ROME, Italy: Italian autoworkers staged a national strike on October 18, their first in 20 years, with tens of thousands marching through Rome to demand better working conditions and job security in the country's struggling automotive sector.  The strike, organized by Italy's three main unions, focuses on defending employment and revitalizing the auto industry, particularly with global automaker Stellantis under

Italian autoworkers on strike, Stellantis faces production pressure

Strike by Italian autoworkers pegs back Stellantis production

Production problems hit Stellantis as Italian autoworkers strike work

DETROIT, Michigan: After reports of a self-driven Tesla killing a pedestrian and crashes in low-visibility conditions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the company's "Full Self-Driving" system.  The agency said it opened the probe this week after the company reported four crashes involving Teslas that encountered sun glare, fog, and airborne dust. In addi

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian dies

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla's 'FSD' system after death of pedestrian

Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system under probe after pedestrian dies

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia: The Slovak government and South Korea's Hyundai Mobis have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a plant in Slovakia that will produce engines and parts for electric cars.  Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Hyundai Mobis will invest over 170 million euros (US$185 million) in the new facility, which will be located in Novaky, a town in western Slovakia. This projec

Slovak government, Hyundai Mobis to build electric car parts plant

Hyundai Mobis to launch plant to produce EV engines, parts in Slovakia

Hyundai Mobis, Slovak government to start plant to produce EV parts

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico's government has announced plans to develop an affordable, homegrown electric car after Tesla paused its plans to build a plant in the country.  President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged to spearhead an effort to create a small, low-cost electric vehicle made entirely in Mexico, aiming to compete with imported models from China. Sheinbaum emphasized that Tesla's cars, particularly th

Snubbed by Tesla, Mexican government pledges own small electric car

Mexico to make its own small electric car after being snubbed by Tesla

Mexican government promises own small electric car after Tesla snub

TORRANCE, California: Honda is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to a potential steering issue that could increase the risk of crashes.  The recall was prompted by a manufacturing defect in the steering gearbox assembly, which may cause excessive internal friction, making it difficult to steer the vehicle. The recall affects certain model years from 2022 to 2025, including Acura Integras, Honda Ci

Honda recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles in US due to steering problems

Nearly 1.7 million Honda vehicles recalled in US for steering issues

Steering issues force Honda to recall nearly 1.7 million US vehicles

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo 

Xinhua Photo Daily | Oct. 24, 2024

(241023) -- KAMNIK POD KRIMOM (SLOVENIA), Oct. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- CEO of Plan-net Avto Marko Femc speaks at the inauguration ceremony of Dongfeng sales and technical center in Kamnik Pod Krimom, Slovenia, on Oct. 23, 2024. The first sales and technical center of Chinese automaker Dongfeng opened in central Slovenia on Wednesday. Plan-net Avto, S

SLOVENIA-KAMNIK POD KRIMOM-CHINA-AUTOMAKER-DONGFENG-SALES AND TECHNICAL CENTER-OPENING

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon introduces the mobile platform, named Snapdragon 8 Elite, at Qualcomm's annual tech summit in Maui, Hawaii, the United Stat

Qualcomm reveals cutting-edge platforms to accelerate AI innovation

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Cole Perfetti earned three assists as the visiting Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Tuesday to remain undefeated.

Nino Niederreiter, Colin Miller and Kyle Connor scored in the second period for the Jets, who extended the best start in franchise history by improving to 6-0-0. Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves to earn his fifth victory of the season.

