Meite Siaka, a senior tax official and deputy mayor in Ivory Coast, is also the founding president of the Ivorian Federation of Chinese Martial Arts (FIAMC). He attributes the sport's popularity to Bruce Lee films and local television, resonating with working-class youth.
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar criticized American journalists and the US for its role in global warming, blaming the country's high greenhouse gas emissions and widespread air conditioning use for exacerbating Europe's record-breaking heatwave, which has caused over 1,300 excess deaths in France.
President Lai Ching-te has nominated Tainan Deputy Mayor Chao Ching-hui to serve as a Control Yuan member. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che congratulated Chao, affirming her extensive experience and administrative performance. The nomination awaits legislative review.
Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin and his supporters have joined the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political shift and continuing exodus from the opposition party. The move occurred in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, Vladimir Efimov, stated at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum that the primary issue in construction is extended timelines, leading to increased costs due to inflation, which has reached about 10% annually. Efforts are underway to optimize project solutions and tighten contractor requirements.
Following the arrest and removal of CHP Mayor Fikret Albayrak due to a corruption investigation, AK Parti's Alev Ünal was elected as the new Deputy Mayor of Akçakoca Municipality with 9 out of 19 votes.
London's deputy mayor has blocked a potential £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and US tech firm Palantir, citing concerns over value for money and ethical considerations. The Met expressed disappointment, stating the need for advanced technology to combat crime.
Moscow Deputy Mayor Maxim Liksutov said during a visit to Shanghai that Russia is interested in developing and expanding industrial and technological cooperation with Chinese partners. He highlighted China's leadership in machine tool manufacturing (21.6% of global exports) and expressed interest in learning from Chinese experience. The Moscow delegation plans to examine Chinese machining centers and explore cooperation in vertical transportation and electric transport.
