Dragons glide on ice: Ice dragon boats race in N China
Dragon boats, modified with ice skates, race on frozen lakes in northern China to the strong drumbeat in the background. The thrilling competition has attracted tourists from across the country. #ChinaLife #SpringFestival
Storm Isha has brought strong winds and torrential rains in Ireland
Storm Isha has brought strong winds and torrential rains in Ireland. Over 100 flights were canceled at Dublin airport and more than 230,000 people were without power on Monday. Paul Hawkins reports. #Planetmatters
nvironmental justice advocate Kari Fulton talked about the impact of extreme weather on infrastructures in the US
In the US, over 90 dead from fierce winter storms. Environmental justice advocate Kari Fulton talked about the impact of extreme weather on infrastructures in the US. Fulton said Infrastructure are not built and designed to adapt to rapid weather changes. #Planetmatters
Ryan Petersen, Founder and CEO of Flexport, a leader in global supply chain technology, says the Red Sea tensions are having huge effects on the global supply chain
Ryan Petersen, Founder and CEO of Flexport, a leader in global supply chain technology, says the Red Sea tensions are having huge effects on the global supply chain.
Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, has been sworn into office after his narrow win in a November election
#Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, has been sworn into office after his narrow win in a November election. At age 79, he has become the country's oldest president. During his inauguration ceremony, Boakai began to show signs of physical distress while speaking, which led to an abrupt end of his speech.
Iran and Pakistan have announced that their ambassadors will resume their duties after the two countries agreed to de-escalate tensions
#Iran and #Pakistan have announced that their ambassadors will resume their duties after the two countries agreed to de-escalate tensions. Iran's FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is due to visit Pakistan next Monday at Jilani's invitation.
More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US
More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week. Tens of thousands of people also remain without power. Icy conditions are expected to ease off in the next few days, but more weather challenges are on the horizon. #Planetmatters
The 3rd South Summit ended on Monday in the Ugandan capital Kampala with a focus on "Leaving No One Behind". The summit brought together the supreme decision-making body of the Group of 77. High-level representatives of nearly 100 countries and heads of United Nations agencies attended the meeting.
Representatives of the Arab League have met in Cairo on Monday for an emergency meeting over the war in Gaza
Representatives of the Arab League have met in Cairo on Monday for an emergency meeting over the war in Gaza, and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The chairman of the session Mohamed Ait Ouali called for more international pressure to reach a ceasefire and deliver humanitarian supplies.
China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "China's Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism." It says terrorism is the common enemy of humanity and all members of the international community share the responsibility to fight it.
EU foreign ministers were pushing for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as they met on Monday to discuss the situation in Gaza
EU foreign ministers were pushing for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as they met on Monday to discuss the situation in Gaza. They also talked about a naval mission to secure shipping routes in the Red Sea.
In Jerusalem, families of hostages still held in Gaza are protesting outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
In Jerusalem, families of hostages still held in Gaza are protesting outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is still insisting that the relentless military offensive in Gaza is the only way to bring them home.
The four South American countries known as CAN or the "#AndeanCommunity" agreed on Sunday to form a special regional security group to combat transnational organized crime
The four South American countries known as CAN or the "#AndeanCommunity" agreed on Sunday to form a special regional security group to combat transnational organized crime. The group sees a recent crime wave in Ecuador as a potential threat to their collective security. Nicolas Suarez reports.
The #US Supreme Court agreed to temporarily let border patrol agents cut or remove razor-wire fencing that Texas placed along the southern state's border
The #US Supreme Court agreed to temporarily let border patrol agents cut or remove razor-wire fencing that Texas placed along the southern state's border with #Mexico to deter illegal border crossings. Over 250 million encounters have been recorded at the US-Mexico border in the fiscal year of 2023 that ended in September. Alasdair Baverstock reports.
Explosions shook Yemen's capital Sanaa in the early hours of Tuesday morning as US and UK forces carried out a fresh round of strikes there. The Pentagon said a Houthi underground storage site was targeted, as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the group against Red Sea shipping. #Yemen #RedSea
Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden lights up with Spring Festival dragon-themed lanterns
The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival has officially begun with the lighting up of the dragon-themed lanterns in Shanghai. The garden created a fantasy world combining the dragon with marine life to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. #ChinaLife #SpringFestival2024
Houthi attacks in the #RedSea are disrupting global supply chains.
Houthi attacks in the #RedSea are disrupting global supply chains. This poses big challenges for #African countries with high imports and trade deficits, as well as those already facing price rises.
Russia's second largest city, St. Petersburg, and its vicinity are on high alert, after a huge fire broke out at a Baltic Sea fuel export terminal due to a suspected #Ukrainian drone attack
#Russia's second largest city, St. Petersburg, and its vicinity are on high alert, after a huge fire broke out at a Baltic Sea fuel export terminal due to a suspected #Ukrainian drone attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia shelled over 100 cities across 9 regions in a single day. Dasha Chernyshova reports.
A volunteer doctor living in a tent in the Gaza Strip
A volunteer doctor living in a tent in the Gaza Strip has been offering medical treatment and assistance amid the conflict. Fida Al-Qurshali says despite the inconvenience of carrying out medical work in a tent, she feels compelled to continue helping others.
China Media Group held the 2nd dress rehearsal for the #SpringFestival2024 Gala.
China Media Group held the 2nd dress rehearsal for the #SpringFestival2024 Gala. Sub-venues in four different Chinese cities -Shenyang, Changsha, Xi'an and Kashgar, made their first joint appearance with the main venue in Beijing on Sunday.
