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‘What if AI had eyes’: meet Chinese firm Xreal, Google’s partner in AR glasses project
Project Aura provides a big boost to Xreal’s credentials in the smart glasses arena, while widening its reach in the international market.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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Taiwan’s Former President Tsai Ing-wen Tours Europe (Again)
Since leaving office, Tsai has taken on a role as an unofficial diplomat for Taiwan, particularly visited countries that strengthened ties during her time as president.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:A Look Beyond Seats: How Independents Are Gaining Ground in Australia
The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:India strikes ‘breakthrough’ blow against Maoist rebels, eliminating top leader
Twenty-seven rebels were killed, including Nambala Keshav Rao, the general secretary of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist group, the interior ministry said.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Dating app scammers in Japan targeting disabled people with fake dates and huge bar bills
In one case a visually impaired man was bilked out of almost US$5,000, with police warning many more have been similarly hit.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump forced to bargain with China as US mourns loss of supremacy
As Trump tries to package his US trade climbdown as a win, it’s clear that China is now on an equal footing, heralding a new phase in power dynamics.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:China’s army of robot makers jostle for attention in overcrowded market
Distributors in the US are now more willing to negotiate on purchases given that tariffs have been lowered.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:PLA researchers rank Cold War relic B-52 a bigger nuclear threat than F-35, B-2
A Chinese military study puts the 70-year-old bomber ahead of sleek, modern aircraft in risk assessment based on limited strike.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:British climbers conquer Mount Everest in record time using Xenon gas innovation
Xenon is a colourless, odourless gas with anaesthetic properties that can improve acclimatisation and protect against altitude sickness.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for licensed issuers to sell to public
Law sets up a ‘risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regime’ with public protection in mind, head of city’s monetary authority says.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:10 arrested in Hong Kong in bribery case centred on CK Asset development
ICAC alleges that subcontractors offered site supervisors perks in exchange for lax oversight of steel rebar work on Anderson Road project.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong seeking proposals to revamp Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Authorities emphasise commitment to promoting the terminal for hosting more non-cruise and commercial events during off-peak seasons.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:British soldiers make Everest history using new method
The former special forces troops used xenon gas to acclimatise to climbing at high altitudes more quickly.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Malaysians slam plan to raise civil servant retirement age to 65: ‘Let them rest’
Proponents say healthy seniors want to keep working, critics say it would burden older workers and block youth employment.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:India government accused of ‘mischievous intent’ in Tharoor pick for Kashmir mission
Complaints about Shashi Tharoor’s diplomatic role shows the rifts in the Congress Party, which the ruling party can exploit, analysts say.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Teen health at ‘tipping point’ as 464 million youth at risk of obesity by 2030, report warns
Teens worldwide are moving away from alcohol and cigarettes, but are facing increasing obesity and mental health issues, a new Lancet report reveals.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:China’s rare earth exports surged ahead of Trump trade war escalation
Chinese critical mineral exports rose sharply ahead of “Liberation Day” tariffs, analysts warn overseas dependence could last years.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Golden Dome shows US ‘obsessed with absolute security’, China says
Foreign ministry says missile defence system ‘violates the principle of peaceful use of outer space’ and risks turning it into battlefield.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Rise of Pakistan’s General Munir amid India conflict reshapes military politics: ‘a hero now’
General Asim Munir has seen his popularity surge after conflict with India, as praise and promotion follow, strengthening the military’s influence in Pakistan.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong is launching 9 ‘hotspot projects’ to boost tourism. So what are they?
Government working group hopes new tourism strategy will offer visitors unique insights into city’s culture, heritage and natural beauty.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong private clinics must apply for licence from October, amid rules revamp
‘Negative vetting’ process will see licensing regime gazetted on Friday, following earlier moves targeting hospitals and day procedure centres.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:How China’s military might use anti-AI tactics on the battlefields of the future
For the first time, the official PLA Daily spells out how it might target an enemy’s AI combat models.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:‘Special and different’: former envoys tout Hong Kong’s unique global value
City’s economic openness, diversity, and willingness to ‘trade with everyone’ highlighted at Global Prosperity Summit amid US-China trade war.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Workers flee as thick smoke spews from Cathay flight simulator in Hong Kong
Hundreds of employees evacuated to outdoor area at Cathay City on Lantau Island.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes kill 82 in Gaza, as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians
The strikes occur amid halted aid delivery as international pressure, including from the new pope, increases for Israel to ease its offensive.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong public schools to face 10% cut in major grant in coming academic year
Industry stakeholders describe funding reduction as ‘alarming’, as Education Bureau looks to slash spending.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:India's Banu Mushtaq makes history with International Booker win
Mushtaq has become the first author writing in Kannada to win the prize for her short story collection Heart Lamp
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chinese biotech firm secures US$6 billion Pfizer deal for cancer drug
Pfizer will produce the drug, which targets lung and colorectal cancers, in the US and take a US$100 million stake in China’s 3SBio.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Disabled Chinese man inspires many by starting primary school at 16, medical school at 25
Dedicated to medicine, in 2014, Li pledged to donate his body for medical research after death.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Japan’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs
Instead of opting to promote the global spread of protectionism, Japan and the region must choose to defend and strengthen free trade.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Operation Sindoor: India’s new normal dominance of Pakistan
The recently announced ceasefire – referred to as an “understanding” by New Delhi – has drawn considerable criticism within India. Many argue that it failed to impose a sufficient cost on Pakistan, particularly when India held a dominant position across multiple domains – land, air, naval, cyber and informational. Critics saw the move as yet […] The post Operation Sindoor: India’s new normal dominance of Pakistan...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Ukraine war: Putin’s visit to Kursk highlights Russia’s efforts to regain control
It was the Russian leader’s first visit to the region, since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces last month, a claim Kyiv has denied.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:China the biggest winner of India-Pakistan air fight
The loudest cheers of victory in the brief India-Pakistan war are congratulating the Pakistani pilots who flew Chinese-built jets firing impressive PL-15 missiles, purportedly enabling them to shoot down six of India’s French and Russian warplanes. China is sharing Pakistan’s military success. Since the mid-20th century, China has been arming, investing in, and helping to […] The post China the biggest winner of...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The US factor in India-Pakistan tensions: a Kautilyan perspective
This commentary first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. Following the deadly terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, Delhi and Islamabad engaged in immediate diplomatic and security measures and countermeasures. This period of heightened tension culminated in a four-day military clash that ultimately concluded […] The post The US factor in...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:School bus attack kills at least five in Pakistan
The bus was carrying around 40 school children when it exploded just outside the town of Khuzdar.
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