China and Canada Discuss Joint Resistance to U.S. “Bullying” on Tariffs
China’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, has proposed a partnership between Beijing and Ottawa aimed at resisting American “bullying” and pushing back against U.S. tariffs. Wang suggested that both countries…
Bluesky Faces Government Censorship Pressure but Third-Party Apps Remain Unaffected
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform developed on top of the AT Protocol, has responded by limiting access to 72 accounts within Turkey. Notably, this move was made at the…
Trump Signals Potential Reduction of China Tariffs, No Plans to Fire Fed Chair
Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the cliche Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He referred to Powell as “a big loser” as interest rate fears rise. For his part, Trump…
Chinese AI Video Startup Censors Politically Sensitive Images
Recently, China-based startup Sand AI released its new video-generating artificial intelligence model Magi-1. This cutting-edge model goes a step further by “autoregressively” predicting sequences of frames, giving it the ability…
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Improves One of the Original’s Biggest Issues
Nintendo has confirmed the technical specifications for the new Switch 2 Pro Controller, introduced alongside the Switch 2 console in early April. While the company revealed a new controller for…
China Holds Key Lending Rates to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong Economic Data
China’s recent economic indicators paint a murky picture as the country adjusts to external pressures caused by the trade war with the United States. Those recent growth numbers may sound…
US and Iran show hope after second round of nuclear negotiations
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff headed up those high-profile talks in Rome to put a renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear program and deal with the resulting fallout. Tensions were high…
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Preorders for April 24, Cites Potential Price Hikes
Mark your calendars for next Thursday, April 24, as Nintendo will finally begin taking preorders for the highly anticipated Switch 2 after delays caused by tariff-related uncertainties. The good news…
Taobao Joins DHgate in Top 5 of U.S. App Store
The Chinese e-commerce marketplace app Taobao continues to make big waves in the U.S. App Store. On Saturday, it rocketed all the way to No. 2 in the Top Overall,…
China Criticizes Countries Seeking to Please the U.S. in Trade Deals
In recent weeks, China has made moves including major trade restrictions and diplomatic overtures to retaliate against increasing U.S. measures taken amid rising U.S.-China tensions. The country has placed bans…
Temu Cuts U.S. Ad Spending and Drops in App Store Rankings After Trump’s China Tariffs
Temu, the Chinese online retailer that gained significant attention for its “Shop like a billionaire” marketing campaign during last year’s Super Bowl, has seen a sharp decline in its U.S.…
Kia Unveils Affordable EV Sedan with the Debut of the EV4
Kia unveiled its much-anticipated 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday. This is the company’s first global electric sedan, targeting customers looking for an affordable…
TikTok Tests Footnotes, a New Community Notes-Inspired Feature
TikTok is testing a new feature called “Footnotes,” which works similarly to the Community Notes feature found on X. The platform announced on Wednesday that Footnotes will allow users to…
Hertz Confirms Personal Data and Driver’s Licenses Stolen in Data Breach
Hertz announced a massive data breach that put the personal information of millions of its customers, including the numbers on their driver’s licenses, at risk. A spokesperson for Hertz confirmed…
Constructive and Positive Insights from the Rare US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Indeed, Iran and the United States just concluded an indirect round of talks in Oman. This development comes at a time of increased conflict between Iran and Israel. There is…
China Calls on Trump to Fix Mistakes and Listen to “Rational Voices” on Tariffs
China’s Commerce Ministry has responded to recent tariff exemptions announced by the Trump administration, urging the United States to eliminate reciprocal tariffs entirely. In an online statement that CNBC translated,…
South Korea Starts Insurrection Trial for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol greets supporters in front of the Seoul Central District Court on Monday before hearing the indictment against him. He is currently charged with…
India Adds Nearly 30 GW of Solar and Wind Power in FY 2025
India reached an important milestone with the biggest renewable energy. As of the fiscal year 2025, the country has reached a cumulative installed capacity of 220 gigawatts (GW). This extraordinary…
Trump’s China tariffs poised to cause ‘irreversible’ harm to U.S. businesses
The continued, and escalating, trade war between the United States and China is doing far more than just rattling American businesses. New policy measures paired with historic high tariffs have…
Singapore Prepares for 14th General Election as Parliament Dissolves
Asia Singapore has officially dissolved its parliament. This decision comes at a crucial moment, as the nation gears up for its 14th general election since becoming independent in 1965. The…