Cathay Pacific has launched an award-rebate promotion on select regional flights between January 5 and February 7, and between February 23 and March 31, 2026, if booked by December 31. Asia Miles members can get 10%, 20% or 30% award rebate, depending on the …
Cathay Pacific has launched an award-rebate promotion on select regional flights between January 5 and February 7, and between February 23 and March 31, 2026, if booked by December 31. Asia Miles members can get 10%, 20% or 30% award rebate, depending on the …
While Blackwell is banned from being exported to China, it appears that domestic AI giants have found their workarounds to access NVIDIA's latest technology. Chinese AI Giants Are More Inclined Towards the 'GPU Rental' Model Over Getting Hopper Chips, Claims …
While Blackwell is banned from being exported to China, it appears that domestic AI giants have found their workarounds to access NVIDIA's latest technology. Chinese AI Giants Are More Inclined Towards the 'GPU Rental' Model Over Getting Hopper Chips, Claims …
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Over the past 12 months, we saw multiple spaceflight records broken, the debut of a powerful new rocket and the first-ever fully successful private moon landing.
Over the past 12 months, we saw multiple spaceflight records broken, the debut of a powerful new rocket and the first-ever fully successful private moon landing.
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on robotics and AI, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. We're taking a winter b…
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on robotics and AI, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. We're taking a winter b…
This giant bubble on the island of Sardinia holds 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. But the gas wasn’t captured from factory emissions, nor was it pulled from the air. It came from a gas supplier, and it lives permanently inside the dome’s system to serve an ec…
This giant bubble on the island of Sardinia holds 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. But the gas wasn’t captured from factory emissions, nor was it pulled from the air. It came from a gas supplier, and it lives permanently inside the dome’s system to serve an ec…
Gary De'Snake is inspiring a fad for blue pit vipers.
Gary De'Snake is inspiring a fad for blue pit vipers.
Our strategic daily links: egg decorating, roving black hole, Venezuelan oil, Chinese robots, India's economy, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched ex…
Our strategic daily links: egg decorating, roving black hole, Venezuelan oil, Chinese robots, India's economy, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched ex…
With the rising technological prowess and greater openness of Chinese models, the world is increasingly turning to the East for efficient and customizable AI, a new report finds.
With the rising technological prowess and greater openness of Chinese models, the world is increasingly turning to the East for efficient and customizable AI, a new report finds.
Moore Threads has just revealed its next-gen GPU architecture coming in 2026, dubbed "Huagang," which will bring new gaming and AI GPUs. The "Lushan" gaming GPU is promising up to 15x increase in AAA gaming performance, while the "Huashan" AI GPU is gunning f…
Moore Threads has just revealed its next-gen GPU architecture coming in 2026, dubbed "Huagang," which will bring new gaming and AI GPUs. The "Lushan" gaming GPU is promising up to 15x increase in AAA gaming performance, while the "Huashan" AI GPU is gunning f…
The Lenovo X1 Digital Camera has been formally introduced in China. It comes with a 12 MP Sony CMOS sensor with support for 4K video recording and 18x digital zoom. The pre-launch price is CNY 389, around $55.
The Lenovo X1 Digital Camera has been formally introduced in China. It comes with a 12 MP Sony CMOS sensor with support for 4K video recording and 18x digital zoom. The pre-launch price is CNY 389, around $55.
KOTA KINABALU: A prominent Sabah business group leader has urged the state's Chinese community to place their trust in elected representatives regardless of race, moving away from the belief that only members of their own community can safeguard their interes…
KOTA KINABALU: A prominent Sabah business group leader has urged the state's Chinese community to place their trust in elected representatives regardless of race, moving away from the belief that only members of their own community can safeguard their interes…
China’s automakers are betting big on exports as sales weaken at home, but if they spark off price wars in export markets, they may find trade barriers rising fast. They need to read their target markets well—with an ear to the tarmac for local sensitivities.
China’s automakers are betting big on exports as sales weaken at home, but if they spark off price wars in export markets, they may find trade barriers rising fast. They need to read their target markets well—with an ear to the tarmac for local sensitivities.
