JAKARTA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian central bank, Bank Indonesia, has increased its purchases of government securities and urged banks to lower lending rates, a top official said on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Three Naxal commanders were killed Wednesday in a gunfight with police in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the police said.

TEHRAN, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the country remains steadfast amid its conflict with Israel and will not surrender to anyone amid pressure, ...

Yon refers to himself as a bridge for Malaysia-China friendship. The young man who left Malaysia to pursue his aviation dream has now frequented home with pride, bearing the fruits of his achievements ...

As a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Macao has celebrated the UN-designated day annually since 2018. According to the office, the city will further its efforts next month with the "2025 ...

VIENTIANE, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The National Assembly (NA) of Laos is reviewing a new draft Law on General Education aimed at improving the quality, accessibility, and governance of education ...

The study suggests that existing Earth System Models (ESMs), by neglecting stem respiration thermal acclimation, may significantly overestimate the climate-carbon positive feedback effect. This new ...

NANJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The final pre-opening safety checks have begun on the Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, the world's longest-span cable-stayed bridge, as engineers launched a high-stakes week ...

BAGHDAD, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has called on European powers, particularly France, Britain and Germany, to play a direct and effective role in pushing for an ...

ASTANA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Wednesday his three-day trip to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where he attended the second China-Central Asia Summit.

TEHRAN, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the country remains steadfast amid its conflict with Israel and will not surrender to anyone amid pressure, accord ...

CHUMPHON, Thailand, June 18 (Xinhua) -- A durian festival celebration was held on Wednesday in Thailand's southern Chumphon province, aiming to showcase the quality of Thai durian and promote more ...