China’s humanoid robot craze sparks surge in rentals
In a mesmerizing display at a recent show in Hangzhou, eastern China’s leading tech hub, a dozen humanoid robots twisted and twirled in perfect sync, their joints clattering to the…
UN chief visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as hunger fears rise
Antonio Guterres’s visit comes after the UN food agency says it may have to halve food vouchers for the Rohingya starting next month. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited…
China’s express delivery sector posts fast growth in first two months
China’s courier sector experienced rapid expansion in the first two months of 2025, with significant growth in delivery volume and capability-building, according to an industry index released by the State…
Yasmeen Lari rejects Israel’s Wolf Prize over “continuing genocide in Gaza”
RIBA Gold Medalist Yasmeen Lari has turned down this year’s Wolf Prize, which is granted by Israel-based not-for-profit Wolf Foundation, citing the war in Gaza as her reason. Known for…
China’s State Council studies Xi’s speeches, outlines key work priorities for 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang presides over the eighth plenary meeting of the State Council on March 14, 2025. China’s State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting, studying General Secretary…
Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched to integrate blockchain technology with financial landscape
The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was officially launched on Friday to “regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets” into the country’s financial landscape. According to a press release from…