22.01.2024, 14:34 32231
47 buried in southwest China's landslide
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A total of 47 people were buried in a landslide that struck southwest China's Yunnan Province early Monday, Xinhua reports.
More than 200 rescuers together with 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines were combing the debris to search for the missing, after the disaster happened in the Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong at 5:51 a.m. on Monday.
The buried villagers were from 18 households, according to the headquarters for the disaster relief.
More than 200 residents were evacuated as the provincial commission for disaster reduction activated a Level-III emergency response for disaster relief.
Local weather forecast said there will be light snow in the town on Tuesday, with the lowest temperature expected to reach minus three degrees Celsius.
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04.12.2024, 11:55 2171
Unknown disease kills 79 in southwestern DR Congo
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At least 79 people died from "a disease of still unknown origin" that is raging in southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kwango province, health authorities said in a statement early Wednesday, Xinhua reports.
The statement said a specialized response team had been sent to the field to identify the nature of the disease, urging the public to avoid mass gatherings.
The disease often causes symptoms including fever, headache, breathing difficulty, and anemia.
Remy Saki, the province's vice governor, was quoted by local media as saying that between 67 and 143 deaths had been recorded as of Tuesday.
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04.12.2024, 10:51 2381
Some 280 martial law troops storm into Nat'l Assembly after martial law declared: official
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Around 280 martial law troops broke into the National Assembly after President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law, the parliament's secretary-general said Wednesday, Yonhap reports.
Kim Min-ki made the remarks during a press conference, saying that defense officials and police officers will be banned from entering the National Assembly starting this day.
This is an urgent measure to protect the safety of the lawmakers and ensure the function of the National Assembly," he said.
Kim explained that police closed the gates of the National Assembly and blocked lawmakers and other parliamentary officials from entering the compound from 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, shortly after Yoon's announcement.
The defense ministry sent around 230 martial law troops into the premises of the Assembly through 24 helicopters from 11:48 p.m. to 1:18 a.m. early Wednesday, he said.
At 12:40 a.m., around 50 additional troops entered the National Assembly by jumping over the wall of the compound.
Kim released a CCTV video of the armed troops landing on a soccer field in the compound from helicopters before breaking into the Assembly compound and the main hall.
He said the secretariat will also look into damage caused by the declaration of martial law and hold those responsible for the "unlawful acts."
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11.11.2024, 20:26 42906
China launches commercial Lijian-1 Y5 carrier rocket, 15 satellites
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China on Monday launched the Lijian-1 Y5 commercial carrier rocket with 15 satellites onboard, Xinhua reports.
The rocket blasted off at 12:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from a commercial aerospace innovation pilot zone in northwest China and sent the 15 satellites, including satellites from the Jilin-1 Gaofen series, Yunyao-1 series, Xiguang-1 series and a remote-sensing satellite launched for Oman, into their planned orbits.
The Lijian-1 carrier rocket was developed by CAS Space, a commercial spaceflight company established by the Institute of Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This rocket series completed its maiden flight on July 7, 2022, and has now launched a total of 57 satellites in the course of five flight missions.
With a length of 30 meters, a takeoff weight of 135 tonnes, and a takeoff thrust of 200 tonnes, Lijian-1 can send a payload of 1.5 tonnes to a 500-km sun-synchronous orbit, or a payload of 2 tonnes to low Earth orbit.
The Lijian-1 Y5 carrier rocket uses a payload fairing with a diameter of 3.35 meters to accommodate the larger space required by satellites. Payload fairing configuration can be adjusted according to the payload capacity and space requirements of satellites in future missions.
The Yunyao-1 series onboard the rocket consists of six satellites, which are primarily designed for atmospheric detection or monitoring environmental hot spots.
The remote-sensing satellite launched for Oman utilized artificial intelligence to calculate its load. The intelligent operating system of the satellite can conduct in-orbit processing and analysis, and it can be applied in detailed land surveys, urban planning, forest surveys and disaster monitoring.
This mission marks the first time for Chinese commercial space enterprises to provide launch services to international users, highlighting that the Lijian-1 carrier rocket has officially entered the international commercial space market, said Shi Xiaoning, chief designer of the rocket.