Brandon Saad scored 

NHL roundup: Jets nip Blues, remain perfect

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Filip Chytil had two goals and an assist while Kaapo Kakko recorded one goal and two helpers for the New York Rangers, who scored four times in the first period and remained undefeated on the road with Tuesday night's 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Mika Zibanejad opened the scoring less than a minute into the contest while Jonny Brodzinski, Reilly Smith and Chytil als

Rangers keep rolling on road, blast Habs

&copy; Provided by Xinhua German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at a press conference in Berlin, Germany, on July 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Hanlin)<str

German Chancellor Scholz speaks out against protectionism, trade wars

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the pavilion of Chinese carmaker BYD at the 2024 Paris Motor Show during the media day in Paris, France, Oct. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)<

Economic Watch: Chinese EVs stand out at Paris Motor Show amid increasing competition

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A staff member of Chinese automaker GAC Group debugs an electric sports car during the 2024 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference in Beijing,

China&#039;s auto industry accelerates toward intelligent transformation

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows NIO's 500,000th vehicle at the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Xin

East China city fuels innovation through focus on sci-tech

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on April 19, 2024 shows a scene at the signing event for an agreement between Spain's auto company Ebro-EV Motors and China's Chery Au

Interview: Spain&#039;s green hydrogen industry strengthened by cooperation with China, says expert

Mexico City [Mexico], October 19 (ANI): The India-Mexico Trade and Investment Summit, held in Mexico City, drew strong praise from attendees across various sectors, with business leaders lauding the growing partnership between the two nations.
The summit explored new investment avenues and discussed opportunities in the areas of manufacturing, IT, agriculture, and financial services in India and Mexico.
Alberto Orsamendi,

Industry leaders hail India-Mexico Trade and Investment Summit as catalyst for future collaborations

Mexico City [Mexico], October 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday invited Mexican investors to explore opportunities in India's Global In-House Capability Centers (GICCs), aircraft leasing, ship leasing, and even foreign university setups at GIFT-IFSC, which is emerging as a global hub for reinsurance and sustainable finance.The Finance Minister participated in the I

Nirmala Sitharaman invites Mexican investors to explore opportunities in India's GIFT-IFSC and Global In-House Capability Centers

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While Patrick Roy was left in disbelief about some of the scoring chances that failed to go in the net, he was generally satisfied with the how the New York Islanders performed during a three-game road trip in which they were blanked on two occasions.

Coming off their second shutout loss, the Islanders return home to host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night in Elmont, N.Y. and

Islanders aim to ignite offense vs. Canadiens

&copy; Provided by Xinhua South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a keynote address during the South African Auto Week in Cape Town, South Africa, Oct. 17, 2024. (Photo

South African president reiterates commitment to automotive industry transition

&copy; Provided by Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows the city test track of Volkswagen China Technology Company (VCTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhu

Feature: Trans-century Chinese-German auto cooperation finds new ground

CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt announced a significant fuel price hike, raising rates by 10 percent to 17 percent, in a move expected to increase the cost of goods and services across the country.  The government said the decision was aimed at closing the gap between the selling prices of petroleum products and their rising production and import costs. The new prices, which took effect immediately, include an increa

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10 to 17%

Egypt announces 10 to 17% rise in fuel prices

10 to 17% increase in fuel prices by Egypt

LOS ANGELES, California: Oil company Phillips 66 has announced plans to shut down its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market challenges and uncertainty about its long-term sustainability.  The refinery, which contributes about eight percent of California's refining capacity, is situated near the Port of Los Angeles and has operated for more than a century. Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier

Oil company Phillips 66 to shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

Los Angeles refinery of oil company Phillips 66 to shut by 2025 end

Oil company Phillips 66 announces it will shut refinery in Los Angeles

SACRAMENTO, California: In the Democrats' latest battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law this week to prevent gas prices from spiking. Californians pay the highest rates at the pump in the U.S. due to taxes and environmental regulations. As of October 14, the average price for regular unleaded gas in the state was about US$4

California Governor signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking

Newsom criticizes oil ministry; signs law to stop gas price spike

California battles oil industry, signs law to stop spike in gas prices

SEATTLE, Washington: Less than two years after it was passed, a law forcing Washington state companies to reduce carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs faces a repeal by voters this fall. Conservatives are gunning for the Climate Commitment Act, which they say has ramped up energy and gas costs in Washington. The city currently has the third-highest gas prices in the nation. The 

Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in balance in November

Two years on, Washington state's climate law faces repeal next month

Washington state's landmark climate law could be repealed in November

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens ahead of next year's national elections, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali announced a series of significant benefits, including free college tuition and a one-time cash payment of nearly $1,000 for each household.These measures are part of a broader effort to share the wealth of the South American country's rapidly expanding oil industry

Guyana promises cash, free tuition, other perks ahead of elections

Bolstered by expanding oil industry, Guyana leaders offer poll sops

Guyana offering election sops bolstered by its expanding oil industry

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing has made a revised contract offer to the union representing striking machinists, aiming to end a walkout that has stalled airplane production for over a month.  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced that it will hold a ratification vote on October 23 to decide on the new proposal. The updated offer includes a 35 percent pay increas

Boeing makes new offer to union in the hope of ending strike

Boeing makes revised offer, hopes union will accept and end strike

In hope of ending 2-month old strike, Boeing makes new offer to union

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus, the European aerospace giant, announced on October 16 that it plans to lay off 2,500 employees to turn around its struggling defense and space division.  The layoffs come amid ongoing challenges in the sector, including supply chain disruptions, rapidly evolving warfare technologies, and rising costs. The company also indicated that additional organizational changes would be imple

Airbus to lay off 2,500 to turn around space and defense division

Airbus to fire 2,500 workers to streamline space, defense division

To revamp space and defense division, Airbus to sack 2,500 workers

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish High Court has ruled that EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd, companies linked to the EasyJet brand, cannot sue Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, in Ireland over the use of the word "Easy" in their business name. EasyGroup had claimed that Easy Forex's use of "Easy" in its name infringed on its intellectual property rights and sought a

EasyJet firms can't sue Cyprus firm in Ireland using 'easy' in title

EasyJet loses case against Cyprus firm in Ireland court on use of name

Ireland court throws out EasyJet suit against Cyprus firm on name use

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing is preparing to issue layoff notices to thousands of employees amid deepening turmoil.  According to union and industry sources, the first notices are expected in the coming weeks. This follows Boeing's recent announcement to cut 17,000 jobs and take US$5 billion in charges, marking another tumultuous chapter for the company in 2024. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie 

Boeing is in turmoil as it prepares to fire thousands of workers

Boeing to fire thousands of workers as strike shows no signs of ending

Boeing prepares layoff notices for many workers as turmoil deepens

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to shift more flights to Belfast International Airport if the current passenger cap at Dublin Airport remains in place.  The airline's Chief Marketing Officer, Dara Brady, described Belfast as the "closest viable alternative" if Dublin's 32 million annual passenger limit is not lifted. Brady indicated that Ryanair would also explore options at other Irish airpo

Ryanair to move more flights to Belfast if Dublin passenger cap stays

Ryanair to shift more flights to Belfast to beat Dublin passenger cap

To bypass Dublin passenger cap, Ryanair to shift flights to Belfast

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 18 million passengers passed through Dublin and Cork Airports in the first half of 2024, reflecting strong growth in both airports.  Dublin Airport saw a five percent increase in passenger traffic from January to June, while Cork Airport experienced an 11 percent rise, making it the fastest-growing airport in the country. The DAA group, which operates both airports, reported revenu

Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers in first half of 2024

Two airports in Ireland had 18 million footfalls in first half of 2024

In first half of 2024, Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers

CANBERRA, Australia: A helicopter crash that claimed the life of a pilot on the roof of an Australian hotel in Cairns two months ago was caused by the pilot being under the influence of alcohol, as well as his lack of qualifications to fly at night, according to an official investigation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its final report, concluding that Blake Wilson, a 23-year-old New Zeal

Helicopter pilot who crashed onto Australian hotel roof was drunk

Helicopter pilot was drunk when he crashed into Australian hotel

Pilot who crashed helicopter into Australian hotel was inebriated

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, has announced strong traffic figures for September 2024, marking a successful end to the summer holiday season. The airline welcomed 1.6 million passengers during the month, achieving an impressive average passenger load factor of 88 percent. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted the company's upward trajectory. "Our pas

