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Nike shares fall on weak outlook, expected 20% sales decline in China

Nike has shown some gains in North America, its largest market, amid its turnaround, but the strength was offset by weakness in China.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 minutes ago

Technology - Inside Apple's relationship with China - CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year. 11H ago - 03:22

CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.

CBS News - Technology - 37 minutes ago

Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China

Authorities say Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities. He is linked to an accused scam center kingpin who was extradited in January.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 58 minutes ago

Baidu robotaxis reportedly halted mid-traffic causing crashes in Wuhan, China

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopped mid-traffic in a Chinese city on Tuesday, leading to at least one highway collision, according to social media.

CNBC - Technology - 1 hour ago

Heat dome burns off mountain snow in western U.S., flashing warning for fire season -- Emily Chung -- News -- - -- Science

Mountains that normally see their peak snowpack in March are brown this year, thanks to a spring heat dome that baked western U.S. for much of the second half of the month. That's raising alarm bells for the fire season that's already ramping up.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' gets digital release after James Cameron exciting update on franchise future

Avatar: Fire and Ash, a third installment after earning over a billion dollars, is hitting digital platforms. According to multiple reports, it is priced at $19.99 at Prime Video, Apple TV, and...

International The News - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Iran war: No mediator role for China despite unveiling peace proposal with Pakistan

Beijing’s restraint in current conflict reflects its economic links with Gulf states and its strategic partnership with Iran

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

China dominates as Tagaytay, PHL emerge co-big winners in Asian track cycling championships

MANILA, Philippines — CHINA came, competed and conquered with host Tagaytay City and the Philippines emerging as co-big winners in the 45th Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Cycling Championships and 14th Asian Para Track Cycling Championships that ended Tuesday.

Manila Times - Sports - 4 hours ago

Shares of China AI 'tiger' Zhipu surge 35% after revenue doubles in first earnings report

Shares of Chinese AI company Zhipu surged over 30% in trading, after posting strong revenue growth in its first earnings report since its IPO.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, replace him with John Tortorella -- Mark Anderson -- Sports -- - -- Hockey -- - -- NHL -- March 29

Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday in an abrupt late-season change and replaced him with John Tortorella.

CBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Drone attack targets Kuwait airport, fuel tanks on fire: aviation agency

Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait s civil aviation authority said Wednesday that the Gulf state s international airport had come under an Iranian drone atta...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for Easter ceasefire in US-Israel war on Iran, urges dialogue

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the US-Israel war on Iran could be finished before Easter in remarks to reporters as he left the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome on Tuesday.

Manila Times - World - 13 hours ago

It's obvious where Mark Carney stands on forced labour in China

Providing only vague statements about his position on the issue, the Prime Minister puts the sign back in the window

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 14 hours ago

Bystander shot, car hit by gunfire crashes off Mag Mile

A 25-year-old woman was walking outside and was struck in the thigh by gunfire, police said. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was in fair condition.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Government needs to keep some 'firepower' in reserve during energy crisis, says Taoiseach

Shannon Airport ‘is not used as a base for the Middle East war’ by the US, says Micheál Martin

Irish Times - Politics - 16 hours ago

Death of First Nation chief's grandson in house fire spurs renewed calls for Ottawa to take action - Sarah Law - News - Canada - Thunder Bay - | March 30

The recent death of the three-year-old grandson of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris has prompted renewed calls for Ottawa to take action. The Oji-Cree community in northwestern Ontario and a tribal council launched a human rights complaint seven months ago against Indigenous Services Canada, arguing systemic discrimination is behind chronic underfunding of on-reserve fire services.

CBC News - Politics - 16 hours ago

China and Pakistan outline five-point plan to end Mideast war

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar vowed to “make new efforts” toward advancing Iran peace talks during their meeting in Beijing.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 17 hours ago

Iran signals openness to cease-fire as Trump vows short war

Iran signaled conditional willingness to end the conflict with the United States and Israel, saying a cease-fire is possible if guarantees are provided to...

Daily Sabah - World - 17 hours ago

Hungary under fire after leaked audio reveals efforts to help Russia overturn EU sanctions

Recording purports to capture phone call between foreign ministers of Hungary and Russia

Irish Times - World - 17 hours ago

China and Pakistan issue five-point plan for 'immediate ceasefire' in war on Iran

Proposal calls for 'normal passage' in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that appears to reject Iran's toll system

Middle East Eye - World - 17 hours ago

Hegseth Says Number of Iranian Missiles Fired Has Hit Lowest Point Since Start of War

‘Our job is to ensure that we compel Iran to realize that this new regime ... is in a better place if they make that deal,’ the Pentagon chief says.

