Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh elections UK politics live – latest updates Plaid Cymru’s leader has promised “no more bending to Westminster’s will” as the nationalist party stands on the brink of taking office for the first time in next month’s Senedd elections. Speaking at Plaid Cymru’s manifesto launch in Wrexham on Thursday –...
Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh elections UK politics live – latest updates Plaid Cymru’s leader has promised “no more bending to Westminster’s will” as the nationalist party stands on the brink of taking office for the first time in next month’s Senedd elections. Speaking at Plaid Cymru’s manifesto launch in Wrexham on Thursday – chosen because of its football team, which has showcased Wales’s potential to the world – Rhun ap Iorwerth told a packed room of supporters there would be “no more toeing the London party line, no more defending the status quo and no more saying no to Wales”. Continue reading...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is racing toward a record‑setting June IPO at a proposed $1.75 trillion valuation, fueled by Starlink’s booming subscriber base, huge government contracts, and an aggressive Starship and orbital‑data‑center expansion plan.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is racing toward a record‑setting June IPO at a proposed $1.75 trillion valuation, fueled by Starlink’s booming subscriber base, huge government contracts, and an aggressive Starship and orbital‑data‑center expansion plan.
Iran To Allow No More Than 15 Vessels Per Day Through Hormuz: Russian Media Despite the positive development of a shaky US-Iran ceasefire holding, the reality is that Tehran still maintains de facto control over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. A mere few vessels passed without incident on Wednesday, before Iran's military closed the strait again, citing Israel's massive attacks on Lebanon. Th...
Iran To Allow No More Than 15 Vessels Per Day Through Hormuz: Russian Media Despite the positive development of a shaky US-Iran ceasefire holding, the reality is that Tehran still maintains de facto control over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. A mere few vessels passed without incident on Wednesday, before Iran's military closed the strait again, citing Israel's massive attacks on Lebanon. The Associated Press has emphasized Thursday, " Iran's approval system f or ships granted safe passage - after vetting by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps - remains unchanged despite US President Donald Trump’s demand for the strait to be reopened." "Last week was the busiest week since the start of the war with 72 passages, still 90% below normal volumes, Lloyd’s said," the AP report continues. " Most of the vessels allowed through are connected to Iran , although some Indian vessels have gotten through with diplomatic intervention by the Indian government." There are currently few indicators revealing Iran's intent for what comes next, and it could be that much gets determined on whether Israel will cease its attacks on Lebanon. Tehran has threatened to renew its ballistic missile attacks of Israel's anti-Hezbollah actions and massive airstrikes on Beirut persist. Russia, which is an ally of Iran, has in its media published sources saying that Iran will allow no more than 15 vessels per day through Hormuz . via abc.net While this has not been confirmed officially by the Islamic Republic or IRGC, the following comes via TASS on Thursday : Under the ceasefire agreement, Iran will allow no more than 15 vessels per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source told TASS ahead of talks in Islamabad. "Under the current ceasefire, fewer than 15 ships per day are permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz . This movement is strictly contingent upon Iran's approval and the enforcement of a specific protocol. This new regulatory framework, operating under the...
Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion (US$144.27 million) on the Legislative Council election last year, or nearly 35 per cent more than on the previous poll, with authorities citing rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for the increased expenditure. In a written response to lawmakers’ inquiries that came to light on Thursday, the Registration and Electoral Office revealed the re...
Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion (US$144.27 million) on the Legislative Council election last year, or nearly 35 per cent more than on the previous poll, with authorities citing rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for the increased expenditure. In a written response to lawmakers’ inquiries that came to light on Thursday, the Registration and Electoral Office revealed the revised budget for the 2025-26 financial year that included the costs of the preparatory work and...
Thanks for reading Hyperdrive , Bloomberg’s newsletter on the future of the auto world. Energy crises have long steered drivers toward more efficient cars, and the current one triggered by the war in the Middle East is no exception. The difference now is the dramatically improved range of electric alternatives. The likes of BYD, Stellantis and Volkswagen have introduced battery-powered vehicles pr...
Thanks for reading Hyperdrive , Bloomberg’s newsletter on the future of the auto world. Energy crises have long steered drivers toward more efficient cars, and the current one triggered by the war in the Middle East is no exception. The difference now is the dramatically improved range of electric alternatives. The likes of BYD, Stellantis and Volkswagen have introduced battery-powered vehicles priced below €25,000. These cars charge faster and drive further than previous generations, making the switch away from gas guzzlers increasingly feasible. “The pool of people seriously considering an EV is larger than it has ever been,” said Geoff Hurst, an automotive adviser at NTT Data who previously worked at Tesla and Lotus. “When petrol prices spike, EV drivers are largely unaffected, and that asymmetry becomes most visible precisely when it matters most.” There is real-world data indicating that the fuel-price surge sparked by the Iran war is already pushing buyers toward EVs. At the Bangkok auto show that ended on Sunday, bookings surged 71% from a year earlier, with Chinese EV makers such as BYD and SAIC Motor’s MG accounting for more than two-thirds of sales. China’s exports of EVs and hybrids more than doubled in March to a record. There are reports of demand spiking in the Philippines and Vietnam . The shift in buying behavior is less pronounced in Europe, where fuel prices have also soared. Many countries are subsidizing purchases at the pump, either by capping prices or lowering taxes. There still is a lack of fast-charging stations, and some consumers may shy away from big-ticket purchases altogether. Still, there are signs that a transition is underway: Searches for second-hand EVs on German used-car platform mobile.de roughly tripled in the first 18 days of March, according to a local media report . Running a car on electricity rather than gasoline may prove prudent, especially for drivers that can charge their vehicle for cheaper rates at night, or when it’s...
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is among Jim Cramer’s stock calls as he discussed the impact of the bond market. Cramer highlighted the company’s woes, as he remarked: Are shareholders finally reacting to Tesla’s deteriorating fundamentals, or is something else going on? You know what? I think it’s both. First, let’s talk about the fundamentals. The consensus […]
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is among Jim Cramer’s stock calls as he discussed the impact of the bond market. Cramer highlighted the company’s woes, as he remarked: Are shareholders finally reacting to Tesla’s deteriorating fundamentals, or is something else going on? You know what? I think it’s both. First, let’s talk about the fundamentals. The consensus […]