BYD Predicts 80% EV Penetration in China Soon
TLE DESK: Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD expects the country’s EV market penetration to reach close to 80% in the near future, driven…
Colombian president says US blocked meeting with New York mayor
TLE Desk: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of restricting his freedom after he was allegedly prevented from…
Death toll from Philippines quake rises to 55 as rescue efforts face setbacks
TLE Desk: The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines earlier this week has risen to 55, while rescue…
Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir, no survivors reported
TLE Desk: A Pakistani military helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday, killing all personnel on…
Netanyahu to seek re-election as party confirms candidacy
TLE Desk: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek another term in office in this year’s national election, his Likud…
South Korean university students to protest over ballot shortage controversy
TLE Desk: University students across South Korea are set to hold nationwide protests on Wednesday as public anger grows over ballot paper…
12 killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg
TLE DESK: Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said on…
France eyes billions of investment in AI
France holds a foreign investment summit on Monday with tens of billions of dollars of capital already offered, notably for artificial…
Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan instalment
TLE DESK: Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by up to six percent on Sunday, in line with IMF plans to recover energy costs and phase out…
Ongoing Conflicts News Summary May 22
TLE DESK: Diplomatic efforts continue amid the broader 2026 Iran war fallout. A UAE official assessed a “50-50” chance of a…