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Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam

HUNG YEN, Vietnam: A new US$1.5 billion luxury golf and residential project backed by the Trump Organization officially broke ground this week just outside Hanoi, marking the family-run company's largest venture in Southeast Asia to date.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, for the ceremony in Hung

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

Blue Tigers can't wait to rectify past mistakes, says Sunil Chhetri

Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India], May 25 (ANI): Sunil Chhetri is the only Indian player to record an appearance in three AFC Asian Cups, according to a release from AIFF.

The path to reach Asia's showpiece event is always a gruelling one. From scoring that unforgettable hat-trick way back at the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup final, which led India to the 2011 Asian Cup, to now battling for qualification for the 2027 edit

We are not putting an end to Operation Sindoor: Salman Khurshid in Seoul

Seoul [South Korea] May 25 (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is one of the members of all-party delegation in Seoul, Korea, addressed the Indian community in Seoul on Sunday and said that India struck terrorist camps in Pakistan with precision, it only escalated after being provoked.

'We didn't attack any area of Pakistan except the terrorist camps, and we did so with precision,' Khurshid said. 'If they

"Indian government's tenor has become different after Pahalgam attack," says Aparajita Sarangi

Seoul [South Korea], May 25 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who is one of the members of the all-party delegation in Seoul, South Korea, addressed the Indian community in Seoul on Sunday and said that after the Pahalgam attack, the tenor of the Indian government has changed.

'Now the entire tenor of the Indian government is different: an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. This message has to go to Pakista

China, Indonesia reaffirm Bandung Spirit, pledge closer cooperation

JAKARTA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- During Chinese Premier Li Qiang's ongoing official visit to Indonesia, the two countries highlighted the contemporary value of the Bandung Spirit and pledged for closer bilateral cooperation as well as better strategic coordination.

"China stands ready to work with Indonesia and other developing countries to jointly uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spi

China ready to join Indonesia in boosting trust, strategic coordination -- Premier Li

JAKARTA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that China is ready to work with Indonesia to elevate political mutual trust and strategic coordination between the two countries to a higher level.

Li made the remarks while meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to the Southeast Asian nation.

The premier first conveyed cordial greetings from Chinese P

Pawan Bartwal storms into Thailand Open Quarterfinals with dominant 5-0 win

Bangkok [Thailand], May 25 (ANI): Continuing his fine form, Indian boxer Pawan Bartwal cruised into the quarterfinals of the men's 55kg category at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament with a commanding 5-0 win over Cambodia's Sao Rangsey on Sunday, according to a release from Boxing Federation of India.

India has fielded a 19-member strong contingent in the prestigious boxing tournament, held u

"India's unity, integrity, security of utmost importance," says Aaditya Thackeray on all-party delegation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 25 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday extended support to the government's Operation Sindoor global outreach initiative aimed at exposing Pakistan-based terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack. He said that the unity, integrity, and security of India are of utmost importance.

Aaditya Thackeray emphasised that national security must remain above polit

'India is in a different league today": Salman Khurshid in Seol

Seoul [India], May 25 (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is part of an all-party delegation in Seoul, said India is in a different league today as the world now sees it as a major global power.

Khurshid is a member of the all-party delegation sent to project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. In the context of Operation Sindoor and In

Early arrival of monsoon in India brings worry for Nepal flood survivors as nation expects above-average monsoon

By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kavrepalanchowk [Nepal], May 25 (ANI): It is where Muna Tamang's house used to stand, along with four dozen others, till September 25, 2024. Now it has turned into an embankment covered with sand and rock, where the Roshi river carrying the murky water still flows through. (Drone shot has been named accordingly).

Eight months since flooding disaster that struck the Himalayan Nation

UAE sprinter Maryam Karim wins Best Asian U-18 Female Athlete Award

GUMI, 25th May, 2025 (WAM) - Maryam Karim, sprinter for the UAE national athletics team, has won the Best Asian Under-18 Female Athlete Award.

The announcement was made today at the Asian Athletics Awards Ceremony 2025, held in Gumi, South Korea, with the presence of top officials and athletes from across Asia.

