Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 00:37:01 GMT
Biden Supports Sweden's, Finland's Bids to Join NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday enthusiastically welcomed Sweden's and Finland's bids to join the NATO security alliance - moves that would enlarge the bloc to include two of Europe's most modern militaries and place it along Russia's northwestern border.Speaking from the Rose Garden while flanked by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, Biden said he wou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 19:27:09 GMT
Barcelona to play Inter Miami, New York RB in July pre-season friendlies
Barcelona [Spain], May 19 (ANI): FC Barcelona's men's first team will be back in the United States to play two friendlies against Inter Miami and the New York Red Bulls this summer.
The matches will take place in Miami on July 19 and in New York on July 30. Barca will begin preparations for the 2022/23 season with two games to be played at the home stadiums of their opponents, the DRV PNK Stadium in South Florida and Red ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:18:26 GMT
Biden embarks for Asia with clear focus on China
By Reena BhardwajWashington [US], May 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden boarded the Air Force 1 on Thursday (local time) afternoon and is en route for Seoul to embark on a visit to South Korea and Japan -- a trip that the White House says "comes at a pivotal moment" for his foreign policy agenda.
Shifting focus from Russias invasion of Ukraine, Biden's foreign agenda will occupy a clear focus on Asia, a message that will b...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:07:14 GMT
Biden Supports Sweden, Finland's Bids to Join NATO
President Joe Biden on Thursday enthusiastically welcomed Sweden and Finland's bids to join the NATO security alliance - a move that would bring two of Europe's most modern militaries right to Russia's northwest border.Speaking from the Rose Garden, flanked by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, Biden said he would send their membership applications to the U...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 13:55:40 GMT
PM Modi to attend QUAD summit in Japan next week
Tokyo [Japan], May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tokyo to attend the QUAD leaders' summit on May 24, where he will be accompanied by his counterparts from Japan and Australia as well as US President Joe Biden.
The visit was officially announced during a regular press briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.
"The summit in Tokyo is the fourth interaction of QUAD leaders since thei...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 13:36:10 GMT
Candidates Consider China Threat as Australian Election Draws Closer
Sydney - Relations with China are a key campaign issue as Australians prepare to vote in a general election on May 21. Both major parties have accused each other of inaction or connivance in their approach to diplomacy with China, which is Australia's biggest trading partner.China recently signed a controversial security pact with Solomon Islands, one of Australia's traditional allies in the Pacific Ocean....[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 07:05:26 GMT
What to Expect From Biden's Trip to Asia
WHITE HOUSE - U.S. President Joe Biden travels Thursday to South Korea and Japan - his first trip to Asia since taking office - following his summit with Southeast Asian leaders at the White House last week.In Seoul, Biden will meet newly inaugurated South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, against the backdrop of North Korea's ballistic missile tests and coronavirus outbreak.In Tokyo, Biden will participate...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 06:06:41 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 19
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:50 a.m.: RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty shares an ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 03:55:16 GMT
Biden's upcoming Asia visit to focus on Indo-Pacific
Washington [US], May 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden is set to travel to Asia this week to reaffirm vital security alliances with South Korea and Japan and participate in the second in-person Quad Summit to reaffirm commitment for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Speaking at a press briefing ahead of Biden's visit, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said this is his first trip as President to the Indo-Paci...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 01:55:15 GMT
In sister city Wuhan, ROK official enjoys unexpected life
© Provided by Xinhua WUHAN, May 19 (Xinhua) -- After enjoying a plate of his beloved soup dumplings fresh from the steamer, Lee Jong-hyeok, head of the Cheongju City Representative Office of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Wuhan, took a leisurely walk through...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 00:55:10 GMT
'One China' principle and 'One Country, Two Systems' policy are ironical
Beijing [China], May 19 (ANI): China's 'One China' Principle and its policy, 'One Country, Two Systems' are ironic to each other. The principle is a desire of China to occupy the island of Taiwan while its policy is a lullaby to promise that Hong Kong would enjoy the same democratic traditions and institutions that its residents used to enjoy even after it is transferred to Beijing.
