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Toyota’s Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso near merger deal
Toyota, Daimler near merger of truck units

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota's Hino Motors and Daimler Truck's Mitsubishi Fuso are edging closer to a long-awaited merger of their truck operations,...

Trade talks to target India’s digital market rules
US to push India for major e-commerce reforms

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States plans to press India for sweeping changes to its e-commerce policies as part of negotiations aimed...

China’s automobile exports jump 16% in early 2024
China's Q1 automobile exports up 16% y/y, industry official says

BEIJING, China: China's automobile exports rose sharply in the first quarter of 2024, with 1.54 million vehicles shipped abroad, marking...

Beijing BBQ spot drops US beef over high tariffs
US beef off menu as trade war hits China's American-style restaurants

BEIJING, China: At Home Plate BBQ in Beijing, the iconic Texan brisket is about to get a new passport. The restaurant, known for its...

Dow Jones edges up 20 points, Nasdaq Composite adds 217 points
U.S. stock markets finish with daily, weekly gains

NEW YORK, New York - Stocks were largely higher on Friday with all the indices notching up daily and weekly gains. Steadying the markets...

Secondhand stores may thrive despite Trump's tariff war
Second hand clothes sellers prepare to benefit from tariffs

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Stores that sell secondhand clothes, shoes, and accessories might actually benefit from President Trump's...

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(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-WOMEN'S 1000M (CN)
(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-WOMEN'S 1000M (CN)

(250427) -- XIAMEN, April 27, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Faith Kipyegon (L) of Kenya reacts after the women's 1000m event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond...

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 400M (CN)
(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 400M (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bayapo Ndori (R) of Botswana competes during the men's 400m event at the 2025 Wanda...

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 100M (CN)
(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 100M (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Akani Simbine (front) of South Africa reacts after the men's 100m event at the 2025...

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 3000M STEEPLECHASE (CN)
(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 3000M STEEPLECHASE (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Samuel Firewu (1st L) of Ethiopia competes during men's 3000m steeplechase final at...

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-WOMEN'S 5000M (CN)
(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-WOMEN'S 5000M (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Beatrice Chebet of Kenya competes during women's 5000m event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond...

Interview: "Individual countries will be stronger if they're willing to work together," says UN under-secretary-general
Interview: "Individual countries will be stronger if they're willing to work together," says UN under-secretary-general

This photo taken on Feb. 29, 2024 shows an exterior view of the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva, Switzerland. (Xinhua/Shi Song)...