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Natural gas prices facing downward trend: Is recovery possible?
Natural gas prices have been on a downward trend in recent months, despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Producing graphene-based quantum chips might soon become easier
A team of researchers from China's Peking University has made a major breakthrough in the field of quantum computing.
Apple dominates premium smartphone market with 65% global share
Apple has captured a whopping 65% of the global premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research's Handset Model Sales Tracker.
India, China hold border talks ahead of Xi Jinping's visit
India and China held "frank" border talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) framework ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
'Will believe in Gen Z': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that if given a choice, he would trust Generation Z.
Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon to counter China
The Trump administration has announced a 15% tariff on polysilicon products, a key component in the manufacturing of semiconductors and solar panels primarily produced by China.
China's exports soar 24% in July, driven by AI, EVs
China's exports witnessed a 23.9% surge in July, beating expectations and maintaining the momentum from June's significant rise.
Are submarine cables carrying global data vulnerable to drone attacks?
Chinese military researchers have warned that the underwater cables, which are critical to the global digital economy, are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost drone attacks.
China's DeepSeek plans significant price increase for AI services
DeepSeek, a leading player in the Chinese tech industry, has announced plans to significantly increase the prices of its artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Pakistan expands naval, military infrastructure near Sir Creek: Report
Pakistan has reportedly stepped up its naval and military infrastructure near the disputed Sir Creek area, along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary.
Central banks bought 51 tons of gold in June: WGC
Central banks across the globe made their biggest gold purchases of the year in June, according to data from the World Gold Council (WGC).
China's services growth slows to 10-month low
China's services sector growth has slowed down to its lowest pace in nearly a year, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling sharply from 54.1 in June to 50.4 in July.
US to shut consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia
The United States State Department has reportedly notified Congress of its plans to shut five consulates across the world.
South Korea records highest-ever temperature since 1904
South Korea has recorded its highest-ever temperature, with Yangsan city hitting 42.5°C on Sunday.
Will India's FDI rule change boost exports of handicrafts?
The Indian government has amended its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow e-commerce firms with foreign stakes to hold inventory for export purposes.
China just made a cross-border payment bypassing SWIFT
China has successfully completed its first outbound digital yuan payment to Malaysia, settling a shipment of fresh durian worth CNY 43,000 ($6,360).
Blackouts in China might become a thing of the past
China is planning to leverage quantum technology, including precision sensors and computer simulations, to bolster its power grid and prevent blackouts.
This AI algorithm tracks illicit crypto transactions with 90% accuracy
Researchers from China's national police academy have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting illicit cryptocurrency transactions with nearly 90% accuracy.
This Chinese electric sports car is as powerful as Mustang
The SC01, a new electric sports car from China, is all set to make its debut in the UK.
China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies
China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.
Pakistan may invite Modi to 2027 SCO Summit: Report
Pakistan has hinted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited to the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad.
China's MiniMax unveils AI video model 70% cheaper than rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm MiniMax has launched a new video-generation model, the H3.
Why Chinese military researchers are using US AI models
Chinese military researchers have been using outputs from leading US artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
China's factory activity shrinks for first time in 5 months
China's factory activity has seen an unexpected contraction in July, the first such decline since February.
Tesla considers separating China business amid SpaceX merger talks: Report
Tesla is considering the separation of its China business in light of a possible merger with SpaceX, The Wall Street Journal reported.
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
China now has a drone hub near Mount Everest
China has set up a new drone research and development center in Tibet, close to Mount Everest.
Ferrari's 1st EV might not be a flop after all
Ferrari's first electric vehicle (EV), the Luce, has met its sales target within just two months of its launch.
US bans imports of advanced robots and power inverters
The US government has imposed a ban on the import of "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters from foreign countries.
India faces 100% tariff as Russian sanctions bill makes headway
The majority of the US Senate has voted to advance the Russian energy sanctions legislation, with 86-12 voting in favor of moving ahead with the bill.
Explainer: Why China is monitoring 'Naked Officials' with overseas families
China has a long-standing policy of monitoring officials whose families live abroad, known as "Naked Officials."
Fauci doubted wet market as COVID-19 origin in early 2020
Former White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci privately doubted that the COVID-19 outbreak started at the Wuhan wet market in January 2020, according to his diary entries released in a congressional investigation.
Kimi K3: Moonshot's breakthrough AI model now available for download
In a major development, China's Moonshot AI has made its Kimi K3 model publicly downloadable. The Beijing-based company released the model's weights on Monday.
China begins developing key chipmaking machines at home
China has started manufacturing its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a critical tool in chip production.
'Not against open-weight AI models': Anthropic CEO clarifies stance
Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei has clarified his company's position on open-weight models.
Why specialist deep-tech funds are now spawning in India
India's push for self-reliance in semiconductors, defense, space, and artificial intelligence (AI) is giving rise to a new breed of specialized deep-tech funds.
Mount Olympus makes it to UNESCO's World Heritage list
After waiting for over a decade, Mount Olympus, the mythical home of ancient Greek gods, has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.
Shein swung to $99M loss in Q1. Reason? Donald Trump
Fast-fashion giant Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore but was founded in China, has reported a loss of $99 million in Q1 2026.
Indo-China trade via Nathu La to begin on August 1
India and China have agreed to resume border trade through the historic Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim, starting August 1.
BMW's long-wheelbase X5 and iX5 SUVs are finally here
BMW has unveiled the long-wheelbase versions of its new-generation X5 and all-electric iX5 SUVs, exclusively for the Chinese market.
Why China's export curbs threaten $6.5 trillion supply chains
China's recent export restrictions on critical minerals and rare earth elements could endanger an estimated $6.5 trillion worth of annual downstream production outside the country, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.
This fabric made from fungus can clean and repair itself
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a way to make clothing and textiles from a fungus.
China's factory profits slow as exports offset weak demand
China's industrial profits saw a 15.1% year-on-year increase in June, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.
China launches commercial satellite network to monitor space traffic, debris
China has launched its first commercial satellite network, the Gande Constellation, to monitor space debris and detect targets in all orbits.
Chinese chipmaker CXMT jumps 470% in blockbuster market debut
China's memory chipmaker Changxin Technology Group (CXMT) has witnessed an unprecedented surge of 472% in its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market.
This alloy can withstand temperatures as high as 2,400°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a groundbreaking alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures without losing its strength.