Karim earned the award in recognition of her outstanding performance at the recent Asian Athletic

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The very young Australians who go missing each year, remembered

Leela found joy in dancing. Megan loved the freedom of ice skating. Ronya was always singing along to pop songs. Cherie's favourite activity was horse riding. Eve spent her afternoons shooting hoops on the basketball court. And Darren was just a baby.

These Aussie kids never met. They came from different places, families, and lives. But Leela, Megan, Ronya, Cherie, Eve, and Darren are forever linked by one heart

Australian exporters keen on doing business in China despite trade war

SYDNEY, Australia: Australian businesses are feeling optimistic about their prospects in China despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser.

In a speech delivered in Sydney this week, Hauser said his recent visit to China revealed a surprisingly upbeat sentiment among Australian exporters. Many believe that the recent U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese

Sydney pharmacist has luxury mansion, cars frozen by AFP

SYDNEY, Australia - A pharmacist has been charged after allegedly defrauding the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) of more than $10 million, leading authorities to seize over $20 million in assets, including a luxury mansion, two Ferraris, two Lamborghinis, a McLaren, and seven BMWs The Australian Federal Police (AFP) launched an investigation in February 2023 following a tip-off from the Department of Health and Aged

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

Honda to scale back on electric vehicles focus on hybrids

TOKYO, Japan: Honda is shifting gears on its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, opting to prioritize hybrids as demand for full battery-powered cars softens globally.

At a press conference this week, the Japanese automaker announced it was reducing its planned investment in EVs and software by 30 percent—to 7 trillion yen (approximately US$48.4 billion)—and revising i

MP CM Yadav congratulates PM Modi for 11 years of governance, historic decisions

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 11 years of governance, marking the anniversary of the Modi-led government. Yadav praised the PM for making historic decisions that have shaped India's political and economic landscape.

As June 9 approaches, marking the completion of 11 years of Modi's government, CM Yadav

"All states must join forces to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat 2047": Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 25 (ANI): As India surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday called for all states to unite and work together to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

In a social media post on X, Naidu lauded India's economic growth, saying, 'Under the bold and visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM

"Indian government's tenor has become different after Pahalgam attack," says Aparajita Sarangi

Seoul [South Korea], May 25 (ANI): BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who is one of the members of the all-party delegation in Seoul, South Korea, addressed the Indian community in Seoul on Sunday and said that after the Pahalgam attack, the tenor of the Indian government has changed.

'Now the entire tenor of the Indian government is different: an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. This message has to go to Pakista

India fielding coach T Dilip visits Tirupati Tirumal Temple ahead of England Test series

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 25 (ANI): Ahead of the five-match Test series against England, India's fielding coach T Dilip visited the revered Tirumala Tirupati temple on Sunday and offered prayers.

The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited religious sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually.

The visit of T Di

"Employment, people's income should rise as well...": Aaditya Thackeray as India ranked 4th largest economy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 25 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday took a swipe at the Centre after India was ranked the fourth-largest economy in the world. He said that while it is a good sign that the country's economy is growing, the government must ensure that this growth also results in increased employment and income for the people.

Speaking to reporters, Aaditya Thackeray said,

EconomyInFocus | 20th Western China Int'l Fair kicks off in SW China's Chengdu

CHENGDU, May 25 (Xinhua) -- The 20th Western China International Fair opened in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29. Hungary and Laos serve as the guest

India is now the fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): In a matter of just less than three years, India has taken another stride, pipping Japan to become the fourth-largest economic powerhouse. In September 2022, India had surpassed the UK to become the fifth-largest economy.

On Friday evening, addressing a press conference of the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat 2047', NITI Aayog Chief Exec

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(250525) -- PARIS, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the women's singles first round match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia and Zheng Qinwen of China at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-FINAL

(250525) -- DOHA, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Manyu/Kuai Man (L) celebrate scoring during the women's doubles final between Sofia Polcanova (Austria)/Bernadette Szocs (Romania) and Wang Manyu/Kuai Man of China at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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