Epoch Times - US News - 18 hours ago

China, Pakistan lay out 5-point Mideast plan to end Iran war

China and Pakistan on Tuesday jointly called for an immediate end to the Middle East war and the swift launch of peace talks, announcing a shared...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

China Condemns Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

The U.S.-Israeli attacks have prompted hard-liners in Tehran to call for an exit from the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Israeli fire kills Indonesian UN peacekeeper in Lebanon

Israeli fire killed an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with a U.N. mission in southern Lebanon, a U.N. security source said Tuesday, raising fresh concerns...

Daily Sabah - World - 19 hours ago

Russia urges clarity on Zelenskyy cease-fire proposal, signals skepticism

Russia on Tuesday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to provide concrete details on his proposed Easter cease-fire, while expressing doubt...

Daily Sabah - World - 19 hours ago

China unveils Atlas drone swarm system – each one controls 96 precision drones

China has revealed its new drone swarm system – in which an advanced network of dozens of drones can complete an organized “kill chain,” all controlled by just one person. It offers a rare...

New York Post - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Emergency services respond to fire in central Israel after Iranian missile attack

Video. Emergency teams responded to a fire in central Israel after Iranian missile strikes, with several people reported injured.

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

China, Pakistan call for ceasefire, closer coordination on war on Iran

Pakistan's foreign minister is in Beijing to discuss a resolution to the Iran war. China says both sides will step up coordination, as they push for US-Iran talks to stabilise markets and ease the pressure on oil prices. Tan Yew Guan reports from Shanghai.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

Pilots shot down by friendly fire in Kuwait already back to dropping bombs

"They never left the theater — all dropped bombs over Tehran last night" he said. "These men and women live the Iranian threat everyday."

New York Post - World - 21 hours ago

China moves to ban 'bone ash apartments' to regulate burial practices

The rise of bone ash apartments in China has led to a government crackdown on the practice due to skyrocketing burial costs and cemetery shortages. Families are increasingly pursuing or using empty...

International The News - World - 22 hours ago

Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Toronto -- |

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have decided to part ways with Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving.

CBC News - Sports - 23 hours ago

First UK astronaut's China warning

Sky's Thomas Moore meets Britain's first-ever astronaut, Helen Sharman, as the world counts down to a landmark return to the moon.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China's factory activity expands in March despite Iran war gloom

China’s factory activity expanded in March following two months of contraction, the government data showed on Tuesday, but analysts suggest that a...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Ghana Football Association ⁠fires coach Otto Addo 72 days before World Cup

Addo exits after 2 - 1 defeat by Germany in a friendly match and Ghana's failure to qualify for AFCON 2025.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Where China Is Winning—and Losing—in the World

The postwar world order is over. Not weakening. Not evolving. Over.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

China poised to reap rewards of global green shift as energy panic grips Asia

The country is not immune from skyrocketing oil prices, but Beijing’s intervention has cushioned the blow at it stands ready to reap the rewards of a potential global surge in the uptake of EVs, batteries and solar.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

The NDP hopes Avi Lewis will set the right kind of fire to Canadian politics

First, the new federal leader will have to demonstrate a subtle, wise and inclusive touch in the cause of keeping his own party together

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Finance minister says Canada at the 'forefront' of condemning forced labour ahead of China trip

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne was asked on Monday if he would raise the issue of forced labour — specifically regarding Canadian-bound Chinese EVs and parts — while visiting China this week to meet with government and business leaders. 'The integrity of our supply chain is always something that we bring up in our discussions,' Champagne said.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Palm Sunday Massacre: 30 Killed as 'Gunmen' Open Fire in Nigeria

Gunmen opened fire "indiscriminately" in a residential area of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria on Sunday night, killing an estimated 30 people.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Power strips sold on Amazon are being recalled over potential fire risk

CCCEI-branded power strips sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a fire risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to stop using the affected products.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Carney asked if finance minister will discuss forced labour on China trip

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was in Toronto on Monday alongside Ontario's premier and Toronto's mayor for a housing announcement, was asked if Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will raise the issue of forced labour during a coming trip to China. Carney, who called forced labour a 'global issue,' said it would be part of discussions.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Washougal woman's son, friend, dog recovering from injuries due to house fire

A Washougal family and a friend who was living with them are recovering after suffering injuries in a fire that destroyed their home.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China Hits Out At US Visit To Taiwan

A bipartisan delegation of four senators seeks to reassure Taiwan of continued U.S. support and push for more arms sales.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange heavy fire days after truce – Reuters

Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in border clashes on Sunday as Islamabad hosted foreign ministers from regional powers

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Video: Fire erupts at Haifa oil refinery complex

ALBAWABA - A video showing smoke and fire erupting from an oil refinery in Haifa was shared online after reports of a new wave of missile attacks from I

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

China to Require Retirees to Pay Into Long-Term Care Insurance

New policy deducts premiums from pensions, breaking with past practice and drawing backlash as China faces mounting aging pressures.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

China Gets a Little Good News on the Economy, but Not Enough to Alter the General Picture of Struggle

Recent less-depressing figures on the Chinese economy have elicited enthusiasm in some quarters. It is far from justified.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Charge Iran and China for Increasing US Gas Prices

America’s adversaries should not economically benefit from the war in the Middle East.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

California School District Gave Diplomas to Students in China: State Audit

A state audit found that a Southern California school district issued California high school diplomas to students in China who never set foot in the state ...

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

U.S. Accuses China of Detaining Panama-Flagged Vessels After Canal Port Court Ruling

U.S. FMC Chairman Laura DiBella warned of a surge in detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by Chinese authorities.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

'I'm not shocked': Palestinian activist's home targeted in foiled firebombing plot

Nerdeen Kiswani told MEE she was informed her life was in danger and how incidents like this ‘shake me to my core’

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

China accused of using fake LinkedIn profiles to target NATO, EU staff

China allegedly used fake profiles on LinkedIn to gather sensitive information from staff at NATO and European Union institutions, a European security...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

China Opens 2 Trade Probes Targeting US Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit

The regime’s commerce ministry described the move as a direct response to the U.S. Section 301 unfair trade practices investigations against China.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 days ago

China's Economy Could Be the Biggest Casualty of the Iran War | Opinion

China is the world’s largest crude oil importer and receives about 45 percent of its imported oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

Teachers fear being fired if they speak out about religious discrimination

Schools may take action to stop teachers “undermining the religious ethos” of the school. This has a chilling effect

Irish Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Exclusive – Sen. Banks on AI: U.S. Must Beat China or 'They'll Seize the Moment and Dominate Us'

Sen. Jim Banks cautions tthe U.S. must lead in artificial intelligence or risk China dominating globally, emphasizing national strength.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Feed Costs Surge From Iran War, as Plunging Hog Prices Deepen Challenges for China's Pig Farmers

Overcapacity prompted by the Chinese regime’s policy and weak domestic consumption are the root causes of the sector’s troubles, analysts say.

Epoch Times - Business - 5 days ago

AI Startup Backed by Nvidia Plans to Take on China's DeepSeek

Reflection, an AI startup supported by chip manufacturer Nvidia, is currently in discussions to raise $2.5 billion at a valuation of $25 billion, with plans to take on China's open source approach to artificial intelligence popularized by DeepSeek.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

How America Can Thwart China's AI Plan | Opinion

Congress should pass a national framework that ensures the United States wins the global AI race.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

Trump wants to squeeze Iran into peace talks with more troops — but it may backfire, analysts say

Trump's threats to ramp up military presence may be to pressure Iran to negotiate but the battle may be harder than he calculated, say analysts.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Chinese National and 2 US Citizens Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle AI Tech to China

Computer servers with export-restricted artificial intelligence chips were allegedly headed to China from a California company, prosecutors claimed.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Consumer Routers Citing 'Unacceptable Risk' of China Hacking

The FCC has prohibited the import of consumer routers manufactured outside the United States, effectively blocking the majority of networking devices from entering the American market. The danger of Chinese hackers to everyday Americans has caused the government to label foreign-made routers an "unacceptable risk" to the security of the nation.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

A look at China's exotic pet boom

Exotic pets are becoming increasingly popular in China, especially among young people. But experts and animal rights activists criticize the lack of knowledge, weak laws and dangerous living conditions.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

A woman prosecutors say fired shots at Rihanna's home in attempt to kill her set to appear in court

Ortiz is charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle or dwelling.

One America News Network - Entertainment - 6 days ago

From Moon base to nuclear spacecraft: Inside NASA's strategic overhaul to win space race against China

NASA has announced an array of changes in a strategic overhaul, aiming to expand the US lunar dominance and win the global space race against China. On Tuesday, NASA chief Jared Isaacman unveiled...

International The News - Technology - 7 days ago

Trump's 'secret 15‑point Iran plan' could bring month-long ceasefire

Both sides have given mixed responses to when the conflict might end

WalesOnline - World - 7 days ago

Seven dogs stolen in China make incredible 17km trek home after escape

Footage of the dogs has gone viral after they were reportedly stolen for the meat trade but made a dramatic escape

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

Study says roads bring more fires to forests; USDA wants more roads to fight fires

Opponents say the proposed rule would be a giveaway to the timber industry.

