Briefing: Volkswagen Admits Defeat And Pulls Skoda From China
Strategic angle: The drastic decision is a consequence of collapsing sales.
Briefing: New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests
Strategic angle: The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
Briefing: India news: Andhra Pradesh bus fire leaves 13 dead
Strategic angle: A bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and 20 injuries.
EU and Australia strike free trade deal after years of talks
Ursula von der Leyen and Anthony Albanese announced a compromise in Canberra aimed at boosting exports and strengthening economic ties amid global trade uncertainty.
Briefing: China’s ocean-floor push blurs the line between mining and war
Strategic angle: China’s aggressive exploration of ocean resources raises concerns over potential conflicts.
Briefing: From tropics to poles: How Pacific Ocean warming sets the stage for Antarctic stratospheric changes months later
Strategic angle: New research reveals the connection between warming surface waters in the tropical Pacific and delayed responses in the Antarctic stratosphere.
North Korea holds lavish welcome for Belarus president
A grand welcome in Pyongyang united North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko amidst Western criticism.
Briefing: GM’s China Sales Are Down 75%, And The Clock Running Out Isn’t One It Controls
Strategic angle: GM is relaunching Buick and Cadillac in China as EVs, inside a joint venture that expires in 2027 with no renewal confirmed.
Briefing: Don't Worry, They're Just Running Out Of Petrol In Australia
Strategic angle: Australian officials are recommending working from home and reducing speeds while driving, as some stations run out of diesel and certain grades of gasoline.
Briefing: Ford’s F-150 Faces Multiple Issues Impacting Sales in Australia
Strategic angle: Steering, lighting, and sales problems plague Ford's F-150, leading to declining popularity against competitors.
Briefing: Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
Strategic angle: Asia is revisiting strategies from the COVID-19 pandemic to address the ongoing fuel crisis.
Briefing: Japan’s Complicated Relationship With Nuclear Energy
Strategic angle: Exploring the intricate dynamics of Japan's reliance on nuclear power.
Briefing: Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay
Strategic angle: Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.
Briefing: When shrubs disappear: Exploring long-lasting effects of drought in southwest China
Strategic angle: Droughts are becoming both more frequent and more intense, impacting savannas and their crucial role in Earth's ecosystems.
Briefing: U.S.-Japan deal expected to bring nuclear power, lower energy costs to Alabama
Strategic angle: The agreement aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs for residents in Alabama.
Three Indian cities among top four most polluted, says report
Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to a report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
Vietnam, Russia Sign Nuclear Power Deal Amid Energy Pressure
Vietnam and Russia have finalized a nuclear power agreement to address growing energy demands.
Briefing: Apollo agrees biggest Japan deal in $3.7bn rescue of glassmaker NSG
Strategic angle: Japanese manufacturer has struggled since swooping for UK rival Pilkington two decades ago
Briefing: India’s private sector growth slows to over 3-year low in March, weighed down by Mideast conflict
Strategic angle: India's private-sector business activity falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war.
Briefing: China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
Strategic angle: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.