Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

A man walks past the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the U.S. Capitol building at sunset in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People are seen in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People gather in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the U.S. Capitol building at sunset in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People pose for photos with the U.S. Capitol building in the background in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

A man walks past the reflection of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

A duck preens its feathers on the reflection of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People are seen around the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

People gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the U.S. Capitol building at sunset in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

This photo shows the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Washington - DC

Illustration Washington - DC

A duck swims in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., the United States, October 8, 2025. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia: Fans Clash Outside Bogota Venue During Colombia-Venezuela Match

A celebration of the Colombia-Venezuela football match turned chaotic on Tuesday, September 9, as fans outside CityU in Bogotá clashed. Tensions escalated after Venezuela’s first goal, with some fans throwing beer at opposing supporters. By the time Colombia scored its sixth goal, the situation erupted into a physical fight, with people throwing punches, bottles, and other objects. Authorities intervened quickly, and the Metropolitan Police of Bogotá reported that the situation was controlled without injuries or arrests.

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

Tulip Festival at Kirna Manor

08.05.2025, Kirna. This spring, for the sixth time, Kirna Manor Park will transform into a floral wonderland with flowing tulip fields and colorful flower mosaics. Kirna Garden boasts over 100 varieties of tulips. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240702) -- BEIJING, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Yanchi toll gate on the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A car runs on the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2024. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Yanchi toll gate on the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows direction signs of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-EXPRESSWAY-TRAFFIC-OPENING (CN)

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows the Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway in Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing section of the Beijing-Yuxian Expressway officially opened to traffic on Monday, reducing road travel time from the Junzhuang interchange on Beijing's west sixth ring road to Lingshan Mountain from 2 hours to 45 minutes. The expressway section will help lower traffic pressure in both the northwest and the southwest of Beijing. It will also contribute to disaster relief in the capital's mountainous areas and promote regional development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Chenlin)

Eight killed in deadly fire at Moscow office building

STORY: Eight killed in deadly fire at Moscow office building SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of firefighters extinguishing the fire STORYLINE: At least eight people were killed in a multi-story office building fire in the city of Fryazino of the Moscow region, local emergencies service said on Monday. "Two people died after jumping out of a window. Six others inside the building were killed while the interior structures collapsed," Tass news agency reported, citing local emergencies service. Footage online shows thick smoke billowing from the upper floors of the eight-storey complex. According to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov, 12 fire fighting trucks and hundreds of firefighters were sent to the site to extinguish the fire. It is not immediately clear what caused the fire, but one eyewitness told Tass that it broke out on the sixth floor before spreading. Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo

Heritage protection class held for Afghan students

STORY: Heritage protection class held for Afghan students SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the outdoor class in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): MOHAMMAD ZAID, Sixth-grader 3. various of the outdoor class in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: An outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students kicked off Sunday in central Afghanistan's Bamiyan province. The class was organized by a six-member team consisting of Chinese archaeologists and cultural heritage experts, along with Afghan experts and officials, respectively at the giant Buddhas site and Shahr-e Gholghola, both part of the UNESCO-listed world heritage in the Bamiyan Valley. During the class, Afghan pupils were taught about the status quo of cultural relics protection in Bamiyan, practical skills needed for heritage protection, and the history of cultural exchanges between Afghanistan an

Nepal's tourism professionals continue to receive Chinese language training

STORY: Nepal's tourism professionals continue to receive Chinese language training SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the sixth Chinese language training course STORYLINE: The Sixth Chinese language training course kicked off here on Tuesday for tourism professionals in Nepal. A total of 60 Nepalese shall receive Chinese language training under a six-month-long program, according to Harish Chandra Shah, president of Nepal China Cultural and Educational Council, which is co-organizing the training session with the Nepal Tourism Board. A total of 200 Nepali tourism professionals have been trained in the past five training sessions. China is not just a "strong partner" to Nepal's development, "but also a market for our tourism industry," said Hit Bahadur Tamang, Nepal's minister for culture, tourism and civil aviation. "My ministry aims to attract millions of tourists from

