BYD Global Vehicle Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month on Strong Overseas Demand
Shenzhen: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD reported its third consecutive month of global sales growth in July, driven by surging overseas demand that helped offset softer market conditions in China. According to Reuters calculations based on the company’s official statements released on Saturday, BYD sold 419,211 vehicles worldwide in July, marking a 21.8% increase […]
Indian Oil Corp Boosts Spot Oil Purchases to Offset Middle East Supply Disruptions
New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest oil refiner, has significantly increased its crude oil purchases from the spot market to compensate for disruptions in Middle Eastern supplies, the company’s Finance Director Anuj Jain said during an analyst meeting following the release of its June quarter earnings on Saturday. Jain said the company’s reliance […]
Modi Says He Forgives Protesters After Youth-Led Demonstrations Shake Government
Narendra Modi says he forgives protesters who insulted him as youth-led demonstrations over exam paper leaks evolve into a wider movement against unemployment and governance. NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he wants to forgive protesters who hurled insults at him during recent youth-led demonstrations that posed one of the biggest political […]
US F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near San Diego Military Base, Pilot Ejects Safely
US F-35 fighter jet crashes near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar as pilot survives after ejecting safely before impact. LOS ANGELES: A US F-35 fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning, but the pilot safely ejected before the aircraft hit the ground, military officials confirmed. A […]
Spain Blames Trafficking Gangs After 60,000 Migrants Enter Ceuta
MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has blamed human trafficking gangs after nearly 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, triggering one of the largest migration surges in recent years. According to local media reports, at least 57 people died during the mass crossing, while Spanish authorities struggled to […]
Saudi Arabia Urges Trump to De-escalate Iran War Amid Rising Regional Tensions
WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to pursue de-escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning that a prolonged war could have serious consequences for regional stability. On Wednesday morning, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman made an unannounced visit to the White House, where he delivered a message from Crown Prince […]
Tesla Faces US Safety Probe Over Suspension Failure in 1.2 Million Vehicles
Tesla suspension investigation covers nearly 1.2 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after reports of suspension failures that could affect steering control. WASHINGTON: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary investigation into approximately 1.2 million Tesla vehicles following reports of suspension failures that could result in a loss of […]
Saudi Arabia Forms Maritime Defence Alliance to Secure Bab al-Mandab Strait
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of a Saudi maritime defence alliance comprising 14 countries to strengthen maritime security around the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait. The announcement comes after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group claimed it was imposing a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia and threatened attacks on Saudi oil tankers and energy infrastructure […]
34 Miners Killed in Quetta Coal Mine Explosion, Rescue Operation Continues
QUETTA: At least 34 miners were killed after a powerful Quetta coal mine explosion ripped through a private coal mine in the Spin Karez area of Balochistan on Friday, officials confirmed. According to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind, the explosion is believed to have been caused by a buildup of methane gas, triggering a massive […]
Kuwait Strengthens Workers’ Rights With Legal Reforms and Digital Labor Services
Kuwait workers’ rights reforms focus on stronger legal protections, digital labor services, and improved workplace standards for citizens and expatriates. KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening workers’ rights through legal reforms and expanded digital labor services, reinforcing the country’s commitment to creating a fair, transparent, and secure working environment […]