Beijing — Back-flipping, nunchuck-weilding humanoid robots delighted and amazed viewers at China’s annual televised new-year extravaganza with their kung-fu choreography. But they – and their rivals who took to the stage Monday night – also carried a message about just how rapidly Chinese androids are advancing. The fluid movements, agility and fault recovery of Chinese […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has lauded nearly $36 billion in investment from Japan to support three American-based projects. It represents the first batch of investments by Tokyo following a landmark trade deal struck under Trump last year. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the oil, gas and critical mineral projects strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance. U.S. […]
India recently climbed 10 places in the Henley Passport Index to become the 75th strongest passport in the world. The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports based on visa-free access, using exclusive IATA data. Today, the Indian passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries. Add a valid US B1/B2 visa to it, and […]
Gold and silver prices struck a cautious yet volatile note across international and domestic markets, reflecting a tug-of-war between easing geopolitical risks and shifting monetary expectations. On Wednesday, precious metal futures opened higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), even as progress in US-Iran talks in Geneva tempered safe-haven demand. MCX Gold futures due April […]
Babil Khan’s recent intense Muay Thai training in Thailand has ignited fan speculation about his next acting venture. The actor’s dedication to the demanding martial art, showcased through striking visuals, suggests a potential role requiring significant physical preparation. While Babil remains tight-lipped, his commitment has fueled considerable buzz and anticipation for his upcoming on-screen transformation. […]
The Gateway delay was a costly poke in the eye Manhattan: It’s great that work can now resume on the Gateway Tunnel project after Manhattan Federal Judge Jeannette Vargas put an end to the funding stoppage imposed by the Trump administration last October (“Tunnel handed $30M,” Feb. 14). Work on the project had ceased on […]
Amid mounting criticism, Galgotias University issued an official clarification, stating that it had never claimed to have manufactured the robotic dog. “Let us be clear — Galgotias has not built this robodog, neither have we claimed. But what we are building are minds that will soon design, engineer, and manufacture such technologies right here in […]
In early 2023, as scrutiny mounted around India’s Adani Group, two close associates of the Adani family acknowledged to their bankers that they controlled billions of dollars in the conglomerate’s shares through hedge funds. The admission — found in records reviewed by OCCRP, who called them “secret investments” in a new investigative piece— came soon […]
New Delhi, Feb 18 A Noida-based private university, which found itself in a tight spot over flaunting a Chinese robotic dog as its own at the ongoing AI Impact Summit, has been directed to pack up and leave the expo immediately, top government sources said. The move comes after a huge social media uproar and […]
New Delhi, Feb 18 A Noida-based private university, which found itself in a tight spot over flaunting a Chinese robotic dog as its own at the ongoing AI Impact Summit, has been directed to pack up and leave the expo immediately, top government sources said. The move comes after a huge social media uproar and […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 13:37 IST Many claimed that the device looked exactly like the Unitree Go2, a commercially available robotic dog made by a Chinese company. The issue began when a robotic dog named “ORION.” (Photo Credit: X) Big technology events are often seen as a stage to show what the […]
Curated By : Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 13:13 IST Videos circulating online show participants enthusiastically documenting their attempts to adopt what they describe as a “Chinese phase” of life Rapid Read China’s rising global presence and the recent Lunar New Year celebrations have also contributed to the surge in related content. (AI Image) A curious […]
In the high-profile espionage case that has gripped Greece for the past ten days, the 54-year-old accused wing commander reportedly admitted during questioning by the military judge-investigator that he was recruited by a Chinese agent named “Steven Wayne,” who introduced himself as a representative of a technology company in response to the commander’s LinkedIn profile. […]
When I joined the band Swim Deep 13 years ago, my dreams were much like those of any young musician: to play Glastonbury, to tour America and to hear our music on the radio – all of which we’ve managed to achieve. But what I hadn’t counted on was finding a fanbase in China. Despite […]
Southeast Asian fans are calling for a boycott of K-dramas and Korean products after a concert incident where Korean fans were allowed large cameras, violating venue rules. This has sparked online debate, with many SEA fans feeling unfairly treated and threatening to impact viewership, while South Korean netizens dismiss the boycott’s significance. Many fans from […]
Team Germany missed out on an Olympic medal in the Men’s Ski Jumping Super Team event, after it was abandoned. (Image: Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A controversial conclusion to the Ski Jumping Men’s Super Team Finals left Team […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is unlikely to replace feng shui masters despite a growing trend of people turning to chatbots for fortune-telling, Hong Kong soothsayers have said, warning against blindly trusting such software as it may produce “dangerous” predictions. Feng shui masters told the South China Morning Post that such chatbots, trained on existing datasets, could […]
When it comes to the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Horse represents freedom, ambition, speed and unstoppable movement. This means that the Horse year is associated with personal reinvention and bold action at the same time and 2026 is defined as the year of the Horse. If last year felt like stagnation, the energy of the […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. MILAN — Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media Monday juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater with his head buried in his hands, and a caption hinting at an […]
A hard-charging gov’t in the Year of the Horse Seaside Heights, N.J.: The Lunar New Year today greets us with the Year of the Horse, an animal celebrated for its vigor, confidence, and an unshakable belief that speed alone constitutes direction. It is, one must admit, an uncanny metaphor for the current method of American […]
The event is featuring 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and Africa.
Australia has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. This decisive action reflects a growing worldwide concern about the effects of digital platforms on young users’ health and safety. This landmark law, enforced from December 2025, subjects major tech companies to strict compliance or […]
A heavily publicised visit by the US envoy and the US Indo-Pacific commander to the Army’s Western Command near the Pakistan border has generated considerable buzz in political circles. The opposition has portrayed it as the government pandering to American interests. However, such visits, though rare, are not unprecedented. It comes as India and the […]
MUMBAI: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar fighter jet deal. France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a possible contract […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “very honored” to see Japan’s ruling party led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi win this month’s general election by a landslide, suggesting his endorsement of her played a role. Calling Takaichi a “very wonderful” Japanese leader, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he knew […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “very honored” to see Japan’s ruling party led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi win this month’s general election by a landslide, suggesting his endorsement of her played a role. Calling Takaichi a “very wonderful” Japanese leader, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he knew […]
An associate professor at the University of Tsukuba, located northeast of Tokyo, had been found posting discriminatory remarks about foreigners on social media, university officials said Monday. The male associate professor, whose name has not been disclosed, wrote, “Foreigners who come to universities in Japan are usually incompetent and troublemakers.” The university apologized, calling the […]
Why the Adidas ‘Tang’ jacket became the surprise fashion obsession of 2026 Every Lunar New Year, brands roll out predictable collections. Red sweaters. Zodiac animals. Limited-edition sneakers. Most of it blends together. This year, one piece quietly cut through the noise: a Mandarin-collar Adidas track jacket with knotted frog buttons and a silhouette that echoes […]