Shi noted that the cost performance and product reliability of the rocket have been recognized by the international market.
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08.11.2024, 19:17 18446
2 dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea's Jeju Island
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Two people died and 12 others remained missing after a fishing boat sank off the southern island of Jeju on Friday, with a search under way, the Coast Guard said, Yonhap reports.
The 129-ton Geumseong was carrying 27 crew members -- 16 South Koreans and 11 Indonesians -- when the Coast Guard received a distress call at 4:31 a.m. that the boat was sinking 24 kilometers off Jeju's Biyang Island.
Of the 27, 15 were rescued by a nearby vessel, including two who were found in a state of cardiac arrest, and taken to nearby hospitals. The two, both South Koreans, were later pronounced dead.
The 12 missing are 10 South Koreans and two Indonesians.
The Coast Guard said an underwater search for the missing began at around 1 p.m. involving 27 divers from multiple special rescue teams.
The rescued crew members said they were transferring their catch to another vessel when the boat suddenly capsized and began to sink, according to the Coast Guard. The boat is now completely underwater.
President Yoon Suk Yeol was briefed on the sinking and instructed relevant agencies, including the Coast Guard and the defense and oceans ministries, to mobilize all available resources and personnel to rescue the missing, according to presidential spokesperson Jeong Hye-jeon.
He also called for ensuring the safety of the rescue workers.
The Coast Guard has sent 18 vessels and five aircraft to the scene to take part in search and rescue operations. Six Navy vessels -- including a destroyer, a frigate and a salvage ship -- were also mobilized, along with the Navy's P-3 maritime patrol aircraft and Lynx helicopter.
The Geumseong, which catches mackerel and sardines, left Seogwipo harbor on Jeju's south coast shortly before noon Thursday. At the time of the accident, two people, including a cook, were inside the boat, while most of the other crew members were working on the deck, presumably without wearing life vests, the Coast Guard said.
The Jeju Coast Guard plans to hold a press conference on the sinking at 2 p.m.
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08.11.2024, 15:13 18476
Dubai ranks highest in Middle East and North Africa in ‘2024 Global City Index’
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Dubai has been ranked the top city in the Middle East and Africa in the ‘Global City Index 2024’ report issued by Brand Finance, WAM reports.
Dubai maintained the top position in the region for the second year in a row, performing exceptionally across all key performance indicators and categories, reaffirming the city’s economic leadership in the region.
Dubai also rose to fifth place globally in the Index, which evaluated 100 cities. With a score of 86 out of 100, Dubai surpassed major global cities such as Singapore, Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco, and Amsterdam, which ranked sixth through tenth, respectively.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, emphasised that Dubai’s remarkable success has been driven by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Guided by the strategic framework of Dubai Plan 2030, along with visionary economic and social agendas for the coming decade, the emirate is steadily advancing in global competitiveness rankings across sectors. These achievements demonstrate the city’s commitment to achieving its transformative goals for the next phase, he added.
His Highness expressed his appreciation to all teams behind these achievements, highlighting their collaborative efforts in shaping Dubai’s success story. He noted that global accolades encourage the emirate’s teams to reinforce efforts to develop new strategic solutions to boost growth and excellence.
We value every effort that has helped secure Dubai’s position as the top city in the Middle East and North Africa for the second consecutive year. We also celebrate its rise into the ranks of the top five cities globally in a prominent international report that compares 100 leading city brands worldwide. This report captures people’s perceptions of quality of life and their views on opportunities for work, investment, education, and retirement. Dubai ranks first globally as the most desired investment destination and leads in future growth expectations. It is a city that shapes the future that people around the world aspire to."
Dubai has climbed four spots in the Index this year, now ranking as the world’s fifth best city brand. The city has made significant strides, ranking first globally for Reputation (up from seventh in 2023), ahead of Sydney and London in second and third. Dubai has also seen impressive gains in consideration for local work opportunities and remote work (up from 24th to 4th).
The city has been recognised as the second best city of global significance, surpassing traditional heavyweight London. Dubai’s strong and stable economy, ranked second globally, is driven by its strategic role as a hub for international trade, world-class logistics infrastructure, and its advantageous position bridging the East and West. These factors make Dubai an attractive choice for residents, businesses, and global investors.
