Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday
2023-09-29 14:19
South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin
Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil
2023-09-29 13:56
China Looks to Relax Data Export Rules to Allay Business Fears
China has proposed relaxing its strict rules on data flows abroad, in its latest move to allay foreign
2023-09-29 13:54
Zelensky says ‘only matter of time’ before Ukraine becomes Nato member
President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was only a "matter of time" before Ukraine became an official Nato member as he met the defence bloc's chief in Kyiv. Kyiv has pushed to join Nato despite Russia's threat. Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg reiterated on Thursday that Ukraine would be a member of the trans-Atlantic military alliance. He said the bloc would stand with Kyiv as long as it takes. Mr Stoltenberg met the war-time president in Kyiv to discuss the status of the ongoing Russian war, a day after Moscow accused Ukraine's allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in the annexed Crimean Peninsula. "We discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defence further in order to protect people from Russian terror," Mr Zelensky said in a post on social media X, describing Nato as a "de facto" ally. He added that Mr Stoltenberg agreed to make efforts to get the bloc members to provide additional air support to protect Ukraine’s power plants and energy infrastructure that were damaged by Russian attacks. The president said he reminded Mr Stoltenberg of the persistent drone, missile and artillery attacks that often strike residential areas. At least three women were killed in the street after artillery hit a residential area in Kherson in a fresh bout of Russian attack on residential places. “In the face of such intense attacks against Ukrainians, against our cities, our ports, which are crucial for global food security, we need a corresponding intensity of pressure on Russia and a strengthening of our air defence,” Mr Zelensky said. Nato has contracts for £2.08bn in ammunition for Ukraine, including 155 mm Howitzer shells, anti-tank guided missiles and tank ammunition, Mr Stoltenberg said. He continued: "The stronger Ukraine becomes, the closer we come to ending Russia’s aggression. “Russia could lay down arms and end its war today. Ukraine doesn’t have that option. Ukraine’s surrender would not mean peace. It would mean brutal Russian occupation. Peace at any price would be no peace at all.” Mr Zelensky separately met France’s defence minister Sebastien Lecornu to discuss the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Mr Lecornu brought a delegation with 20 representatives from French defence contractors who manufacture drones, robots, artillery, ammunition and employ artificial intelligence and cybertechnology. With agency inputs Read More Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s strikes kill five in Kherson and Donetsk regions Ukraine war: British national killed in action while volunteering as medic Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping case will resume for two more days in November The Body in the Woods | An Independent TV Original Documentary The harrowing discovery at centre of The Independent’s new documentary
2023-09-29 13:49
Trudeau says serious about Canada's relations with India despite row
The Canadian PM said India was an important geopolitical and economic power.
2023-09-29 13:49
Travis Kelce's podcast 'New Heights' surpasses Joe Rogan's 'JRE' amid Taylor Swift romance rumors
After Alix Earle's 'Hot Mess' podcast, Travis Kelce's 'New Height' also surpassed Joe Rogan's $200M 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast
2023-09-29 13:47
Asian Stocks Trim Biggest Quarterly Loss in a Year: Markets Wrap
Stocks rose in Asia on the last trading day of the quarter amid optimism over spending during China’s
2023-09-29 13:28
GMA’s Michael Strahan fuels wedding rumors after taking time out from busy schedule to visit jeweler in NYC
'GMA' star Michael Strahan was spotted shopping at John Paradiso Jewellery which specializes in engagement rings
2023-09-29 13:21
PineBridge Is Bullish on China as Xi Turns More Pragmatic
PineBridge Investments has turned bullish on China saying the authorities are starting to look more determined to bolster
2023-09-29 13:20
Ukraine war: Slovakia's Robert Fico eyes comeback in Saturday's election
Robert Fico says if his party returns to power in Saturday's vote, military aid to Ukraine will end.
2023-09-29 13:19
Internet mocks Jake Paul as KSI vs Tommy Fury gains sanction as professional fight: ‘Fake Paul is out of excuses’
Jake Paul said, 'Need my brother to make you relevant, I love boxing, you love your ego, Im helping the sport, you are degrading the sport'
2023-09-29 13:18
The View's Ana Navarro claps back at 'racists' as she attends Beyonce's concert amid GOP debate gaffe
This comes after conservative commentator and writer Ann Coulter mistook GOP debate moderator Ilia Calderon for Ana Navarro
2023-09-29 12:58