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

Russia Fires Nearly 400 Drones at Ukraine with Signs Its Spring Offensive Has Started

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, in its biggest attack in weeks. The onslaught continued into Tuesday morning as dozens of drones targeted the capital Kyiv during daylight.

Military.com - US News - 7 days ago

China Introduces Mandatory Labels for Short Videos Across Major Platforms

New rules force creators to classify content, as authorities step up oversight of online expression.

Epoch Times - Business - 7 days ago

Major explosion at Texas oil refinery sparks huge fire

Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported despite the dramatic scenes

Independent UK - US News - 8 days ago

World News Video -- Air Canada Express Plane Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia Airport

Air Canada Express Plane Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia Airport

Independent.ie - World - 9 days ago

3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China

A senior VP of Super Micro Computer Inc. was charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips.

One America News Network - Technology - 11 days ago

Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop, sources say

Initiative known internally as Transformer aims to realize Bezos’s vision of a personalized, voice-driven computing assistant

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 11 days ago

New report on L.A. post-fire beach contamination finds something unexpected: good news

Sampling on L.A. area beaches found no lead or other metals at concentrations that could hurt humans or animals.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 days ago

Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China

US charges men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer for helping to smuggle billions of dollars' worth of AI chips.

Aljazeera - Science - 12 days ago

Firefighting drones head to Aspen—can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?

Seneca's drones carry foam, fly at night, and don't need an on-site pilot.

Ars Technica - Technology - 14 days ago

UAE's Fujairah oil trading hub targeted by a drone attack, causing large fire

It comes after a separate drone strike at Fujairah on Saturday, underlining the vulnerability of the UAE's only export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Holiday spending, export demand drive China's economic momentum as Iran war headwinds loom

Beijing tamped down its GDP growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

How the Iran War and US Policy Are Reshaping—and Threatening—China's Economy

New energy shocks from the Middle East are accelerating structural changes inside China’s energy grid.

Epoch Times - Business - 18 days ago

China approves world's first brain-computer interface medical device for market use

China has officially approved the launch for a brain-computer interface system that helps restore hand-movement ability, marking the first successful approval of a BCI device for commercial use....

International The News - Health - 19 days ago

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

CNBC - Business - 19 days ago

Could Iran be using China's highly accurate BeiDou navigation system?

Intelligence experts have suggested China has made its satellite navigation system available to Iran.

Aljazeera - Science - 20 days ago

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

China prioritizes Russian gas amid Middle East conflict – media

China has signaled its intention to secure more natural gas from Russia in the draft version of its development blueprint for 2026–2030

Russia Today - Business - 22 days ago

Invasive fire ants found in ancient Australian rainforest

Ants could have a $2bn per year-impact on Australia’s economy, researchers say

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

Kristi Noem Fired As Homeland Security Secretary

Noem has reportedly been on shaky ground for months. Embarrassing blow-ups Wednesday at a hearing on Capitol Hill reportedly pushed President Donald Trump over the edge.

Inside Edition - Politics - 26 days ago

Inside Bangladesh's Rohingya camps where fire continues to shape the existence of refugees

Between May 2018 and December 2025, 2,425 documented fires have struck the world’s largest refugee settlement in Southeast of Bangladesh, affecting over 100,000 Rohingya refugees and destroying more than 20,000 shelters.

Global Voices - Health - 29 days ago

A rapid-fire update on our 4th Industrial Revolution stocks and our other names

Jim Cramer spotlighted the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" winners in the Club's portfolio during Friday's Monthly Meeting.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

Two brothers were among those celebrating New Year's Eve when a fire swept through a bar in Crans-Montana.

Two brothers were among those celebrating New Year's Eve when a fire swept through a bar in Crans-Montana. One escaped nearly unscathed, the other spent more than three weeks in a medically-induced coma.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

Should we be amused or afraid of China's 'kung fu robots'? -- China's Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China's manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

China’s Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China’s manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing

The man expertly balances on the unicycle, even lifting a leg at one point to balance on just one pedal, all while juggling three torches.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Trump Administration Invests in Another US Rare Earth Miner to Loosen China's Grip on Supply -- The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it...

