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Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese Communist Party diplomat Liu Jianchao agreed on Wednesday on the importance of continuing bilateral dialogue as the two countries seek to stabilize ties despite differences over regional security issues and other issues. “We hope that through dialogue we can make progress on bilateral issues and concerns and accelerate mutually beneficial cooperation,” Kishida reportedly told the Communist Party’s international affairs director during their meeting in Tokyo. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (right) meets with Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China, at the Prime Minister’s…
Conservatory Cannabis, a soon-to-open retail cannabis dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, recently announced it has partnered with the legendary Tony Mart Presents to bring free pop-up summer music events to the South Jersey Shore. Tony Mart’s concerts on the beach at Somers Point were voted the #1 outdoor concert series in America by USA Today readers. “We’re based in Southern New Jersey, so we’re excited to partner with an organization we know and love,” said Kayla Montoro, CEO of Conservatory Cannabis Co. “Tony Mart is special to us because they’re legends in our community. They’ve brought free music and good…
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has unveiled an infinitely variable version of its plug-in hybrid technology, promising a driving range of 2,100 kilometers on a fully charged battery and full fuel tank. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said at an event in Shaanxi province that the technology enables the car to achieve record fuel efficiency of 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres even with a fully depleted battery. The technology will advance BYD’s efforts to compete with gasoline-focused automakers such as Toyota and Volkswagen. Also reported by AF: Talk of auto trade with China grows as EU EV tariffs loom BYD, which…
Former Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry has openly called for “defeating PM Modi” ahead of the final phase of India’s Lok Sabha elections scheduled for June 1, 2024. Chaudhry had previously praised Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal but his latest comments have further raised political tensions. He said on Tuesday that all Pakistanis want Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be defeated. In an interview with news agency IANS, Chaudhry said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be defeated in these elections. If extremism is defeated in both India and Pakistan, the two countries can come closer together.” “There is no hatred…
In closing arguments yesterday, Trump’s lawyer, Todd Branche, laid out 10 reasons why he believes the jury should have reasonable doubt.Branche argued that even if there was a conspiracy to influence the election, falsifying business records is not a felony because it was not carried out by “illegal means.” Branche also asked the jury not to send Trump to prison, but Judge Juan Marchand called his comments “inappropriate” and asked the jury to disregard them.The prosecution’s closing argument then lasted four hours and 40 minutes, with breaks in between, as attorney Joshua Steinglass argued that Trump falsified business records to…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on May 29 said that the Indian National Congress party would lodge a complaint with the Election Commission if Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meditation in Kanyakumari is broadcast on television, alleging that it is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).According to a senior BJP leader, PM Modi will meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a monument built in honour of Swami Vivekananda, in Kanyakumari after the climax of the Lok Sabha election campaign on May 30.”We will file a complaint. He can meditate but TV cannot broadcast it,” she said, alleging…
An image has been shared by millions on social media urging people to pay attention to Israel’s ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of civilians.The photo, which shows a row of tents stretching into the distance and the caption “Watch out for Rafa”, has now been posted to Instagram nearly 40 million times.This comes after Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people, most of them those who had taken shelter in tents that were set on fire after the bombing.Israel said it had targeted two senior Hamas officials…
A White House delegation will also visit the East Georgia Generating Station later this week to commemorate the achievement, which Georgia Power says makes Vogtle the nation’s largest carbon-free generating facility. The visit will serve as a reminder of the Biden administration’s decision to join an international pledge to triple the world’s nuclear energy by 2050.Will history look back on this project as a blessing or a waste? Georgians are wondering who is footing the bill for the bulk of the $17 billion cost overruns? Political leaders are already working to fix the situation.Georgia Power has similarly adopted a 30-second…
It’s a somewhat subjective rating of the weather for that day on a scale of 0 to 10.5/10: We’re tired of the possibility of another shower or storm in the mid-afternoon into the evening. The good news is that we’ll be getting some relief from the rain and storms from now on.today: Mostly sunny in the morning, with scattered showers and storms in the afternoon. Highs: Mid to near 80°.tonight: Some rain possible in the evening. Low temperatures: Mid to upper 50s.tomorrow: Mostly sunny, with low humidity and comfort. High: Mid 70s F.There is one more day of rain and…
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A Pakistani court on Wednesday postponed ruling on an appeal by former prime minister Imran Khan and his third wife after they were found guilty of illegal marriage, their lawyers said.Khan and his wife Bushra Khan, A.K.A. Bushra BibiHe was sentenced to seven years in prison just before the February 8 general elections after allegedly violating Islamic law by not waiting a required period of time after Bibi’s divorce.Lawyer Naeem Panjuta said the delay was due to the judge’s withdrawal after being accused of bias by Bibi’s ex-husband Kawal Maneka.The case is one of four convictions against…