by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor “The Chinese people have fought with unparalleled determination and bravery against the forces of fascism. We are deeply indebted to their sacrifices in this war.” — Franklin
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China recently unveiled Liaowang-1, a revolutionary leap in space support technology and the largest ship of its kind in the world. At 225 meters in length and 32 meters in width, with
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Hours after Pakistan claimed it shot down five Indian fighter jets using Chinese-made PL-15E missiles in a fierce aerial skirmish over Kashmir, China’s state broadcaster CCTV re-aired footage of its fully automated
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Sweden’s efforts to enhance its strategic and security posture suffered a fresh blow on Thursday after newly appointed national security adviser Tobias Thyberg resigned just hours into the role, following revelations of
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Ukraine has accused Hungary of operating a covert spy network on its territory, with the aim of preparing for a potential military incursion into Ukraine’s western Zakarpattia region. As first reported by
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U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he’s open to reducing steep tariffs on Chinese goods, raising hopes for a potential easing of tensions in the long-running U.S.-China trade war ahead of high-stakes
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Along the white-streaked hills of Rubaya, specks of movement dot the slopes as miners — many of them boys — haul sacks of coltan and manganese. These rare minerals, essential for powering
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Simon Mann, the former SAS officer whose life veered from elite British military circles to the heart of one of Africa’s most audacious coup plots, has died at the age of 72.
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The trees The quotation “Missing the wood for the trees” means being unable to see the whole picture or larger context because one is fixated on minor details or individual components. It suggests a
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In a breakthrough that could reshape multilingual communication, researchers have developed a new AI-powered headphone system that can translate multiple people speaking at once in real time—complete with voice cloning and spatial
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As AI systems grow more powerful and complex, the methods used to measure their performance are beginning to buckle under the pressure. According to a recent deep dive by MIT Technology Review,
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From the infamous skunk cabbage to corpse flowers that reek of rotting meat, foul-smelling flora have long fascinated botanists and repelled unsuspecting hikers. Now, a groundbreaking study published in Science reveals the
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The Shuangjiangkou hydropower project in southwest China, soon to be the world’s tallest dam, has begun storing water as of May 1, its developer Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) announced this
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The intensifying military conflict between India and Pakistan has sent ripples through global aviation, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations and major airspace diversions that are impacting international travel across Europe, Asia, and
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British Airways’ parent company, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a bold $23 billion investment in new long-haul aircraft, defying concerns over transatlantic travel demand and strengthening its position in the
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