A colossal 77-meter Jesus statue, planned for Armenia, is sparking debate. Conceived by wealthy businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, it aims to be a national landmark but faces opposition from the Armenian Apostolic Church and critics questioning its cost amid national security concerns.
India has extended anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia until December 15, 2026. The Ministry of Finance issued the notification following a Sunset Review initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies.
The US is proposing 25% tariffs on many Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices. Meanwhile, India and the US are close to a Phase 1 trade deal, with 99% of issues resolved. Separately, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) announced a $2.2 billion deal to acquire Dunkerque Aluminium, the EU's largest smelter.
Bahrain's Alba acquires 100% of France's Dunkerque Aluminium for an undisclosed sum, financed by a banking consortium and a €100 million investment from Bpifrance. The deal aims to expand Alba's global industrial platform and strengthen its market presence.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) a annoncé le rachat du groupe français Aluminium Dunkerque pour environ 2,2 milliards de dollars. Bpifrance détiendra 6% du capital et un siège au conseil d'administration.
Die USA senken Zölle auf bestimmte Importe von Aluminium, Kupfer und Eisen, um die heimische Industrie zu stärken und kurzfristige Investitionen anzukurbeln. Die Änderungen, die bis Ende 2027 gelten, sollen auch die nationale Sicherheit verbessern.
Die chinesische Aluminum Corporation (Chalco) plant eine Investition von rund einer Milliarde Dollar in eine neue Aluminiumoxidhütte in Guinea. Die Anlage soll eine Jahreskapazität von 1,2 Millionen Tonnen erreichen und wäre Chalcos erstes Werk außerhalb Chinas. Die guineische Regierung erhält zunächst einen Fünf-Prozent-Anteil und kann diesen auf bis zu 35 Prozent ausbauen.
Die chinesische Aluminum Corporation (Chalco) investiert rund 1 Milliarde Dollar in eine Aluminiumoxidhütte in Guinea. Die Anlage soll 1,2 Mio. Tonnen pro Jahr produzieren und Chalcos erstes Werk außerhalb Chinas werden. Guinea erhält zunächst 5% Anteile.
The Louis Vuitton Horizon Aluminium 55 suitcase is trending among celebrities like Wang Jing, Liu Yifei, Cate Blanchett, and Lea Seydoux, seen on trips from Taiwan to Cannes. Its aluminum shell and Monogram design make it a stylish travel accessory.
Green infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia face uncertainty due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted aluminium supplies following Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern smelters. Aluminium prices have surged, with significant production losses expected.
Google I/O 2026 kicks off tonight, promising updates on Android 17, Gemini Intelligence, and new Googlebook laptops. Expect AI advancements, AR glasses demos, and the unveiling of 'Aluminium OS'.
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers a unique aluminum design with a large LED matrix screen on the back, running a customized Android 16. It features a 6.83in OLED display, decent mid-range performance, and good battery life, but comes at a relatively high price for its class.
L'Inde connaît des pénuries de Coca Light en raison d'un manque d'aluminium pour les canettes, conséquence du blocage du détroit d'Ormuz par l'Iran, qui entrave les importations depuis le Moyen-Orient.
Google's unveiling of its Googlebook laptop platform, running on an Android-based OS, leaves questions about its purpose and unique value proposition compared to existing ChromeOS and competitors like Windows and macOS.
Google'ın yeni masaüstü işletim sistemi Aluminium OS sızdırıldı. Sistem, büyük ekranlar için optimize edilmiş Android sürümü gibi görünüyor ve sanal masaüstü desteği, gelişmiş görev yöneticisi ve iPhone entegrasyonu gibi özelliklere sahip.
Aluminium OS, Google's upcoming version of Android for PC, may have just leaked a few hours before Google's Android Show presentation. As Android Authority reports, leaker Mystic Leaks shared a 16-minute video on their Telegram channel that appears to show a lengthy hands-on demo of the new operating system. After a loading screen featuring the […]
Police in Agra have arrested a woman and her father for the murder of 28-year-old Yatendra Pal Singh, who was poisoned with aluminium phosphide at his in-laws' home last year.
The NSW government remains committed to Tomago Aluminium but is still waiting to learn how much the bailout will cost.
Entre désorganisation de l’offre, du fait de la guerre en Iran, et une demande toujours importante, ces trois métaux de base, que l’on retrouve aussi bien dans les batteries que dans les puces ou les matériaux de construction, voient leurs prix flamber.
A viral 2026 home hack involves wrapping door handles in aluminium foil across the US homes, claiming to reduce static shocks and deter intruders. While foil's conductivity can disperse electrical charges, its security benefits are primarily psychological, offering minimal actual protection. Experts advise it is a supplementary trick, not a substitute for robust security measures.
Diet Coke is facing severe stock-outs in major Indian cities due to an aluminium can shortage exacerbated by Middle East supply chain disruptions. Beverage companies are struggling to meet surging demand for sugar-free drinks during the peak summer season.
Diet Coke is rapidly disappearing from stores across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Delhi-NCR due to a severe shortage of aluminium cans triggered by supply disruptions from the Iran war. The sugar-free drink, which is almost entirely sold in cans unlike other aerated drinks, has seen demand double over the past year. Beverage companies are importing cans from UAE, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia at 25-30% higher costs, with some manufacturing units operating at just one-fourth capacity.
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič visits Washington this week to push for implementation of the July 2025 EU-US trade deal, specifically seeking removal of 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium exports now reduced to 15%. The deal's implementation has been delayed by MEPs, while the US Supreme Court ruled most 2025 tariffs illegal and Trump has threatened new tariffs over Greenland. Šefčovič will meet Greer, Lutnick and Bessent to ensure the US maintains its commitment.
