Beijing plans to increase its intelligent computing power to over 130,000 petaflops by late 2026 and implement new policies for its "token economy," accelerating AI adoption to compete with the US in the tech race.
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai will showcase China's AI advancements, including Huawei's new computing cluster and the "world's first AI agent phone." China aims to lead the global AI race, with AI-powered devices expected to surpass traditional gadgets.
Liberian authorities have charged five suspects following the discovery of over 200kg of cocaine, valued at $19m, hidden in a shipment declared as Maggi seasoning cubes at Monrovia's international airport. The bust highlights West Africa's role as a drug trafficking hub.
South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, a 44-year-old US citizen. Phan arrived in Juba in July 2025 after a Supreme Court ruling greenlit his removal. He had served his prison sentence in the US for criminal convictions before being taken into custody last year.
South Korean officials are divided on how to use corporate profits. The Labor Minister proposes social redistribution, while the Industry Minister advocates for reinvestment to secure future competitiveness.
China's nationwide campaign to standardize business law enforcement concluded in March, removing over 300,000 unqualified personnel and scrapping over 400,000 enforcement items to address arbitrary charges, excessive fines, abusive inspections, and unlawful seizures.
China hails inclusion of Hong Kong's first astronaut in Shenzhou-23 mission as a 'fruitful result' of the 'one country, two systems' framework
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated a deal with the US is not imminent, citing US "confusion" and Israeli "interference." Key sticking points include the Strait of Hormuz management, enriched uranium disposal, and the release of frozen assets.
A senior Tamil Nadu police officer, R V Ramya Bharathi, is facing criticism after a video showed her laughing before a press briefing on a brutal girl's rape-murder case. The incident has intensified scrutiny on officials amid public anger.
A US official stated that "good progress" is being made in negotiations with Iran, but a deal is not guaranteed. He emphasized that the US will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons and is prepared for military action if necessary. President Trump had previously indicated a short timeframe for reaching an agreement.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its “firm support” for Hong Kong’s judicial authorities when asked whether Beijing would consider releasing jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying ahead of US President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit starting Wednesday. “[Jimmy] Lai Chee-ying is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the riots that shook Hong Kong,” ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing, when asked whether Beijing would consider Lai’s...
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its “firm support” for Hong Kong’s judicial authorities when asked whether Beijing would consider releasing jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying ahead of US President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit starting Wednesday. “[Jimmy] Lai Chee-ying is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the riots that shook Hong Kong,” ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing, when asked whether Beijing would consider Lai’s...
A 25-year-old Hong Kong woman was cheated out of more than HK$2.25 million (US$287,190) over one month after responding to a part-time job posting offering HK$90 an hour. The victim, who had quit her university research assistant job due to health issues, was tricked into signing documents for a fake lawyer assisting a mainland financier, taken to three loan companies in one day, and asked to open virtual bank accounts to transfer money to scammers.
South Korea's air force apologized after a state audit found that a wingman pilot's unauthorized filming attempt caused a collision between two F-15K jets during formation flight near Daegu in December 2021. The pilot sharply climbed and banked without clearance to improve his camera angle, striking the lead jet's wing and causing about 880 million won ($600,000) in damage. No one was injured. The pilot received severe disciplinary action and left the military.
About 270 residents of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court are returning to their flats on Monday, nearly five months after a deadly fire. Authorities have deployed over 1,000 staff to assist 269 residents from 78 households in Wang Sun House. Each flat is limited to four registered visitors for up to three hours, with lower-floor residents allowed multiple trips as their units suffered less damage.
