Nepal Ends Social Media Ban Following Deadly Protests That Left 19 Dead
Nepal has lifted its controversial ban on social media platforms after it triggered mass protests that left at least 19 people dead and more than 100 injured. The unrest followed…
Xi Hosts ‘Axis of Upheaval’ Meeting in Beijing as Trump Left Out
China’s President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing on Tuesday, marking the first meeting of the three since the Ukraine…
Nepal PM Oli Resigns After Deadly Protests Over Social Media Ban
Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after days of unrest triggered by a social media ban escalated into deadly violence and defiance of a nationwide curfew. Deadly…
SkyeChip Launches Malaysia’s First Edge AI Processor
Malaysia has announced a major breakthrough in its technology ambitions with the launch of its first locally designed edge AI processor. The Launch of MARS1000 Chip design company SkyeChip revealed…
Hyundai Raises U.S. Investment to $26 Billion Through 2028
Hyundai Motor Group has raised its investment commitment in the United States to $26 billion between 2025 and 2028, increasing its previous pledge by $5 billion. The automaker says the…
Trump’s 50% Tariff on India Takes Effect as Modi Pushes Self-Reliance
A new round of U.S. tariffs targeting India came into force Wednesday, with President Donald Trump imposing a 50% duty on a wide range of goods. The penalties include a…
Hong Kong Banks Pressed to Streamline Hiring to Lure Talent
Banks in Hong Kong are facing growing criticism from recruitment experts who say lengthy and complicated hiring procedures are pushing top candidates to competitors. Robert Sheffield, managing director for China…
Intel Warns Trump Deal Poses Risks to Shareholders and Global Sales
Intel has warned of potential “adverse reactions” from investors, employees, and international partners following the Trump administration’s decision to take a 10% stake in the company. In a Securities and…
Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Leave Samsung Fans Underwhelmed
Samsung is still months away from officially unveiling the Galaxy S26 lineup at its expected February Galaxy Unpacked event, but leaks are already surfacing — and not all of them…
India to Purchase Oil From Cheapest Source, Envoy Tells Russia
India will continue purchasing oil from wherever it “gets the best deal” to safeguard the interests of its 1.4 billion people, said Vinay Kumar, India’s ambassador to Russia. His comments…
Evergrande Delisted After Dramatic Collapse in China’s Property Market
Evergrande’s shares were officially removed from the Hong Kong stock market on Monday, closing the chapter on what was once China’s most valuable property developer. The company, once worth more…
Japanese Carmakers Say U.S. Prices Won’t Rise Despite Tariffs
Major Japanese automakers have denied that they raised car prices in the U.S. because of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The denials follow a Nikkei Asia report that claimed…
Nvidia Discussing With U.S. Officials Plan to Sell Advanced Chip to China, Huang Says
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed on Friday that the company is in discussions with the U.S. government about potentially shipping a new, more advanced AI chip to China. The chip,…
DeepSeek Suggests New Model Will Work With China’s Next-Gen AI Chips
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has unveiled its updated large language model, V3.1, and hinted that China will soon see domestically produced “next generation” chips to power advanced AI systems.…
OpenAI Opens New Delhi Office to Grow Presence in India
OpenAI has announced plans to establish its first office in India, just days after launching a low-cost ChatGPT plan designed for Indian users. The company said on Friday it will…
Beijing Condemns U.S. ‘Bullying’ Over 50% Tariffs on India
Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong has sharply criticized Washington’s tariff measures, saying Beijing “firmly opposes” the steep duties imposed on India. Xu accused the U.S. of acting like a…
Jollibee Says Fraudsters Behind Raffle Controversy in Philippines
The Philippines’ fast-food giant Jollibee confirmed that its online raffle had been compromised by fraudsters, following customer complaints and a brief inquiry by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).…
Labubu Projected to Earn $1 Billion in 2025
Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind Labubu, revealed its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing just how massive the demand has become for the quirky plush monster.…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Labels South Korea a ‘Faithful Dog’ of Washington
North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, calling his outreach to Pyongyang a “pipedream” as he prepares for his first summit with U.S.…
Apple Boosts iPhone Output in India Amid U.S. Concerns Over Russia
The White House has turned its attention to India’s purchases of Russian oil, warning of new tariffs if the practice continues. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that India could…