&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit an immersive fashion show during the closing of the 2025 Spring/Summer Shanghai Fashion Week in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 19, 2024. (Phot

Top international fashion brands debut new collections as a vote of confidence in China

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Texas lost a lot more than the top spot in the polls last week.

Georgia delivered a resounding statement in Austin, taking down the Longhorns 30-15. The rabid tenor in Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart's voice after the game affirmed that they came to Texas hungry to hush doubters.

In the process,Georgia reclaimed top billing in the SEC and Coll

CFP 12-team playoff projections: Texas wins not adding up

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo 

Xinhua Photo Daily | Oct. 22, 2024

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Models present creations during the opening of the Jakarta Fashion Week 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)</f

Asia Album: Jakarta Fashion Week 2025

(241021) -- MAUI (U.S.), Oct. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon introduces the mobile platform, named Snapdragon 8 Elite, at Qualcomm's annual tech summit in Maui, Hawaii, the United States, on Oct. 21, 2024. U.S. leading chip manufacturer Qualcomm on Monday unveiled its first Snapdragon Mobile Platform featuring the world's fastest

U.S.-HAWAII-MAUI-QUALCOMM-MOBILE PLATFORM-UNVEILING

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The New York Islanders' rebuilt first line lasted fewer than five games.

The Islanders will be without left winger Anthony Duclair Tuesday night when New York hosts the Detroit Red Wings in Elmont, N.Y.

Both teams have been off since winning Saturday night, when the Islanders outlasted the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a nine-round shootout and the Red Wings beat the host Nashv

Islanders search for answers to Duclair injury, host Red Wings

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San Antonio Spurs
Predicted 2024-25 record: 38-44
Last season: 22-60, 14th in NBA Western Conference.

Last time ...
The Spurs had a head coach not named Gregg Popovich it was Bob Hill, who held the job from 1994-96. Popovich's 29-year run on the bench currently stands at 2,209 games.

FanDuel championship odds: 15000

Roster roll call
Draft Picks:
No. 4, PG Stephon Castle, UConn

NBA season-preview capsules: Southwest Division

(241021) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during the opening of the Jakarta Fashion Week 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FASHION WEEK

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)<span st

Xinhua Commentary: Free trade or not? Washington calls the shots

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Oct. 8, 2024 shows the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Update: Chinese shares close higher Monday

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A man views the products at Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 31, 2022. (Xinhua)<sp

Labor unrest causes nearly half bln USD production loss in Bangladesh garment industry

&copy; Provided by Xinhua First female leader of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce Winnie Ko Pui Shuen in an interview with Xinhua in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 16,

Hong Kong businesswoman strives to carry on hometown spirit

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the Barkhor Street in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo)

InXizang | Winter tourism promotion adds to allure of China&#039;s Xizang

BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have developed bricks from a material that has a similar composition to lunar soil, with the hope that they can be used to build a lunar base in the future.<span style="font-family:Consolas;font-siz

Update: Chinese researchers develop &quot;lunar bricks&quot; for future lunar base construction

(241020) -- WADI RUM, Oct. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Bedouin is pictured with his camels in Wadi Rum, Jordan, Oct. 11, 2024. The Bedouin means desert dwellers in Arabic, who are nomadic Arab tribes historically inhabited the desert regions in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, etc. With the changes of history, many Bedouins have lived a settled lif

JORDAN-WADI RUM-BEDOUIN LIFE

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the pavilion of Chinese carmaker BYD at the 2024 Paris Motor Show during the media day in Paris, France, Oct. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)<

Economic Watch: Chinese EVs stand out at Paris Motor Show amid increasing competition

(241020) -- COTONOU, Oct. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of traditional loincloth at a fashion show during the second International Loincloth Festival in Cotonou, Benin, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-TRADITIONAL LOINCLOTH-FASHION SHOW

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Local customers buy home supplies from a stall at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park trade expo in Mbale, Uganda, on Oct. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Nie Zugu

(Hello Africa) Trade expo at Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park showcases locally made products

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A staff member of Chinese automaker GAC Group debugs an electric sports car during the 2024 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference in Beijing,

China&#039;s auto industry accelerates toward intelligent transformation

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Petar Musa scored and FC Dallas capitalized on an own goal in a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday on MLS Decision Day at Frisco, Texas.

Both teams were previously eliminated from playoff contention. Dallas (11-15-8, 41 points) finished in 11th place in the Western Conference, and Kansas City (8-19-7, 31 points) finished 13th out of the 14 West teams.

