China's exports of electric heavy trucks have more than doubled since the start of the Iran war.
China’s electric truck exports have soared as countries in South and Southeast Asia seek cheaper alternatives to diesel trucks in response to rising fuel costs created by the Iran war . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: China’s exports of electric heavy trucks have more than doubled since the start of the Iran war. DETAIL: The spike in Chinese exports of electric heavy trucks coincides with the rise in fuel costs triggered by the Iran war, which began on February 28 earlier this year. The price of diesel increased by 57 percent in the Philippines and 48 percent in Sri Lanka. China’s exports of heavy e-trucks rose to 16,823, more than double the number from the same period last year. China exported a large number of these electric heavy…Open
AI:As the Iran war continues to drive global energy costs upward, China is aggressively exploiting the resulting fuel crisis to secure dominance over international logistics. The skyrocketing price of diesel has caused a massive pivot in South and Southeast Asian markets toward Chinese-made electric heavy trucks, with Beijing’s exports of these vehicles more than doubling to 16,823 units. Developing nations like the Philippines and Sri Lanka are seeing diesel prices surge by 57 percent and 48 percent respectively, making China's electric alternatives a necessity for economic survival. Companies like Sany are reaping massive rewards as the investment recoupment period for these trucks has dropped from 28 months to just 18 months due to high…Open
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
Inmates ended up in possession of firearms, which they fired at the guards
A two-day Negombo prison revolt in Sri Lanka left 26 dead, including seven prison guards, and resulted in 77 hospitalized — 23 prison officials and 54 inmates — with officials saying the violence was due to narcotic drugs. The riot that broke out in the prison was between two rival groups of prisoners, permanently convicted inmates and those temporarily imprisoned. It began on Sunday and started growing more violent on Monday. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told the Sri Lankan parliament that he believed the riot was linked to narcotic drugs and prison gang rivalries, according to the Associated Press (AP). He claimed that the riot began with those who had informed the guards about the other groups’ illegal drug…Open
Inmates ended up in possession of firearms, which they fired at the guards
A two-day Negombo prison revolt in Sri Lanka left 26 dead, including seven prison guards, and resulted in 77 hospitalized — 23 prison officials and 54 inmates — with officials saying the violence was due to narcotic drugs. The riot that broke out in the prison was between two rival groups of prisoners, permanently convicted inmates and those temporarily imprisoned. It began on Sunday and started growing more violent on Monday. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told the Sri Lankan parliament that he believed the riot was linked to narcotic drugs and prison gang rivalries, according to the Associated Press (AP). He claimed that the riot began with those who had informed the guards about the other groups’ illegal drug…Open
A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.
In Sri Lanka, the islanders revere elephants. But for farmers, there's rising tension that's leading to more fatal encounters — for both humans and hungry pachyderms.