Trade official confirms the deal is almost done, which would grant Kenyan products duty-free access to China’s vast market.
Trade official confirms the deal is almost done, which would grant Kenyan products duty-free access to China’s vast market.
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: How researchers are teaching AI agents to ask for permission the right way People are starting to hand more decisions to AI agents, from booking trips to sorting…
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: How researchers are teaching AI agents to ask for permission the right way People are starting to hand more decisions to AI agents, from booking trips to sorting…
Tariffs, tech wars and shifting alliances defined 2025. Whether India’s trade strategy and domestic reforms can withstand a fracturing global economy is the question for 2026.
Tariffs, tech wars and shifting alliances defined 2025. Whether India’s trade strategy and domestic reforms can withstand a fracturing global economy is the question for 2026.
BUTTERWORTH: Barisan Nasional will push for full implementation of the Indian Blueprint programme, a government plan launched in 2017, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
BUTTERWORTH: Barisan Nasional will push for full implementation of the Indian Blueprint programme, a government plan launched in 2017, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
China has secretly built a working prototype of an advanced EUV lithography machine, a critical tool for manufacturing cutting-edge semiconductors. The project, described as China’s “Manhattan Project,” involved reverse-engineering by former ASML engineers wo…
China has secretly built a working prototype of an advanced EUV lithography machine, a critical tool for manufacturing cutting-edge semiconductors. The project, described as China’s “Manhattan Project,” involved reverse-engineering by former ASML engineers wo…
A new WhatsApp threat, 'ghost pairing,' is silently compromising user privacy. Scammers trick individuals into linking their accounts via fake verification codes or QR scans. This allows attackers to view conversations in real-time without the victim's knowle…
A new WhatsApp threat, 'ghost pairing,' is silently compromising user privacy. Scammers trick individuals into linking their accounts via fake verification codes or QR scans. This allows attackers to view conversations in real-time without the victim's knowle…
India News: “He soft-launched the relationship with a blurry fit pic, but the NPC behaviour, mid aura and breadcrumbing gave everyone the ick.” If that sentence ma.
India News: “He soft-launched the relationship with a blurry fit pic, but the NPC behaviour, mid aura and breadcrumbing gave everyone the ick.”If that sentence ma.
Precious metals continue to make headlines. Last week, platinum soared to an 18-year high, while China’s export curbs could drive silver further higher in 2026. After three months of increase, gold jewelry demand in India and China dropped in November. Indi…
Precious metals continue to make headlines. Last week, platinum soared to an 18-year high, while China’s export curbs could drive silver further higher in 2026. After three months of increase, gold jewellery demand in India and China dropped in November. Indi…
More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced from their homes by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighboring Thailand, Phnom Penh’s interior ministry said Sunday. The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbors this mon…
More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced from their homes by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh’s interior ministry said Sunday. The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this mon…
PETALING JAYA: Zoo Negara has hinted that giant pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue will be on public display soon. Read full story
PETALING JAYA: Zoo Negara has hinted that giant pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue will be on public display soon. Read full story
Buried in the reddish soil of southern China lies latent power: one of the largest clusters of crucial rare earths is mined around the clock by a secretive and heavily guarded industry. The hills of Jiangxi province are home to most of China’s rare earth mine…
Buried in the reddish soil of southern China lies latent power: one of the largest clusters of crucial rare earths is mined around the clock by a secretive and heavily guarded industry. The hills of Jiangxi province are home to most of China’s rare earth mine…
Amidst the nation's efforts to rebuild following the devastation caused by Cyclone "Dithwa," two high-ranking diplomats from India and China are scheduled to meet separately with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake next week for discussions. During these meeti…
Amidst the nation's efforts to rebuild following the devastation caused by Cyclone "Dithwa," two high-ranking diplomats from India and China are scheduled to meet separately with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake next week for discussions. During these meeti…
TikTok signed a deal that would sell part of the company to U.S. investors, and it could mean sweeping changes for users.
TikTok signed a deal that would sell part of the company to U.S. investors, and it could mean sweeping changes for users.
