Egypt’s Suez Canal to seek over $1bn compensation for losses caused by stuck ship
By Saturday at most, all 422 ships that have been kept waiting will have crossed the Suez Canal, according to SCA Chairperson Osama Rabie.
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GLOBALink | Rice seeds from space transplanted in south China
These rice seeds traveled around 760,000 Km to the moon in November and returned to Earth on Dec. 17 after flight aboard China’s lunar probe
GLOBALink | Exploring China’s biodiversity hotspot
Exploring China’s biodiversity hotspot: If you’re told that a “Skywalker” has been spotted in the forests of southwest China, there’s no need to feel confused. It’s not the Jedi of the “Star Wars” series, but refers to a gibbon species named by Chinese scientists. The species, with white eyebrows, was found in the Gaoligong Mountains …
European countries tighten lockdowns ahead of Easter
Many European countries have tightened their lockdown measures to prevent a new surge of COVID-19 infections during the Easter holidays. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
First batch of Chinese coronavirus vaccines arrives in Uzbekistan
The first batch of Chinese coronavirus vaccines arrived in Uzbekistan Saturday.
China-donated Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Sudan
A batch of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines, donated by the Chinese government to Sudan, arrived here on Friday. The batch was received at the Khartoum International Airport by Chinese Ambassador to Sudan Ma Xinmin, Chairman of Sudan’s Higher Committee for Health Emergencies Siddiq Tawer, and Sudan’s Health Minister Omer Al-Najeeb. “Today the Chinese government provides …
New Yorkers rally against racism, violence targeting Asian community
New Yorkers hit the streets to rally against racism and violence on Asian community
GLOBALink | Protest held in Texas against Asian hate
“We feel unsafe that we have to call on everyone to take action.” A rally against anti-Asian attacks and racism was held in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, in the United States. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Presidents of Egypt, DRC discuss Nile dam dispute
Tshisekedi appreciated the sincere and relentless Egyptian efforts to reach a balanced solution to the Nile dam dispute
Egypt, Sudan hope for binding deal with Ethiopia before Nile dam filling
Sisi and Hamdok agreed to activate the Sudanese proposal of forming an international quartet to be led by AU to mediate the Nile dam issue
Uruguayan VP, health minister receive dose of China’s CoronaVac vaccine
Uruguayan Vice President Beatriz Argimon and Minister of Public Health Daniel Salinas received the first dose of China’s CoronaVac vaccine
UN to mobilize int’l support for Sudan during transitional phase
Sudan entered a political transition after Sudanese army ousted former President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019 following a popular uprising
GLOBALink | Chinese researchers unveil upgraded four-legged robot
A “dog” with a smart brain! Chinese researchers have unveiled an upgraded four-legged robot.
GLOBALink | Is China ramping up military spending?
A draft budget report submitted to China’s top legislature has unveiled the country’s planned military spending for the coming year. In 2021, China’s defense budget will be around 1.35 trillion yuan (about 200 billion U.S. dollars), up 6.8 percent from last year. Is China’s military spending too hefty? Is the figure growing too fast? Is …
GLOBALink | Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala takes over as WTO chief
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) first female and first African Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, officially took office
China-donated COVID-19 vaccines aid pandemic fight in Iraq
COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government have arrived in Baghdad. The Chinese vaccine is the first vaccine to reach Iraq
GLOBALink | My secret to making dreams come true
It takes a lot of sweat to realize dreams. What is the secret to turning sweat into sweet?
GLOBALink | Indonesia receives fifth batch of Chinese Sinovac vaccine
Indonesia received the fifth batch of COVID-19 vaccine made by China’s Sinovac Biotech on Tuesday. The vaccines will be used for the second phase of immunization program targeting the elderly and workers with intense public interaction. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
China: Prescription for Poverty | Full Documentary
The 50-minute documentary “China: Prescription For Poverty” tells life-changing stories about hundreds of millions of people.
Russia criticizes US airstrikes in Syria
The US airstrikes in eastern Syria have killed at least 22 pro-Iran fighters before daybreak Friday, according to a war monitor.
Eritrea urges Sudan, Ethiopia to solve disputes in peaceful manner
Eritrea’s high-level delegation visit to Khartoum came amid escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan along the Al-Fashaqa border region
Eritrean refugees’ situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray remains precarious: UN
Eritrean refugees in Tigray reside across 4 camps that are Shimelba and Hitsats in the North, and Mai-Ayni and Adi Harush in the South
Algeria receives donation of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China
A third batch of the Chinese Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine arrived on Wednesday night in Algeria to help the country combat the pandemic
GLOBALink | H5N8, new threat to humans amid COVID-19 pandemic?
How big a threat would the reassortant bird flu virus (H5N8) pose to human beings? Is a new bird flu pandemic on the way?
GLOBALink | Iran-IAEA deal, turning point of nuke impasse?
IAEA Chief held talks with Iran’s atomic energy chief and foreign minister, reaching an agreement for 3-month “essential” nuclear verification
GLOBALink | Mexico begins rollout of Chinese Sinovac vaccine
Health authorities in Mexico began to vaccinate older adults with a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese Sinovac on Monday
GLOBALink | Candles lit at White House to honor half a million COVID-19 deaths in U.S.
Candles were lit at the White House at sunset Monday, as number of Americans who died from COVID-19 broke staggering record of 500,000
GLOBALink | Xi leads fight against poverty
Lifting nearly 100 million people out of poverty in 8 years — A promise made, and kept, by Chinese President Xi Jinping
Australian Open win is springboard for Djokovic’s year
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said that the Melbourne Park victory would put wind in his sails for the rest of the year
GLOBALink | China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Mexico
The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from Chinese company Sinovac arrived in Mexico City on Saturday, authorities reported.