Samsung Electronics' (005930.KS), opens new tab South Korean labour union said on Friday ​the tech company had proposed resuming talks without ‌conditions, days after government-mediated negotiations over pay and bonus schemes collapsed.

Armenia is taking steps to deepen defence cooperation with India, including exploring the possibility of establishing local production lines for the Pinaka missile system and 155mm artillery ammunition, according to Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW).

Germany’s automotive industry association warned that another 125,000 jobs could disappear from the country’s car sector by 2035 unless major policy and competitiveness changes are made.

Samsung Electronics said it regretted the collapse of wage negotiations with its South Korean labor union, warning that the dispute could increase anxiety among employees, shareholders, and the broader public.

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are rapidly changing the sports industry in China, influencing everything from elite athlete training and fan engagement to sportswear production and public fitness systems.

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said the country maintained uninterrupted oil production and exports during 40 days of US-Israeli strikes, adding that Tehran is also examining new revenue opportunities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Global automotive safety supplier Autoliv Inc has announced it will gradually shut down its manufacturing operations in Türkiye, a move expected to affect approximately 2,200 employees.

Stellantis NV is expanding its electric vehicle partnership with China’s Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, in a move aimed at boosting EV production across Europe and strengthening their joint manufacturing footprint.

Türkiye’s drone leader Baykar has secured several international agreements at the SAHA 2026 defence and aerospace expo, including a significant deal with Italian company Gruppo Esea to set up a fully robotic production line for its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).