Hamas said it will dissolve its current governing structure in the Gaza Strip once a new Palestinian technocratic body assumes administrative control, signalling a potential shift in how the territory is run amid renewed diplomatic efforts to reshape post conflict governance. The group
Japanese companies are increasingly stockpiling rare earth materials as concerns grow over potential supply disruptions from China, prompting Tokyo to raise the issue at a high level meeting of the Group of Seven this week. The move reflects rising anxiety within Japanese industry
Reported discussions between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia over a possible fighter jet deal involving the JF 17 aircraft have drawn attention to the wider strategic implications for China’s defence industry. While no agreement has been confirmed, analysts say that even exploratory talks could
China has unveiled the world’s first dedicated timekeeping software designed specifically for use on the moon, marking a significant step forward in lunar exploration and space navigation. The system, developed by Chinese researchers, aims to solve a long standing challenge in deep space
Chinese state media has begun reframing futuristic space and air combat aircraft, once viewed largely as science fiction, as achievable targets for the country’s long term aerospace development. The shift signals a growing confidence in China’s technological trajectory and its ambition to lead
China has signalled a new push to strengthen its technological self sufficiency by expanding financial and policy support for small but highly innovative companies operating in specialised sectors. The move is part of a broader strategy to upgrade key industries and reduce reliance
High-Flyer Quant, a leading quantitative hedge fund in China and co owned by Liang Wenfeng, has emerged as one of the country’s best performing investment firms in 2025, underlining the growing influence of data driven strategies in China’s financial markets. Liang is also
Rising Chinese tennis player Jerry Shang Juncheng has cast doubt over a future return to the Hong Kong Tennis Open after his quarter final defeat, as his opponent Alexander Bublik reflected on how the professional tour has become far less forgiving than in
Job growth in the United States slowed more than expected in December, reflecting growing caution among businesses facing trade uncertainty and rising investment in artificial intelligence, even as the unemployment rate edged lower and reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain steady. Data
China maintained its position as the world’s largest shipbuilding nation in 2025, but the sector faced its first significant setback in years as geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty triggered a sharp decline in new vessel orders. Chinese shipyards secured 35.4 million compensated gross
