months of this year, signaling promising prospects for the country's ambitious goal of tourism for this year. Istanbul's unique allure has resulted in a notable 10-percent increase in visitors during the January-April period compared with last year, according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry's recent data also revealed that the number of foreign tourists i

South African president signs National Health Insurance Bill into law

STORY: South African president signs National Health Insurance Bill into law SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the singing ceremony 2. various of South African president speaking 3. various of South African president signing the bill STORYLINE: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law the much-anticipated National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, which seeks to transform the country's "unequal" healthcare system. "In signing this bill, we are signaling our determination to advance the constitutional right to access health care as articulated in Section 27 of the Constitution. The passage of the bill sets the foundation for ending a parallel inequitable health system where those without means are relegated to poor health care," Ramaphosa said at the signing ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the country's administrative capital. In his speech, Rama

Man dies as floods hit northern Italy due to heavy rain

STORY: Man dies as floods hit northern Italy due to heavy rain SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: (courtesy of Italian firefighting agency) 1. various of the heavy rain in Venice 2. various of the flooded areas in Veneto STORYLINE: At least one person has died and dozens were evacuated in northern Italy on Friday, due to extensive flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the last 48 hours. A 24-hour red alert -- signaling the highest hydrogeological risk level -- has been issued in northeast Veneto, where some cities including Padua and Vicenza have been heavily flooded after local rivers burst their banks. Some 450 firefighters are still at work in the region, along with civil protection, to support people trapped in their homes. Rescue teams have received some 2,500 emergency calls over the last 48 hours, according to the National Fire and Rescue Service. In the northern Lombardy region, firefighters on Friday retrieved t

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

(240501) -- SAJLOVO, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Construction workers of the Belgrade-Budapest railway project work on the tracks on the Novi Sad-Subotica section in Sajlovo, Serbia, on April 11, 2024. Once operational, the high-speed railway will be equipped with modern signaling and safety systems, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. (Xinhua/Zheng Kaijun)

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

(240501) -- SAJLOVO, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Construction workers of the Belgrade-Budapest railway project work on the tracks on the Novi Sad-Subotica section in Sajlovo, Serbia, on April 11, 2024. Once operational, the high-speed railway will be equipped with modern signaling and safety systems, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. (Xinhua/Zheng Kaijun)

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

(240501) -- SAJLOVO, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A construction worker of the Belgrade-Budapest railway project works on the tracks on the Novi Sad-Subotica section in Sajlovo, Serbia, on April 11, 2024. Once operational, the high-speed railway will be equipped with modern signaling and safety systems, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. (Xinhua/Zheng Kaijun)

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

SERBIA-SAJLOVO-BELGRADE-BUDAPEST RAILWAY-NOVI SAD-SUBOTICA-CONSTRUCTION

(240501) -- SAJLOVO, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A construction worker of the Belgrade-Budapest railway project works on the tracks on the Novi Sad-Subotica section in Sajlovo, Serbia, on April 11, 2024. Once operational, the high-speed railway will be equipped with modern signaling and safety systems, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. (Xinhua/Zheng Kaijun)

Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant

STORY: Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant SHOOTING TIME: April 1-7 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Palestinian resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANI AL-SHAER, Palestinian resident STORYLINE: As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its seventh month, Israel has recently made substantial shifts to its military deployment, signaling intentions to wage new military operations. Triggered by the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, deadly confrontations have erupted in multiple countries across the Middle East. Analysts have suggested that the conflicts in the Middle East are unlikely to be resolved in the short term due to the deep-rooted divisions between Israel and regional powers such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and t

Italy's major banks report record profits in 2023

STORY: Italy's major banks report record profits in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italy STORYLINE: Italy's two major banks have reported record profits in 2023, signaling the recovery of the country's banking sector from recent difficulties. On Tuesday, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank by total assets, reported a net profit of 7.7 billion euros (8.3 billion U.S. dollars) for 2023, a year-on-year increase of 76.4 percent. A day earlier, Unicredit revealed a record net profit of 8.6 billion euros for last year, 51 percent higher than in 2022. Both exceeded market expectations. The two banks rank among the world's 50 largest banks, according to Standard & Poor's ratings. Over the past three years, Italy's banking sector faced multiple challenges due to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis stemming from the Ukraine crisis. Additionally, four months ago, the Italian p

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-INFLATION

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-INFLATION

(231221) -- ANKARA, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A teller counts banknotes at an exchange office in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 21, 2023. Türkiye's central bank on Thursday delivered a seventh consecutive rate hike to beat double-digit inflation, signaling an impending end to the tightening cycle that has become the hallmark of a policy reversal, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye slows pace of monetary tightening amid signal to end hiking cycle soon

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-INFLATION

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-INFLATION

(231221) -- ANKARA, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man withdraws money from an ATM in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 21, 2023. Türkiye's central bank on Thursday delivered a seventh consecutive rate hike to beat double-digit inflation, signaling an impending end to the tightening cycle that has become the hallmark of a policy reversal, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye slows pace of monetary tightening amid signal to end hiking cycle soon

U.S. Fed leaves interest rates unchanged as inflation cools, signaling end to rate hiking cycle

STORY: U.S. Fed leaves interest rates unchanged as inflation cools, signaling end to rate hiking cycle SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:36 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, signaling an end to its rate hiking cycle and possible rate cuts next year. "Recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity has slowed from its strong pace in the third quarter," the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement after concluding a two-day policy meeting, the last in 2023. "Job gains have moderated since earlier in the year but remain strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated," the committee said. The central bank noted that tighter financial and credit conditions for households and

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

(231213) -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, signaling an end to its rate hiking cycle and possible rate cuts next year. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

(231213) -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, signaling an end to its rate hiking cycle and possible rate cuts next year. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

(231213) -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (L, Rear) attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, signaling an end to its rate hiking cycle and possible rate cuts next year. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FED-INTEREST RATES-UNCHANGED

(231213) -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, signaling an end to its rate hiking cycle and possible rate cuts next year. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)