As China Sales Decline, How Should You Play Tesla Stock in Q2? Tesla faces weakening China demand and emerging pressure across its core business. Should investors reassess their positioning in the near term? Barchart · Apr 13
Bulletin world briefing: What Hungary’s election result could mean for Europe What Hungary’s new leader promised - and how it could affect Europe Woman to lead Australia’s army for the first time in 125-year history AI in China cracks decade-old algebra problem without human intervention Philippine president works out to disprove failing health rumours World’s oldest gorilla celebrates her 69th birthday… The Independent UK · Apr 13
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say Rights groups including Amnesty International say Iran carries out the most executions of any nation worldwide per capita, and the most of any country other than China, for which no reliable data is available. Euronews · Apr 13
China Rejects Reports Claiming It Is Set To Send Weapons Shipment To Iran: 'Groundless' China rejected reports from U.S. outlets claiming it was gearing up to send a weapons shipment to Iran as talks between the countries in Pakistan failed to yield positive results. International Business Times · Apr 13
Trump to Slap 50% Tariffs on China After Plot to Ship Weapons to Iran is Revealed Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on China after reports of arms shipments to Iran, raising fears of global conflict and economic fallout ahead of a high-stakes summit. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Trump Threatens China With 50% Tariffs While Using Venezuela Oil as Strategic Leverage Trump's comments reflect an ongoing push by the administration to expand Venezuelan oil production and reintroduce the country into international markets under new conditions Latin Times · Apr 13
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens piracy and risks outright war against China ANALYSIS: Trump’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz will make America a pirate nation and risk conflict with China, making Beijing seem like the grown-ups, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Apr 13
More than 70 robot teams gear up for China's second humanoid half-marathon More than 100 robots will compete in a half-marathon later this month, designed to push humanoid machines to their limits in real-world conditions. Euronews · Apr 13
Humanoid robots show off boxing and customer service skills as they take on new jobs One company said it has already sold more than 400 robots with female features and soft synthetic faces The Independent UK · Apr 13
Approvals for Nvidia and AMD AI chip exports to China stall under government bottleneck — 20% staff turnover hobbles Bureau of Industry and Security Staffing at the U.S. Commerce Department office that vets exports of Nvidia and AMD AI accelerators has collapsed over the past year. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 13
KTM's Bling 450 RC Finally Hits the Roads, but All Signs Point to No US Delivery KTM launched its new 450 RC in China, and it looks like it could top the class in terms of specs. But it's unlikely to make its way to the US. RideApart · Apr 13
China went from uninvestable to unavoidable—and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs The boom in initial public offerings is boosting the city’s stature among the world’s exchanges. Fortune · Apr 13
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Prices Top $100 After U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Big Bank Earnings Awaited June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.62%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.64% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel after President Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following… Barchart · Apr 13
'Baseless smears': China denies supplying arms to Iran, rejects US intel reports China has vehemently denied reports of supplying weapons to Iran, calling them "baseless smears" amid US intelligence suggesting imminent delivery of shoulder-fired anti-air missiles. President Trump has threatened "staggering" tariffs if China provides military assistance to Iran, though he expressed doubt about the accuracy of the reports. The Times of India · Apr 13
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
The Independent UK · Apr 13 China to improve ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues
The Times of India · Apr 13 US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected US forces are enforcing a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a move experts deem an act of war. This directly impacts China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, and could cripple Iran's economy. While India's direct exposure is minimal, global energy markets…
The Times of India · Apr 13 The Chinese treasure fleet (1525): One of history’s greatest strategic mistakes By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was…
Fortune · Apr 12 Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.
Axios · Apr 12 Trump pitches Iran blockade as boon to U.S. oil Trump urged China to buy more U.S. oil.
The Times of India · Apr 12 How are China and Iran cornering US without firing a shot amid tensions in Gulf China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the United States, reshaping economic warfare and exposing Washington’s vulnerabilities, according to a report by The Washington Post that examines how, when, where, why and how these tactics are playing out in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.
Autosport · Apr 12 The three clues to the F1 start problem Antonelli is aiming to solve Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 world championship, but has made bad getaways in three out of four starts (including the sprint in China), each for different reasons. That's why he's working to refine his start procedure to further strengthen his title credentials
Motor1 · Apr 12 Porsche Sales Slipped Early In 2026 Porsche is off to a slow start in 2026. In the first quarter, the sports car maker delivered 60,991 vehicles worldwide—down 15 percent compared to the same period last year.