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South Korea to hold snap polls on June 3
South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025.
World's first quantum communications satellite can be hacked, expert warns
The world's first quantum communications satellite, Micius, is potentially vulnerable to hacking.
Apple's iPhone shipments in China may drop further in 2025
Apple is likely to witness a further decline in its iPhone shipments in China this year.
China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
China has lodged a formal protest with the United States over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
'Alien's language' decoded: Former Huawei engineer cracks complex math theory
Zhou Zhongpeng, a 28-year-old engineer from China, has made a major breakthrough in decoding the Inter-universal Teichmuller Theory (IUT).
This tech will protect China's power grid from blackouts
China has developed a revolutionary new technology to protect its power grid from catastrophic collapses.
Deposit $1M, get internship for children—Chinese bank's offer sparks outrage
Industrial Bank, a regional lender from China's Fujian province, has sparked outrage by offering to help wealthy clients secure prestigious internships for their children.
This DIY genius made 300 unique vehicles from scrap
Gu Yupeng, a 42-year-old man from China, has spent the last seven years living in a remote mountainous area of Yunnan province.
Breakthrough AI system can distinguish real nuclear warheads from decoys
Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can tell real nuclear warheads from decoys, according to the South China Morning Post.
Why US-China trade talks have suddenly stalled
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the trade negotiations between the US and China have stalled.
Trump's tariffs can continue for now, US appeals court rules
A US appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump's tariff policies to remain in effect, permitting the government to continue collecting import taxes.
Trump blocks US firms from selling semiconductor software to China
The US government has directed tech companies to halt the supply of software designs used in semiconductor manufacturing to China.
Trump just got grilled on 'TACO' trade—He says 'nasty question'
The term "TACO" trade, coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong, has drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump.
NVIDIA reports $44B Q1 revenue—beats expectations amid China export restrictions
NVIDIA has once again surpassed Wall Street's expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report.
China reacts to US's decision to 'aggressively' revoke student visas
China has protested the United States's decision to revoke visas of some Chinese students, calling the move "unreasonable."
Chinese paraglider who accidentally went 28,208ft above sea level suspended
A paraglider in Northwest China, who accidentally broke the world record for the highest paragliding altitude after being sucked into a cloud at 8,598 meters above sea level, has been banned from flying for six months.
DeepSeek updates R1 reasoning model, challenging OpenAI and Google's dominance
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has launched an update to its R1 reasoning model.
US to 'aggressively revoke' visas of Chinese students
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the country will "aggressively" start revoking visas of some Chinese students.
China launches mission to collect samples from 'living fossil' asteroid
China has launched its first-ever mission to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid.
US court blocks Trump's tariffs, says president exceeded his authority
A US trade court has ruled against President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' import tariffs, saying he exceeded his authority with the blanket duties on countries selling more to the US than they buy.
India becomes top exporter of iPhones to US, overtakes China
India has surpassed China in iPhone shipments to the United States, a new report by Omdia has revealed.
'Even…small-eyed Ganapati coming from China': Modi discourages selling foreign goods
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to buy Indian-made products, especially during festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Ganesh Puja.
Darwin's theory of evolution might not be correct after all
In a major challenge to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, Chinese scientists have revived a concept from the 19th century.
Why NVIDIA should be worried about Huawei's new AI architecture
Huawei Technologies has introduced its new high-performance computing architecture, the Supernode 384. The company is actively promoting this innovative system among developers.
This technology could make Chinese submarines virtually undetectable
A research team from China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University has developed a groundbreaking technology that could drastically enhance submarine stealth capabilities.
End-of-an-era: Japan loses 'world's largest creditor' title after 34 years
Japan has lost its position as the world's largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years.
Why Moody's has maintained its 'negative' outlook for China's economy
Moody's Investors Service has retained its 'negative' outlook on China's economy, despite a recent tariff truce between China and the United States.
Watch: Robots fight like humans in historic boxing match
In a historic first, a humanoid robot from China has won the world's first-ever robot boxing match.
What new US intelligence report revealed about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
The United States Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report has underscored Pakistan's military modernization efforts, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Assam CM Sarma shares Bangladesh's map with '2 chicken necks'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a map of Bangladesh, highlighting two vulnerable corridors that he claims are similar to India's "Chicken Neck" corridor.
This Chinese gun is 5x faster than AK-47—fires 3,000 rounds/min
China's state-owned arms manufacturer, China South Industries Group (CSGC), has unveiled a groundbreaking electromagnetic coil gun.
Chinese team sends sound data 600km underwater with no errors
In a major breakthrough, a team of Chinese researchers has managed to send acoustic data underwater over a distance of 600km, without any errors.
NVIDIA to roll-out a cheaper AI chip for China
NVIDIA is gearing up to launch a more affordable artificial intelligence (AI) chipset for the Chinese market, according to Reuters.
US: FDA greenlights China's 1st painkiller to combat fentanyl overdoses
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qamzova, a groundbreaking painkiller created by Delova, a biotech company based in Nanjing, China.
Trump's $5M 'gold card' visa failing to attract wealthy Chinese
US President Donald Trump's proposed "gold card" visa for the ultra-wealthy appears to be failing to lure rich Chinese investors.
Sleek, smart, screenless—The AI device Altman, Jony Ive are building
OpenAI, a leading AI research organization, is taking a leap into hardware with a new artificial intelligence device.
Bangladesh cancels ₹180cr contract with Indian defense shipyard
Bangladesh has canceled a ₹180.25 crore ($21 million) defense contract with Kolkata-based shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
Flying taxis could be mainstream in China by 2030
EHang, one of the top Chinese drone makers, has been optimistic about the future of flying taxis in China.
Donald Trump's $600 watch fails spelling test
When you buy a product stamped with the name of the President of the United States, you expect something flashy, expensive, and unmistakably "Trump."
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended by 4 days
A Hisar court has extended the police custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by four more days.