APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) chats with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung after a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claps during a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit clap during a photo session held during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit pose for a photo during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit pose for a photo during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit pose for a photo during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Photo taken on Oct. 31, 2025, shows the venue of the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit that started the same day in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

NATO summit in The Hague

NATO summit in The Hague

This photograph shows the media entrance at the World Forum venue and a mini-bus for transportations in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 23, 2025, ahead of the two-day NATO summit. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

NATO summit in The Hague

NATO summit in The Hague

Pedestrians walk toward a sign with the logo of NATO near the World Forum congress venue in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 23, 2025, ahead of the two-day NATO summit. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

APEC trade meeting on Jeju Island

APEC trade meeting on Jeju Island

Trade ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member economies begin a two-day meeting on Jeju Island in South Korea on May 15, 2025.

China Development Forum

China Development Forum

A large screen set up at the venue of China Development Forum in Beijing shows Premier Li Qiang making a speech on the opening day of the two-day event on March 23, 2025.

China Development Forum

China Development Forum

A large screen set up at the venue of China Development Forum in Beijing shows Premier Li Qiang making a speech on the opening day of the two-day event on March 23, 2025.

APEC summit

APEC summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba takes part in the second day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

APEC summit

APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) waves after taking part in a photo session on the second day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

APEC summit

APEC summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (back, 2nd from R) attends the second day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

APEC summit

APEC summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured before the start of the second day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

APEC summit

APEC summit

Leaders of member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pose for a photo on the second day of a two-day meeting in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

APEC summit

APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is pictured before the start of the second day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

APEC summit in Lima

APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) shakes hands with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte before the start of the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in Lima

APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in Lima

APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from R, back) attends the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in Lima

APEC summit in Lima

Leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum members hold the first day of their two-day meeting in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in Lima

APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C, back) attends the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in Lima

APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured before the start of the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

Venue of APEC-related meetings in Lima

Venue of APEC-related meetings in Lima

Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2024, shows the venue of a series of international conferences related to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, including a two-day APEC summit from Nov. 15.

Venue of APEC-related meetings in Lima

Venue of APEC-related meetings in Lima

Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2024, shows the venue of a series of international conferences related to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, including a two-day APEC summit from Nov. 15.

China-CEEC forum boosts digital cultural trade

STORY: China-CEEC forum boosts digital cultural trade SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum and agreements signing STORYLINE: The 5th China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Cultural and Creative Industry Forum kicked off in Sofia Wednesday, focusing on digital technology's role in cultural trade. Connectivity between China and CEECs in the digital culture market, and fostering business synergy between China and CEECs in cultural industries, are among the topics discussed during the two-day event themed "Digital Technology Promoting Creative Industry and Cultural Trade." During the forum, Beijing International Studies University (BISU) and China Institute for Cultural Trade Research (CICTR) signed cooperative agreements with Bulgarian and Serbian counterparts respectively. Previous editions of the forum were held in Belgrade (Serbia, 2016), Beijing (China, 2017), Lodz and Kat

International peace forum in Nagasaki

International peace forum in Nagasaki

Izumi Nakamitsu, the U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs, speaks on the opening day of a two-day international peace forum in Nagasaki on May 11, 2024. About 150 people in their 20s and 30s from about 20 countries gathered in the southwestern Japan city that was struck by an atomic bomb in World War II.

International peace forum in Nagasaki

International peace forum in Nagasaki

Izumi Nakamitsu, the U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs, speaks on the opening day of a two-day international peace forum in Nagasaki on May 11, 2024. About 150 people in their 20s and 30s from about 20 countries gathered in the southwestern Japan city that was struck by an atomic bomb in World War II.

10th African Investment, Commerce Forum concludes in Algeria

STORY: 10th African Investment, Commerce Forum concludes in Algeria SHOOTING TIME: May 5, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The 10th edition of the African Investment and Commerce Forum (AFIC10) concluded on Sunday in Algiers, the capital of Algeria. The two-day forum was held in collaboration with African, Arab and international organizations under the theme "AFIC10: The Road to the African Market." There were nearly 800 participants hailing from various economic sectors, including energy, construction, public administration, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, investment, finance, transportation, and environment. Bilateral meetings were organized during the forum to establish partnerships and exchange experiences. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-WEF-SPECIAL MEETING

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-WEF-SPECIAL MEETING

(240429) -- RIYADH, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim addresses the opening of the special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on April 28, 2024. A special meeting of the WEF themed around global collaboration, growth and energy for development ended its first leg of a two-day discussion on Sunday in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)