Author: Andrew Rogers

Electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid have warned of a difficult road ahead as recent policy changes and trade issues disrupt electric car production in the United States. On Tuesday, both companies reported disappointing quarterly results and issued cautious guidance for the rest of the year. Rivian’s stock fell about 4% after hours, while Lucid’s dropped 7%. The industry faces mounting pressure from recent decisions under the current U.S. administration. These include removing consumer tax credits for electric vehicles, adding high import tariffs on auto parts, and easing fines for gasoline vehicle emissions. Together, these actions are weakening incentives and…

Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, has warned of falling airfares and an uncertain cargo market, sending its shares down more than 10%. This came shortly after the company reported a slight increase in its first-half profit. The airline posted a 1% rise in profit to HK$3.65 billion (US$465 million) for the first half of the year. The profit increase was supported by strong passenger traffic, lower fuel prices, and steady cargo activity. However, the drop in passenger yields raised concerns among investors. Airfares, measured by passenger yield, declined by 12.3% for Cathay’s main brand and 21.6% for its…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Emmanuel Macron held talks overnight about the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Their conversation came nearly two weeks after France announced plans to recognise Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. Following France, Canada and the United Kingdom also declared intentions to recognise Palestine. However, these countries have set conditions, including the removal of Hamas from the Gaza Strip, reform of the Palestinian Authority, and the demilitarisation of a future Palestinian state. According to an official summary of the call, both leaders focused on the urgent humanitarian situation. They reaffirmed…

A pro-Trump nationalist will become Poland’s new president on Wednesday, signaling a tense shift in politics with the country’s pro-EU government. Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist historian and political newcomer, won the June 1 election, delivering a significant setback to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Nawrocki’s victory highlights growing political divides in Poland, a key NATO and EU member supporting Ukraine. His inauguration is expected to draw rallies in Warsaw as he begins his five-year term with a speech to parliament. Nawrocki sought support from former U.S. President Donald Trump during his campaign. He will take the oath of office around 8…

Leading political figures and media professionals are set to gather in Abuja on Wednesday for the public launch of two new books that explore Nigeria’s democratic journey. The event will be held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre and is expected to attract former governors, lawmakers, party leaders, and top journalists. The author of both books, Ike Abonyi, is a respected journalist and political strategist. He has worked with leading national newspapers and served in top editorial positions. His latest works are titled The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy: The Musings of a Nigerian Journalist and Wadata Wonders: Memoirs of a…

Libya and Germany are working together to revive the Berlin Process, a diplomatic effort designed to bring peace and political stability to Libya. On Sunday, Abdullah Al-Lafi, a member of Libya’s Presidential Council, met with the German Ambassador to Libya, Ralf Tarraf, in Tripoli. Their discussion focused on restarting the stalled political talks. Ambassador Tarraf shared updates from a recent meeting of the heads of the four key working groups formed under the Berlin Process. These groups focus on security, politics, economics, and humanitarian issues. The meeting, held with support from the United Nations mission in Libya, led to a…

While Democrats face major challenges in Washington, their governors are stepping into the spotlight. With 23 Democrats leading states across the U.S., many party members now see them as a powerful alternative to federal leadership. These governors are making real policy changes and showing voters that the Democratic Party can still deliver results. Anderson Clayton, the North Carolina Democratic Party chair, recently invited Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to speak at a key event. She described him as someone who gets things done and can stand up to Donald Trump. Clayton said she wanted people to hear from someone who holds…

Russia and China are holding joint naval drills, marking another step in their expanding military partnership. These exercises highlight the strong relationship between the two countries, which has grown more visible since the leaders signed a strategic agreement in early 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping made their close alliance official during a summit just days before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. That February 2022 meeting, held in Beijing, saw both nations declare a “no limits” partnership. At the time, the world watched closely, concerned that China might take an active role in the…

One of Ivory Coast’s top opposition parties says six of its members were unfairly taken by security forces over the weekend. The African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former president Laurent Gbagbo, claims the arrests are politically driven. The party says its members were picked up between Saturday night and Sunday morning from their homes in Abidjan. Sébastien Dano Djédjé, a top party official, told reporters that those arrested were “abducted and taken to unknown locations.” He said some of them lived in Youpougon, a suburb of the capital, where a violent event happened a few days earlier. In…

Missile and drone strikes linked to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine caused major damage in cities near the Black Sea this weekend. The attacks hit civilian areas, sparked a large oil depot fire, and left several people injured on both sides. In Ukraine’s southern city of Mykolaiv, a missile strike destroyed homes and damaged key services. The city, located near the Black Sea, has faced repeated shelling since the war began. Local officials confirmed that at least three civilians were injured in the latest attack. Photos shared by Ukraine’s emergency crews showed firefighters working among the ruins after…