For the first time in its 61-year history, Porsche is incorporating a hybrid drive system into a road-going 911. The impending all-new Porsche 911 will include a new 400V electric system, potentially paired with a 4.4-litre V8 engine, and will be faster than its predecessor. The first-ever series-production 911 Hybrid will debut on May 28 after undergoing over 3 million miles of testing worldwide. So, let's look at some of its incredible performance test results.
The New Zealand government has tightened visa regulations, citing 'unsustainable' levels of migration.
The New Zealand government is lowering the number of migrant laborers it will take on. The new visa limits aim to reduce inflation by increasing work opportunities for locals. However, due to the policy shift, several firms and employees are concerned about their futures.
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz arrives in China for a three-day visit.
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, has begun his three-day visit to China with his arrival in Southwest China. The main goal of the visit is to resolve trade-related issues between the two nations. The comprehensive strategic alliance between Beijing and Berlin has reached its tenth anniversary, coinciding with Scholz's visit.
Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, was released.
After hospitalization, Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, was granted parole. An uncertain return to public life could spark protests. Though others believe Thaksin hasn't paid his fair share of taxes and fear his homecoming will spark new demonstrations, his followers have remained neutral. In the previous election, Perth Thai, Thaksin's winning party, was threatened by an unknown party that promised reform.
Taliban: Afghan women who commit adultery would be stoned to death
Taliban leader says in a new recording that Afghan women who commit adultery would be stoned to death. Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the head of the Taliban, is said to have promised to enforce Shariah strictly.
China gets ready for a naval conflict with America and India.
China is getting ready to fight America and India in the sea. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to begin preparations for a "maritime military conflict." Can the Chinese Navy, however, possibly prevail in a conflict with America or India?
J&K: 33 hurt, eight thought dead as bus plunges into gorge
Following a suspected terror incident in the Indian federal area of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, a bus transporting Hindu pilgrims slid into a steep canyon, resulting in at least 8 fatalities and 33 injuries.
North Korea flies balloons carrying waste over South Korea, prompting an emergency warning in South Korea.
Tensions between South and North Korea are increasing. South Korea accuses North Korea of sending more than 200 balloons, which, unlike balloons filled with air, contain 'filth'.
Ethnic violence is disrupting voting in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. Just days into the six-week process, some polling locations are having to replay the first round of voting.
Japanese banks are preparing with training for a move in policy rates.
Japan's central bank has kept interest rates zero for the past eight years to boost the country's stagnating economy. In other words, banks were incentivized to lend more by charging a fee to maintain surplus reserves. However, a policy change is coming because inflation has been above the Bank of Japan's 2% objective for more than a year. The Bank of Japan is anticipated to increase interest rates for the first time since 2007 as early as this week. Watch to find out more!
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