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Nissan, Toyota battery plant U-turns stall Japan supply chain goals

May 11, 2025

UK’s ‘China Audit’ prizes trade over national security, critics say
LONDON — The British government unveiled the results of a long-awaited “China Audit” earlier this week, but experts said it failed to address worries about espionage and political interference and, instead, marked a capitulation to Beijing in return for trade and investment. The Labour government launched the audit into the U.K.-China relationship late last year,…
Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the U.S. more than a year after his prison escape
QUITO, Ecuador — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday. José Adolfo Macías, alias “Fito,” who led a gang called “Los Choneros” in Ecuador and has been indicted…
16 Killed, 400 Injured in violent Kenyan protests
Police clashed with people marching in Nairobi and other areas to honour those killed in protests last year Kenya: At least 16 people have been killed and 400 injured in Kenya as a nationwide demonstration to honor those killed during last year’s anti-government protests. Kenya experienced deadly violence as nationwide protests to honor those killed…
ANF launches nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out multiple operations across various cities, arresting 12 suspects in a major crackdown against drug trafficking. According to ANF, seven separate operations led to the recovery of 416.405 kilograms of narcotics, valued at over Rs. 5.18 million. At Multan International Airport, 1.2 kilograms of hashish was recovered from the luggage…
Rain brings relief from heat in parts of Punjab and KP
Rain brings relief from heat in parts of Punjab and KP LAHORE: Rain showers and thunderstorms have brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sargodha, and Bhalwal witnessed ving intensities of rain from light drizzles to heavy downpours offering much-needed respite from…
Governor Tessori moves Supreme Court against SHC ruling
Governor Tessori moves Supreme Court against SHC ruling KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision giving access to acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah full access to offices, without hearing the other party. Kamran Tessori approached the Supreme Court (SC) and filed a constitutional petition through Barrister Abid Zuberi. According to…
IMF’s rgieva says fiscal grip ‘so important’ to Japan
TOKYO — Kristalina rgieva, managing director of the International Monet Fund, said Japan’s efforts to maintain its fiscal grip are “so important” to support its aging population and prepare for any new shocks to the economy, as the country normalizes its monet policy. Policy normalization means that “there would be interest rates to be paid,” rgieva…
Extensive damage on Iran’s nuclear program, Director CIA
Washington: CIA Director John Ratcliffe has stated that, according to reliable intelligence, U.S. strikes have caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program, several key facilities have been completely destroyed. In an interview, John Ratcliffe said that the available sources and methods are highly reliable and accurate, confirming this assessment. He also mentioned that it will…