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Tesla (TSLA) falls 7.5% despite record Q2 deliveries as margins face July test
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles and lost 7.5%. July earnings must show whether record volumes can fund its US$25bn AI and robotaxi bet.
Taiwan plans $6.6bn drone shield as US presses faster deterrence against China
Taiwan cannot match China platform for platform. Its answer is a $6.6bn network of aerial and maritime drones built for mass deterrence.
Johnson Matthey (LSE: JMAT) shares rise as China clears ÂŁ1.3bn Honeywell catalyst sale
China’s approval removes the final condition from Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies disposal, bringing a £1 billion shareholder return and a more focused industrial portfolio closer to completion.
China ethnic unity law alarms EU and US over overseas reach and minority rights
China says its ethnic unity law protects sovereignty. The EU and US fear it could extend political pressure beyond China’s borders.
Why China’s ethnic unity law could deepen fears over minority assimilation
China’s ethnic unity law raises fears over minority assimilation, Mandarin education, overseas enforcement and Xi Jinping’s control agenda.
Afghanistan strikes inside Pakistan after deadly raids revive border-war fears
Afghanistan says it struck Islamic State sites inside Pakistan after Pakistani raids killed 28 civilians, renewing fears of a wider border war.
Myanmar moves to restart China-backed Myitsone Dam despite Kachin opposition
Myanmar plans to restart the China-backed Myitsone Dam, reviving disputes over electricity exports, Kachin opposition and earthquake risks.
Secret China training of Russian troops raises new questions over Beijing’s Ukraine role
China says it is neutral on Ukraine. Secret training for Russian troops now forces Europe to reconsider where military cooperation ends.
Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement barring foreign military bases in Pacific
Vanuatu can still accept Chinese investment, but its new Australia pact blocks foreign military bases and puts critical infrastructure under scrutiny.
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions rise as Islamabad claims 29 militants killed near border
Pakistan says 29 militants were killed after the Karachi Rangers attack, but unclear strike locations could reignite conflict with Afghanistan.