The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

From Caracas to Taiwan: How Venezuela has changed China's calculations

It is only two days since Nicolas Maduro received Xi Jinping’s special envoy for talks on the hundreds of agreements that have bound Venezuela and China together on energy, finance and political cooperation. Michael Sheridan examines how the US military’s raid on Caracas may have just made a decapitation strike against Taiwan much easier

Independent UK - Opinion - 2 months ago

China's green investment in Pakistan: Solar dreams, debt shadows, and the politics of a rapid transition

China is simultaneously the country enabling Pakistan’s solar boom and the country whose earlier coal investments continue to shape the power system’s financial and environmental burdens.

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

China's green power in Angola: When clean energy comes with heavy debt

In recent years, Chinese international investment schemes have increasingly emphasized “green development” and a “Green Belt and Road,” with hydropower positioned as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

China Exploits US-Funded Research on Nuclear Technology, a Congressional Report Says -- A congressional report says China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers to provide the Chinese military with...

A congressional report says China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Kazakhstan's nuclear cooperation with China: Big risks but small rewards?

Kazakhstan’s nuclear projects with China are another milestone in their growing and all-encompassing cooperation.

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

What China's energy sector can and cannot do for the Global South

Will South Asia’s energy future be determined by local needs or by the strategic interests of a rising great power?

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

Exploring China's growing role in Central Asia

“All five Central Asian landlocked states were particularly focused on turning the limitations of being “landlocked” into advantages of being “landlinked”; to be an inseparable part of global connectivity networks and beneficiaries of them.”

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

The green fault line: The Global North, China, and the politics of climate finance in South Asia

“As right-leaning governments gain power, the willingness to spend on climate mitigation or on assistance to developing countries is declining.”

Global Voices - Business - 4 months ago

China Publishes, Then Deletes Report of Potential Alien Signals -- Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Gizmodo - Science - 6 months ago

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation

The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

ProPublica - Technology - 6 months ago

US, China reach TikTok framework deal, Trump teases Friday call with Xi

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the Donald Trump administration has reached a framework agreement regarding TikTok.

First Post - World - 6 months ago

Pentagon Warns Microsoft: Company's Use of China-Based Engineers Was a "Breach of Trust"

The Defense Department is opening an investigation to determine if the tech giant’s use of overseas engineers to maintain sensitive U.S. government computer systems compromised national security.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

Even as China's economy suffers, stocks soar. What's going on?

The Shanghai composite is defying gravity

Economist - Business - 7 months ago

China's mid-year economic wobble

The government experiments with small handouts to households

Economist - Business - 7 months ago

Microsoft Failed to Disclose Key Details About Use of China-Based Engineers in U.S. Defense Work, Record Shows

The tech giant is required to regularly provide U.S. officials with its plan for keeping government data safe from hacking. Yet a copy of Microsoft’s security plan obtained by ProPublica makes no reference to the company’s China-based operations.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies

The request follows ProPublica reporting that DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations left thousands of vacant jobs at the Forest Service, severely hampering its ability to fight wildfires.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

America's new plan to fight a war with China

Readying for a rumble in the jungle

Economist - World - 7 months ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Engineers to Support Product Recently Hacked by China

Microsoft announced that Chinese state-sponsored hackers had exploited vulnerabilities in its popular SharePoint software but didn’t mention that it has long used China-based engineers to maintain the product.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data

Microsoft says it will no longer use China-based engineers to support the Pentagon. But ProPublica found that the tech giant has relied on its global workforce for years to support other federal clients, including the Justice Department.

ProPublica - Technology - 8 months ago

The Forest Service Claims It's Fully Staffed for a Worsening Fire Season. Data Shows Thousands of Unfilled Jobs.

DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the nation enters the peak of fire season, with more than 1 million acres burning across 10 Western states.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Microsoft Says It Has Stopped Using China-Based Engineers to Support Defense Department Computer Systems

After a ProPublica investigation revealed how Microsoft’s “digital escort” tech support service could expose sensitive government data to cyberattacks, the company says China-based engineers will no longer provide assistance on DOD cloud services.

ProPublica - Technology - 8 months ago

China's exporters shrug off the trade war—for now

How long can they continue to do so?

Economist - Business - 8 months ago

Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks because consumers could be at risk of burns if the lithium-ion battery inside the product overheats.

Fox News - Business - 9 months ago

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend online and on social media sites. In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in...

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

"A community of people with special expertise in teamwork and effectiveness is a valuable asset to the government, and they should be relied upon to drive the best path forward."

Military.com - Opinion - 1 year ago

California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires

California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 year ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

How Do You Stop a Hurricane Made of Fire?

California fights wildfires like wars, but this one may be unwinnable.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., sent a searing letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough in which he wrote that he found it "unfathomable that the veteran suicide rate, tragically, has not budged."

Military.com - Opinion - 1 year ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 years ago