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UN director hails China-EU joint vow on climate action

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the recent joint commitment by China and the European Union to strengthen their collaboration on combating climate change. Farhan Haq, the UN deputy spokesperson, conveyed Guterres’ support in...

Iran engages Russi, China in nuclear program discussions

(MENAFN) Iran has held discussions with Russia and China on its nuclear program and the impact of Western sanctions, according to a report by Iran's state-run IRNA news agency on Tuesday. The meeting took place in Tehran and involved senior...

Carestream Honored as one of “Best Healthcare Brands” in India

Mumbai, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carestream Health was recently honored as one of the Best HealthCare Brands by the Times Group at the 8th edition of the Economic Times Edge Conference. The award recognizes Carestream’s commitment to...

First Pacific Bancorp Reports Strong Second Quarter 2025 Results

WHITTIER, Calif., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Pacific Bancorp (the “Company”) (OTCID: FPBC), the holding company for First Pacific Bank (the “Bank”), today reported consolidated results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The...

Japan’s Rice Prices Plunge for Ninth Straight Week

(MENAFN) Retail rice prices in Japan continued their steady decline for the ninth straight week, averaging 3,585 yen (approximately 24.16 U.S. dollars) per 5 kilograms in the week ending July 20, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry...

US aide urges Russia, China to fulfill global obligations

(MENAFN) During a UN Security Council meeting focused on peaceful dispute resolution, the United States urged Russia and China to meet their international obligations but made no reference to Israel's actions in Gaza. US Chargé d'Affaires ad...

Russian aide states Western sanctions threat against India is ‘glaring hypocrisy’

(MENAFN) Russia’s Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has sharply criticized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for warning India about potential secondary sanctions over its continued trade with Russia. In an op-ed for the Economic Times on Sunday,...

Indian FM denies allegations of negotiating truce between India, Pakistan

(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has firmly denied assertions made by U.S. President Donald Trump that he facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan by leveraging trade access during their brief military clash in May....

Sudden Cloudburst Claims Three Lives in India

(MENAFN) A sudden cloudburst struck Mandi town in Himachal Pradesh, a northern mountainous state of India, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and leaving several others unaccounted for, a local official confirmed Tuesday. The intense...

SemiCab Wins Expanded Contract with Kellanova India for Transportation Services in India

New Expansion Makes SemiCab a Top Five Provider of Transportation Services to Kellanova India Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (“Algorhythm”) (NASDAQ: RIME) – an AI technology and consumer...

Timor-Leste and Japan Strengthen Partnership for Human Resource Development and Institutional Capacity Building

Trump pauses tech ship-outs restrictions to China

(MENAFN) The Trump administration has put a hold on major technology export restrictions to China, according to the Financial Times, in an effort to support sensitive trade negotiations and facilitate a potential meeting between President Trump...

Thirty people pass away in China due to torrential rain, floods

(MENAFN) At least 30 people have lost their lives in Beijing following days of intense rainfall that triggered widespread flooding, significant damage to infrastructure, and large-scale evacuations, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The suburban...

Torrential Rains’ Death Toll Rises in China

(MENAFN) At least 30 individuals have lost their lives in Beijing following relentless rainfall that inundated the Chinese capital, leading to severe flooding, destruction of infrastructure, and the evacuation of tens of thousands, authorities...

UK may consider military action against China if Taiwan’s situation escalates

(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey has stated that the United Kingdom may consider military action against China if the situation surrounding Taiwan escalates, though he stressed that diplomacy remains the preferred route. His comments...

Trump Denies Pursuing Talks with Chinese President

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump firmly dismissed reports on Monday suggesting he was pursuing a high-level meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump clarified that while he is open to visiting China, it would only happen if invited by...

Floods Leave Over Thirty Dead in China’s Beijing

(MENAFN) Beijing has been devastated by relentless heavy rains, resulting in at least 30 confirmed fatalities and widespread destruction, officials reported Tuesday. The intense flooding has triggered massive evacuations and extensive damage to...

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Signs Landmark Collaborative Agreement with Government Agency in Southeast Asia to Advance Spider Silk Production

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) ("Company" or "Kraig Labs"), a world leader in spider silk technology*, today announced the formal signing of a multi-year agreement with a...

Japan Trade Office VisitSep02

StartSeptember 2, 2025 MTAll day eventEndSeptember 12, 2025 MTAll day event Idaho’s Part-Time Trade Office Managers will be in Idaho to meet with companies interested in learning about opportunities to export and general market questions from...

China, Latin America Strengthen Ties

(MENAFN) Specialists from China and the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region came together on Friday to exchange perspectives regarding progress in human rights collaboration and their joint influence on international governance, during a...