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Honda 0 Series EVs and Sony and Honda’s Afeela EV unveiled at CES 2025

Honda showcased its latest EV, the 0 SUV, at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 on January 7, marking the second model in its 0 Series lineup after the 0 Saloon introduced last year. The battery-electric Honda Zero prototypes are the...

China proposes export restrictions on key battery and critical mineral technologies

China’s Ministry of Commerce proposed export restrictions on technology crucial for processing critical minerals such as lithium and gallium, according to a notice released by the ministry on January 2, inviting public feedback on these measures. The The Chinese government...

EU launches €10 billion space program to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

The European Union, unveiled an ambitious €10.6 billion ($11.13 billion) space program, IRIS², which will deploy a constellation of 290 satellites, providing a commercial alternative to rival Starlink of Elon Musk.

Oman Investment Authority acquires stake in Elon Musk’s xAI

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced a strategic investment in xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk.

China’s Xpeng flying car makes debut in Shanghai, paving the way for urban air mobility

Chinese EV maker Xpeng Motors' modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC), completed a low-altitude flight in Shanghai's central business district, announced the company's subsidiary, AeroHT.

Space42 signs $5.1 billion contract with UAE government to deliver secure satellite services until 2043

Space42 has signed an AED18.7 billion ($5.1 billion) contract with the UAE government to provide satellite communication services until 2043.

Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone gets 4 million pre-orders as Apple launches new AI-boosted iPhone 16

Chinese tech giant Huawei secured over 4 million pre-orders for its upcoming tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT, just hours after Apple introduced its new iPhone Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Switzerland is offering $58,000 prize money for ideas to remove old munitions from lakes

Switzerland announced an impressive $58,000 prize for the most innovative solutions to retrieve the submerged explosives that were discarded into its lakes in the past.

Europe tightens surveillance: Austria plans social media monitoring, Denmark police deploy facial recognition system

European countries are stepping up their surveillance efforts with new measures claimed to enhance public safety.

China’s largest unmanned cargo aircraft completes test flight

China successfully launched its largest unmanned cargo drone for the first time, laying new milestones for the country's expanding low-altitude economy.

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Ethiopia is building Africa’s largest $12.5 billion airport to become continent’s aviation hub

Ethiopia is building what is set to become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion mega-project aimed at transforming air travel across the continent.