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En esta fotografía difundida por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, el conjunto formado por la sonda lunar Chang’e-7 y el cohete portador Larga Marcha-5 Y14 es trasladado en posición vertical a la zona de lanzamiento en el Centro de Lanzamiento de Naves Espaciales de Wenchang, en la provincia de Hainan (sur de China), e…
The five-day 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval are well underway, and on Saturday, an AI-powered humanoid robot reached 14.5 meters per second, or 32.5 mph.
The partnership – part of a wider effort to expand cultural ties – will explore sites associated with the 5,000-year-old Caral civilisation
The partnership – part of a wider effort to expand cultural ties – will explore sites associated with the 5,000-year-old Caral civilisation
Investigators are tracing financial records to determine whether companies have financed or ordered the land clearing linked to fire cases
Investigators are tracing financial records to determine whether companies have financed or ordered the land clearing linked to fire cases
Russia could draft more troops in 2027 to reach its goal of 500,000 and aims to produce up to 1,300 ballistic missiles per year, he adds
Russia could draft more troops in 2027 to reach its goal of 500,000 and aims to produce up to 1,300 ballistic missiles per year, he adds
Humanoid robots have smashed human track records at the five-day World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Among the records broken was Usain Bolt's 9.58-second 100m, with a robot developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics finishing the sprint in 9.39 seconds. A robot developed by smartphone maker …
GOYANG, South Korea, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop veterans BIGBANG launched a world tour marking the group's 20th debut anniversary with a three-night, hit-packed concert in Goyang, its first standalone show under the group's name in nine years.
An Se-young helps South Korea to double triumph as well, while Chinese top seeds in mixed doubles, women’s doubles lose their finals
An Se-young helps South Korea to double triumph as well, while Chinese top seeds in mixed doubles, women’s doubles lose their finals
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, the combination of the Chang’e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in southern China’s Hainan Province on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 . (Yang GuanyuXinhua via AP)
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BRAHMANBARIA, Bangladesh — The giant structures of Bangladesh's Ashuganj fertilizer factory have stood silent for more than a year, as a natural gas crisis shuts industries, triggers power cuts and sparks protests over fuel shortages.
The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers
The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers
South Korean badminton star An Se-young claimed her second career world title in New Delhi on Sunday with a victory over her longtime Japanese rival.
Nikkei Asia reports that China is restricting or delaying exports of germanium- and quartz-based materials to Taiwan, creating "painful supply-chain bottlenecks" across the island's key aerospace, semiconductor, and optical companies.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid on Sunday said he sees the dredging of rivers as a key solution to the recurring flooding in Central Luzon.
The clearing mandate from China elevates Frankfurt as a primary hub for offshore renminbi settlement, challenging London’s dominance
The clearing mandate from China elevates Frankfurt as a primary hub for offshore renminbi settlement, challenging London’s dominance
People walk along the Ampera Bridge as haze from wildfires blankets the city of Palembang, in South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Fajri)
Historic mission to drill for ice was set to lift off as early as Monday
Historic mission to drill for ice was set to lift off as early as Monday
MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other relevant government agencies were urged to strengthen efforts to combat Chinese propaganda that spreads misinformation online regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Hot days call for cool dinners, and these are Japan’s nutty, salty and sweet solution. Fiery or pickled accompaniments optional
Paris Olympic champion likely to sit in middle of 32 qualifying hopefuls; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong to be among top seeds in men’s qualifiers
Paris Olympic champion likely to sit in middle of 32 qualifying hopefuls; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong to be among top seeds in men’s qualifiers
Lower costs, downloadable models and greater language flexibility are helping Chinese AI models gain ground across the continent
Lower costs, downloadable models and greater language flexibility are helping Chinese AI models gain ground across the continent
Baek Hana and Lee So-hee teamed up for the women's doubles badminton world title in India on Sunday, South Korea's first triumph in the event in over three decades.
Speaking at the National Day Rally, PM Lawrence Wong says the easing comes with the prerequisite that a Mandarin-dubbed version is available
Speaking at the National Day Rally, PM Lawrence Wong says the easing comes with the prerequisite that a Mandarin-dubbed version is available
South Korea's alcoholic beverage production plunged to below 3 million kiloliters for the first time in 27 years in 2025, data showed Sunday, signaling a structural decline in the industry, with more South Koreans turning to healthy lifestyles.
From RedNote to Meituan, digital platforms are bypassing third-party providers to build in-house AI models
From RedNote to Meituan, digital platforms are bypassing third-party providers to build in-house AI models
TOKYO — Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday.
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Baek Hana and Lee So-hee teamed up for the women's doubles badminton world title in India on Sunday, South Korea's first triumph in the event in over three decades.
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As ethnic issues grow ever more sensitive, Beijing is alleging the New Qing History movement seeks to fracture the nation
As ethnic issues grow ever more sensitive, Beijing is alleging the New Qing History movement seeks to fracture the nation
Research-focused universities with close ties to entrepreneurs and scientists seen as offering competitive advantage in job market
Research-focused universities with close ties to entrepreneurs and scientists seen as offering competitive advantage in job market
Beijing once courted Wall Street’s titans, hailing them as ‘old friends of China’. But the relationship today is far frostier
Beijing once courted Wall Street’s titans, hailing them as ‘old friends of China’. But the relationship today is far frostier
Beijing: A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, faster than the men’s world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt.
The teen has been using his free time after school to help his father douse fires since 2023, as videos of his feats have gone viral
The teen has been using his free time after school to help his father douse fires since 2023, as videos of his feats have gone viral
The second edition of the World Humanoid Games kicked off in China on Saturday.