China's military announced Thursday that its naval and air forces carried out combat readiness patrols near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed South China Sea feature. The action coincided with ongoing multinational exercises led by the Philippines and United States. Beijing framed the patrols as measures to defend its sovereignty. The Southern......
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a roadmap for converting plastic waste into hydrogen and other clean fuels using solar energy. The work advances a process that could reduce pollution while generating usable energy from materials that are usually discarded. The approach relies on solar-driven photoreforming, a method......
The government of Australia has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at strengthening financial obligations for major technology companies such as Meta, Google, and TikTok. The initiative seeks to ensure that digital platforms contribute financially to local news organizations. Under the proposed law, the tech giants would be required......
Jacob Elordi has built a fast-rising career across film and television, positioning himself among the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. His recent and upcoming projects reflect a deliberate shift toward complex roles and high-profile productions, with major studios backing several of his releases through 2026. He takes on one of his most......
Hyundai Motor plans to export electric vehicles manufactured in China to markets across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, marking a strategic shift as the company seeks to rebuild its position in the world’s largest auto market. Chief executive José Muñoz said the company had grown complacent during its early success in......
Amazon Web Services has introduced a managed runtime environment designed to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence agents, reducing setup time from days to minutes. The new capability is part of Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, an infrastructure layer that removes the need for developers to build orchestration logic from scratch. The......
Crude imports across Asia are declining as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz approaches its eighth week, exposing the limits of alternative supply routes. Major importers including China, India, South Korea and Japan are struggling to replace Middle Eastern crude that previously moved through the corridor, which typically carries around......
Major Asian carriers including Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air and Qantas report a sharp increase in passenger demand on Europe-bound routes as travelers avoid Middle East hubs affected by the conflict involving Iran. The shift reflects a rapid reconfiguration of global air travel flows, with analysts warning it could persist......
Japan has approved a sweeping reform of its defense export rules, ending decades-old restrictions that limited overseas sales to non-combat equipment. The decision, adopted by the cabinet under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, allows Japanese manufacturers to sell lethal weapons abroad for the first time since the end of World War II. The shift......
China’s national climate authorities have signaled the likely emergence of an El Niño event beginning in May 2026, with effects expected to persist through the end of the year. The forecast raises concerns about rising global temperatures and increased climate volatility, though experts caution against early claims of a “super......
Regulatory authorities are closely monitoring the development of Anthropic Mythos, a new advanced AI system developed by the company Anthropic, amid concerns about its potential impact on global financial systems. Experts suggest that the model’s advanced coding capabilities could allow it to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities at......
Japan and Australia have taken a significant step in deepening their strategic partnership by signing a major defense agreement focused on naval capabilities. The deal, valued at up to $14 billion, aims to develop a new generation of advanced frigates to enhance security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement was confirmed......
Australia and Japan have formalized a major defense agreement worth 10 billion Australian dollars, about 7 billion US dollars, to supply stealth frigates to the Australian navy. The deal marks Japan’s largest defense export since World War II and signals a shift in regional security cooperation. The agreement was signed in Melbourne......
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