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Share this page CAIRO, March 28 (Xinhua) — China’s rapid advancements in electric vehicles (EVs) are creating fresh opportunities for Egypt’s automotive industry through deeper cooperation, Khaled Geyushi, vice chairman of Egypt’s Geyushi Automotive Industry, said. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/29/interview-china039s-ev-advances-drive-new-opportunities-for-egypt039s-auto-sector-industry-leader-says

Share this page BANGKOK (Reuters) – Bangkok ground to a halt on Friday after a strong earthquake shook the clogged Thai capital, causing chaos and triggering city-wide evacuations that left many thousands of people stranded for much of the day. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/29/after-quake-thailand039s-capital-grinds-to-a-halt-amid-fear-and-chaos

Share this page YAOUNDE, March 28 (Xinhua) — Reinforced South-South cooperation is essential for tackling the pressing challenges of a rapidly changing world, Nkolo Foe, a former professor at the University of Yaounde I, has said. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/29/interview-south-south-cooperation-key-to-global-stability-amid-us-policy-shifts-says-cameroonian-expert

Share this page WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States needs Greenland for international security peace, President Donald Trump said on Friday, adding that there were Chinese and Russian ships in the area that Washington could not leave to Denmark or anyone else to “take care of.” Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/29/us-needs-greenland-for-international-security-says-trump

Share this page ADDIS ABABA, March 28 (Xinhua) — Ethiopia has substituted 2.7 billion U.S. dollars worth of imported products with locally produced commodities during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, which began on July 8, 2024, the state-run Ethiopian News Agency reported on Friday. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/29/ethiopia-saves-27-bln-usd-through-import-substitution-in-8-months

Share this page BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s would-be Chancellor Friedrich Merz identified on Friday migration, economic competitiveness and spending cuts as major areas needing agreement with intended coalition partners to form a government. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/28/migration-and-cuts-among-merz039s-priorities-for-german-coalition-talks

Share this page UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that a peace agreement in South Sudan was in a shambles, telling the country’s leaders to put down the weapons and put all the people of South Sudan first. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/28/un-chief-situation-in-south-sudan-039darkly-reminiscent039-of-civil-wars

Share this page WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a productive call on Friday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two leaders would meet after Canada’s election, which is scheduled for next month amid increased tensions between the neighboring allies. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/28/trump-says-he-had-productive-call-with-canadian-pm-carney

Share this page (Reuters) – When South Sudan declared independence from Sudan in 2011 to a chorus of worldwide congratulations and celebrations, rebel-leader-turned-president Salva Kiir promised his people freedom and democracy.  Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/28/who-is-salva-kiir-the-former-rebel-leading-fractured-south-sudan

Share this page BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Supreme Defence Council on Friday approved a plan to add new small warships to its fleet, part of wider efforts to strengthen its role in the Black Sea and on NATO’s eastern flank. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/28/romania-to-acquire-warships-to-strengthen-nato-eastern-flank