China AI plan offers hope for robot companions and kids by 2035
When the Chinese government launched the “AI+” initiative in August, it was widely perceived as a new economic stimulus. However, observers may have underestimated...
To avert war, the West must shatter the mirror by which it views China
In the shadow of escalating tensions between the United States and China, Graham Allison’s concept of the Thucydides Trap has become a staple of...
Demolition begins at White House for Trump’s US$250 million ballroom
Published: 5:20am, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 8:40am, 21 Oct 2025 Demolition crews were tearing down part of the White House’s storied East Wing on Monday...
US business lobby urges Trump to end new curbs on exports to China
A lobbying group whose board includes US firms such as Oracle, Amazon and Exxon Mobil is urging the Trump administration to immediately suspend a...
Bolivia’s president-elect says will resume US ties after nearly 2 decades
Published: 2:55am, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 11:57am, 21 Oct 2025 Bolivia’s new pro-business president-elect vowed on Monday to renew diplomatic ties with Washington as the...
Rubio and Lavrov discuss Putin-Trump summit, Zelensky seeks invite
Published: 2:17am, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:37am, 21 Oct 2025 Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed preparations for a coming...
Trump downplays Beijing threat to Taiwan as Australia touts rare earths deal
After nearly a year waiting to meet US President Donald Trump, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to argue his country’s strategic value Monday...
US begins sending nuclear workers home as government shutdown drags
The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave on Monday, US media reported, as the government...
US to seek rival bids for Artemis 3 moon landing as SpaceX lags, Nasa chief says
Nasa’s top official on Monday said the US space agency was opening up the contract for its Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing to compete...