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China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles over growing safety concerns. The country becomes the first to prohibit the design. Regulators acted as electric vehicles face increased scrutiny worldwide. Several deadly accidents prompted the crackdown. Two fatal crashes in China involved electric cars made by Xiaomi. Investigators suspected power failures prevented passengers from opening the doors. Mechanical Door Access Is Now Mandatory The new rules allow sales only for cars with mechanical door releases inside and outside. State media reported the full details of the regulations. Authorities want to ensure access during accidents and power failures. Regulators aim…
Researchers recreated cosmic dust in a Sydney lab to study how life’s building blocks reached Earth.Cosmic dust from dying stars contains organic CHON molecules linked to early life.University of Sydney PhD candidate Linda Losurdo produced dust using plasma in vacuum conditions.The method mimics gases and energy found around dying stars.Scientists hope the work explains why meteorites contain organic matter.The findings appear in the Astrophysical Journal.
New Trade Terms Between the U.S. and India President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs on Indian goods will drop from 25% to 18%, following talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump also announced that India plans to gradually remove import taxes on U.S. products and commit to buying $500 billion worth of American goods. Modi described the tariff reduction as “delightful” and praised Trump’s leadership, though he did not confirm any changes regarding Russian oil imports. The Russia-Ukraine Factor The U.S. has long pressured India to reduce its reliance on discounted Russian oil, which has continued to flow to…
Southwest Airlines saw its shares jump sharply after reporting a major profit boost. Investors reacted positively to news that new fee structures and seating changes could significantly increase earnings. The airline expects these changes to potentially quadruple its profits. This announcement sparked one of the biggest share price gains for Southwest in decades. Analysts say the results show renewed confidence in airline profitability. Revenue growth is being driven by the airline’s revised fee strategy and optimized seating plans. Passengers may notice changes in ticket options, but the adjustments are designed to maximize revenue while maintaining customer satisfaction. Stock markets responded…
Gold and silver prices dropped sharply as investors rushed to exit positions that had pushed metals to record levels. Losses accelerated on Monday after a heavy sell-off on Friday, marking a sudden shift in market sentiment. During Asian trading, spot gold fell more than nine percent to about $4,403 per ounce. Silver slid roughly 15 percent to below $72 per ounce. Both metals had surged earlier this year amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Fed chair nomination eases market worries The rally had reflected investor concerns over geopolitics and uncertainty about US monetary policy. Traders also feared political pressure on the Federal…
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply warned that soaring shipping costs could push up prices for consumer goods in 2026.CIPS said rising transport, energy, and raw material costs are creating cracks in global supply chains.Procurement bosses reported growing disruption risks, the highest level in two years.Shipping and logistics face the steepest increases, with 22% seeing costs rise more than 10%.Prices for computers, transport equipment, and electrical machinery are already climbing.CIPS said volatility now looks permanent, driven by geopolitics, tariffs, and trade tensions.
Carlos Alcaraz won a thrilling Australian Open final and became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam at 22. He stopped Novak Djokovic from achieving a record 25th major title. Alcaraz collapsed on the court after sealing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The Melbourne crowd celebrated a moment that could define the next era of men’s tennis. Sportsmanship shines after final point Djokovic showed grace despite the loss. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as applause swept through Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian legend recognised the historic significance of the match. He knows opportunities to…
President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has begun communicating with Cuban leaders, even as his administration increases pressure on the island by restricting oil supplies. Speaking to reporters Saturday night aboard Air Force One, Trump said simply, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba,” without offering details on when or how those talks began. Using Oil as Leverage Trump indicated that his recent actions against Cuba, including cutting off oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico, are intended to push Havana toward negotiations. Cuba has become increasingly dependent on Mexico for oil after US sanctions blocked Venezuelan shipments following the…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning to member states: unless countries pay their dues, the UN could run out of money by July. The organisation is already grappling with hiring freezes and program cutbacks due to chronic budget shortfalls. Rising Unpaid Contributions Threaten UN Stability Guterres highlighted that late or incomplete payments from member states are pushing the UN toward a financial breaking point. By the end of 2025, unpaid contributions had reached about $1.6 billion—more than double the previous year—even though over 150 countries had fulfilled their obligations. “The current trajectory is untenable. It leaves…
West Ham United banned season-ticket holder Joshua Wood for five matches after he helped hold an anti-board banner.The banner reading “Time 2 Sell – Name Your Price” appeared during the home game against Sunderland.The club cited a breach of stadium rules on banner size, not the message itself.Wood said he did not bring the banner into the ground and simply joined other fans protesting.West Ham argued the banner posed safety risks and said the ban was not aimed at silencing dissent.
