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Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks: report

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17/12/2024 0 1 mth

Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter talks on a merger aimed at helping them compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, newspaper Nikkei reported early Wednesday.

Issued on: 17/12/2024 – 20:01Modified: 17/12/2024 – 20:40

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Honda and Nissan had already deepened ties earlier in 2024 when they agreed to explore a strategic partnership on electric vehicles

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UN migration chief tells AFP 'not advising' large

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'Game of nerves': Georgians vow to outlast govt in pro

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Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

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Bolivia's Morales slams 'brutal judicial war' after warrant issued

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Netanyahu holds security briefing atop strategic Syrian peak

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Syrian conflict 'has not ended': UN

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US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected

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UN envoy to Syria warns 'conflict has not ended yet'

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Ronaldo confirms wants to take reins of Brazilian football

21/01/2025 2 dys

Trump 2.0 boosts interest in Davos: World Economic Forum chief

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) – Donald Trump is not stepping foot in Davos this week but the head of the World Economic Forum says the new president has brought renewed interest in the annual gathering of business and political leaders.

Issued on: 21/01/2025 – 04:17Modified: 21/01/2025 – 04:15

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WEF President Borge Brende said Davos participants want to 'decipher' Trump's plans

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EU's legal weapon facing the heat from US big tech

Brussels (AFP) – For tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU’s digital rules are a tool of censorship. For the bloc, they are its most powerful weapon to stop the spread of illegal content.

Issued on: 21/01/2025 – 04:15Modified: 21/01/2025 – 04:10

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EU lawmakers have upped the pressure on Brussels to enforce the bloc's Digital Services Act, including against Elon Musk's X

21/01/2025 2 dys

6.0

Taipei (AFP) – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.

Issued on: 21/01/2025 – 04:07

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