Новости за 01.05.2024

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets made a modest rebound on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and left open the possibility of a rate cut later in the year. The FOMC left the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25 to 5.50 percent for its sixth consecutive monthly meeting.

New York [US], May 2 (ANI): Demonstrations reverberated across university campuses in the United States as tensions surrounding Israel's military actions in Gaza intensified. The night was marked by widespread arrests in New York and a disturbing attack by counter-protesters in California, Al Jazeera reported. In New York City, the NYPD reported as many as 282 arrests at Columbia University and the City College of New Yor

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], May 1 (ANI): A string of petrol bomb attacks has shaken the peaceful hills of Meghalaya, leaving residents uneasy and officials scrambling to find answers. According to Deputy Commissioner of Eastern Khasi Hills SC Sadhu, "Within the last 24 hours, there have been 4 arson incidents in two districts in Meghalaya."In less than a month, the state has witnessed seven such attacks, with two report

Washington - The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting on Wednesday, keeping the level at a 23-year high to fight stubborn price increases.

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Indo-US joint working group, operating under the Defence Tech and Trade Initiative (DTTI), convened for a pivotal two-day meeting in New Delhi to bolster defence collaboration between the two nations, the Indian Air Force said. The meeting held on Monday and Tuesday was led by Indian Air Force Deputy Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit and American Brig Gen Joel W Safranek, the co-chairs o

Karachi [Pakistan] May 1 (ANI): Pakistan's sprawling megalopolis, Karachi with over 20 million inhabitants (some estimates go up to 30 million), faces a severe water shortage. Both business owners and the general public struggle to afford and manage this most basic essentiality for themselves. Ashfaq a resident of the city stated, "We have been struggling with this issue for a long time, frequently either there is no wate

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 1 (ANI): Expressing strong displeasure over not receiving an action plan from districts regarding the revival of water sources, streams and rivers in Uttarakhand, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has given a one-week deadline to District Magistrates in this regard. Considering the seriousness of the matter, CS has directed the District Magistrates to immediately deploy a full-time dedicated

ANAHEIM, California: More than four decades after their counterparts in Orlando, Florida decided to unionize, earlier this month, character performers at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California said they had filed a petition for union recognition and be represented by the Actors' Equity Association.

JUNEAU, Alaska: The body of a climber who died after falling about 1,000 feet (300 meters) while on a steep, technical route in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve was recovered by a helicopter crew over the weekend.

CAIRO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and visiting French counterpart Stephane Sejourne met here on Wednesday to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and an Egypt-brokered ceasefire proposed for the enclave.

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): After over 100 schools received "hoax'" bomb threat in Delhi-NCR, police investigation revealed that till now it seems, instead of an individual, some organisation is involved in the matter, sources said on Wednesday. According to Delhi police sources, the investigation seems to be part of a big conspiracy. "The timing of elections, taking data from so many schools, using Russian IP address

DALLAS, TX -- April 30th, 2024 - Stonegate Healthcare Partners is pleased to announce the publication of its latest report, titled "Potentially Transformative therapies for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)." This report explores the pervasive issue of GAD, a condition affecting millions worldwide, and potentially transformative therapies which will change the landscape of future treatments.

London - Climate change will cut the average income of people around the world by one-fifth by 2050, according to a new report published in the journal Nature by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

Berlin - It's a cold, overcast afternoon, but Su Yutong is in a cheerful mood as she walks in a Berlin park.

U.S. lawmakers will vote next week on whether Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will retain one of the top leadership posts in the American government.

(CN) - The federal government sued the city and county of San Francisco on Wednesday over "its repeated and widespread failures to operate its two combined stormwater-sewer systems and sewage treatment plants in compliance with the law and its permits, and in a manner that keeps untreated sewage off the streets and beaches of San Francisco."

Male [Maldives], May 1 (ANI): Amid the diplomatic row between the two countries, the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Manu Mahawar held a meeting with the Maldivian Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed to discuss potential areas of trade and economic cooperation. Maldives Ministry of Economic Development and Trade shared details about the meeting on X saying, "Minister @em_saeed met with Indi

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): After several schools in Delhi-NCR received "hoax" bomb threats on Wednesday, the Delhi government issued an advisory urging them to timely check their official emails and inform the authorities regarding any impending threat. "School Administrators/Managers/Heads of Government/Government Aided and Unaided Recognised Schools under the Directorate of Education, GNCT Delhi, should ensure that

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its May 1, 2024, policy meeting, dashing the hopes of potential homebuyers and others who were hoping for a cut. Not only will rates remain at their current level - a 23-year high -

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): Marking a milestone in the enduring partnership between the UAE and India, the Embassy of the UAE celebrated the second anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which has achieved strides in fostering economic growth and collaboration, said a statement from the embassy. The event was attended by various eminent dignitaries in Mumbai. India-UAE CEPA,

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LANZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- As night falls, a mesmerizing light show illuminates a landmark park in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China's Gansu Province.

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), one of the country's largest commercial lenders, saw its total loans reach 23.9 trillion yuan (about 3.36 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of March, as the bank enhanced financial support for major projects, key areas and weak links of the Chinese economy.

SHANGHAI, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai continues to be the city with the most cafes in China, with 9,553 coffee shops by the end of 2023, according to a report on China's urban coffee development released on Wednesday.

ACCRA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A World Bank Group report has said the effects of climate change are posing health and food security risks to Ghana.

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- An accident that occurred Wednesday involving a trailer in southwestern Germany has left 30 people injured, 10 of them seriously, according to the German news agency dpa.