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Wandering elephants spotted flapping ears during sleep
Cute alert: A wandering herd of wild Asian elephants was spotted flapping ears while they took a snooze in Yuxi city in Yunnan, China. The elephant herd has caught global attention after they trekked about 500 km from their original habitat in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in the province to enter Kunming, the provincial capital …
Opinion| New era for Egyptian-US relations
This is because the Egyptian-US relations were, and will continue to be, governed by the fact that the US is a global power with broad interests in various regions of the world, and that Egypt is a regional power that has its commitments and its vision of regional issues.
Egypt expresses condolences for victims of sudden storm in China
Meanwhile, Egypt highlighted its solidarity and stand with the Government and people of China during this difficult time.
Panda cub in Washington ready to welcome visitors as national zoo set for phased reopening
Born in the U.S. national zoo in Washington at the height of the pandemic, the 9-month-old panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, made his first public appearance on Thursday and will soon welcome in-person visits as the zoo is set for a phased reopening. Produced by Xinhua Global Service■
Egypt’s Al-Sisi in Paris for Sudan Transition Conference
Egyptian President expected to meet French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, several senior politicians
Opinion| Biden and hate crimes against Asians
It has been formally named as the Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month, to appreciate the contributions and influence of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the history, culture, and achievements of the US.
Egypt’s medical supplies shipments dispatched to India
Medical aid comes amid India’s struggle against COVID-19
Out-of-control Chinese rocket crashes into Indian Ocean, no damage caused
NASA lambasts China for its failure to ‘meet responsible standards’
Egypt condemns explosion near school in western Kabul
100 Taliban fighters killed, injured over past two days during operations backed by fighting planes
Egypt-Turkey relations will reach high levels soon: Turkish Defence Minister
Akar’s remarks came during a speech given at an Iftar (breaking of the fast in the holy month of Ramadan) with the Turkish Special Forces, on Friday, in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
European Space Agency predicts ‘risk zone’ Chinese rocket may crash into
Chinese rocket will pass four times over Arab world during Saturday night
India’s Houses of worship rise up to help as second COVID-19 wave hits
Temples step in to serve as care centres as country struggles under second wave
Out-of-control Chinese rocket likely to re-enter earth’s atmosphere on 9 May
Rocket’s exact entry point into earth’s atmosphere cannot be pinpointed until within hours of expected re-entry
India to participate in Leaders’ Summit on Climate
Summit comes in run up to 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in November
Chad boils after President’s death, with his son taking office under military council
Army announces formation of military council to lead country for next 18 months
Opinion|Chichester Festival Theatre supports Meghan and Harry
Meghan’s statements about British Royal Family cause wave of theatrical works dealing with racism
Opinion| Can Joe Biden return to Iran’s nuclear agreement?
The most dangerous of these scenarios is the one that sees the need for the US to launch a military strike against Iran to destroy the latter’s nuclear infrastructure. Another scenario sees the possibility of directing the crisis towards a breakthrough through negotiations to resolve it or freeze it at the current stage until a final settlement is reached.
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 …
Tokyo commemorates 10th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which took place on 11 March 2011, the Embassy of Japan in Egypt extended heartfelt prayers for the lives of many of the victims, with sincere condolences to all those affected by the disaster. The Embassy also expressed sincere thanks and gratitude …
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
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?
Armenia PM warns of military coup after demands of government resignation
Resignation demand comes after months of protests against Pashinyan due to disastrous handling of 6-week conflict between Azerbaijan, ethnic Armenian forces
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 | Camel breeding helps Kazakh herdsmen shake off poverty in Xinjiang
A Kazakh herdsman bid farewell to his cattle and sheep, and turned to breeding camels in a village in Xinjiang, China. Find out why. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Senegal receives first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
The first batch of 200,000 doses of vaccine was conveyed by a special flight of the national company Air Senegal from Beijing.
GLOBALink | A Hong Kong man’s passion for high-speed rail
Impressed by the development of high-speed rail, a retired Hong Kong businessman spent two and a half years and more than 77,000 U.S. dollars building a model of the control system of high-speed railway. China’s total railway mileage reached 146,300 km by the end of last year, with 37,900 km of high-speed rail, data from …
GLOBALink | Hungary to receive first shipment of Chinese vaccines
Hungary is set to receive its first shipment of Chinese vaccines soon. It is the first EU member to acquire China-developed vaccines.
GLOBALink | How China produces first domestic nuclear reactor’s steam generator
China’s first nuclear power unit using Hualong One, a domestically designed third-generation reactor, entered commercial operations, paving the way for mass construction and export. The steam generator is among the 411 core components domesticated for Hualong One. While they were mostly imported from countries like France and the United States before 2007, China’s first patented …
GLOBALink | China gaining steam as medicines provider, innovation hub: Roche CEO
The chief executive of Swiss pharma giant Roche said China’s role as a provider of medicines and an innovation hub is increasingly important as the company reported solid 2020 results on Thursday and expects sales growth in the low to mid-single digit range this year. CEO Severin Schwan told Xinhua in an interview following the …
GLOBALink | Cambodian PM welcomes 1st batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
A special plane carrying the first batch of China-donated Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Cambodia on Sunday, which was welcomed by Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the capital’s airport. Hun Sen has expressed his profound gratitude to China for the provision of the Sinopharm vaccines to Cambodia, saying that the donation truly reflected …