Perodua presents Malaysia's first self-developed e-car. The model with "battery-as-a-service" leasing is intended to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers and strengthen the local supply chain.
By Julia Fiedler
Following protests, India's government withdraws its plan to make the installation of a security app compulsory. The U-turn follows criticism from the opposition, media and international manufacturers who feared state surveillance.
By Fabian Peltsch
Former anti-corruption inspector Li Gang is sentenced to 15 years in prison for accepting bribes. His sentence has been reduced because he provided important information, according to Chinese state media.
By Julia Fiedler
Mass protests in Bulgaria force the government to withdraw the first national budge in the common currency. This means accession to the eurozone in 2026 will probably take place with the old budget in leva.
By Frank Stier
Young people in Australia are critical of the planned social media ban for under-16s. Many say they will bypass the age controls and are instead calling for more media education, stricter moderation and age-appropriate features.
By Vera Kraft
Belgian police have arrested former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and diplomat Sannino as part of a fraud investigation. The investigation focuses on alleged fraud in an EU-funded training program for diplomats.
By Redaktion Table
The 29 members of the CDU/CSU bloc in the European Parliament will elect a new chair on Dec. 9. Internally, attempts are still being made to avoid a contest.
By Markus Grabitz
Despite the project being canceled, the Dutch Damen shipyard is being paid a further EUR 26 million for the F126 frigate. Defense politicians fear that this might not be the only payment.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The world’s largest democracy is providing the Russian president with a platform from Thursday. During his visit to India, Vladimir Putin wants to consolidate the important partnership for Russia and secure oil and arms deals for the future.
By Angela Köckritz and Viktor Funk
While the NATO Secretary General is confident that the USA and Russia will not strike a deal at the expense of Europe and Ukraine, Russia’s President is making threats again. US envoys are due to meet the Ukrainian president today.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
