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China is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standa...
China is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standa...
Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards unveiled a series of forward-looking initiatives while honouring a community-minded student-athlete from Ying Wa College with the Grand Prize for exemplifying this year’s theme: “Leadership in Action: Shaping the Possible.” Organised by the South China Morning Post and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, w...
After a summer of holidays and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms.
Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the government said last week.
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.
UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed scores of people and left hundreds of tourists missing. In a still-unfolding disaster, verified videos showed dozens of people swept away at the border, with authorities on both sides fearing far higher casualties and m...
A massive flash flood swept away villages in Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 95 people and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. At least 341 foreign travellers were missing from the region, including more than 100 Indians, three US citizens and 12 British nationals, Nepal’s tourism ministry said. Dozens of local people were also missing. South Kor...
A massive flash flood swept away villages in Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least nine people and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries including India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing as a result of the flash flood. Across the border, officials in Tibet ...
A massive flash flood swept away villages in Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least nine people and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. Across the border, officials in Tibet said they feared “major casualties” with some missing in the county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit a land crossing between the neighbours. Rescue helicopters could not land in Nepa...
Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan nation, killing eight and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. Across the border, Tibet reported “major casualties” with some missing in the neighbouring county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit a land crossing between China and Nepal, state...
A massive flash flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, were severely affected, officials said, urging those l...
Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a three-year prison sentence for his satirical artwork. Authorities charged him with "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" for his art. Gao's wife expressed deep disappointment and sadness over the unexpected conviction. His supporters argue the artworks predate the law under which he was prosecuted. The sentence highlights China's narrowing space for arti...
US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump, whose endorsed candidates had lost 10 Republican contests this cycle, including six in the previous two weeks, as his own approval ratings fell sharply.
Video shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.
A fire at a nursery in a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital killed 14 newborns, hospital officials and the government said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on China to play a “strong diplomatic role” to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, while sharing a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We count on further cooperation and on China playing a strong diplomatic role in bringing Russia’s war against our country to an end,” the Ukrainian leader wrote on the social media platform X on Wed...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on China to play a “strong diplomatic role” to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, while sharing a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We count on further cooperation and on China playing a strong diplomatic role in bringing Russia’s war against our country to an end,” the Ukrainian leader wrote on the social media platform X on Wed...
Sudanese army's battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.
Kriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.
Nimaya Williams has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a $40,000 scholarship from College Board's BigFuture. This accolade was awarded to her for completing various college and career planning tasks available on their platform. The financial support alleviates a significant burden for her family regarding higher education costs, showcasing how strategic planning can create unforeseen path...
Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.
The Claude developer is preparing for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering after rapid revenue growth, but its enormous losses and dispute with the Trump administration could concern investors.
A customer complaint over just 10 grams of missing bread forced the Bavarian baker to install new weighing equipment across his shops.
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke outAt least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.The blaze began in the early hours of Wednesday and engulfed the ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the biggest state hospital in Islamabad. Continue ...