Musa opened the 

FC Dallas edge SKC in matchup of eliminated teams

CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt announced a significant fuel price hike, raising rates by 10 percent to 17 percent, in a move expected to increase the cost of goods and services across the country.  The government said the decision was aimed at closing the gap between the selling prices of petroleum products and their rising production and import costs. The new prices, which took effect immediately, include an increa

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10 to 17%

Egypt announces 10 to 17% rise in fuel prices

10 to 17% increase in fuel prices by Egypt

LOS ANGELES, California: Oil company Phillips 66 has announced plans to shut down its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market challenges and uncertainty about its long-term sustainability.  The refinery, which contributes about eight percent of California's refining capacity, is situated near the Port of Los Angeles and has operated for more than a century. Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier

Oil company Phillips 66 to shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

Los Angeles refinery of oil company Phillips 66 to shut by 2025 end

Oil company Phillips 66 announces it will shut refinery in Los Angeles

SACRAMENTO, California: In the Democrats' latest battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law this week to prevent gas prices from spiking. Californians pay the highest rates at the pump in the U.S. due to taxes and environmental regulations. As of October 14, the average price for regular unleaded gas in the state was about US$4

California Governor signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking

Newsom criticizes oil ministry; signs law to stop gas price spike

California battles oil industry, signs law to stop spike in gas prices

SEATTLE, Washington: Less than two years after it was passed, a law forcing Washington state companies to reduce carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs faces a repeal by voters this fall. Conservatives are gunning for the Climate Commitment Act, which they say has ramped up energy and gas costs in Washington. The city currently has the third-highest gas prices in the nation. The 

Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in balance in November

Two years on, Washington state's climate law faces repeal next month

Washington state's landmark climate law could be repealed in November

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens ahead of next year's national elections, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali announced a series of significant benefits, including free college tuition and a one-time cash payment of nearly $1,000 for each household.These measures are part of a broader effort to share the wealth of the South American country's rapidly expanding oil industry

Guyana promises cash, free tuition, other perks ahead of elections

Bolstered by expanding oil industry, Guyana leaders offer poll sops

Guyana offering election sops bolstered by its expanding oil industry

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus, the European aerospace giant, announced on October 16 that it plans to lay off 2,500 employees to turn around its struggling defense and space division.  The layoffs come amid ongoing challenges in the sector, including supply chain disruptions, rapidly evolving warfare technologies, and rising costs. The company also indicated that additional organizational changes would be imple

Airbus to lay off 2,500 to turn around space and defense division

Airbus to fire 2,500 workers to streamline space, defense division

To revamp space and defense division, Airbus to sack 2,500 workers

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish High Court has ruled that EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd, companies linked to the EasyJet brand, cannot sue Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, in Ireland over the use of the word "Easy" in their business name. EasyGroup had claimed that Easy Forex's use of "Easy" in its name infringed on its intellectual property rights and sought a

EasyJet firms can't sue Cyprus firm in Ireland using 'easy' in title

EasyJet loses case against Cyprus firm in Ireland court on use of name

Ireland court throws out EasyJet suit against Cyprus firm on name use

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing is preparing to issue layoff notices to thousands of employees amid deepening turmoil.  According to union and industry sources, the first notices are expected in the coming weeks. This follows Boeing's recent announcement to cut 17,000 jobs and take US$5 billion in charges, marking another tumultuous chapter for the company in 2024. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie 

Boeing is in turmoil as it prepares to fire thousands of workers

Boeing to fire thousands of workers as strike shows no signs of ending

Boeing prepares layoff notices for many workers as turmoil deepens

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to shift more flights to Belfast International Airport if the current passenger cap at Dublin Airport remains in place.  The airline's Chief Marketing Officer, Dara Brady, described Belfast as the "closest viable alternative" if Dublin's 32 million annual passenger limit is not lifted. Brady indicated that Ryanair would also explore options at other Irish airpo

Ryanair to move more flights to Belfast if Dublin passenger cap stays

Ryanair to shift more flights to Belfast to beat Dublin passenger cap

To bypass Dublin passenger cap, Ryanair to shift flights to Belfast

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 18 million passengers passed through Dublin and Cork Airports in the first half of 2024, reflecting strong growth in both airports.  Dublin Airport saw a five percent increase in passenger traffic from January to June, while Cork Airport experienced an 11 percent rise, making it the fastest-growing airport in the country. The DAA group, which operates both airports, reported revenu

Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers in first half of 2024

Two airports in Ireland had 18 million footfalls in first half of 2024

In first half of 2024, Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers

CANBERRA, Australia: A helicopter crash that claimed the life of a pilot on the roof of an Australian hotel in Cairns two months ago was caused by the pilot being under the influence of alcohol, as well as his lack of qualifications to fly at night, according to an official investigation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its final report, concluding that Blake Wilson, a 23-year-old New Zeal

