Новости за 05.02.2024

VIENTIANE, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- A newly-built international airport in Tonpheung district in northern Laos' Bokeo province officially opened on Monday, with an expected capacity to handle about 2 million passengers a year.

Itamar Ben-Gvir has accused US President Biden of not giving Israel enough freedom to fight Hamas

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): In a volatile mid-morning trade on February 5, crude oil futures showed signs of recovery after experiencing a weekly loss of almost 7 per cent. According to SP Global Commodity Insights, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) April Brent futures contract rose by 21 cents/b (0.27 per cent) to USD 77.54/b, while the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) March light sweet crude contract incr

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5 (ANI): The stock market witnessed a downward trend today, closing in the red after a relatively muted start to the trading session. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, faced declines, reflecting the cautious sentiment prevailing in the market. The BSE Sensex, a 30-share benchmark index, concluded the day at 71,731.42, marking a decline of 354.21 points, equivalent to a 0.49 pe

Israel's military reported Monday killing dozens of militants in the Gaza Strip, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to the region to push for a new pause in fighting.

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport have created a more convenient payment experience for foreign visitors.

KUNMING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Why, during China's Spring Festival travel rush, which is dominated by high-speed rail, are there still slow trains with green skin and an average speed of around 50 km per hour still in operation?

The Republican frontrunner has repeatedly questioned the bloc's usefulness, accusing its members of freeloading off the US

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 5 (ANI/TPS): In a bid to head off an escalating war with Hezbollah, White House envoy and mediator Amos Hochstein met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv on Sunday night. "We are committed to our citizens. We are ready to resolve this crisis via diplomatic understandings, however we are also prepared for any other scenario," said Gallant. Israel seeks to have Hezbollah remove

DUBAI, 5th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Group Chief Executive Officer of National Bonds unveiled a three-pronged strategy today to drive a nationwide savings surge in 2024 The plan focuses on simplifying savings, fostering financial literacy, and leveraging innovation and digital tools Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer at National Bonds, commented, We aim to make saving a lifestyle, away from consumer cu

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- China's securities regulator on Monday said it will closely monitor and take effective measures to prevent risks from pledged shares.

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], February 5 (ANI/WAM): The World Defence Show 2024 kicked off yesterday in Riyadh, attracting significant participation from over 773 exhibitors across 75 countries. Government entities and leading local and international defence and security companies actively joined the event, highlighting the growing importance of the sector in the region. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the defence sec

ATHENS - A powerful bomb blast in central Athens has sent shock waves across the country with authorities concerned about what they call a new era of terrorism.

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Chang'an Avenue, Beijing's major thoroughfare, has been decorated with 242 red lanterns and 862 Chinese knots, to celebrate the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year.

TOKYO, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher on Monday, boosted by the buying of exporters on the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 5 (ANI): After announcing the Uttar Pradesh budget for 2024-25, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that there has been an increase of 6.7 per cent as compared to previous state budgets and for the first time, more than two lakh crore has been kept for capital expenditure in the budget,Addressing a press conference here today, CM Yogi said that this is a budget of Rs 7,3

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): In a move towards fostering innovation and advancing technology, the Ministry of ElectronicsIT (MeitY) has successfully transferred the Smart Food Grain Storage System (SAFEETY) technology to M/s Paras Defense and Space Technology Ltd. According to a press release by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, the momentous occasion took place during the launch event of the "Digital India Futu

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 5 (ANI): A team from the Chandigarh Wildlife Department has rescued a Sambar deer after the animal strayed into the residential area of the city on Monday. According to T C Nautiyal, Chief Wildlife Warden, Chandigarh, "A Sambar deer, aged four to five years entered the residential area of Chandigarh today. The animal's presence created panic among locals because of the deer's huge ant

ROME, Italy: On February 3, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that as part of the country's plan to boost production and become Europe's main hub for solar panels, the Enel's photovoltaic panel factory in Sicily will receive state investment.

DUBLIN, Ireland - A 42-year-old man collapsed and died in a holding cell at the Criminal Courts of Justice moments after asking prison officers for medication that had been stored in a locker, according to a report posted on the Department of Justice website on Friday.

Australia was among a host of countries that imposed fresh sanctions on Myanmar on February 1, the third anniversary of the military coup. The government added five businesses to its list of 16 individuals sanctioned since 2021.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 5 (ANI): Srinagar, a renowned tourist spot and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, looked ethereal as the city lay covered in a white sheet of snow early on Monday morning. Drone visuals from Lal Chowk displayed the beauty of the city as people meandered through the snow-covered streets after heavy snowfall in the area. After a prolonged dry spell, the snow has brought a sen

The farmers' protests that brought parts of France to a standstill over the past week are the latest in a long tradition. RFI looks back at some memorable moments in more than a century of agricultural uprisings.

Many small companies have been struggling to repay pandemic-era government support, according to Reuters

Itamar Ben-Gvir accuses President Biden of not giving Israel enough freedom to fight Hamas