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Vietnam, US sign energy and minerals deals amid trade talks
US, Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals

HANOI, Vietnam: As Vietnam seeks to strengthen trade ties and avoid potential U.S. tariffs, companies from both countries signed agreements...

U.S. and world stock markets swamped by buyers Monday
U.S. stocks rally continues Monday, Dow Jones adds 353 points

NEW YORK, New York - Profit-takers swooped on Wall Street and global markets Monday, buying up heavily-sold-off stocks. We're in a...

PepsiCo nears $1.5 billion deal to acquire Poppi
PepsiCo on verge of acquiring soda brand Poppi for over $1.5 billion

HARRISON, New York: PepsiCo is on the verge of expanding its portfolio with a major acquisition. The beverage giant is reportedly in...

Dollar General warns of slowing sales amid economic strain
Inflation hits low-income shoppers, dragging down Dollar General

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee: Dollar General is bracing for a challenging year ahead, forecasting weaker-than-expected sales and profits...

Intel stock jumps 15% as Lip-Bu Tan named CEO
Intel jumps nearly 15% as investors cheer appointment of new CEO Tan

SANTA CLARA, California: Intel's stock soared nearly 15 percent this week following the announcement that former board member Lip-Bu...

UAW files labor complaint as Volkswagen cuts Tennessee production
VW cuts production in Tennessee, UAW files charges against company

DETROIT, Michigan: Volkswagen's decision to scale back production at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant has sparked backlash from the...

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(Hello Africa) Chinese experts commence 14-day training on bamboo fuel in Uganda
(Hello Africa) Chinese experts commence 14-day training on bamboo fuel in Uganda

Participants attend an exhibition of Chinese bamboo products at the opening ceremony of the Training Course in Uganda on Charcoal Processing...

M23 cancels participation in direct talks with DR Congo gov't
M23 cancels participation in direct talks with DR Congo gov't

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2025 shows the downtown area of Goma, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). (Xinhua/Alain...

"It was tough bowling into the wind": Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell after beating Pakistan in second T20
"It was tough bowling into the wind": Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell after beating Pakistan in second T20

Dunedin [New Zealand], March 18 (ANI): New Zealand secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series...

"We need to be better in the powerplay": Pakistan skipper Samlan Ali Agha after losing second T-20 against New Zealand
"We need to be better in the powerplay": Pakistan skipper Samlan Ali Agha after losing second T-20 against New Zealand

Dunedin [New Zealand], March 18 (ANI): New Zealand secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series...

Feature: "America's fighting peace in Middle East," U.S.-bombarded Yemenis say
Feature: "America's fighting peace in Middle East," U.S.-bombarded Yemenis say

This photo taken by a mobile phone shows smoke rising after an airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 15, 2025. (Str/Xinhua)We can't sleep...

Ish Sodhi joins elite group becomes 10th highest wicket taker for New Zealand across all formats
Ish Sodhi joins elite group becomes 10th highest wicket taker for New Zealand across all formats

Dunedin [New Zealand], March 18 (ANI): New Zealand secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series...