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Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

* At least 15 people died after a train crashed into a female-only carriage in Bekasi.
* Thousands displaced due to fire that destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
* Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, escaped from a zoo in Daejon and captured national attention.
* Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
* Asha Bhosle died after being admitted to hospital following a heart attack.
* BTS kicked off their marathon world tour with a nod to their new album Arirang.
* Drivers queue for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar due to global fuel shortages.
* Eleven people were killed and dozens injured in a car parts factory fire in Daejeon.
* Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident.
* A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo went viral after videos showed him playing with a soft toy.
* Suspect caught outside a temple on the outskirts of Bangkok wanted for multiple counts of theft.
* Verdict due in Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial.
* Lakshmi goddess shrine at Bangkok shopping mall became a place where young people come to pray for love.
* Memorial set up at Sheikh Hasina's former residence for student protesters killed in 2024 uprising.