The Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite officially commenced operational services on Monday following ground and application system in-orbit testing reviews and operational trial runs, according to its ground application system operator, China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
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5-magnitude earthquake strikes Maluku Province in Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday Maluku Province in Indonesia.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens on way to Jamaica, threatens catastrophe
Hurricane Beryl strengthened on Monday into a "potentially catastrophic" category 5 storm as it moved across the eastern Caribbean, putting Jamaica near its path after downing power lines and flooding streets elsewhere, Reuters reported.
India appoints new point person for Gulf affairs
India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar has appointed Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, as the new point person for the Gulf.
UAE leaders congratulate President of Slovenia on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nataša Pirc Musar of Slovenia on the occasion of her country's National Day.
About 20 bodies found at battery plant fire site in Seoul
About 20 bodies were found at the site of a lithium battery plant fire in Hwaseong, south of the Republic of Korea's capital, Seoul, on Monday, after the blaze had already left one worker dead and three others injured earlier in the day.
UN High-Level Meeting explores better policies for youth’s learning, skilling, and transition to decent work
Governments and policymakers, international organisations, civil society, youth, and other stakeholders will explore better policies and initiatives for adolescents and youth’s learning, skilling, and transition to decent work across the region.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near coast of Venezuela
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit near the coast of Venezuela today.
OIC welcomes Armenia’s recognition of Palestine’s statehood
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed Armenia's recognition of the statehood of Palestine, stressing that the step aligns with international law and relevant UN conventions.
China renews yellow alert for rainstorms
China's national observatory on Saturday renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms as heavy rainfall is expected in several regions of the country.