EV boom: China hit oil consumption peak
According to new figures from the country's largest oil company, China's consumption of refined oil has peaked. In 2024, 1.3 percent less was consumed, mainly due to the boom in EVs.
By Nico Beckert
According to new figures from the country's largest oil company, China's consumption of refined oil has peaked. In 2024, 1.3 percent less was consumed, mainly due to the boom in EVs.
By Nico Beckert
The electronic warfare division of the People's Liberation Army has published a list of targets for coordinated attacks against American aircraft carrier battle groups. It exploits a vulnerability in the American early warning and air defense system.
By Angela Köckritz
In the hot phase of the Bundestag election campaign, Agora Energiewende's Head of Germany, Simon Müller, is leaving the think tank. The think tank's Head of Europe, Matthias Buck, is also making way for a successor.
By Bernhard Pötter
Thousands protest against the government in Georgia. The situation is tense and the authorities are cracking down on demonstrators. Estonia responds with its own measures.
By Redaktion Table
The European Union is sticking to its sanctions against Syria. Progress on human rights, the protection of minorities and gender equality are basic prerequisites for an easing of sanctions, emphasized EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas.
By Redaktion Table
The new coalition government in Lithuania has been harshly criticized, also from abroad. The Social Democrats and their two alliance partners have now taken over the reins of government. The president has put his foot down regarding the selection of ministers.
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The EU Parliament is setting a new course: security and defense are to have their own full committee for the first time. Democracy and housing are also moving into focus.
By Stephan Israel
Former Chinese national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years for bribery. It is not the first corruption scandal in China's professional soccer.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese government urges primary and secondary schools to include artificial intelligence in their curricula. Even school beginners should gain their first experience with AI.
By Angela Köckritz
Janet Yellen does not rule out sanctions against Chinese banks. "They want to trade with Russia, but they do not want their banks sanctioned," the US Treasury Secretary explained on Friday.
By Fabian Peltsch