DeepSeek’s V3.1 update sparks speculation over fate of next AI model
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has updated its foundational V3 model and removed references to its reasoning model R1 from its chatbot, prompting speculation...
‘I am your voice’: Trump White House debuts TikTok account before possible ban
The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, taking advantage of the short video app’s more than 170 million US users to...
Trump’s tariffs may be a political success but they fail economic test
In today’s complex global economy, few issues stir more intense emotions than tariffs. US President Donald Trump’s tariff narrative has captured the hearts of...
Israel mobilises 60,000 reservists to seize Gaza City, piling pressure on Hamas
Published: 4:16pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 4:29pm, 20 Aug 2025 Israel’s defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised...
After Shaolin Temple scandal, China’s Buddhists urged to obey law and pay taxes
Buddhists should obey the law, be patriotic, pay taxes and “play an active role in building the nation and society”, China’s Buddhist regulator said...
‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say
A man in northeastern Japan has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 93-year-old father, who police initially believed was the victim of a...
Pop Mart targets mobile phones with mini Labubus as it aims to double sales
Pop Mart said it would be able to easily double this year’s revenue from its 2024 record sales, as it prepares to launch a...
Zara’s death: 5 teenagers plead not guilty to bullying Malaysian student
Five teenagers were charged on Wednesday with bullying Malaysian schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir, whose death has seen an outpouring of grief across the nation...
Chinese EV makers report sales dip in July; latest Tesla Model 3: 7 EV reads
Published: 3:01pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 3:56pm, 20 Aug 2025 We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from...