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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

Column: ASEAN-GCC-China cooperation a new "golden triangle" in global affairs

The three parties now have more incentive than ever to coordinate in the current geopolitical climate, as some major countries are pursuing confrontation and protectionism, making the list of divergent interests only growing longer.

by Julia Roknifard

A remarkable mechanism of multilateral cooperation is emerging as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and the Gulf Coop

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-MEN'S DOUBLES-FINAL

(250525) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Man Wei Chong (R)/Kai Wun Tee compete during the men's doubles final between Man Wei Chong/Kai Wun Tee of Malaysia and Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia at Malaysia Masters 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-FINAL

(250525) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (L) celebrate winning the women's doubles final between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian of China at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Kidambi misses out on Malaysia Masters title, loses to Li Shi in final

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 25 (ANI): Indian World Championships silver medalist shuttler Kidambi Srikanth missed out on the Malaysia Masters title, losing to China's Li Shi Feng in the title clash at Bukit Jalil on Sunday.

Kidambi, a former world number one, lost his first final in six years by 11-21, 9-21 in two successive games.

The former world number one has not secured a Badminton World Federation (

MALAYSIA-LANGKAWI-DEFENSE MINISTER-LIMA

(250525) -- LANGKAWI, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at the closing ceremony of the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 24, 2025.

This year's LIMA has proven to be an effective platform for sharing ideas, showcasing the latest technologies, and fostering strategic collaborations, the offic

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

On behalf of UAE President, RAK Ruler leads UAE delegation to GCC-ASEAN Summit, ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, in Kuala Lumpur

ABU DHABI, 24th May 2025 (WAM) -- On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, will lead the UAE delegation to the 2nd GCC-ASEAN Summit, and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26-27 May.

The GCC-ASEAN Summit, to be attended by leaders and heads of govern

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

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-SEMIFINALS

(250524) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Apriyani Rahayu (R)/Febi Setianingrum compete during the women's doubles semifinal between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Apriyani Rahayu/Febi Setianingrum of Indonesia at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Kidambi Srikanth advances to finals of Malaysia Masters 2025

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 24 (ANI): Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth reached his first World Tour Final of the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil since 2019, after defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in the semi-final on Saturday, according to Olympics.com.

Currently ranked 65th in the badminton rankings, Srikanth defeated world No. 23 Yushi Tanaka 21-18, 24-22 in a hard-fought semi-final

China Sports Weekly (5.18-5.24)

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Zhejiang Lions beat Beijing Ducks to win club's first-ever CBA title

After defeating the Beijing Ducks 125-118 in Game 6 to win the best-of-seven finals 4-2 on May 20, the Zhejiang Lions claimed their first-ever Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) title in the club's 20-year history.

"The

India's Kidambi Srikanth cruises to semi-finals of Malaysia Masters 2025

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 24 (ANI): Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth registered win over France's Toma Junior Popov in the quarterfinals and progressed to the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil, as reported by Olympics.com.

Currently ranked 65th in the badminton rankings, Srikanth came from behind in the decider to register a gritty 24-22, 17-21, 22-20 win over worl

"Made in India iPhones will still be cheaper in US, even with Trump's 25% tariff: GTRI Report

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Even if the United States were to impose a 25 per cent tariff on iPhones manufactured in India, the total production cost would still be much lower if compared with manufacturing the devices in the U.S, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

This comes amid a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, threatening to impose 25 per cent tariffs on iPhones i

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON MASTERS-MIXED DOUBLES

(250523) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yanzhe(2nd R)/Huang Dongping (3rd R) of China greet Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran(1st L) of Thailand after their mixed doubles quarterfinal at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)