Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China? | Business and Economy

They’ve long been hedging their bets.But Southeast Asian nations are caught in the dispute between the United States and China.The trade-dependent countries are under threat from Trump’s tariffs, too.They face a delicate balancing act between economic survival and strategic neutrality.The message was clear at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – ASEAN’s recent summit in…

French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones in blow to Macron

France’s National Assembly has voted to abolish low-emission zones, a key measure introduced during President Emmanuel Macron’s first term to reduce city pollution. So-called ZFEs (zones à faibles émissions) have been criticised for hitting those who cannot afford less-polluting vehicles the hardest. A handful of MPs from Macron’s party joined opposition parties from the right…

WhatsApp on iPad: iOS compatibility requirement, 32-people group call connectivity, other key things fans must know — How to start using it

WhatsApp on iPad: After a long wait of almost 15 years, WhatsApp has finally arrived on the iPad. Now, users can officially download Meta’s instant messaging platform on their iPad via the App Store. The app comes with an interface optimised for large screens, as well as a host of features — like letting you…