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Volkswagen's China sales hit 16-year low: What's the reason?
Volkswagen Group has reported a major decline in its vehicle deliveries in China, the world's largest automotive market.
India asks US to reconsider proposed 12.5% tariffs on imports
India has asked the United States to reconsider its proposed 12.5% tariff on imports from 54 economies, including India and China.
Japan's reusable rocket launched and landed successfully
Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has successfully tested its prototype reusable rocket.
This Chinese humanoid robot just performed a keyhole surgery
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have successfully used a Chinese-made humanoid robot to perform keyhole surgery.
India, New Zealand elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership
India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
China successfully lands reusable rocket for first time
China has successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system, using a net attached to a sea platform.
China bans helium exports
China has announced an immediate temporary ban on helium exports, a move that could further complicate the global semiconductor supply chain.
China lands reusable rocket in SpaceX-style milestone
China has achieved a major milestone in space exploration by successfully landing a rocket during an orbital launch.
Nobel laureate leaves US for China amid Trump's funding cuts
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has left the United States to join Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
China's world's largest hydropower project facing major natural threat
China's mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has come under scrutiny after state-backed geologists warned of major geological risks.
28 killed in fire at shoe factory in eastern China
A devastating fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, eastern China, on Thursday.
India to remain world's fastest-growing major economy: International Monetary Fund
India is set to retain its title as the world's fastest-growing major economy, with a projected growth rate of 7% in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Volkswagen faces union protests over potential 100,000 job cuts globally
Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, is facing backlash from its employees over a proposal to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close several factories.
Another powerful storm threatens China after flood kills 39
Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms in recent years, is headed toward Taiwan and China's eastern coast.
K-pop idol Winwin announces departure from NCT
Chinese K-pop idol Winwin has officially announced his departure from the popular boy band NCT.
China might curb access to its top AI models: Report
China is considering limiting access to its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, including unreleased ones.
Chinese official sentenced to death for accepting $325M in bribes
A former city official in China has been sentenced to death for accepting over CNY 2.2 billion ($325 million) in bribes over a period of 30 years.
Man sucked out of 12th-floor apartment amid tornado in China
A powerful tornado struck China's Hubei province on Monday evening, killing at least 11 people and injuring over 331 others.
China's Tianwen-2 reaches Earth's quasi-moon for sample mission
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has successfully reached Kamo'oalewa, a small asteroid that orbits the Sun in tandem with Earth.
Typhoon Maysak wreaks havoc in China; 2 dead, thousands evacuated
Typhoon Maysak has wreaked havoc in southern China, killing two people and triggering mass evacuations.
US alarmed over China's nuclear warhead test in Pacific
The United States has expressed alarm over China's nuclear program after the latter test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean.
BrahMos deal likely to progress during PM Modi's Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, where he is expected to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit will focus on defense, trade, maritime security, and critical minerals cooperation.
Chinese tea chain's logo costs $1.5M in Louis Vuitton lawsuit
Molly Tea, a popular Chinese bubble tea brand, has been ordered by a court in Jiangsu province to pay damages of 10.3 million yuan ($1.5 million) to luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton.
China tests long-range missile in South Pacific
China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a defense agreement.
China test-fires missile into Pacific, angering Japan, Australia, New Zealand
China has successfully test-fired a long-range strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean.
China's rare earth industry might have a critical weakness
Despite its dominance in rare earth mining, refining, and exports, China has a major weakness in this sector.
India intensifies oversight on Chinese herbicide imports
India is intensifying its scrutiny of glufosinate and its salts, a key herbicide from China.
China drops to 5th place in global financial competitiveness ranking
In a surprising move, China's financial competitiveness ranking has dropped by one place on the global stage.
These Chinese robots can detect cables buried under seabed
China is gearing up to export advanced robots capable of detecting marine cables buried under the seabed.
Why Alibaba has banned staff from using Claude Code
Alibaba Group has banned its employees from using Anthropic's Claude Code in the workplace.
China's new satellite engine is better than US, European counterparts
China has successfully tested a new satellite engine with an unprecedented operating life.
India's middle class set to drive 93% of consumer spending
India's burgeoning middle class is set to be the country's biggest economic driver in the coming decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
OnePlus, Realme may ditch their Android skins for OPPO's ColorOS
OnePlus and Realme, two popular smartphone brands under the OPPO umbrella, may soon discontinue their respective Android skins.
China: woman wins rare MeToo court victory
A woman, known only as Xiong to protect her identity, has won a landmark sexual harassment case against her former manager at Beijing Grassland Alliance.
Tibetan man sets himself ablaze near UN headquarters, dies
A Tibetan man died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday, according to Reuters.
