With war project, US tech ecosystem is beginning to look a lot like China’s
The world’s wealthiest man has just been appointed to a Pentagon commission that will help decide what the future of warfare looks like. Elon...
Elon Musk’s Starlink row in India exposes Asia’s deeper battle over satellite power
Elon Musk’s accusation that powerful Indian business interests are blocking Starlink’s entry into India has sparked a political row, but analysts say the dispute...
‘You’re not ugly’: Chinese driver’s kindness to blind passenger wins millions of hearts online
A video of a ride-hailing driver in southwestern China reassuring a blind passenger about his appearance has gone viral, touching hearts across mainland social...
Historic Shame! China’s National Soccer Team Loses 3 Straight—6-Year-Old Fan Sobs in Fury
China finished the Chongqing International Football Invitational during the Oct. 1 National Day holiday with three straight losses and no goals in any of...
Chinese researchers make Arctic-to-Antarctic call using rival to Musk’s Starlink
Polar researchers have used a would-be Chinese rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink to make a satellite video call between the Arctic and Antarctic –...
China agrees to slash EU hybrid car exports in half, putting brake on trade war
Published: 7:59pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 9:02pm, 9 Oct 2026 The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during...
17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget – ‘live with dignity’
Published: 7:58pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 8:01pm, 9 Oct 2026 Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare...
Girl filmed carrying beer bags to be placed in temporary care with siblings
Published: 7:48pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 8:23pm, 9 Oct 2026 A 10-year-old Hong Kong girl filmed carrying heavy bags of beer will be placed in...
UK’s ex-prince Andrew gets US$399,000 compensation on his mansion lease
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has benefited from £302,000 (US$399,000) in compensation after he was forced to end his mansion...