But whenever China has any interaction ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 00:35:12 GMT
US Warns North Korea Could Greet Biden With Nuclear, Missile Tests
WASHINGTON / SEOUL - U.S. intelligence shows there could be a North Korean nuclear test, or a long-range missile test, or both, before, during or after President Joe Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan starting this week, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday.The White House said Biden would not visit the Demilitarized Zone that divides North and South Korea during his visit to Sou...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 19:15:27 GMT
Aussie PM bulldozes youngster in awkward campaign gaffe
Scott Morrison smashed into the eight-year-old on the campaign trailAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been criticized for accidentally crashing into an eight-year-old boy during a football match while on the campaign trail.Morrison was taking part in a training game at the Devenport Strikers Football Club in Tasmania when he lost control while trying to enter the action and col...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 11:37:09 GMT
China expanding influence in Pacific through economics
Honiara [Solomon Islands], May 18 (ANI): Even as Australia and other nations, attempt to challenge China's recent moves in the Pacific of signing a security pact with the Solomon Islands, the Asian giant's expansion is being attributed to the strong economic ties it forges with the tiny Island countries.
For countries like Australia and New Zealand, as well as the US, throwing aid and little else at the islands may no lon...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 10:06:01 GMT
North Korea Opts for Its Own COVID Response, Shunning Outside Help
seoul, south korea - North Korea is organizing its own systemized response to a growing COVID-19 outbreak, with at least 1.7 million people coming down with fever since the "explosive" trend was noticed in late April.Pyongyang has been indicating its suspected COVID-19 cases as "fever," given a current inability to swiftly confirm COVID patients with broad testing. It has yet to vaccinate its roughly 26 million ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 20:27:04 GMT
Japan manufacturing to move out of China amid risk of supply chains disruptions
Beijing [China], May 18 (ANI): As Beijing's Zero-COVID policy continues to cause disruptions to the global supply chains, Japan has begun to encourage their companies in China to move production and distribution back home.
Japan's multinationals are impelled to undertake a broader reassessment of supply chains. They seek to move back home with tax incentives, subsidies and other benefits, reported Nikkei Asia.
The pandemi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 13:35:49 GMT
Japan to Welcome Limited Tour Groups
Japan says it will begin welcoming tour groups as a means of returning to full-fledged tourism.The government's tourism agency announced Tuesday that small groups from Australia, Singapore, Thailand and the United States will be allowed to enter Japan later this month. The agency says the tours will be limited to fixed itineraries and must be accompanied at all times by tour guides, and that all participants mus...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 09:55:38 GMT
History of Russia in 10 paintings
These Russian artists have depicted the most life-changing and dramatic events of Russia's ten centuries of existence. 1. Vasily Perov. The First Christians in Kiev (1880)The State Russian MuseumComing from the Byzantine Empire, Christianity began to spread across Russia long before the o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:55:24 GMT
'Our bond is very special': Satwiksairaj on his doubles partner Chirag Shetty
Bangkok [Thailand], May 17 (ANI): After their historic win in Thomas Cup 2022 on Sunday, Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy lavished praise on his bond with Chirag Shetty.
Indian badminton team created history on Sunday as they lifted the Thomas Cup trophy for the very first time.
Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty then survived four match points to come back and snatch the win in the second game, 23-21.
"There should be...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:25:07 GMT
ATP Roundup: Federico Delbonis wins first-round match
Seventh-seeded Federico Delbonis of Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 in the Geneva Open on Monday, defeating Lithuanian wild-card Ricardas Berankis, 6-4, 6-4 on a light day in Geneva, Switzerland.
Italian qualifier Marco Cecchinato advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 decision over Dominic Thiem of Austria, and American Marcos Giron came up short in three sets, falling to Ilya Ivashka of Belarus, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Two Frenchmen a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 21:19:07 GMT
OF Gerardo Parra, and 'Baby Shark' folk hero, retires
Veteran outfielder Gerardo Parra, who became a fan favorite with the Washington Nationals on their 2019 World Series run, announced Monday that he has retired after 12 major league seasons and will join Washington's front office.
"After giving my everything for 16 years as a baseball player in the United States and Japan, it's time to step aside and take on new professional and personal challenges, which is why I decided...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:55:04 GMT
China engaged in global 'image-building' amid war in Ukraine
Beijing [China], May 17 (ANI): With a strong Quad alliance and US-EU partnership, China is now scurrying towards global "image building" and the same is quite evident in the contradictory statements that Beijing has given over the Ukraine crisis.
