Friday 24 April 2026 - 11:40
A global energy shock triggered by the conflict between Iran and the United States has pushed demand for electric vehicles and solar power to record levels. The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil flows and drove sharp price increases, prompting households and businesses to shift away from fossil fuels. Electric vehicle adoption......
China’s national artificial intelligence computing capacity has reached 1,882 exaflops, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The number is more than 6,000 times higher than the country’s reported performance in global supercomputing rankings, pointing to a vast pool of computing......
Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has unveiled preview versions of its V4 models, marking its most ambitious release since early 2025. The new models are open source and aim to rival leading proprietary systems at a significantly lower cost. The launch introduces two variants designed to handle large-scale tasks with extended......
U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered renewed controversy after sharing a post on Truth Social that included inflammatory remarks about immigrants from India and China. The repost featured a text by conservative radio host Michael Savage, who used derogatory language to describe both countries and criticized immigration policies tied to......
Tencent and Alibaba are in talks to invest in AI startup DeepSeek at a valuation exceeding $20 billion, marking a sharp increase from earlier expectations and signaling rising competition for strategic positions in China’s AI sector. The discussions would represent the first external funding round for DeepSeek, which was founded in......
Two major developments across the electric vehicle supply chain suggest that long charging times may soon decline. China based CATL unveiled a battery capable of recharging in minutes, while ChargePoint introduced a high power charging system designed to deliver faster energy transfer at scale. At its annual event in Beijing, CATL presented......
The head of DHL Group has warned that the global economy is approaching a critical threshold as an oil supply deficit linked to the conflict involving Iran disrupts energy flows and trade. Chief executive Tobias Meyer said the impact on logistics operations is already significant, with mounting pressure on transport capacity, rising costs,......
Volkswagen has introduced two new electric vehicles developed in China as global automakers prepare for Auto China 2026, where domestic brands are expected to intensify competition in the premium segment. The move reflects a broader shift in the world’s largest auto market, where Chinese manufacturers are rapidly gaining ground against......
Volkswagen Group has outlined a new technology roadmap centered on “Agentic AI for All,” aiming to integrate advanced artificial intelligence agents into vehicles built for the Chinese market starting in the second half of 2026. The announcement was made at a press event in Beijing ahead of Auto China 2026, alongside the global......
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited has introduced its third generation Shenxing lithium iron phosphate battery, claiming charging speeds that surpass current market benchmarks. The announcement was made during the company’s Super Tech Day 2026 event in Beijing, positioning the new technology ahead of competing systems such......
Governments across dozens of countries are deploying emergency policies to shield households and businesses from a widening energy crisis triggered by the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The disruption has been amplified by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has removed roughly one fifth of global oil and liquefied......
Crude imports across Asia are declining as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz approaches its eighth week, exposing the limits of alternative supply routes. Major importers including China, India, South Korea and Japan are struggling to replace Middle Eastern crude that previously moved through the corridor, which typically carries around......
International Energy Agency reported that solar power became the largest contributor to global energy supply growth in 2025, marking the first time a modern renewable source has led expansion in primary energy demand. Solar accounted for more than 25 percent of the increase in global energy consumption, according to the agency’s latest......
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