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Tesla's sales in Germany plummeted in March, with only 2,229 electric vehicles registered, marking a 43 percent decline year-on-year, according to the KBA federal transport authority. This drop occurred despite a 35.5 percent increase in overall electric vehicle registrations across the country, as the market recovers from a slow start to 2024. The decline in Tesla sales is attributed to a combination of factors, including the withdrawal of government subsidies and growing backlash against CEO Elon Musk, particularly after his endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. This backlash has manifested in various forms, including vandalism of Tesla vehicles and public protests. In the first quarter of 2024, Tesla registrations fell by 62.2 percent compared to the previous year, contributing to a broader decline in new vehicle registrations in Germany, which dropped by 3.9 percent in March. 
Published: Apr 03 2025, 7 pmeznews.inIn a striking career shift, 26-year-old Huang, a Peking University graduate with a master's degree in journalism, has traded a high-paying media career for a role as a canteen worker at her alma mater, prioritizing her happiness over financial gain. Hailing from a remote area in Hunan, her parents, both bus drivers, express concern over her decision due to the job's physical demands and low pay. Despite her challenging work environment, where students affectionately call her "Mum Huang," Huang finds joy in her responsibilities, which include chopping vegetables and serving food. After experiencing the mental pressures of journalism, where she felt perpetually on duty, Huang now embraces the simplicity of her canteen job, earning 6,000 yuan a month. She hopes to become the canteen's manager one day, asserting that her choice aligns with her personal happiness, despite her peers earning significantly more.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 1 pmeznews.inOpenAI CEO Sam Altman's recent comment on X, where he humorously urged users to reduce the creation of Studio Ghibli-style images, highlights a deeper irony in the ongoing AI art debate. While users enjoy generating these images effortlessly, the original creators, like Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki, have dedicated countless sleepless nights to their craft. This situation underscores three critical aspects: the material exploitation of artists, the legal loopholes surrounding copyright, and the aesthetic shortcomings of AI-generated art. Freelancers often find their work repurposed for AI training without consent, while corporations benefit from a system that undermines the value of creative labor. Furthermore, many artists criticize AI art as lacking emotional depth and quality, as it primarily relies on unrefined data. Miyazaki's dismissal of AI animation as "an insult to life itself" encapsulates the sentiment that true artistry cannot be replicated by machines.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 1 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs this week is set to impact various sectors of the economy, from restaurant owners to industrial manufacturers. A new 10 percent tariff on most US trading partners, effective Saturday, adds to existing duties, particularly a staggering 54 percent on Chinese imports, which has alarmed manufacturers like Brett Gitter, who faces rising costs. Similarly, Oregon restaurateur Andrew Fortgang is concerned about a new 20 percent tariff on European wines, which constitutes a significant portion of his revenue. The US Wine Trade Alliance has criticized the tariffs as detrimental to small businesses, predicting higher prices for consumers. Meanwhile, craft brewer Bill Butcher faces uncertainty in his supply chain due to previous tariffs affecting materials. Business leaders express frustration over the lack of infrastructure for domestic production and call for diplomatic solutions to trade imbalances.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 2 pmeznews.inPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, held their first meeting at the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, amid rising tensions following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2022. This interaction, attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, comes as India remains wary of Bangladesh's increasing ties with China. Relations have soured since the regime change, with India expressing concerns over minority rights in Bangladesh, which Dhaka insists are internal matters. Yunus's comments during a recent trip to China, where he referred to India's Northeastern states as "landlocked" and positioned Bangladesh as their "guardian of the ocean," provoked backlash from regional leaders, including Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who condemned the remarks as offensive. Modi previously emphasized the importance of mutual sensitivity in a letter to Yunus, marking the shared history between the two nations.