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Chinese scientists just made hydrogen fuel cells 4x stronger
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology, increasing its power output by four times.
China Southern Airlines to resume India flights after 6 years
China Southern Airlines will resume its Guangzhou-New Delhi flights from September 21, ending a six-year hiatus.
Britain faces more complex national security threats since 9/11: MI5
Britain's national security landscape has become more complex and dangerous since the 9/11 attacks, MI5 chief Ken McCallum has said.
China plans mass rollout of self-driving vehicles by 2030
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has unveiled a strategic plan to bolster its smart electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Houthis using Claude to develop missiles? Report flags weapons cell
Anthropic has flagged a Yemen-based weapons engineering cell that allegedly exploited its Claude AI model for missile guidance software development.
US diesel prices cross $6 per gallon for first time
The average price of diesel in the United States has crossed $6 a gallon for the first time.
Brent crude oil prices near $110 as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Friday, with both major benchmarks set to close the week above $100 per barrel for the first time since mid-May.
BRICS: Intelligence Bureau warns of potential China, Russia-linked protests
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned of possible disruptions to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
China, Iran used Claude AI to track dissidents, Anthropic says
Anthropic has uncovered several suspected state-backed operations using its AI models for surveillance.
20 killed after cargo ship catches fire in China port
As many as 20 people have been killed after a fire broke out on a cargo ship, the Ocean Melody, at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. in Qingdao port, China.
Asian students beat US peers as AI reshapes classroom learning
Asian high-school students have outperformed their Western counterparts in reading, science, and math, according to the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Xi will attend BRICS in India: China confirms
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend the upcoming BRICS summit, which will be held from September 11 to 13 in New Delhi.
OpenAI reverses stance, calls for mandatory US AI safety rules
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, has reversed its earlier stance on regulatory measures.
Modi-Xi bilateral meeting likely at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS Summit.
Sheikh Hasina's daughter quits WHO post
Saima Wazed, the daughter of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her position as the World Health Organization's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director, a position she took over in early 2024.
This single-dose nanodrug might cure your bad cholesterol
US and Chinese researchers have conducted successful clinical trials of a single-dose nanodrug, which can potentially control "bad" cholesterol levels for years or even forever.
'Have...some shame': Philippines as defense chief gets China note mid-speech
The Seoul Defence Dialogue witnessed a dramatic turn of events when Chinese "wolf warrior diplomacy" was met with strong resistance from the Philippines.
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, the second tremor in less than a week. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km (21.75 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
Russia-North Korea inaugurate 1st road bridge over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River, strengthening bilateral ties.
Abandoned Chinese coal mines might soon be used for farming
A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, has proposed the concept of "underground agriculture" in abandoned coal mine tunnels.
China, Russia conduct 1st-ever joint sea ice survey in Arctic
China and Russia have conducted their first-ever joint sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean.
China's exports surge 25% in August, trade surplus hits $119B
China's export growth has gained momentum, with a 25% increase in August compared to the same month last year.
Why China is infusing around $54B into banks and insurers
China is injecting a massive amount of CNY 360 billion ($53.6 billion) into eight of its state-owned banks and insurance companies.
EU might lose 300,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026. Reason? China
The European Union (EU) is facing a potential loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs in the latter half of 2026. The grim prediction comes from Eurometal, an industry trade body.
Chinese scientists back Trump's love for battleships with big guns
Chinese military scientists have backed the controversial idea of US President Donald Trump to build new warships with large-caliber guns.
Huawei launches 2nd-gen tri-fold smartphone, takes aim at Apple, Xiaomi
Huawei has launched its second tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT2.
Tim Cook is not leaving Apple anytime soon
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's CEO after a successful 15-year tenure. However, he won't be leaving the company anytime soon.
This ultra-sensitive 'floating compass' can help search for dark matter
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a tabletop magnetic sensor, the Levitated Magnet Magnetometer (LeMaMa).
Why China is planning to launch a 3D satellite chain
China has started an ambitious international project to build a three-dimensional satellite network between Earth and the Moon.
First-in-the-world: China can now extract iron from ultra-low-grade ore
China has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore.
Space between Earth and Moon might become a battleground: Study
Chinese aerospace researchers have examined the potential for future conflicts to extend into cislunar space, the region between Earth and the Moon.
China's uranium-extraction method from seawater is 8x stronger than US
A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a way to extract uranium from seawater at a rate more than eight times higher than the target set by the US Department of Energy.
This Chinese robot dog can guide the visually impaired
A Chinese defense research facility has unveiled a revolutionary new robot, Xiaoyuan, designed to assist visually impaired people.
US and China to hold AI talks this September
The United States and China are preparing for a mid-September dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) safety risks.
'India warned Europe about China, we didn't listen': Belgian PM
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has warned Europe about the dangers of its growing economic dependence on China.
Zuckerberg called Trump to voice concerns over national AI regulator
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concerns over the proposal of a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulator.
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Volkswagen, the German automotive giant, has announced plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of this decade.
Chinese entrepreneur earns ₹14L per month offering 'itch-scratching' service
A 32-year-old entrepreneur from southern China has created a unique business by launching an "itch-scratching" service, reported the South China Morning Post.
Bodies not found, Nepal relatives are holding symbolic funerals
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region has risen to 1,243 as of Thursday.
Trump imposes 100% tariffs on foreign-made drones
The United States has imposed new tariffs of up to 100% on drones and certain components. The move is part of Washington's effort to reduce its reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.