As a hotspot for innovation and start-ups, Dubai’s initiatives, such as the Dubai Future Foundation, have helped the city secure the top ranking for future growth potential. Additionally, its third place ranking for attractive corporate taxation further solidifies Dubai’s position as a prime investment location, making it the number one city for investment consideration.
Dubai has made remarkable strides in creating a high-quality educational environment, achieving top rankings in the ‘Great Private Schools’ Index, the ‘Great Publicly Funded Schools’ Index, and excelling in ‘Local and International Connectivity’ and ‘Ease to Get a Visa’.
In the Middle East and North Africa, Dubai led across all key performance indicators and categories, excelling in factors such as preference for local and remote work, investment, living, retirement, education, and tourism.
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07.11.2024, 20:16 19066
China opens applications for lunar samples from Chang’e-6 and -5 missions
Images | Lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, July 27, 2024. /CFP
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China is inviting researchers to apply for the first batch of lunar samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission, as well as the eighth batch of samples from the Chang'e-5 mission, CGTN reports.
The Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center, under the China National Space Administration (CNSA), announced the launch of the borrowing application process for these lunar scientific specimens on Tuesday.
Researchers interested in accessing these samples can submit their applications through an official data and sample release system, as the application window will close on November 22, 2024. Following the application phase, the Lunar Exploration Center will conduct a rigorous review to evaluate the proposals.
China's Chang'e-6 mission made history by collecting 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, a first in human exploration. These samples were collected from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin, a region on the moon's far side distinct from the familiar nearside areas like Oceanus Procellarum.
The SPA Basin is the largest and oldest known impact basin on the moon, estimated to have formed around 4.32 to 4.33 billion years ago. Remote sensing data reveals that the landing site contains mid-and low-titanium basalt formations, with surface material composed of basaltic rocks, feldspar and gabbro from nearby impact craters.
The Chang'e-5 mission, which landed on the near side of the moon, previously retrieved about 1,731 grams of lunar samples. This eighth batch is also being made available for research applications.
Samples from these missions are classified into shovel-collected and drill-extracted categories, further divided into thin sections, rock debris and powdered samples. Thin sections and rock debris are available as whole units, while powdered samples are distributed by weight in milligrams.
In January 2021, China unveiled regulations to encourage international collaboration in lunar research, maintaining an open attitude toward scientific inquiry.
Last year, the seventh batch of Chang'e-5 samples was made available to both domestic and international applicants. Ge Ping, deputy director of the Lunar Exploration Center, reiterated that scientists from around the globe are welcome to apply for future sample distributions in accordance with the regulations.
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07.11.2024, 10:11 19096
89 still missing after catastrophic floods in Spain
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The number of people who have died in the flash floods that devastated parts of eastern Spain recently stands at 217, with 89 more still missing, according to data published Wednesday by the Integrated Data Center (CID) for the incident, Xinhua reports.
Some 211 of the victims are in the region of Valencia, five in neighboring Castilla-La Mancha and one in Andalusia.
The Spanish government said 7,987 troops are now working in the affected area, with 1,639 vehicles, including 12 helicopters and 18 boats.
The forces are also supported by around 5,000 National Police and Civil Guards, along with other rescue services including fire brigades from other parts of the country.
Apart from already announced aid packages by the Spanish government, the European Investment Bank and the Spanish government are also working on a further aid package.
Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, citing Interior Ministry sources, reported on Wednesday that Spanish Civil Guards have arrested three people in connection with an attack which happened several days ago in the food-hit town of Paiporta.
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06.11.2024, 13:22 64301
Donald Trump secures victory in US presidential election
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Former US President Donald Trump has won a stunning victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, securing a second term in the White House, Kazinform News Agency reports.
As reported by Fox News, according to current vote counts, Trump has surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to win, with a total of 277 votes, while Harris has 226. House Speaker Mike Johnson also announced Trump’s victory.
Recall that Trump was first elected president in 2016, defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and promising to "make America great again." He lost re-election to President Biden in 2020 during the global coronavirus pandemic, but is running for the White House again in 2024 after a nearly two-year campaign, promising to "make America great again."
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