The U.S. intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, confirming a "blockade" of sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the U.S. will pursue illicit oil funding narco-terrorism. Venezuela denounced the act as "international pir…
The U.S. intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, confirming a "blockade" of sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the U.S. will pursue illicit oil funding narco-terrorism. Venezuela denounced the act as "international pir…
The United States’ National Security Strategy 2025 (NSS-2025), Russia’s diplomatic recalibration, China’s expanding economic statecraft, India’s centrality, and Central Asia’s rising connectivity corridors collectively signal a transition toward a polycentric…
The United States’ National Security Strategy 2025 (NSS-2025), Russia’s diplomatic recalibration, China’s expanding economic statecraft, India’s centrality, and Central Asia’s rising connectivity corridors collectively signal a transition toward a polycentric…
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will apparently cost more than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing explicitly confirmed this price hike in a Q&A session that revolved around the upcoming Leica camera flagship phone. The handset will feature an optical zoom c…
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will apparently cost more than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing explicitly confirmed this price hike in a Q&A session that revolved around the upcoming Leica camera flagship phone. The handset will feature an optical zoom c…
KULAI: A historic milestone has been recorded at Senai International Airport following the departure of the first chartered flight from Johor to Bhutan. Read full story
KULAI: A historic milestone has been recorded at Senai International Airport following the departure of the first chartered flight from Johor to Bhutan. Read full story
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
Jack Yang's immigration lawyer said his chances of staying in Australia were "nearly zero," but Ballarat's tai chi community had other plans.
Jack Yang's immigration lawyer said his chances of staying in Australia were "nearly zero," but Ballarat's tai chi community had other plans.
In Japanese society, 'religion, collective memory, and private trauma can collide in unpredictable ways'
In Japanese society, 'religion, collective memory, and private trauma can collide in unpredictable ways'
Pras Michel’s lawyers said Fugees rapper should be allowed to appeal verdict before serving in prison in new filing, citing 'improper jury influence.'
Pras Michel’s lawyers said Fugees rapper should be allowed to appeal verdict before serving in prison in new filing, citing 'improper jury influence.'
One of Universal’s newest theme parks has had a disappointing year financially. Universal has spent the past decade rapidly expanding its theme park business, pouring billions into new destinations designed to compete directly with Disney on a global scale. T…
One of Universal’s newest theme parks has had a disappointing year financially. Universal has spent the past decade rapidly expanding its theme park business, pouring billions into new destinations designed to compete directly with Disney on a global scale. T…
The image show a live-fire test of the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship missile conducted between October and November 2020 in California. The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) released on Dec. 19, 2025 more images and information of live-fire tests of its u…
The image show a live-fire test of the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship missile conducted between October and November 2020 in California. The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) released on Dec. 19, 2025 more images and information of live-fire tests of its u…
US forces moved Saturday against another ship near Venezuela, days after President Trump ordered a "complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the country, American officials said. The operation is being carried out by the Coast Guard …
US forces moved Saturday against another ship near Venezuela, days after President Trump ordered a " complete blockade " of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the country, American officials said. The operation is being carried out by the Coast Guard …
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post. (Alternate URL here): The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space. Like…
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post. (Alternate URL here): The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space. Like…
From tri-fold phones and ultra-thin designs to AI going mainstream, rising phone prices due to tariffs, here are the biggest tech stories that defined 2025
From tri-fold phones and ultra-thin designs to AI going mainstream, rising phone prices due to tariffs, here are the biggest tech stories that defined 2025
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about mall S…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about mall S…
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 series globally, which is a big deal for people who like the Redmi Note devices. Now they have a lot of options to choose from because the Chinese manufacturer has unveiled five different models: Redmi Note 15,…
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 series globally, which is a big deal for people who like the Redmi Note devices. Now they have a lot of options to choose from because the Chinese manufacturer has unveiled five different models: Redmi Note 15,…
BEIJING: On the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, Huanghuali trees - a rare kind of rosewood - are being photographed so that they can be turned into digital ...
BEIJING: On the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, Huanghuali trees - a rare kind of rosewood - are being photographed so that they can be turned into digital ...