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US plans 'final blow' to Iran, considers hypersonic missile deployment
United States Central Command (Centcom) chief Admiral Bradley Cooper has briefed President Donald Trump about plans for a "final blow" to Iran.
India becomes Australia's largest foreign-born group, surpassing England
India has officially become Australia's largest source of overseas-born residents for the first time.
China's factories are still growing despite global risks
China's factory activity has exceeded analysts' expectations for April, although the growth rate has slowed compared to last month.
China halts robotaxi expansion after Baidu outage stalls 100+ cars
China has halted the issuance of new permits for autonomous vehicles, following a major incident involving Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan last month.
Worrying: Over 30% of India's industrial goods come from China
India is heavily dependent on China for its industrial goods, with the latter accounting for a whopping 30.8% of the country's requirements, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) revealed.
How Meta plans to undo its $2.5B Manus acquisition
Meta is preparing to reverse its acquisition of AI start-up Manus after the Chinese government blocked the deal on national security grounds, The Wall Street Journal reported.
First LNG tanker since US-Iran war crosses Strait of Hormuz
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Mubaraz appears to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since hostilities in West Asia escalated two months ago.
Freelander 8 is a JLR car with concept looks
Freelander, a new brand by Chinese auto giant Chery and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has unveiled its first production model, the Freelander 8.
How China plans to tackle rising number of Alzheimer's cases
China has launched a major national campaign against Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain condition that could affect nearly 10% of its population by 2050.
'Come back home': Zoho founder calls on Indians in US
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has urged Indians living in the US to consider returning home.
Why Meta's $2B Manus acquisition has been blocked by China
China has blocked US tech giant Meta's acquisition of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus.
India may exit Iran's Chabahar port project over US sanctions
India is now considering selling its stake in the Chabahar port project in Iran, after the United States sanctions waiver expired on April 26.
China's 'iron flow battery' can make renewable energy storage cheaper
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary "all-iron flow battery" technology, which could drastically reduce the cost of renewable energy storage.
This Chinese 'predator-like' material can extract uranium from the ocean
An international research team in China has developed a revolutionary "predator-like" material capable of hunting uranium ions in the ocean.
This supercar concept can hit 100km/h in 2 seconds!
Chinese automaker Lynk & Co has unveiled its first-ever supercar concept, the GT, at the Beijing Auto Show.
Why are China's factories booming despite US-Iran war risks?
China's industrial enterprises witnessed a significant jump in their earnings in March, with profits rising by 15.8% year-on-year.
This Chinese battery can run on coal!
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary "battery" that can generate electricity from coal without any carbon dioxide emissions.
Ford denies talks with Geely for Chinese tech in US
Ford Motor Company has denied a report by The Wall Street Journal that it was in talks with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. to bring Chinese car technology into the United States.
Trump dispatches Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks
United States President Donald Trump is sending his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff to Pakistan this weekend.
China plans Mars sample return mission by 2031
China has reiterated its ambitious plan to bring back samples from Mars.
China accused of 'industrial-scale' theft of US AI tech
The White House has accused China of stealing intellectual property from American artificial intelligence (AI) labs on an "industrial-scale."
Iran war burns through US's critical missile stockpiles
The United States may have used up nearly half of its Patriot missile interceptors in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new analysis.
Nike announces second layoffs in 4 months, 1,400 jobs cut
Nike has announced a fresh wave of layoffs, impacting some 1,400 employees globally. The majority of the cuts will be from its technology department.
'Uninformed, inappropriate': India reacts to Trump's 'hell-hole' remark
India has reacted strongly to United States President Donald Trump's recent social media post.
Trump reposts letter calling India, China 'hellholes' over birthright citizenship
United States President Donald Trump has shared a letter by radio host Michael Savage, which referred to countries like India and China as "hellholes" to criticize birthright citizenship.
India aims to outpace China in green hydrogen production
India is targeting to produce five million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
This Chinese tech might give it military edge over US
China has unveiled a new plasma mill in Guangdong, which is being touted as the largest in the world.
Japan scraps postwar arms export limits, opens global weapons market
Japan has announced a major overhaul of its defense export rules, removing restrictions on overseas arms sales, allowing exports of warships, missiles, and other weapons.
Seized Iranian ship suspected of carrying dual-use cargo: Report
The United States seized the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it of carrying dual-use goods.
Gold, silver prices steady as oil spikes and dollar strengthens
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday, with COMEX gold trading at $4,833.10 per ounce, a marginal gain of 0.09%.
Huawei beats Apple, Samsung with world's first wide foldable phone
Huawei has launched the world's first wide-folding smartphone, the Pura X Max, in China.
EVs, AI data centers push global electricity demand higher
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed a significant increase in global power consumption, with a 3% rise last year.
This Chinese tech can charge drones in mid-air wirelessly
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary wireless power transmission system, capable of charging flying drones in mid-air.
This paper-based 5G antenna could revolutionize naval communications
Chinese researchers have developed a revolutionary flexible 5G millimeter-wave antenna made from photo paper.
China may control riots in the future using robots
China's internal security forces are exploring the use of autonomous machines for riot control, according to a recent study.
China holds rates steady as it balances growth and risks
China has maintained its benchmark lending rates for the 11th consecutive month, a decision that comes as the country grapples with rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Iran targets US military vessels after ship seizure in Oman
Iran has reportedly launched drone strikes on United States military vessels in the Sea of Oman.
Huawei beats Apple to become China's top smartphone brand again
Huawei Technologies has reclaimed its position as the leading smartphone brand in China, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Humanoid robots outrun humans at half-marathon in China
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Chinese-made humanoid robots have outpaced human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing.
Over 300 humanoid robots to participate in China's half-marathon
Over 300 humanoid robots are set to compete in China's second robot half-marathon tomorrow.