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Mimi Zhu Xiyuan (right) and her Future Close-Up (FCU) partner Marcelina Liszewska present their proposal on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area at the closing ceremony of the 2025 FCU in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on June 29 (COURTESY PHOTO) The last time I visited Shenzhen in Guangdong Province was 20 years ago….
By Elena Fabrichnaya ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Every 1% cut in central bank interest rates gives Russia’s VTB Bank an extra 20 billion roubles ($250 million) in net profit, CFO Dmitry Pyanov told Reuters, which benefits the government as the state-owned lender plans to distribute 50% of its profits via dividends – half of it…
Explorer James Delgado shares the secrets beneath the sea – CBS News Watch CBS News Renowned underwater archaeologist James Delgado joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new book “The Great Museum of the Sea” and reflect on his decades-long search for historic shipwrecks, including the Clotilda. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
New images of China’s J-20A stealth fighter have begun circulating on Chinese social media, with the photographer claiming the jet, also known as the Mighty Dragon, is rehearsing for a September military parade debut. The photos of the J-20A were shared on Wednesday alongside photos of the J-35, another fifth-generation Chinese stealth fighter. In recent…
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch European leaders have redoubled their efforts to prise Donald Trump away from Russia by warning that the US president is being “mocked” by Vladimir Putin, alleging that Moscow is…
Eye Opener: Trump to sign controversial bill – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump prepares to sign his controversial budget bill – including permanent tax cuts for wealthier Americans. Also, it could be a record-setting holiday travel weekend. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Be the first to know Get…
A Hong Kong court has allowed an Indonesian tourist to return home while awaiting authorities’ decision on whether to continue with his prosecution over a fallen tumbler that hit another visitor at The Peak. Merchant Satnauli Bangun, 44, was not required to enter a plea on a count of allowing an object to fall from…
The earliest tools used by humans were made of stone, followed by bronze, then iron, and finally steel. But was there a “Wood Age”? This question has been difficult to answer as wood decomposes easily, leaving behind little evidence of ancient wooden tools – especially in East Asia. However, a study published in the top…
The United Nations atomic watchdog is said to have pulled its last remaining inspectors out of Iran following the implementation of a new law that criminalizes international monitoring, deepening the blackout over Tehran’s nuclear program. Source link
Beijing will continue to ‘pursue friendly policy toward all Afghan people and support exchanges and cooperation across various fields,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesperson China on Friday welcomed Russia’s move to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, state-run media reported. On Thursday, Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do…