Construction of new nuclear power reactor starts in South China
The construction of a new reactor forming part of a nuclear power project in the city of Lufeng in South China’s Guangdong Province began on Monday, according to China General…
IOC extends Worldwide Olympic Partnership with AB InBev
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Monday that brewing company AB InBev has extended its Worldwide Olympic Partnership (TOP Partnership) through 2032. Initially signed in January 2024 for the…
World’s largest ice-and-snow park to close as temperatures rise
HARBIN Ice-Snow World, the largest theme park of its kind in the world, is set to close Wednesday night as temperatures rise, organizers announced Monday. By Sunday night, the 64th…
Conference for Women Peacekeepers from Global South kicks off in New Delhi
The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, themed “Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective” is being organized from 24-25 February 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New…
Mexico president hopeful of deal this week to avert US tariffs
MEXICO’S president said Monday she was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Donald Trump this week to avoid sweeping US tariffs, hinting at possible levies on Chinese goods to secure…
China’s new visa-free policy for ASEAN tour groups boosts tourism
ON Friday, a group of 15 tourists from Thailand and Laos wrapped up their four-day trip to Southwest China’s Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, boarding the China-Laos Railway for their return…
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf…
China’s mega water diversion project hits new service milestone
CHINA’S South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the largest of its kind globally, has delivered more than 70 billion cubic metres of water through its middle route since it started full operation…
India sets strategic path for AI growth with nuclear energy investments
IN a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is driving disruption across industries, India is making strategic moves to establish itself in the AI ecosystem. The nation’s plan hinges on an…
AI opens ‘endless’ doors for fashion models, closes others
LONDON-BASED model Alexsandrah Gondora understands the power of being in “two places at the same time” thanks to an AI replica of herself: “She’s doing the hard work so I…