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 11 ameznews.inSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who transitioned from a prominent prosecutor to the presidency in a short span, was impeached on Friday, becoming only the second president in the country’s history to be ousted from office. His downfall followed a controversial martial law decree that sparked protests and led to a swift parliamentary vote for impeachment, which the Constitutional Court upheld unanimously. Despite remaining defiant, Yoon faced significant public discontent over issues including inflation and his administration's handling of a deadly Halloween crowd crush. His controversial actions, including a proposed abolition of the gender equality ministry and a scandal involving his wife, further tarnished his reputation. While Yoon maintained a hardline stance against North Korea and sought closer ties with the U.S., his legacy may ultimately be defined by the extreme political factions he mobilized, which could pose ongoing challenges to South Korea’s democracy.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 12 pmeznews.inThe United States has announced a reduction in the import duties imposed on India, lowering the rate from 27% to 26%, effective April 9. This adjustment was revealed in a White House document during the announcement of reciprocal tariffs for various countries, including China, the UK, and the European Union. A chart displayed during the briefing indicated that India currently imposes tariffs of 52%, attributed to factors like currency manipulation and trade barriers. Consequently, the U.S. will now apply a discounted reciprocal tariff of 26% to Indian goods. Industry experts noted that the one-percentage-point decrease is unlikely to significantly impact trade dynamics between the two nations.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 12 pmeznews.inAs nations respond to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, reports reveal that the calculations behind these tariffs are not entirely reciprocal. According to the *Wall Street Journal*, over half of the countries received a flat reciprocal tariff of 10%, while others faced additional levies. A simple formula was used to determine these tariffs, focusing on trade deficits and exports to the US, as noted by *CNN*. Mike O'Rourke from Jones Trading emphasized that the tariffs appear to target countries with significant trade surpluses. Notably, China faces a steep 54% tariff, while the European Union and Japan are subject to 20% and 24% tariffs, respectively. For India, the US has reduced proposed import duties from 27% to 26%, effective April 9. In 2023-24, India recorded a trade surplus of $35.32 billion with the US, with key exports including pharmaceuticals and telecom instruments.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 12 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping set of tariffs that now encompass nearly every nation, including remote territories hosting American military installations such as Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific. The British Indian Ocean Territory, which houses the Diego Garcia military base, is notably affected despite having no civilian population and minimal economic activity. Approximately 3,000 US and British military personnel operate from the base, which plays a vital role in US military operations across Asia and the Middle East. The Marshall Islands, another strategic partner under the Compact of Free Association, also finds its exports subjected to a 10% tariff, despite its close ties to the US. Experts have suggested that the tariffs will have little practical impact on military operations, as overseas bases are typically exempt. The announcement was made during a press event dubbed "Liberation Day."
Published: Apr 04 2025, 12 pmeznews.inIndia has emphasized that developing nations will face significant challenges in meeting climate targets unless developed countries fulfill their financial commitments, particularly ahead of COP30 in Brazil. At the BRICS Environment Ministers' meeting in Brasilia, India highlighted the need for equitable use of the world's carbon budget and called for a substantial increase in climate finance from the proposed USD 300 billion to the USD 1.3 trillion required annually by 2035. The country urged BRICS members to collaborate on the "Baku to Belem Roadmap to 1.3T" to enhance support for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and stressed the importance of adaptation efforts, particularly with 2025 on the horizon. India also pointed to the expanded BRICS membership as a means to amplify the group's influence in global climate negotiations, advocating for a united front to address the environmental challenges faced by developing nations and to drive sustainable development initiatives.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 10 ameznews.inA newly published paper, allegedly the first "peer-reviewed" research on climate change authored by artificial intelligence, is drawing scrutiny from experts who caution that it promotes flawed arguments against human-induced global warming. Titled "A Critical Reassessment of the Anthropogenic CO2-Global Warming Hypothesis," the paper has gained traction on social media, particularly after being shared by Covid-19 contrarian Robert Malone. Critics highlight that the paper, which claims to have been written by Elon Musk's Grok 3 AI, lacks transparency regarding its methodology and references discredited studies by known climate contrarians. Experts warn that the use of AI in research could create an illusion of objectivity, as the technology does not possess reasoning abilities. The paper's rapid publication and opaque review process have raised further concerns about its credibility, with leading scientists emphasizing that it perpetuates longstanding misconceptions about climate science.
Published: Apr 04 2025, 10 am
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