China's latest Moon laser communication slower than NASA's in 2013
China has successfully achieved two-way laser communication between Earth and the Moon, becoming the second country after the US to do so.
Nepal seeks climate compensation from India, China, US after flood
Nepal has sought climate compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, including India, China and the US, following devastating flash floods that killed over 1,000 people.
Spending on AI data centers could reach $31.6T by 2050
Global data center spending is projected to reach a staggering $31.6 trillion by 2050, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).
Zuckerberg, Musk call for more AI data centers at G20
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla's Elon Musk have called for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Iran will reciprocate if US honors June commitments: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Manus AI resumes operations after China blocks Meta's $2B deal
AI start-up Manus has resumed independent operations after Chinese regulators ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of the company.
Flood-ravaged Nepal may need up to $5bn to rebuild
Nepal is staring at a massive reconstruction bill of up to $5 billion after devastating floods hit the country.
ITBP intensifies deployment along Arunachal Pradesh-LAC amid Chinese troop buildup
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is intensifying its deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh after reports of increased Chinese military activity and alleged encroachments on the Indian side of the border.
Did China warn Nepal about deadly flash floods in advance?
Three months before devastating flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali and Chinese officials discussed disaster risks in Kathmandu.
'Every second counts': Families of 933 workers await tunnel rescue
Around 933 workers are feared to be trapped in around six hydropower projects in Nepal after devastating floods last week.
China's factory activity shrinks for second consecutive month
China's manufacturing sector has witnessed a contraction for the second consecutive month, albeit at a lesser rate than market predictions.
Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 788, over 2,500 missing
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 788, officials said on Sunday.
India sends 68.5 tons of relief material to Nepal
India has dispatched 68.5 tons of relief materials to Nepal, which was recently hit by devastating flash floods.
Watch: Robot trips and falls after getting distracted by cheerleaders
A robot's embarrassing fall at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing has gone viral.
Nepal to bury unclaimed bodies as death toll reaches 675
Nepal is preparing to bury unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered from the recent flash floods.
China removes general who oversaw India border confrontations: Details
China has removed General Zhao Zongqi from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and two other positions.
CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading memory chip manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense.
Glacial lake at risk of bursting, China warns Nepal
China has warned Nepal about the potential risk of a temporary lake in the upper reaches of the Lhende river system bursting its banks.
Nepal-Tibet disaster: Death toll rises to 584, 2,482 still missing
The death toll from the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 584, with 2,482 people still missing.
Nepal floods: Death toll crosses 550, over 1,500 missing
The devastating floods in Nepal have left at least 547 people dead and over 977 missing, according to the country's disaster authority.
Barrier lake risk 'manageable': China, Nepal resume rescue operations
Rescue operations have resumed downstream after they were briefly suspended, triggered by concerns over rising water from a barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Water dam breached in Tibet amid Nepal flood devastation
An artificial lake, blocked by a landslide on the Tibetan side of the Nepal-China border, has burst again, raising fears of flooding in Nepal's riverine areas, Nepal media reported.
Tremor of magnitude 5.1 hits Sichuan province, China
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Longchang City in Neijiang, Sichuan province, on Friday afternoon.
China halts rescue operations over renewed flooding risks in Tibet
China has suspended rescue operations along the Tibet-Nepal border due to fears of another flood.
2/3rd glacier collapsed, plunged 1.2km before 'liquid concrete' swamped Nepal
The devastating flash flood that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday, killing almost 500 people so far, was triggered by a dramatic glacier collapse.
Nepal declines foreign assistance offers for flood rescue operations
Nepal has turned down offers of foreign assistance for search and rescue operations in the wake of devastating flash floods.
Nepal meteorology department received information 16mins after flood crossed border
Nepal authorities had no idea when a huge surge of floodwaters erupted from China's Tibetan region into Nepal through the Rasuwagadhi border crossing on Wednesday morning, Nepal News reported.
Modi-Putin meeting at SCO Summit: What's on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday.
Barrier lake on Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72hrs: China
A barrier lake near the China-Nepal border is at a high risk of breaching within three days, Chinese authorities warned on Thursday.
Pakistan spies tried finding S-400s during Op Sindoor: Air Marshal
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has revealed that Pakistan activated spies and sleeper cells in India during the May 2025 conflict to locate S-400 systems.
SHEIN to raise $1.7B in Hong Kong IPO
SHEIN, the popular online fast-fashion retailer, is gearing up for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
Death toll in Nepal flash flood rises to 270
The death toll from flash floods along the border between Nepal and Tibet has risen to 270. Nearly 1,400 also remain missing.
US disrupts China-backed hacking operation targeting Justice Department, NASA
The US has disrupted a major China-backed hacking operation that targeted several sensitive government agencies, including US Justice Department, NASA, and the US Senate.
NVIDIA's revenue doubles to $96B as AI demand surges
NVIDIA has reported a massive surge in sales due to the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Nearly 300 Indians missing in Nepal floods, confirms foreign minister
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has confirmed that nearly 300 Indians are among the thousands reported missing after devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa region.
India, China agree to expedite boundary delimitation talks along LAC
India and China have agreed to expedite talks on boundary delimitation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
'Glacier collapse' caused Nepal flash floods, says USGS
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has clarified that the devastating flash floods in Nepal were not triggered by an earthquake but by a glacial collapse that caused seismic activity and "catastrophic" downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet.
160+ killed after floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border
Over 160 people have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday.