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Germany’s Merz meets Xi, announces Chinese Airbus order
Beijing (AFP) - China will buy up to 120 aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said...
Germany’s Merz meets Xi, announces Chinese Airbus order
Beijing (AFP) - China will buy up to 120 aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said...
Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's finance chief tipped another year of economic growth in 2026 as he unveiled his...
Stock markets hit record highs on easing AI concerns
London (AFP) - Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs Wednesday on easing worries about the AI sector...
Economy not Russia is big fear on Finland’s closed frontier
Tohmajärvi (Finland) (AFP) - A deserted cafe and petrol station near the Niirala border crossing to Russia shows how life...
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
New York (AFP) - Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session's selloff as markets weigh the impact of...
Warner Bros. opens door to Paramount as bidding war heats up
New York (AFP) - Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, signaling...
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
New York (AFP) - Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session's selloff as markets weigh the impact of...
Puerto Vallarta: the Mexican paradise in flames over the killing of ‘El Mencho’
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) (AFP) - Known as a sunny tourist paradise, parts of the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta seem...
Germany’s Merz arrives in China for talks on trade, security
Beijing (AFP) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in China on Wednesday, beginning his inaugural visit to his country's...
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