Auto executives from Michigan to Wolfsburg are confronting a new yardstick — one defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom ...
China Eases Planned Increase to Gas Prices for 300 Million Drivers
In China, where half of new cars are electric vehicles or hybrids, a vast population still depends on gas. The government stepped in on Monday to “mitigate” the pain of surging costs.
US’ and Iran’s options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.
Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a targeting tool
The role of Israel's hijacking of Iran’s street cameras in the killing of the country’s supreme leader underscores how surveillance systems are increasingly being targeted by adversaries in wartime.
Russia, Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power plant construction
MOSCOW, March 23 (Reuters) - Russia and Vietnam signed an inter-governmental agreement on cooperation in construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, Russia's state nuclear energy ...
Pakistan offers to mediate as Sharif holds talks with Iran amid Middle East conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, and promised Islamabad's help in bringing peace to the region. The pair have spoken ...
Pakistan moves into position as mediator in US-Israeli war on Iran
Pakistan is positioning itself as the lead mediator trying to broker an end to the US’s and Israel’s war against Iran, using its military strongman’s ties to Tehran and warm relationship with Donald ...
Pakistan steps up as go-between in Trump’s Iran crisis
Military strongman Asim Munir uses Tehran ties and warm relationship with US president to boost mediation effort ...
Pakistan pitches mediator role in US-Israel-Iran war; Asim Munir, Trump hold talks: Report
Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Iran conflict, leveraging its ties to Tehran and relationship with Donald Trump. Army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz ...
Jordan’s banks are a haven of stability in the Middle East
The banking sector in Jordan is one of the drivers behind the country’s developing economy, but comes with its challenges. World Finance spoke to Musa Shihadeh, CEO and GM of Jordan Islamic Bank. He ...