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EU parliament backs emissions reprieve for carmakers
EU parliament backs emissions reprieve for carmakers
by  AFP

EU lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to a delay for European carmakers to meet new emission targets, as the bloc seeks to balance climate goals with supporting the struggling industry. Criticizing the move, Green EU lawmaker Saskia Bricmont said loosening emissions rules would "delay the marketing of affordable electric vehicles, which are vital" for European consumers.

Emirates airline group announces record $6.2 bn gross profit
Emirates airline group announces record $6.2 bn gross profit
by  AFP

Dubai's Emirates Group, which includes the Middle East's biggest airline, announced on Thursday gross annual profit of $6.2 billion, its third record in three years. Emirates airline, excluding the group's other businesses, posted a record $5.8 billion pre-tax profit, up 20 percent from the year before.

Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales in 2025-26
Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales in 2025-26
by  AFP

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo forecast Thursday that it would sell 15 million units of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console in the current financial year but warned US tariffs could hit its bottom line. Nintendo forecast a net profit of 300 billion yen for the current financial year but warned that US trade tariffs could impact its earnings.

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