12th World Urban Forum kicks off in Egypt, spotlight on regional conflicts

2024/11/05 16:15

CAIRO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) kicked off on Monday in New Cairo, Egypt, marking the forum's first return to Africa in more than two decades.Addressing the opening cere...

NATO's involvement in conflict with Russia "very dangerous": Slovak minister

2024/11/20 16:00

BRATISLAVA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- It would be "very dangerous" if NATO countries were to be drawn into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok warned on Tuesday.The ...

Biden reportedly OKs Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range missiles to strike inside Russia

2024/11/18 17:28

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- In a major shift of his administration's policy on the Ukraine crisis, U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Kiev to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside...

Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead top health agency

2024/11/15 16:30

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday selected Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who ran as an independent in the 2024 presidential race and then endorsed Trump, to lead the Health and Human S...

California cities lead in costliest U.S. cities for home rentals

2024/11/14 16:33

SACRAMENTO, United States, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- California cities have dominated the list of the most expensive U.S. cities for single-family rentals, claiming 18 of the nation's top 20 costliest cities to rent a h...

Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new "Department of Government Efficiency"

2024/11/13 17:07

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has chosen entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" in his s...

4 in 10 U.S. adults with hypertension unaware of having this ailment: report

2024/11/12 17:04

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- About 41 percent of U.S. adults with hypertension are unaware they have it, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Left untreated, high blood pressur...

Ishiba reelected as Japanese PM

2024/11/11 16:46

TOKYO, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as the country's prime minister on Monday after securing the most votes in both houses of the Japanese D...

Fast-moving wildfire in Southern California forces thousands to flee

2024/11/07 17:04

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- A dangerously fast wildfire fanned by fierce winds was burning out of control in Southern California on Wednesday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.The mountain fire occurred ...

World Travel Market London opens with China showcasing rich tourism offerings

2024/11/06 16:42

LONDON, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 opened on Tuesday, with the China pavilion drawing attention for its abundant tourism resources and cultural appeal.The pavilion is set to feature a...

APEC architect calls for holding firm to foundational principles

2024/11/04 16:20

CANBERRA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The challenge for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2024, at a time of retreat from multilateral principles and pressures to fragment the global economy, is to hold firm to APEC&...

Bangladesh records highest single-day toll of 10 dengue deaths

2024/11/04 16:19

DHAKA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day toll of 10 dengue deaths on Saturday, bringing the tally to 310, said the country's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The official d...

UN chief emphasizes role of youth in driving climate action, shaping urban futures

2024/11/01 16:47

"As we mark World Cities Day, let us celebrate the power of youth to build green, resilient and inclusive cities that meet the needs and aspirations of future generations," the UN chief said.UNITED NATIONS, ...

Severe floods cause significant casualties, property damage, with Chinese nationals affected in Spain

2024/11/01 16:46

Severe storms have recently hit several regions in Spain, including Valencia and Castile-La Mancha, resulting in significant casualties and property damage, while reports have indicated that among the affected individ...

Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak in U.S.: CDC

2024/10/31 14:11

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Fresh, slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders and other menu items from McDonald's are the likely source of E. coli outbreak in the United States, said the U.S. Centers for Dis...

UK unveils new budget with tax hikes of 40 bln pounds

2024/10/31 14:10

LONDON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Labour Party government unveiled its first budget on Wednesday, outlining plans to raise taxes by 40 billion pounds (51.9 billion U.S. dollars) a year.Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel...

At least 12 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City

2024/10/30 16:56

GAZA, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Palestinian sources reported on Tuesday.Israeli aircraft targeted a shop in the crowded Al-Sahaba market in eastern Ga...

U.S. "deeply troubled" by Israeli legislation banning UNRWA: spokesperson

2024/10/30 16:55

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United States is "deeply troubled" by the adoption of legislation in Israel that would ban the operation of a UN agency for Palestinian refugees, State Department Spokespe...

Conflict to classroom

2024/10/29 16:36

As the school bell rang, students hurried into their classrooms. The lively courtyard fell silent, allowing the cheerful sounds of reading to stand out.The scene unfolded at a model school built with the help of Chine...

Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza surpasses 43,000

2024/10/29 16:33

GAZA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has surpassed 43,000, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Monday.During the past 48 hours, the Israe...