Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has warned that Chinese espionage activities could target German research institutions involved in cooperation with Chinese universities, citing insufficient awareness of security risks within parts of the research
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington. The move came as fresh Chinese data showed industrial profit
A Chinese medical doctor with a PhD has left a prestigious hospital career to work as a food-delivery rider, breakfast seller and pub singer,
Southeast Asian businesses are looking to China’s newly opened Pinglu Canal to reduce transport bottlenecks and provide direct access to markets deep inside the
A report has emerged alleging that external forces, including the CIA, might be exploiting growing discontent within the Sri Lankan army, with the aim of destabilizing the current administration under President Anura
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Editorial The relentless media fervour surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in recent weeks has illuminated an alarming trend: the systematic weaponisation of health concerns to fuel a wave of xenophobia, especially against
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The US state department disclosed on Thursday in an accounting of gifts received from foreign leaders during 2023 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s was the “priciest” gift that President Biden received, rather,
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In November, Álvaro Noboa, the father of Ecuador’s president Daniel Noboa, had a heart attack. He was hastily taken to a clinic in Guayaquil, his hometown, and then after he was stabilized, flown to
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On a significant Thursday in Beijing, a momentous meeting took place between Wang Huning, the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Graham Allison, the Harvard
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Huawei’s audacious move to build its own mobile operating system, HarmonyOS, represents more than a corporate strategy—it signals the emergence of a formidable Chinese alternative to the global mobile software dominance of
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the New Gwadar International Airport in the country’s southwest Balochistan province will unlock immense economic opportunities for Pakistan, an official statement said. Chairing
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Chinese startup NeuroXess on Thursday reported two significant clinical-trial milestones: its flexible brain-computer interface (BCI) device successfully decoded the precise intended movements of one patient with a brain injury in real time,
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Tesla China announced on Friday that its electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Chinese mainland hit a record high of 657,000 units in 2024, up 8.8 percent year on year. Tesla also
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As China faces a surge in respiratory illnesses, the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is quickly rising to prominence as one of the leading concerns for healthcare authorities. Five years after the outbreak of
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The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is poised to undertake a significant transformation in its monetary policy, aligning more closely with the practices of major global central banks like the US Federal
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China is ramping up its efforts to challenge Boeing and Airbus’s dominance in the global aviation market, using its state-developed C919 passenger jet as a flagship project. The C919, a centerpiece of
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China has unveiled a series of advanced weapons this month, showcasing not only the numerical superiority of its armed forces but also the cutting-edge technology at their disposal. Among the most striking
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Leaked military documents obtained by the Financial Times have revealed alarming details about Russia’s military preparations for potential strikes on Japan and South Korea. The documents, dated between 2013 and 2014, outline
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Note from Sri Lanka Guardian Editorial Team In 2024, the United States witnessed a shocking turn of events in its political arena. Former President Donald Trump, after years of controversy, emerged victorious
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