Briefing: Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports
Strategic angle: Iran has announced its readiness to allow Japanese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to Kyodo news agency.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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Briefing: This Dutch train startup has launched with €19 tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin
Strategic angle: The service plans to expand to France in late 2026.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Europe and Japan signal readiness to secure Hormuz as tanker traffic resumes selectively
Strategic angle: The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Watch: New €10 Amsterdam–Berlin train service by Govolta takes off
Strategic angle: A new low-cost rail service linking Amsterdam and Berlin was launched on 19 March as GoVolta’s first train departed from Amsterdam Centraal.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is on the cusp of a recall
Tesla's Full Self-Driving system is under scrutiny by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to safety concerns in poor visibility conditions.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Traffic starts trickling through Strait of Hormuz: Who's moving through and who's still stranded or diverting
Strategic angle: Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait outside the Gulf.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Nevada congresswoman pushes new bills to regulate lithium battery transit
Strategic angle: New legislation aims to enhance safety in the transportation of lithium batteries.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: EV Restructuring Has Cost Automakers Over $70 Billion So Far
Strategic angle: Automakers face significant financial challenges as they transition to electric vehicles.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Honda Cancels 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, And Acura RSX EVs
Strategic angle: Honda announces significant losses in its electric vehicle division while reevaluating its future strategy.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: How Paris mobility transformed under Anne Hidalgo's two terms
Strategic angle: Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Strait of Hormuz traffic down 97% as fourteen ships struck since war started
Strategic angle: A British monitoring agency reports significant disruptions in maritime traffic following attacks in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction
Strategic angle: Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Huge blaze near Glasgow central station causes travel chaos
Strategic angle: A fire that began on Sunday near Glasgow Central Station has crippled train services at the busy rail hub.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Europe’s rail renaissance gathers pace as travellers explore new routes and locations
Strategic angle: The resurgence has been building for several years, says the CEO and executive chairman of Rail Europe, but is now accelerating as governments and operators invest heavily in the sector.
Editorial Staff Mar 9