Category: Foreign
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Humanoid robots clock in for work
By Hu Jian, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily Standing 1.72 meters tall in sleek silver shells, humanoid robots now execute precision tasks on production lines, sorting materials, carrying crates, assembling components. This technological leap transforms once-futuristic visions into industrial reality. These advanced machines, known as Walker S1 industrial humanoids, are developed by UBTECH Robotics headquartered in…
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African Varsities Charged To Embrace Global Collaboration
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), Amb. Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam, has called for strategic partnerships between leading international universities and research institutions to facilitate the global exchange of knowledge, innovation, and best practices. Amb. Imam made this call while delivering the keynote address at the University of…
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Prince Harry Moves Ahead with Court Appeal Over UK Security Downgrade
by Ajadi Ashraf, kaduna. Prince Harry is moving forward with a legal challenge at the London Court of Appeal over the UK government’s decision to downgrade his personal security arrangements during visits to Britain. The 40-year-old royal, who stepped back from official duties in 2020 and relocated to North America with his wife Meghan, launched…
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UNESCO Condemns Killing of Journalists in Ukraine, Calls for Investigation
by Ashraf Oluwatobiloba, Kaduna. ABUJA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has strongly condemned the killing of journalists Alexander Fedorchak, Andrei Panov, and media worker Alexander Sirkeli in Luhansk, Eastern Ukraine. In a statement, UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the attack while urging adherence…
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“China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla in Annual Revenue, Hits $107.2 Billion Milestone”
by Ashraf Oluwatobiloba, Kaduna. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has overtaken Elon Musk’s Tesla in annual revenue, marking a significant shift in the global EV market. A stock filing released on March 24, 2025, confirmed that BYD recorded 777.1 billion yuan ($107.2 billion) in revenue for 2024, exceeding Tesla’s $97.7 billion revenue for the…
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N’Assembly Probes Cameroon’s Alleged Encroachment on Nigerian Islands
by Ashraf Oluwatobiloba, Kaduna. The Nigerian Senate has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations that Cameroon has illegally annexed Nigerian mangrove islands and maritime territories. The committee is expected to submit a report within two months, outlining recommendations on how to address the territorial dispute. Call for Immediate Action The Senate has…
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King Charles to Proceed with Vatican Visit Despite Pope Francis’s Health Concerns
by Ashraf Oluwatobiloba, Kaduna. Britain’s King Charles III will continue with his planned state visit to the Vatican in early April, despite Pope Francis’s ongoing battle with pneumonia. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday that the visit, which is scheduled for April 8, will go ahead as planned. King Charles, the head of the Church of…
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High-quality Belt and Road cooperation create opportunities for global growth
By He Yin, People’s Daily Amid rising protectionism and headwinds against economic globalization, international observers is increasingly scrutinize how China collaborates with partners to drive shared development. The past year witnessed China actively constructing a new system for a higher-level open economywhile achieving measurable advancements in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The Belt and Road…
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UK Denies Agreement on Ukraine Partial Truce Proposal
The United Kingdom has refuted claims that it has reached an agreement with France on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. This clarification comes after French President Emmanuel Macron stated that London and Paris had proposed a one-month truce focused on air, sea, and energy infrastructure. Macron’s Statement on Truce Proposal In an interview with Le…
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Chinese, Russian Heads of State Continue Guiding Bilateral Relations Toward New Height
By He Yin, People’s Daily Chinese President Xi Jinping had a video meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 21, 2025, ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year. During the virtual meeting, the two heads of state reviewed the significant progress made in China-Russia relations in 2024, and looked ahead to key moments in…