13.6m passengers have flown with Etihad so far this year

UAE airline running at 87 percent passenger capacity in 2024

Significant passenger growth for Etihad last month

ATLANTA, Georgia: Delta Air Lines' third-quarter profit dropped to US$971 million, a 26 percent decline compared to last year, as the airline grappled with a global technology outage that caused widespread flight cancellations and signaled a potential slowdown in air travel demand.  The technology failure in July, which grounded 7,000 flights, cost the airline approximately $500 million in losses. Despite

Delta's Q3 profits fell below $1 billion after global tech outage

Due to global tech outage, Delta's Q3 profit suffered a 26% decline

Cancellations after global tech outage send Delta's Q3 profit down

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, has participated in the aid collection drive at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi) in support of the people of Lebanon.The event at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE stands with Lebanon campaig

Hamdan bin Zayed participates in 'UAE stands with Lebanon' campaign efforts in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI,22nd October, 2024 (WAM)-- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said today that the UAE continues to reinforce its status as a global economic hub, driven by a strong partnership between the public and private sectors. This collaboration has established the UAE as a model for sustainable economic growth and a leader in multiple sector

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with local dignitaries, investors and businessmen at his Majlis at Zabeel Palace

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) -- Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader, wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today announced the sale of 16 aircraft engines to Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, a landmark agreement valued at approximately AED 1.5 billion.This transaction, between two of Abu Dhabi's foremost

Sanad, Etihad Airways announce strategic transaction valued at AED 1.5 billion

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A Lufthansa airplane taxis along a runway at Frankfurt airport in Frankfurt, Germany, on Jan. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)<p

Germany&#039;s aviation industry struggles amid rising taxes, fees

&copy; Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows giant panda Qing Bao (female) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (China Conservation and Research C

Feature: Washington zoo welcomes China&#039;s new panda couple

DUBAI, 21st October, 2024 (WAM) -- Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026.Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end 2026.In addition, Emirates has signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for four Boeing 777Fs in its existing fleet. Based on thes

Emirates orders 5 additional Boeing 777 freighters

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The Los Angeles Kings, who captured six of a possible 10 points in the eastern portion of their season-opening seven-game road trip, head down the Santa Ana Freeway to the Honda Center on Sunday afternoon to face their Southern California rivals, the Anaheim Ducks.

The seven-game road trip, whichbegan with a season-opening win at Buffalo and also included stops in Boston, Ottawa,

Kings on the road again, but close to home at Anaheim

(241019) -- PORT SUDAN, Oct. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers unload humanitarian aid at the airport of Port Sudan in eastern Sudan, Oct. 16, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday said it has agreed to open four additional airports for humanitarian agencies to deliver aid to the war-torn country, according to Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council

SUDAN-ADDITIONAL AIRPORTS-HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The safety of passengers on board is at risk due to the series of hoax threats and security alerts received on multiple flights on domestic and international routes.
A Indigo flight operating from Jodhpur to Delhi Flight 6E 184, received a security alert, according to press release statement of Indigo released on Saturday. Meanwhile, after the triggering alert the flight landed safely 

Several flights receive 'security alerts', authorities to probe

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 19 (ANI): An Air India Express flight IX-196 from Dubai to Jaipur, received a bomb threat via email, said Jaipur Airport Police.
According to the Jaipur Airport Police SHO Sandeep Basera, the plane with 189 passengers onboard made an emergency landing at the Jaipur International Airport at 1:20 am on Saturday.
After a thorough check by the security forces, nothing suspicious was found, 

Dubai-Jaipur Air India Express flight receives hoax bomb threat

Banka (Bihar) [India], October 19 (ANI): At least four Kanwariyas died and several others were injured after a vehicle ran over them on Friday night in Bihar's Banka district, police said.
All the Kanwariyas were heading to Jast Gaur Nath Mahadev temple after taking Ganga Jal from Sultanganj.
The injured have been admitted to a hospital, police added.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bipin Bihari says, "Some Kanwariya

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