China cuts benchmark lending rate: PBOC
China on Monday cut the market-based benchmark lending rate in a bid to shore up growth.The one-year loan prime rate (LPR), which influences most new and outstanding lo
Drought in Europe limits river transportation of goods
Droughts across Europe are causing some countries like Germany to prioritize rail transportation for materials and equipment that are essential to energy production, as
DPRK says it conducts second 'important' satellite test
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said it had conducted "another important" test for its reconnaissance satellite system, following an initial test on Fe
China Mobile forced to cease operations in Canada by government order
CMLink, China Mobile's subsidiary in Canada, will cease operations on January 5, 2022, in compliance with the request of the Canadian Federal Government, according to a statement on Tuesday.The Canad
French ambassador accuses Australia of deceit over submarine deal
France's ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, said on Wednesday that Australia acted with deceit when it abruptly cancelled a multi-billion dollar deal with P
China reveals complete transmission chain of Delta COVID-19 variant strains
A research team from Guangzhou City in east China's Guangdong Province has revealed the complete transmission chain of delta mutant through a combination of epidemiolog
Outdoor activity industry booming in the U.S.
02:53 It’s one benefit you might say of the COVID-19 pandemic: Americans are spending a lot more time outdoors.Trails, bike paths and backcountry areas have become more crowded than eve
