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Airbus in talks with Malaysian airlines for its A220 planes

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Airbus is in discussions with Malaysian airlines to introduce its A220 aircraft, the company's Asia-Pacific president Anand Stanley told state news agency Bernama.

Stanley said the European planemaker sees significant demand for the A220 in Malaysia, where around 150 Airbus commercial planes are already in operation and where the company expects approximately 400 further orders in the fut

Families of 737 MAX crash victims to oppose Boeing-DOJ deal

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Families of some of the 346 people who died in two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes plan to oppose a proposed deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department, a lawyer said over the weekend.

The Justice Department explained the deal in a meeting with the families late last week. In a court document, it said families have until May 23 to submit written object

Huawei launches laptops using home-grown Harmony operating system

BEIJING, China: Huawei has launched its first laptops running on its proprietary HarmonyOS, marking a significant step in its effort to reduce reliance on U.S. technology amid ongoing trade restrictions.

The two new models, the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro, were unveiled this week, both featuring the latest version of HarmonyOS, an operating system the Chinese tech giant began developing in 2015.

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Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say

TOKYO, Japan: Nissan is reportedly considering shutting down two car assembly plants in Japan and several overseas factories, including in Mexico, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan, sources told Reuters.

The automaker is reportedly considering the closure of its Oppama plant, which has been operational since 1961, and the Shonan plant, operated by Nissan Shatai, a subsid

Half of China's heavy truck sales could be EVs by 2028, CATL says

BEIJING, China: China's sales of heavy trucks could be dominated by electric vehicles by 2028, with battery-powered models potentially making up half of all sales, up from just 10 percent in 2024, according to CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun.

Speaking at a battery-swapping launch event, Zeng's remarks, reported by Shanghai's Jiemian news site, indicate a significant shift that could further reduce fuel demand in the co

Two mountaineers die on Everest as 2025 climbing season begins

KATHMANDU, Nepal: An Indian climber and a Filipino climber were the first to die on Mount Everest during the current climbing season from March to May, officials said this week.

Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old from India, died on May 15 while coming down after reaching the top of Everest, which is 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) high. He died near the Hillary Step, a dangerous area close to the summit.

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Xinhua Commentary: New inter-regional cooperation model in Asia boosts Global South unity

ASEAN countries are beaming with economic vitality and development potential, while the GCC is a bloc rich in energy resources and investment capital. China, the world's second-largest economy, also has much to offer in creating new cooperation opportunities through its vast consumer market and complete industrial system.

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- As leaders of the Association of Southeast Asia

COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-SARA 2025-AGRICULTURE EXHIBITION

(250525) -- ABIDJAN, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Chinese Pavilion during the 7th International Exhibition of Agriculture and Animal Resources (SARA 2025) at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on May 23, 2025. The exhibition, a major agricultural fair in West Africa, opened here Friday, with China participating as the guest of honor. In a 10-day term, the fair is expected to draw more t

Premier Li urges China, Indonesia to expand cooperation, safeguard free trade

JAKARTA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday urged China and Indonesia to make the pie of cooperation bigger, strengthen industrial integration and safeguard free trade.

Li made the remarks when addressing the Indonesia-China Business Reception 2025.

Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Indonesia diplomatic ties and the 70th anniversary of the Ba

Thailand Open Boxing: Sanju MS dominates Japan's Kokufu to reach women's 60kg quarters, Pawan Bartwal packs off Thailand's Saengphet to advance to next round

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): National Games bronze medallist Sanju MS banked on her aggressive boxing style to decimate her Japanese opponent to reach the quarterfinals of the women's 60kg weight category while Army man and National Silver medallist Pawan Bartwal mixed his aggressive intent with quality defence to get the better his local challenger in the opening round of the men's 55 kg weight category at the 4th

Hack fest in Moscow sparks BRICS cyber ties

Positive Hack Days 2025 has become the staging ground for a major deal between Indonesia and Russias top cybersecurity firm

BRICS countries believe that Russian cybersecurity experts are the best in the field according to Positive Technologies Global Educational Director, Yulia Danchina.

Positive Technologies (PT), the leading Russian information security company, organized the Positive Hac

China, Indonesia set example of win-win cooperation for major developing countries, says Premier Li

JAKARTA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China and Indonesia have set an example for major developing countries to pool efforts for solidarity, development and win-win cooperation.

Li made the remarks in a written statement upon arriving here for an official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

China and Indonesia are friends and ne

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-LI QIANG-VISIT-ARRIVAL

(250524) -- JAKARTA, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 24, 2025, for an official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Following the visit, Li will also travel to Malaysia and attend the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit in Kuala L

Xinhua Headlines: ASEAN-China-GCC cooperation to inject certainty into global economy

* ASEAN, China and GCC are expected to deepen practical cooperation in various fields at the incoming ASEAN-China-GCC Summit.

* The trilateral event comes amid heightened uncertainty in world economy.

* In recent years, cooperation among China, ASEAN and GCC countries has witnessed fruitful results.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Cooperation between

"We appear together in spreading India's stance against terror": All-party delegation member Khurshid

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a part of an all-party delegation member to Tokyo said that although political parties fight at home, they all appear together in the international platform.

Khurshid, in conversation with ANI, said that this unity of India in the face of terrorism was greatly appreciated in Japan.

'One important message that's coming across here is that w