China's C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight

STORY: China's C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:38 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the C919 jetliner STORYLINE: A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it is expected to carry more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. On Tuesday, the sixth C919 jetliner delivered worldwide joined the China Eastern Airlines fleet, indicating the acceleration of commercial operation of China's homegrown large passenger aircraft. This came one year after the first commercial flight of C919 was made. With its self-developed trunk jetliner, China aims to secure a share of the global civil aviation market, which is curre

Japan's net external assets hit record 3 tln USD in 2023

STORY: Japan's net external assets hit record 3 tln USD in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's net external assets rose to a record 471.31 trillion yen (3 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 12.2 percent from a year earlier, as a weak yen inflated the value of foreign stocks, bonds, and other holdings in yen terms, government data showed Tuesday. With the figure increasing for a sixth straight year, Japan retained its position as the world's largest creditor for the 33rd straight year in yen terms, followed by Germany and China as of the end of 2023, according to the Ministry of Finance. Gross external assets, held by the Japanese government, companies and individual investors, rose 11.1 percent to 1,488.34 trillion yen, while external debt went up 10.6 percent to 1,017.04 trillion yen, the ministry said. The yen was 7.0 percent weaker against the U.S. dollar in

China Eastern Airlines gets another C919 aircraft

STORY: China Eastern Airlines gets another C919 aircraft SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of C919 aircraft STORYLINE: The sixth C919 jetliner joined the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Tuesday, indicating the acceleration of commercial operation of China's homegrown large passenger aircraft. This came one year after the first commercial flight of C919 was made. The aircraft, delivered to China Eastern on Monday, landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday morning after a short flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. C919 was developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

New York celebrates Asian, Pacific cultural heritage in yearly parade

STORY: New York celebrates Asian, Pacific cultural heritage in yearly parade SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade STORYLINE: New Yorkers from various ethnic backgrounds Sunday celebrated Asian and Pacific culture in the 3rd Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Cultural and Heritage Parade in Midtown Manhattan. Under the theme of "Unity is the Foundation of Peace," hundreds of participants from over 70 organizations showcased their unique cultural attractions on Sixth Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Manhattan. Thousands of spectators from home and abroad had a glimpse of cultural elements from China, Indonesia, Vietnam and other countries. Better Chinatown USA, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to improving New York City's Chinatown, organized the parade. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping, Consul General of Bangladesh in N

India votes in 3rd phase of general elections

STORY: India votes in 3rd phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting in India's third phase of elections commenced on Tuesday. Among 93 constituencies spread across 11 states and Union Territories, millions of voters queued up at polling stations since early morning. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes on Tuesday in the western city of Ahmedabad. According to the Election Commission of India, a 66.71 percent voter turnout was recorded in phase two of the general elections. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the election will be held in seven phases. The fourth phase will commence on May 13, followed by the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25, and the final phase on June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4. Xinhua

Hong Kong, Shanghai sign 20 cooperation documents

STORY: Hong Kong, Shanghai sign 20 cooperation documents SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: The sixth session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation Conference was held in Hong Kong on Friday, where 20 cooperation documents were signed in legal services, trade, finance, science and technology, urban development, culture and other fields. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and Gong Zheng, Shanghai mayor and deputy Party chief, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the conference. Lee said that the conference was another important milestone in the cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Looking ahead, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems," and work with Shanghai to devel

Voting begins in India for second phase of general elections

STORY: Voting begins in India for second phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: NOIDA, India CATEGORY: Politics SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of people standing in queue 3. Shots of people after casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting for 88 constituencies in the second phase of India's 18th general elections across 13 states and union territories kicked off on Friday. Despite scorching temperatures, people were seen standing in queues holding their election identity cards, waiting for their turn to cast a vote. Polling of votes will continue until 18:00 local time. Out of the seven phases, the first phase of the elections was held last Friday. The polls saw a voter turnout of around 65.5%. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the election will be held in seven phases. The third phase will commence on May 7, followed by the fourth phase on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on