Alibaba Group Holding is accelerating its push to build a tightly connected digital ecosystem by integrating its Amap mapping and navigation platform into its Qwen artificial intelligence app. The move marks the first full scale tie in for Qwen since its launch and
US lawmakers have shelved a controversial proposal that would have directly targeted scientific collaboration with China, opting instead for a revised framework that shifts oversight toward funding controls and risk management. While the move avoids some of the most sweeping restrictions initially proposed,
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has launched an internal investigation after one of its aircraft used the wrong taxiway at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, an incident that led to delays for two other flights. The airline confirmed on Thursday that
A sudden power outage briefly plunged parts of Hong Kong’s Kowloon City into darkness on Thursday afternoon, disrupting daily life for thousands of residents and causing temporary safety concerns across the busy neighbourhood. About 5,000 households were affected, with reports of people trapped
Relations between Bangladesh and India have come under renewed strain after a senior Bangladeshi opposition politician made remarks threatening to shelter separatist groups targeting India’s northeast. The comments, framed as retaliation for alleged Indian interference in Bangladesh’s electoral process, have deepened an already
A surprising discovery has turned ageing air conditioners into prized collectibles in South Korea after a viral video revealed that some older LG units carry a logo made of 24 carat gold. The unexpected find has sparked a nationwide search for models produced
Nick Reiner, the 32 year old son of acclaimed filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday to face charges connected to the killing of his parents. Prosecutors have charged him with two counts of first degree
Europe’s trade deficit with China continues to grow, raising difficult questions in Brussels about whether the European Union is offering the kinds of goods China is most willing and able to buy. While Europe remains strong in several high value industries, analysts say
The United States military has confirmed another deadly strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people as Washington continues to expand its use of military force against transnational criminal networks. The incident was announced on
China has confirmed that it has begun issuing its first general licences for the export of rare earth elements, marking a notable shift in how the country manages overseas access to some of the world’s most critical industrial minerals. Beijing said the new