When it comes to external invasion or humanitarian intervention to protect the citizens of any country in need, such as African countries with civil wars, Myanmar, and Afghanista...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:03:17 GMT
IAF chief meets Japanese Defence Minister, lays wreath at Japan SDF memorial
Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): On the first day of his Japan visit, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday met with Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi and also laid a wreath at the memorial of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces (JSDF).
The Chief of Air Staff also met a number of other high-level officials. His discussions with the Japanese Defence Minister revolved around important bilateral issues, the Indian Air Force ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 16:03:17 GMT
WTA announces updated 2022 tournament calendar
Florida [US], May 16 (ANI): The WTA on Monday announced an updated tournament calendar for the 2022 season, outlining a fall schedule that includes a combination of established WTA tournaments and new events for 2022.
"The 2022 WTA fall calendar will provide a robust amount of job opportunities for players in a regional calendar flow that will take us through to the end of the season," said Steve Simon, WTA Chairman and C...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:37:08 GMT
Indian Air chief arrives in Tokyo to boost bilateral defence interest
Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhari arrived in Tokyo for a four-day visit to Japan on Monday.
During the visit, he will interact with officials of the Japan Self-Defence Forces and discuss issues of bilateral interest. (ANI)...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:06:46 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 16
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:45 a.m.: CNN reports that, in areas of Ukraine that Russia has occupied, e...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 23:19:13 GMT
K.H. Lee storms back to win second straight Byron Nelson title
K.H. Lee of South Korea shot a final-round, 9-under 63 to successfully defend his title at the ATT Byron Nelson on Sunday in McKinney, Texas.
After earning his maiden PGA Tour title at the Dallas-area event last year, Lee picked up his second career win at TPC Craig Ranch with a 26-under 262, one stroke better than hometown favorite Jordan Spieth.
Lee began the day four shots off the lead, but he made five birdies on th...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 21:35:18 GMT
US Set to Remove 5 Groups From Foreign Terrorism Blacklist
Berlin - The United States is poised to remove five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations, including several that once posed significant threats, killing hundreds if not thousands of people across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.Although the groups are inactive, the decision is politically sensitive for the Biden administration and the countries in which ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 20:55:21 GMT
Minjee Lee holds on to win Cognizant Founders Cup
Minjee Lee of Australia made three birdies on the back nine to hold off Lexi Thompson and win the Cognizant Founders Cup on Sunday at Clifton, N.J.
Lee was 1 over through 11 holes before birdies at Nos. 12, 14 and 18 on the Upper Montclair Country Club course to shoot a 2-under 70 and finish at 19-under 269. It was enough for her seventh win on the LPGA Tour and her first since she won the 2021 Evian Championship last Ju...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 16:18:23 GMT
China could drop nuclear bomb on Taiwan, predicts war game exercise
Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): Taiwan has become a hot spot amid the Russia-Ukraine war and according to the latest cross-strait war game exercise China could end up dropping a nuclear weapon if it invades Taiwan.
The war game took into account the example of Russia's failed invasion of Ukraine and was run by the Washington-based Center for a New American Security (CNAS), former Pentagon officials, US lawmakers, and the b...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 21:08:11 GMT
Live: US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package
The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America's latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia's invasion. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).9:37pm: Choose between 'insane' sanctions or food supplies, Russia'...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 07:13:17 GMT
No replacement for Russian Grand Prix, says F1
The race set for Sochi in September was canceled in the wake of the military offensive in Ukraine
The Formula One season will be cut to 22 races after officials confirmed there would be no replacement for the Russian Grand Prix, which was planned for Sochi in September before being canceled due to the conflict in Ukra...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 16:44:29 GMT
Covid swindler takes $358,000, evades justice
A Japanese man fled with his entire town's relief money
A 24-year-old Japanese man has disappeared after appropriating the equivalent of $358,000 in Covid relief money, intended for all the households in the town of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The entire sum was wired to him due to a clerical mistake by the town's auth...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 03:05:35 GMT
Australia's Stubblety-Cook breaks breaststroke world record
CANBERRA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Australian swimmer Izaac Stubblety-Cook has smashed the men's 200-meter breaststroke world record at the national championships. Stubblety-Cook, 23, on Thursday night won the 200m breaststroke final at the Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide with a time of 2:05.95, beating Russian Anton Chupkov's world record by 0.17 seconds, according to Swimming Australia. It makes...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 02:49:14 GMT
IOC reallocates Tokyo 2020 men's 4x100m relay bronze to China
BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the Tokyo 2020 men's 4x100m relay bronze to China after previous silver medalist Britain was disqualified. The IOC Executive Board announced the reallocation after its meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Thursday. Originally, the Chinese quartet (Tang Xingqiang/Xie Zhenye/Su Bingtian/Wu Zhiqiang) finished fourth at the event...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 00:55:01 GMT
Japan's core consumer prices leap as energy costs surge
TOKYO, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.1 percent in April from a year earlier, surpassing for the first time since 2015 the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) inflation goal of 2 percent. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide core consumer price index, excluding volatile fresh food items, rose for the eighth consecutive month. This has been a result of ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 16:18:02 GMT
Brunei's total trade rises 92.8 pct in January
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Brunei recorded 2,607.8 million Brunei dollars (1,890.3 million U.S. dollars) of total trade for January 2022, a 92.8 percent year-on-year increase. The latest statistics released on Thursday by the Ministry of Finance and Economy showed that Brunei's exports increased by 128.9 percent year-on-year to 1,487.7 million Brunei dollars, mainly due to growth in mineral fuel exp...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 07:18:02 GMT
Malaysia's exports rise 20.7 pct in April on higher E&E shipment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's exports surged 20.7 percent year-on-year to 127.49 billion ringgit (28.96 billion U.S. dollars) in April, marking the ninth straight consecutive month of double-digit growth, official data showed Thursday. The export growth was contributed mainly by shipments of electrical and electronic products mainly semiconductors driven by global digitalization trends, the Ministr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:05:19 GMT
Chinese FM urges Japan to remove factors disrupting ties
BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on Japan to remove disturbances that undermine China-Japan relations, and work with China to maintain their hard-won friendship. Wang made the remarks during a virtual meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi. Last year, the top leaders of the two countries reached an important consensus on...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:44:02 GMT
Reassembled Chinese women's volleyball team starts from VNL without Zhu
BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- A reassembled Chinese national women's volleyball team intends to recover from a disappointing Tokyo 2020 Olympics through Volleyball Nations League (VNL) without top star Zhu Ting. It will be a challenge for new coach Cai Bin, who replaced legendary coach Lang Ping after Tokyo 2022, with the recently released roster missing spikers Zhu Ting and Zhang Changning, both citing injuries f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 08:55:02 GMT
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher as Wall Street's rise lifts tech issues
TOKYO, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index hitting a near-two week high after Wall Street's overnight rally gave technology issues here a boost. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 251.45 points, or 0.94 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 26,911.20. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, added 17.98 points, or 0.96 percent, to finish at ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 06:05:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, May 18
TOKYO -- Japan's economy contracted a real 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, the equivalent of an annualized 1.0 percent, in the January-March period, the government said in a report on Wednesday. According to the Cabinet Office, this was the first contraction for Japan in two quarters of real gross domestic product, which is the total of goods and services produced in a country and adjusted for inflation. ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 02:44:01 GMT
Feature: In sister city Wuhan, ROK official enjoys unexpected life
WUHAN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- After enjoying a plate of his beloved soup dumplings fresh from the steamer, Lee Jong-hyeok, head of the Cheongju City Representative Office of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Wuhan, took a leisurely walk through the park near his apartment to reach his office. Having worked in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, for nine months, Lee has gotten used to starting a day in thi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:49:01 GMT
Defender Ortiz earns Brazil call-up for soccer friendlies
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped Bragantino defender Leo Ortiz has been drafted into Brazil's squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old will join Eder Militao, Thiago Silva, Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos as Brazil's central defensive options for the fixtures, which Tite will use to help prepare for the World Cup l...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:49:01 GMT
Brazil World Cup winner Kaka eyes coaching career
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Former Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder Kaka has announced plans to enter management after completing his coaching badges. The 40-year-old published a photo on social media on Tuesday displaying a certificate from the Brazilian Football Confederation's (CBF) coaching academy. "Another course completed. Qualified manager. Now I just need a team," Kaka said in a message...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:05:27 GMT
Japan to open up for small-scale tours from 4 countries as trial
TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Japan will accept vaccinated tourists in small groups from the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore later this month as a trial toward the full-scale opening up for foreign visitors planned for June, the Japanese government said Tuesday. Since the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Japan has closed its borders and prohibited the entry of foreign tourists. A...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:49:01 GMT
