China May Curb Foreign Access to Its Advanced AI Models
Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said. The talks follow some steps by Beijing to keep homegrown AI within the country and underscore how China
Virtual Taekwondo Debuts at Asian Games with VR Combat
When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her first virtual taekwondo competition in Singapore in 2024, she had little idea what she was doing. "I was just kicking into the air," recalled the 21-year-old. Despite her background as an elite national taekwondo champion, she struggled in the virtual arena with no clue on
US-Iran Conflict: Tehran Mourning, OPEC+ Raises Output Quotas
Home World News US-Iran War Live Updates: Hundreds of thousands mourn Khamenei in Tehran; OPEC+ raises oil output quotas US-Iran War Live Updates: Three of Khamenei's sons — Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud — were seen praying beside the coffins, while Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father as supreme leader, did not make a public appearance.
Iran Says China Will Receive Hormuz Fee Concessions
“We will definitely have special considerations for China, because China is a friendly country,” Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said Saturday at the World Peace Forum in Beijing, without specifying what those concessions would entail. “Special treatment we should award to countries which are friendly to us.” By Bloomberg July 4, 2026, 9:05:09 PM IST (Published) 3
Trump Backs Light AI Rules; Warns China Could Overtake AI and Crypto
Home Technology News Trump backs lighter AI rules, warns China could overtake the US in AI and crypto otherwise Donald Trump says the US must remain the world's leader in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, warning that if innovation slows, China could seize the lead in two technologies he believes will shape the global economy for
Tibetan Monk Self‑Immolates Outside UN After China’s New Law
Home World News Tibetan man self-immolates outside UN HQ a day after China enforces ethnic unity law The man, identified as Lobga Rangzen, was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. The New York Police Department (NYPD) was alerted of the incident at around 6:30 pm local time, according to AFP. A Tibetan man has reportedly died
Doha US‑Iran Talks Pause, Set to Resume After Funeral
Home World News US-Iran talks conclude in Doha, to resume after funeral; Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds dominate discussions Qatar said the discussions made "positive progress" on issues related to the memorandum and were "building on the outcomes" of the earlier summit in Switzerland. 2 Min Read The latest round of indirect talks between the
USPS to Issue Diwali Stamp Featuring Rangoli Art
Home World News US Postal Service to release postage stamp featuring Diwali USPS unveils new Diwali stamp featuring rangoli art by Sangita Bhutada, part of a series honoring US Coast Guard, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. By PTI July 1, 2026, 8:13:50 AM IST (Published) 1 Min Read The US Postal Service has unveiled a postage
China’s manufacturing returns to growth as exports surge
China June PMI beats forecasts as exports and high tech manufacturing strengthen, but weak jobs and inventories show uneven recovery, investors eye possible policy support By Bloomberg June 30, 2026, 8:27:55 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read China’s factory and non-manufacturing activity fared better than expected in June, as booming exports offset cooling growth in
Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills 14
Home World News Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says An Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing 14 nationals, cause unknown, authorities opened an investigation as Saudi Arabia boosts oil exports amid a US Iran war halt deal By Reuters June 29, 2026, 8:16:04 AM IST (Published) 1 Min Read