‘Doctrine of the Mean’: how the US lost a 2-decade race to China in brain implants
For decades, the United States led the charge in the pursuit of brain-computer interface technology, betting big on bold, high-risk breakthroughs that promised to...
Indonesia cuts free meals to save US$2.3 billion as fuel prices soar
Indonesia is looking to save up to 40 trillion rupiah (US$2.3 billion) by cutting back on its free meal programme, an official said on...
Ukraine strikes Russian Baltic port, hundreds of drones shot down
A drone strike claimed by Ukraine triggered a fire at Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga as the regional governor on Sunday reported new damage...
Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones
A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media....
US, EU Officials Hold Talks to Advance Trade Deal, Critical Minerals Cooperation
European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a productive meeting during the World Trade Organization’s ministerial meeting in...
Europe’s response to Iran war risks becoming its ‘darkest hour’
The European Union (EU) is a bystander in the Iran war, but it might end up sustaining significant collateral damage. On one hand, public...
Iran targets Bahrain aluminium, 2 injured amid Hormuz closure
Aluminium Bahrain, which runs one of the world’s largest smelters, said on Sunday it was assessing the damage following Iranian strikes on the facility...
Brace yourself for conditions at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, returning residents told
Hong Kong authorities have warned former residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to brace themselves for the conditions in their home when they return...
Japan upgrades destroyer with Tomahawk missiles. Why it might pose a threat to China
Japan has upgraded a naval vessel with capabilities to fire long-range Tomahawk missiles, with the first firing test expected this summer – a move...