Sat, 19 Apr 2025

China, Vietnam plan new rail links during Xi's Hanoi visit

China, Vietnam to assess viability of new railways, document shows

HANOI, Vietnam: During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi this week, China and Vietnam agreed to take the first steps toward...

American Airlines to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi by 2026

American Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi next year

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines will begin offering free high-speed Wi-Fi to passengers in January 2026, joining a growing list...

Global EV sales soar in March, led by China and Europe

Global electric vehicle sales up 29 percent in March, researchers find

LONDON, UK: Electric vehicle sales surged globally in March, with strong growth in China and Europe offsetting slower momentum in North...

Goldman Sachs sees oil prices sliding through 2026

Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to decline through 2026

New York City: New York: Goldman Sachs has signaled a prolonged downturn in oil prices, forecasting a steady decline through the end...

U.S. stocks end trading week mixed as investors break for Easter

Dow Jones slides 527 points Thursday, techs hold steady

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were volatile again Friday as President Donald Trump blasted Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for...

Eurozone drops official interest rates by quarter-percent

Europe slashes interest rates in wake of trade war

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Europesn Central Bank has slashed official interest rates in the wake of the financial crisis triggered by...

Feds order safety fixes after Keystone oil spill in North Dakota

Regulators order fixes after Keystone Pipeline oil spill

BISMARCK, North Dakota: Federal officials have ordered the company running the Keystone Pipeline to take several safety steps after...

US tariffs put pressure on India’s shrimp exports

Indian shrimp industry sails in troubled waters after Trump tariffs

GANAPAVARAM, India/GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador: India's shrimp exporters are facing mounting uncertainty as new U.S. tariffs threaten to disrupt...

U.S. stocks, dollar continue to be crushed by Trump tariiffs

Dow Jones tumbles 700 points as tariffs continue to wreak havoc

NEW YORK, New York - Technology stocks fell sharply Wednesday, dragging down the industrial sector in its wake, as Donald Trump's trade...

Trump firm against Nippon Steel’s $15 billion U.S. Steel Deal

Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/TOKYO: U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to a foreign takeover of U.S. Steel, casting renewed...

Argentina secures $20 billion IMF deal, eases currency controls

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Argentina has struck a major deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing a US$20 billion loan...

Japan eyes stronger yen ahead of US trade talks

Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says shouldn't sell Treasuries

TOKYO, Japan: As Japan prepares for critical trade talks with the United States, a top policymaker has stressed the need to strengthen...

Wall Street closes Tuesday with minor losses

U.S. stocks slide, Dow Jones drops 156 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks ended with minor losses on Tuesday as investors and traders continued to navigate markets with continued...

GM to press pause on EV van production in Ontario

GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

DETROIT, Michigan: General Motors is hitting pause on production of its BrightDrop electric vans in Ontario, Canda, citing the need...

China, EU talks could pave the way for price resolution

EU, China to look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says

BERLIN, Germany: Talks between the EU and China could pave the way for a shift from tariffs to minimum price agreements on Chinese...

Tesla stops China Orders for US-made models amid trade tensions

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two US-made models

BEIJING, China: Tesla has halted new orders in China for its two U.S.-made premium models as trade tensions between Washington and...

Wall Street marches higher on Trump tariffs reprieve

Dow Jones closes 312 points higher Monday as stocks recover

NEW YORK, New York - Automakers and tech companies helped to lift U.S, stock indices Monday as stock markets around the world saw a...

India seeks to fast-track US trade deal after tariff pause

India seeks quick US trade deal as Trump tariffs paused

NEW DELHI, India: India is pushing to fast-track a trade agreement with the United States following a temporary pause on new tariffs,...

Tapendra Ghai ends long wait for second title with tenacious 70 on final day of Calance Open 2025

Tapendra Ghai ends long wait for second title with tenacious 70 on final day of Calance Open 2025

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Gurugram's Tapendra Ghai hung on to his lead with a tenacious even-par 70 on the final day to end...

US diplomat arrives in Tokyo, eyes closer ties to counter China

US diplomat arrives in Tokyo, eyes closer ties to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], April 19 (ANI): The new US Ambassador to Japan, George Glass has expressed a strong desire to collaborate closely in...

Ministry of Statistics to hold conference to foster knowledge exchange between data producers, users

Ministry of Statistics to hold conference to foster knowledge exchange between data producers, users

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 19 (ANI): The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation...

RBI's Gold reserve valuation triples over a year to Rs 6.8 lakh cr amid surge in prices and new buying

RBI's Gold reserve valuation triples over a year to Rs 6.8 lakh cr amid surge in prices and new buying

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 19 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a sharp rise in the value of its gold reserves...

Director Ryan Coogler "excited" for X-Files series reboot after 'Sinners', confirmed talks with Gillian Anderson

Director Ryan Coogler "excited" for X-Files series reboot after 'Sinners', confirmed talks with Gillian Anderson

Washington DC [US], April 19 (ANI): After Michal B Jordan's 'Sinner', the director Ryan Coogler is gearing up for his 'X-Files' series...

