Malaysia's political instability and rising racial and religious polarization present strategic complications for China's regional ambitions and diplomatic initiatives in Southeast Asia.
Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer struggled to answer questions about the group's tax policy during an interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast.
Amandeep Singh Jagade, a 31-year-old runner, died after collapsing from a suspected cardiac arrest during the Monsoon Marathon at Nandi Hills. He was participating in the 21km category when he fell ill and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Meta's smartglasses have sparked severe backlash and bans across UK venues over widespread fears they are being used for non-consensual surveillance and harassment, despite selling millions of pairs.
Meta's smart glasses, capable of recording video, face intense backlash due to concerns over surveillance, especially of women without consent, leading to a 'pervert glasses' label and widespread criticism.
Private pensions have become pernicious financial vehicles allowing older generations to secure disproportionate subsidies at the expense of younger workers, prompting calls for tax break equalisation.
A Chinese research team announced the discovery of glueballs made of gluons at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Natal, Brazil, confirming a 50-year-old scientific prediction.
A proposed census rule would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted and omit questions on race and sexual orientation to prevent 'distortions'.
Chinese researchers Zhou Qingan and Li Yiming argue that Beijing must improve its communication strategy and bottom-up engagement to win over the Indian public and support strategic interests.
Ashleigh Gardner's position as Australia's vice-captain faces renewed scrutiny after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, called for her removal over alleged affair allegations with teammate Georgia Voll.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison defends proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery against antitrust lawsuits, emphasizing trust and independence in newsroom coverage, while also outlining a Hollywood revival plan and addressing mixed Q2 earnings.
India's Ministry of External Affairs rejected criticism from a US lawmaker regarding proposed amendments to the foreign funding law, stating it is an internal matter for Parliament.
Analysing Russia's foreign policy evolution since Gorbachev's 1986 Vladivostok speech, this piece argues that Moscow's pivot to Asia does not require abandoning Europe, as Russia's unique geography demands a multi-directional foreign policy.
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has issued its first Gaza reconstruction contract to Arkel International for a 150-person military outpost to house Moroccan troops in the territory.
Microsoft quantum chief Zulfi Alam dismissed scientific skepticism over the company's contested Majorana quasiparticle claims, citing commercial sensitivity and slow peer review. Microsoft aims to build a useful quantum computer by 2029.
Meta released Muse Code, a terminal coding agent powered by the new Muse Spark 1.2 model, competing with Anthropic and OpenAI in software engineering tasks.
Chinese start-up X Square Robot has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, tapping Huatai Securities and Morgan Stanley as sponsors amid a wave of domestic robotics listings.
AI firm Moonshot aims to raise capital at a valuation of up to US$50 billion in a pre-IPO funding round, following a US$30 billion valuation last month.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
The Trump administration and FCC are reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new Chinese optical transceivers for datacenters, citing national security risks, supply chain threats, and concerns over data theft.
The UK government will introduce new regulations for the funeral industry, including licensing and inspections, after several high-profile cases of abuse, including Robert Bush's 20-year prison sentence for 67 offenses related to funeral services.
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet warns the crypto industry following a Coldcard exploit involving $130 million in losses, highlighting risks in randomness generation and AI-driven cyberattacks.
Karnataka cricket star Smaran Ravichandran reflects on his prolific domestic seasons, multi-format success, IPL stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad, and his aspirations to play for India.
A China-led team detected the highest-energy light particle ever recorded from the Cygnus X-3 binary system, showing the universe can accelerate matter 30 times past the previous limit.