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher on China optimism, energy issues rise
TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday as an overnight rise in crude oil futures sent energy issues higher, with stocks broadly exposed to Chinese markets advancing on optimism that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in Shanghai. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 112.70 points, or 0.42 percent, from Monday to close the day at 26,659.75. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:18:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, May 17
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong shares ended higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 3.27 percent to close at 20,602.52 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 3.67 percent to end at 7,076.80 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 5.78 percent to close at 4,272.95 points. (Hong Kong-Stocks) - - - - CANBERRA -- Millions of Australian workers will be granted access to paid d...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 08:44:01 GMT
Japan not considering new nuke plants despite energy security issues
TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Japan is not considering building any new nuclear power plants, the country's industry minister said Tuesday, despite concerns over the nation's energy security. "Taking into account the Ukraine crisis and concerns over a power supply crunch, we will make the most of what we have, including nuclear power," Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda told a press briefing....[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 08:30:02 GMT
Japan likely to approve draft extra budget to help mitigate surging prices
TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Cabinet will likely approve Tuesday a draft extra budget for fiscal 2022 to the tune of 2.7 trillion yen (20.88 billion U.S. dollars) to help mitigate surging prices for energy, food and other commodities as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The extra budget for the year, once it gets the nod from parliament, will be used in part to finance a 6.2 trillion yen package that...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:44:01 GMT
Philippine remittances rise by 3.1 pct in March
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 2.88 billion U.S. dollars in March, 3.1 percent higher than the amount recorded in the same month last year, the Philippine central bank said on Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the March remittances expanded the cumulative personal remittances to 8.64 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter this year, 2.3 percent...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 00:44:01 GMT
Japan's wholesale prices soar record 10 pct in April
TOKYO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Japan's wholesale prices jumped 10 percent in April from a year earlier, data from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) showed on Monday. The jump in April marked the sharpest gain since record-keeping began, according to the central bank's data. The sharp rise in the recording period was owing to surging costs for energy and raw material costs stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the c...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 04:18:02 GMT
Thousands gather in Sarajevo for funeral of football legend Osim
SARAJEVO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Thousands gathered on Saturday in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), to attend the funeral of Ivica Osim, a Bosnian football legend. Osim, who was born in Sarajevo on May 6, 1941, died on May 1, 2022 in Austrian city Graz, where he spent a great part of his career. Starting his career in 1959 as a player of the football club Zeljeznicar in Sarajevo, Osim wa...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 03:30:02 GMT
China's export container shipping index down in April
SHANGHAI, May 15 (Xinhua) -- China's index of export container transport declined in April, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. The average China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) decreased by 6 percent month on month to 3,131.53 in the period, said the exchange. The sub-reading for the Persian Gulf/Red Sea service led the drop with a month-on-month decline of 15.8 percent, followed by the South...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 13:18:51 GMT
Tokyo Governor cancels Middle East visit, mourns Sheikh Khalifa
TOKYO, 14th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike has cancelled her trip to the Middle East, which was due to start today, following the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday.
Koike, an Arabic speaker who was formerly the Chair of the Japan-UAE Parliamentary Friendship League...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:53:54 GMT
Fatalities from missing Japan boat rise to 11 after girl confirmed dead
TOKYO, 25th April, 2022 (WAM) -- A child believed to be a 3-year-old girl was confirmed dead Monday, taking the death toll to 11 after a tourist boat with 26 passengers and crew aboard went missing in rough waters over the weekend off a World Heritage site on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, the coas...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:39:05 GMT
Japan wears the Crown as treble secured in UAE Derby
DUBAI, 26th March, 2022 (WAM) -- Japan's grip on the best international races tightened further as Crown Pride ground out a classy victory in the $1,000,000 UAE Derby (GROUP 2), Sponsored By Mubadala, in the hands of Damian Lane for trainer Koichi Shintani and owner Teruya Yoshida.
On a day when being clo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:45:45 GMT
Japan strikes early as Bathrat Leon lands Godolphin Mile in the second race of Dubai World Cup
DUBAI, 26th March, 2022 (WAM) -- Bathrat Leon returned to his very best form, much of which had deserted him during his three-year-old year, by giving Japan its second success in the Group 2 Godolphin Mile, sponsored by Nakheel.
The Yoshito Yahagi-trained four-year-old entered last year's classic season a...[read more]