Xi Jinping Heads to Washington as US-China Tech Rivalry Intensifies
Xi Jinping visits Washington this week for his first US trip in 10 years, with AI rivalry and trade tensions dominating the agenda.
Science & Technology
Isro and ESA Extend Space Partnership to 2032
Isro and the European Space Agency have renewed their cooperation agreement until 2032, expanding work on space weather and exploration.
Bullet train corridor to debut movable crossings for high-speed track changes
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project will use movable crossings and dual point machines to enable safe track changes at speeds up to 320 kmph.
Victoria Proposes Stricter Rules for New Data Centres
Victoria has proposed new data centre rules requiring renewable energy, non-drinking water cooling and restrictions on residential and rural sites.
Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 AI Chip, Plans 10-Trillion-Parameter Qwen Model
Alibaba announced a next-generation AI chip and plans for a model up to four times larger than its current flagship at its Apsara conference in Hangzhou.
Scrub typhus: what you need to know after Anna University student's death
The death of an Anna University student from scrub typhus has renewed attention on the chigger-borne bacterial infection, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
CSIR-CRRI to partner with GVMC and VMRDA for safer roads in Visakhapatnam
CSIR-CRRI will sign agreements with GVMC and VMRDA to bring scientific expertise to Visakhapatnam's road upgrade and safety programme.
Google to Report Child Abuse Content Directly to Indian Authorities
Google will report child sexual abuse material flagged on its platforms directly to Indian authorities, breaking from a practice of routing reports through a US non-profit.
Trump Hosts Xi in Washington as AI Race and Trade Frictions Simmer
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his first US visit in ten years, with both sides seeking stability even as rivalry over AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan persists.
Tom Cruise Says AI Is Coming, but Cinema Still Needs the Human Touch
Tom Cruise told a BAFTA audience in London that AI is inevitable in filmmaking, but audiences will keep seeking real, human-driven cinema.
US Won't Shield AI Firms From Liability, Says Treasury Secretary Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US government will not absolve AI companies of responsibility for major risks.
UK Backs Saudi Arabia Against Houthis as France Urges EU Action on Energy Costs
UK approves military support for Saudi Arabia, France seeks EU energy relief, and Trump urges Ukraine to stop hitting Russian refineries.
Tech rally lifts Asian stocks as dollar firms on rate-hike bets
Asian tech stocks rose on AI optimism and softer oil prices, while the dollar held firm on rate-hike expectations ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
AI companions may widen social gaps, warn SMU and Duke-NUS researchers
SMU and Duke-NUS researchers propose a framework showing how AI companions could deepen social inequality, urging layered safeguards and clearer governance.
Fiber Cut at FAA Center Halts Hundreds of Flights Across US Northeast
Hundreds of flights were canceled after technical failures at an FAA facility in Philadelphia disrupted New York-area airports for several hours.
US Energy Department Picks 21 Geothermal Projects for $99 Million
The US Department of Energy has selected 21 projects for up to $99 million to advance geothermal energy, including five enhanced geothermal systems tests and 16 exploration drilling efforts.
UK to unveil AI defence partnership with US at UN General Assembly
Britain and the US will link defence AI offices to speed trusted capabilities, as Burnham urges global cooperation on security and living costs.
Newsom Signs Seven Bills to Rein In California's Data Center Boom
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills regulating data centers, requiring disclosures on power, water and land use while shielding ratepayers from grid upgrade costs.
Karnataka seeks Pfizer reference standards to fight fake drugs
Karnataka has asked Pfizer's headquarters to share reference standards so labs, doctors and firms can tell fake drugs from genuine ones.
Childhood trauma tied to substance use and depression in college students
A Texas A&M study finds childhood trauma strongly linked to polysubstance use and depressive symptoms among college students.