China’s AI solutions power development, improve safety across the Global South
With the morning sun shining on shrimp ponds in Cambodia’s Takeo Province, drones could be seen taking off one after another to begin their daily feeding rounds. Meanwhile, a real-time…
Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine
The move lands as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade. Belgium’s federal government has approved a ban on importing goods produced in Israeli…
2026 World AI Conference showcases robots in E China’s Shanghai
The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, scheduled from Friday to Monday, showcases exhibitions of smart devices, AI plus culture and entertainment experiences, and a…
Pakistan: Minister inaugurates ‘11th Colour & Chem Expo 2026’
The two-day 11th Colour & Chem Expo 2026 began in Lahore, featuring participation from more than 300 companies associated with the dyes and chemicals industry from Pakistan, China, Iran, Türkiye,…
Rescue operations underway after Chongqing landslide
An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2026 shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. The…
Afghanistan’s lost peace
WHEN the Taliban entered Kabul in August 2021, the world feared Afghanistan was heading towards an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. Those fears proved well-founded. Yet few imagined that nearly five years…