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China-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at least
China agreed to cut millions of hybrid car exports to the European Union over the next four years, easing simmering trade tensions ahead of a key meeting of European leaders later this week. The deal will slow exports to half or less the pace currently predicted by the EU, the bloc’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, told a press conference in Beijing on Friday after two days of negotiations. Next year alone, it will pare shipments by up to 700,000 vehicles and trim as much as €14 billion (US$16...
Examining Yasukuni: An interview with the author of 'Zen at War'
Examining Yasukuni: An interview with the author of 'Zen at War'
Dravid by name, dynamite by nature: Anvay in six-hitting spree in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Dravid by name, dynamite by nature: Anvay in six-hitting spree in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
CGTN's first AI micro-drama The Queen's Sword reaches 45 million views
CGTN's first AI micro-drama The Queen's Sword reaches 45 million views
Mumbai’s water cut and supply gap persist as demand heads for a 57% rise by 2041
Mumbai's water supply is presently unable to meet the increasing demand, which is expected to rise substantially. By 2041, the anticipated deficit could exceed 2,300 million litres daily, posing critical challenges. Current water projects are encountering delays, which hampers timely resource delivery and management. Additionally, a recent monsoon shortfall has complicated the city's water situation even further.
Mumbai’s water cut and supply gap persist as demand heads for a 57% rise by 2041
Mumbai's water supply is presently unable to meet the increasing demand, which is expected to rise substantially. By 2041, the anticipated deficit could exceed 2,300 million litres daily, posing critical challenges. Current water projects are encountering delays, which hampers timely resource delivery and management. Additionally, a recent monsoon shortfall has complicated the city's water situation even further.
Beijing condemns attacks by Houthis on Saudi airports
China on Monday condemned recent attacks by the Houthis on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, expressing "serious concern" about the conflict between Riyadh and the Yemeni group intensifying. "China condemns the attacks that caused heavy casualties and expresses serious concern over the intensification of the conflict," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing. "We call on relevant parties to avoid taking actions that escalate regional tensions, to resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and to achieve peace and stability in the region at an early date," she said. A Houthi strike hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 11, a day after another attack claimed by the Iran-backed group saw 13 deaths and forced a suspension of operations there. Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Riyadh has long militarily supported the internationally recognised government against the Houthis. The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on the Riyadh airport – where three people were also killed on Thursday – as well as on Saudi oil facilities and tankers in the Red Sea. Mao's call came as Iran also said it was deeply concerned by the escalation in attacks. "We are deeply concerned about the developments taking place in the Arabian Peninsula," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, adding that Tehran was ready "to help facilitate dialogue between the parties". "We absolutely do not want hostilities and war to continue between two Islamic countries," Baghaei said, urging the parties to resolve the situation "through dialogue and engagement". (AFP) Edited by Edmond Fong
NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has grown into a trusted institution for the number of cases it decides and being accessible to the most under-voiced groups. He referred to the NHRC's interventions to protect the underprivileged. The judge hailed the human rights institution for the credibility that it has built over the years and emphasised the need for water conservation.
NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has grown into a trusted institution for the number of cases it decides and being accessible to the most under-voiced groups. He referred to the NHRC's interventions to protect the underprivileged. The judge hailed the human rights institution for the credibility that it has built over the years and emphasised the need for water conservation.
Ravindra Jadeja slams Ranji Trophy century, builds towards New Zealand Tests
Ravindra Jadeja slams Ranji Trophy century, builds towards New Zealand Tests