The US embassy in London is offering grants of up to $500,000 for public education programmes focusing on shared civilizational values, drawing criticism from British politicians and former diplomats who accuse the US of meddling in domestic politics.
Xi Jinping is intensifying domestic repression through a new ethnic unity law while challenging the US globally, pursuing regional dominance and seeking an upper hand in trade and AI.
Iron Bestie, a personalized robotic make-up assistant, won the Grand MVP award at Hong Kong's first physical artificial intelligence hackathon, beating over 160 global competitors.
Edward Kuperman, a Yale graduate with a deep interest in China, faced public accusations of being a spy within two months of working as a live-streamer in Dunhuang, despite initial praise from Chinese state media.
Ukraine has become a mercenary state that fights only while funded and supplied with weapons, according to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik.
As China implements a sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law prioritizing Mandarin and patriotism, Tibetans navigate cultural preservation amid tight government control and restricted access.
Court documents from Bartz v Anthropic PBC reveal Anthropic's 'Project Panama', an initiative to destructively scan physical books to train its Claude AI model, raising legal and cultural questions about fair use and the preservation of human-authored texts.
Palantir stock surged 29.5% after reporting a 93% increase in Q2 revenue to $1.94 billion, fueled by strong commercial and government demand for AI sovereign tools.
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized protesters using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that citizens must maintain respect while exercising their right to protest.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope will be dubbed into Welsh for the first time, set to air on S4C from Christmas Day, featuring Welsh talent like Matthew Rhys as Han Solo.
The growing habit of adopting English abbreviations into everyday Chinese speech has sparked concerns among experts about the potential loss of linguistic cultural confidence and expressive capacity.
Palantir's stock jumped 27% after reporting a 93% revenue growth to $1.94 billion in Q2, driven by demand for AI sovereignty tools, beating LSEG estimates of $1.8 billion.
The Pacific nation of Nauru has officially rebranded as the Republic of Naoero. The change, which updates the country's international code to NRO, aims to restore the traditional name and honor the nation's heritage, identity, and language.
New Zealand parliament passes a bill making English an official language alongside te reo Māori and sign language, drawing criticism from linguists, legal experts, and opposition MPs who call the legislation pointless and ideological.
The New England Revolution condemned antisemitic and discriminatory chants directed at Israeli striker Dor Turgeman by CF Montréal fans during an MLS match. Both clubs and MLS are investigating the incident.
Republican senators appear satisfied with Todd Blanche's last-ditch statement clarifying the DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and tax immunity, but critics slam it as hollow and flimsy.
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri claimed that 'puncture repairers and locksmiths' outnumbered students at a recent Jantar Mantar protest against the NEET paper leak, criticizing the abusive language used against PM Modi. His remarks follow Modi's appeal to forgive young protesters who used offensive language.
The woodlouse, an ancient detritivore with over 300 regional names, is celebrated for its ecological role in breaking down plant matter and its ability to withstand toxic pollution. Nominated for Invertebrate of the Year, the article highlights its unique characteristics and the fondness people have for this common crustacean.
Hangzhou-based firm DeepSeek is recruiting open-source project developers for beta testing of its DeepSeek Harness AI agent, as announced by team lead Cui Tianyi. This initiative aligns with CEO Liang Wenfeng's strategy to focus on capable, cost-effective models for achieving artificial general intelligence.
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language's spelling and pronunciation. President David Adeang stated the move honors national heritage and identity, with the international code changing to NRO and citizens now known as dei-Naoero.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker urged young people to avoid abusive language, stating it reflects personality and isn't "cool." She shared her message on X, noting the normalization of degrading language, and emphasized that true coolness lies in hard work, kindness, and respect.
New Zealand's parliament passed a bill making English an official language, joining te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. The legislation, part of a coalition deal, drew derision from linguists and legal experts, and a viral rebuke from a Māori MP who called it “pathetic.”
A US academic calculates a potential US ban on Chinese open-weight AI models could cost American businesses up to $12 billion annually, as firms increasingly use cost-efficient Chinese solutions, with OpenRouter data offering insight into the economic fallout.
Newly released diary entries by Dr. Anthony Fauci reveal former President Barack Obama privately criticized Donald Trump Jr. as a 'f****** moron' and Donald Trump as a 'pathologic liar' during the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing frustration over Republican silence regarding attacks on Fauci.