Overseas investments to become more difficult for Chinese companies
China has introduced stricter regulations for overseas investments, effective from today.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in prison
Guo Wengui, once regarded as one of China's wealthiest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in a billion dollar fraud scheme.
This is China's biggest AI model trained on local chips
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has unveiled LongCat-2.0, the country's largest artificial intelligence (AI) model trained entirely on home-grown hardware.
Shocker! Hundreds of iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts leaked
A major data breach has exposed sensitive information about Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.
AI-assisted production line for cancer vaccines is finally here
China is gearing up to launch its first-ever production line for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personalized tumor vaccines.
Seawater desalination can now be cheaper than bottled water
Desalination, the process of converting seawater into freshwater, has always been an energy-intensive affair.
China's Z.ai says its latest model matches Mythos in cybersecurity
China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) has launched its open-weight GLM-5.2 model, which some researchers say matches Anthropic's Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Arunachal villagers claim Chinese troops occupying Indian territory
The Nah tribal community in Arunachal Pradesh has raised concerns over alleged Chinese encroachments along the international border.
Pakistan kills 29 terrorists in operation along Afghanistan border
Pakistani security forces have killed 29 terrorists in a ground and air operation along the Afghanistan border, officials were quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
World's biggest superconducting magnet, for nuclear fusion reactor, tested successfully
China has successfully tested the world's largest superconducting magnet for a nuclear fusion reactor.
This dinosaur discovered in Argentina might have ties to China
A team of paleontologists has unearthed a new species of raptor in Argentina.
AI agents in China will now have ID cards
China is taking a major step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) agents by creating an identity system for them.
This 6G tech can turn walls and pipes into sensors
Chinese engineers have developed a groundbreaking 6G technology that can turn walls and pipes into sensors.
Apple seeks approval to source chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company currently on the Pentagon's blacklist, according to Financial Times.
Airbus secures $9.3B order for 25 A330neo jets from China
Airbus has bagged a major deal with China Eastern Airlines, which is a partially state-owned carrier.
Steel imports from China, Japan, Russia facing anti-dumping investigation
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot-rolled steel imports from China, Japan, and Russia.
Anthropic's Mythos 5 returns for select users
Anthropic's advanced cybersecurity model, Mythos 5, has been reactivated for a select group of organizations.
Tata Electronics probes major data breach involving Apple, Tesla
Tata Electronics, a major Indian supplier for Apple, is dealing with a major data breach.
The magic of China's kite flying festivals
Kite flying festivals are an integral part of spring traditions in China, celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy.
GIFT Nifty drops 150+ points amid global AI stock sell-off
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Indian equity market performance, has witnessed a sharp decline of over 150 points.
Polestar barred from selling new cars in US
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer owned by China's Geely, has been barred from selling its new cars in the US.
Trump administration reportedly asks OpenAI to stagger GPT-5.6 rollout
The US government has reportedly asked OpenAI to delay the launch of its upcoming AI model, GPT-5.6.
Defense firm Anduril in talks to buy Nissan's Japanese plant
US-based defense contractor Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant, located near Tokyo, according to Reuters.
China's LineShine becomes world's fastest supercomputer
China's LineShine supercomputer has been officially recognized as the world's fastest machine, surpassing its US counterpart, El Capitan.
How traditional Chinese weddings are celebrated
Chinese weddings are steeped in rich traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations.
Why Apple is facing an antitrust complaint in China
A group of 48 iOS developers has lodged a complaint against Apple with China's State Administration for Market Regulation.
This Chinese battery can withstand temperatures of up to 300°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary lithium-ion battery that can withstand extreme temperatures.
Trump signs order to fast-track quantum computing
In a major move, President Donald Trump has ordered the development of a highly powerful quantum computer for scientific research.
India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on key chemical from China
India has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on a key chemical used in rubber and tire manufacturing.
China warns of supply chain disruption amid trade tensions
China has warned that supply chains could be disrupted as major trading partners consider new strategies to tackle growing imbalances and reduce reliance on rare earths.
China bans procurement from 46 US firms amid trade war
In a major escalation of tensions with Washington, China has imposed export controls on 10 US companies and barred another 46 from its government procurement.
Where did horses come from?
A new fossil DNA study has upended the long-held belief that horses were introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors.
This is the world's 1st smart squid fishing robot
China has tested what it calls the world's first intelligent squid fishing robot, a revolutionary machine designed to mimic human movements and lure deep-sea creatures to the surface.
This Chinese AI system can track space hurricanes
A team of scientists led by China has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to detect space hurricanes.