Bajaj Markets Leading the Way in Easy Bike Loans

Bajaj Markets Leading the Way in Easy Bike Loans

HT Syndication Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 19: Bajaj Markets is helping more individuals own two-wheelers with ease by offering...

FPI inflows turn positive this week with Rs 8500 crore invested despite shorter trading week: NSDL Data

FPI inflows turn positive this week with Rs 8500 crore invested despite shorter trading week: NSDL Data

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 19 (ANI): Despite a shorter trading week due to holidays, foreign investors poured in around Rs...

Hong Kong tourism strives to grow with new strategies

Hong Kong tourism strives to grow with new strategies

A visitor takes a photo during Hong Kong Flower Show 2025 at the Victoria Park in south China's Hong Kong, March 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu...

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 2, Badrinath on May 4: Temple Committee

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 2, Badrinath on May 4: Temple Committee

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], April 19 (ANI): The doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will officially reopen on May 2, a spokesperson...

Abu Dhabi to launch 'Silicon Valley for AI and Healthcare' Innovation Hub

Abu Dhabi to launch 'Silicon Valley for AI and Healthcare' Innovation Hub

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 18 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), a cornerstone of M42's Digital Health Solutions (DHS)...

NATO to abandon woke language Politico

NATO to abandon woke language  Politico

The US-led military bloc has reportedly adjusted wording related to gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion in new legislation...

Ryan Coogler recalls how he went through "complicated grief" working on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' post Chadwick Boseman's demise

Ryan Coogler recalls how he went through "complicated grief" working on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' post Chadwick Boseman's demise

Washington [US], April 18 (ANI): Filmmaker Ryan Coogler shared that he went through a period of 'complicated grief' after actor Chadwick...

PM Modi to inaugurate Vizhinjam International Seaport on May 2

PM Modi to inaugurate Vizhinjam International Seaport on May 2

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on May 2 inaugurate Vizhinjam International...

Column: Why are the "Liberation Day" tariffs pie in the sky?

Column: Why are the "Liberation Day" tariffs pie in the sky?

Customers shop at a Target store in Rosemead, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)As...

China completely stops buying LNG from US FT

China completely stops buying LNG from US  FT

Beijings retaliatory tariffs have made American gas financially unviable, the outlet has said China has completely stopped imports...

(Hello Africa) Learning Chinese language opens a lot of doors, says South African student

(Hello Africa) Learning Chinese language opens a lot of doors, says South African student

A student tastes Chinese tea during an event celebrating the upcoming International Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute...

IMF issues global economy warning

IMF issues global economy warning

Uncertainty is costly, organization chief Kristalina Georgieva has said, citing stalled investment, slower growth, and rising inflation...

Here's When We'll Finally Know if Bulgaria Will Join the Eurozone

Here's When We'll Finally Know if Bulgaria Will Join the Eurozone

In July, Bulgaria's eurozone entry plans will be definitively clarified, Deputy Finance Minister Metodi Metodiev stated in an interview...

Montenegro Confirms Commitment to EU Path, Seeks Bulgarias Support

Montenegro Confirms Commitment to EU Path, Seeks Bulgarias Support

Montenegro's Minister for European Affairs, Majda Gorgevi?, reaffirmed in an interview with BGNES that Chinese investments do not threaten...

Centre and state have announced over Rs 3.9 Lakh cr of projects in road infrastructure in FY25: Report

Centre and state have announced over Rs 3.9 Lakh cr of projects in road infrastructure in FY25: Report

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The central and state governments have announced Rs 3.9 lakh crore of investment in road infrastructure...

Economic Watch: ECB on high alert in times of "exceptional uncertainty"

Economic Watch: ECB on high alert in times of "exceptional uncertainty"

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows flags of the European Union in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt,...

Xinhua Headlines: China, Cambodia vow to forge all-weather community with shared future in new era

Xinhua Headlines: China, Cambodia vow to forge all-weather community with shared future in new era

*During his meeting with the Cambodian King, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed confidence in writing a splendid chapter of building...

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China to tighten battery safety rules for electric vehicles
China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire, explosion risks

BEIJING, China: China will raise battery safety standards for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, aiming to tackle fire and explosion...


China, Vietnam plan new rail links during Xi's Hanoi visit
China, Vietnam to assess viability of new railways, document shows

HANOI, Vietnam: During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi this week, China and Vietnam agreed to take the first steps toward...


American Airlines to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi by 2026
American Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi next year

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines will begin offering free high-speed Wi-Fi to passengers in January 2026, joining a growing list...


Global EV sales soar in March, led by China and Europe
Global electric vehicle sales up 29 percent in March, researchers find

LONDON, UK: Electric vehicle sales surged globally in March, with strong growth in China and Europe offsetting slower momentum in North...


Goldman Sachs sees oil prices sliding through 2026
Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to decline through 2026

New York City: New York: Goldman Sachs has signaled a prolonged downturn in oil prices, forecasting a steady decline through the end...


U.S. stocks end trading week mixed as investors break for Easter
Dow Jones slides 527 points Thursday, techs hold steady

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were volatile again Friday as President Donald Trump blasted Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for...


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