CATL’s Sodium-Ion Battery to Power EVs in Extreme Cold Regions

February 10, 2026

CATL’s Sodium-Ion Battery to Power EVs in Extreme Cold Regions

Chinese battery giant CATL introduces Naxtra sodium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles in freezing areas. Tested in -50°C, these batteries aim to open EV markets in cold regions like Antarctica and Inner Mongolia.

China's Massive 9.5 Billion Trip Spring Festival Travel Rush Kicks Off Ahead of Year of the Horse

February 10, 2026

China's Massive 9.5 Billion Trip Spring Festival Travel Rush Kicks Off Ahead of Year of the Horse

China’s Spring Festival travel rush has begun, expecting a record 9.5 billion trips during the world’s largest annual human migration. The nine-day Lunar New Year holiday kicks off February 15, as the Year of the Horse arrives on February 17.

Fire in Hong Kong Airport's Electrical Room Sparks Evacuation of 30 People

February 10, 2026

Fire in Hong Kong Airport's Electrical Room Sparks Evacuation of 30 People

A fire started in an electrical room near a boarding gate at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters evacuated 30 people and controlled the blaze within an hour.

Dubai Uses AI and New Roads to Cut Traffic Jams, Boost Future Mobility

February 10, 2026

Dubai Uses AI and New Roads to Cut Traffic Jams, Boost Future Mobility

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is upgrading roads and deploying AI traffic systems to tackle rising congestion. New projects like driverless pods and air taxis aim to transform urban travel by 2026.

100,000 Palestinians Face Eviction Risks After Losing Israeli Work Permits Post-Hamas Attack

February 10, 2026

100,000 Palestinians Face Eviction Risks After Losing Israeli Work Permits Post-Hamas Attack

Around 100,000 Palestinians in the West Bank fear eviction after losing Israeli work permits following Hamas' October 2023 attack. Many cannot pay rent and hide from eviction threats.