Helicopter pilot who crashed onto Australian hotel roof was drunk

Helicopter pilot was drunk when he crashed into Australian hotel

Pilot who crashed helicopter into Australian hotel was inebriated

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, has announced strong traffic figures for September 2024, marking a successful end to the summer holiday season. The airline welcomed 1.6 million passengers during the month, achieving an impressive average passenger load factor of 88 percent. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted the company's upward trajectory. "Our pas

13.6m passengers have flown with Etihad so far this year

UAE airline running at 87 percent passenger capacity in 2024

Significant passenger growth for Etihad last month

ATLANTA, Georgia: Delta Air Lines' third-quarter profit dropped to US$971 million, a 26 percent decline compared to last year, as the airline grappled with a global technology outage that caused widespread flight cancellations and signaled a potential slowdown in air travel demand.  The technology failure in July, which grounded 7,000 flights, cost the airline approximately $500 million in losses. Despite

Delta's Q3 profits fell below $1 billion after global tech outage

Due to global tech outage, Delta's Q3 profit suffered a 26% decline

Cancellations after global tech outage send Delta's Q3 profit down

DUBAI,22nd October, 2024 (WAM)-- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said today that the UAE continues to reinforce its status as a global economic hub, driven by a strong partnership between the public and private sectors. This collaboration has established the UAE as a model for sustainable economic growth and a leader in multiple sector

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with local dignitaries, investors and businessmen at his Majlis at Zabeel Palace

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) -- Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader, wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today announced the sale of 16 aircraft engines to Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, a landmark agreement valued at approximately AED 1.5 billion.This transaction, between two of Abu Dhabi's foremost

Sanad, Etihad Airways announce strategic transaction valued at AED 1.5 billion

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A Lufthansa airplane taxis along a runway at Frankfurt airport in Frankfurt, Germany, on Jan. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)<p

Germany&#039;s aviation industry struggles amid rising taxes, fees

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows giant panda Qing Bao (female) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (China Conservation and Research C

Feature: Washington zoo welcomes China&#039;s new panda couple

DUBAI, 21st October, 2024 (WAM) -- Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026.Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end 2026.In addition, Emirates has signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for four Boeing 777Fs in its existing fleet. Based on thes

Emirates orders 5 additional Boeing 777 freighters

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The Los Angeles Kings, who captured six of a possible 10 points in the eastern portion of their season-opening seven-game road trip, head down the Santa Ana Freeway to the Honda Center on Sunday afternoon to face their Southern California rivals, the Anaheim Ducks.

The seven-game road trip, whichbegan with a season-opening win at Buffalo and also included stops in Boston, Ottawa,

Kings on the road again, but close to home at Anaheim

(241019) -- PORT SUDAN, Oct. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers unload humanitarian aid at the airport of Port Sudan in eastern Sudan, Oct. 16, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday said it has agreed to open four additional airports for humanitarian agencies to deliver aid to the war-torn country, according to Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council

SUDAN-ADDITIONAL AIRPORTS-HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The safety of passengers on board is at risk due to the series of hoax threats and security alerts received on multiple flights on domestic and international routes.
A Indigo flight operating from Jodhpur to Delhi Flight 6E 184, received a security alert, according to press release statement of Indigo released on Saturday. Meanwhile, after the triggering alert the flight landed safely 

Several flights receive 'security alerts', authorities to probe

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 19 (ANI): An Air India Express flight IX-196 from Dubai to Jaipur, received a bomb threat via email, said Jaipur Airport Police.
According to the Jaipur Airport Police SHO Sandeep Basera, the plane with 189 passengers onboard made an emergency landing at the Jaipur International Airport at 1:20 am on Saturday.
After a thorough check by the security forces, nothing suspicious was found, 

Dubai-Jaipur Air India Express flight receives hoax bomb threat

Banka (Bihar) [India], October 19 (ANI): At least four Kanwariyas died and several others were injured after a vehicle ran over them on Friday night in Bihar's Banka district, police said.
All the Kanwariyas were heading to Jast Gaur Nath Mahadev temple after taking Ganga Jal from Sultanganj.
The injured have been admitted to a hospital, police added.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bipin Bihari says, "Some Kanwariya

Bihar: Four Kanwariyas die after vehicle ran over them in Banka district

A union representing striking machinists at Boeing said Friday that it was 'actively engaged in indirect discussions' with the plane maker that were being facilitated by Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su.'We are fully committed to these talks. It is our responsibility to attempt to reach a resolution,' the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 751 said in a social media post.

Striking machinists, Boeing confer indirectly, aided by US government

A Canadian surveillance plane over the East China Sea - Over the blue waters of the East China Sea, a Canadian air force patrol crew scans the horizon, searching for vessels suspected of making illicit transfers of oil to North Korea.The 20-member crew aboard the Aurora CP-140 is on the front line of a U.S.-led multinational effort to enforce United Nations sanctions that cap North Korea's oil imports.<im

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