Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: here’s what happened overnight
As the clock ticks down to the end of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, all eyes are on whether they can...
Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures
Hong Kong’s major retailers are using aggressive tactics such as direct sourcing and leveraging massive economies of scale to avoid raising prices despite surging...
Breaking! COVID-19 Mutates, Hospitals and Funeral Homes Overflow Across China!
In April, multiple regions in mainland China reported a high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, with many hospitals overwhelmed. News of a mutation of...
Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions
Iran’s firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly...
Former state controller Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Betty Yee – a former state controller – announced on Monday she was suspending...
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
European consumers, spooked by rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, rushed to buy battery-powered cars last month, with Chinese electric vehicle...
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as Pakistan ceasefire talks in limbo
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on...
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly...
Trump Says He’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Extend Iran Ceasefire If No Deal Reached by Deadline
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on April 20 that he is unlikely to renew the truce with Iran if a deal to end the war...