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Markets in China and Hong Kong fell Wednesday after U.S. President Trump reiterated a threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. [...]
Euro’s recent advance against the dollar points to an increasing risk of a rebound, based on the daily chart, UOB said. [...]
New Zealand’s NZX-50 closed 0.1% lower at 13037.14, extending its losing streak to three days. [...]
The 10-year JGB yield will likely reach the 1.6％ threshold by the end of 2025, said Rakuten Securities Economic Research Institute. [...]
Oil futures edged lower in early Asian trading. The market was digesting the impact of U.S. President Trump’s raft of new energy policies, ANZ said. [...]
Industry players worry the success of the president’s meme coin will undermine the credibility they have worked hard to cultivate. [...]
Gold was steady in the early Asian session, underpinned by the dollar’s weakness, which makes the precious metal cheaper for potential buyers that hold other currencies. [...]
Gain insight on Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, carbon-credit markets and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing. [...]
On Sunday, researcher Nyrola Elimä reported that authorities in Thailand’s immigration detention center have separated 48 Uyghurs from other prisoners and prepared the former group for possible deportation to China. Thousands of Uyghurs have fled China—where human rights groups have concluded the government has committed [...]
In late 2020, CDT acquired and verified a collection of propaganda directives issued by central Party authorities to state media at the beginning of that year. These directives were issued on an almost daily basis in early 2020 through the early weeks of what would [...]
In late 2020, CDT acquired and verified a collection of propaganda directives issued by central Party authorities to state media at the beginning of that year. These directives were issued on an almost daily basis in early 2020 through the early weeks of what would [...]
In late 2020, CDT acquired and verified a collection of propaganda directives issued by central Party authorities to state media at the beginning of that year. These directives were issued on an almost daily basis in early 2020 through the early weeks of what would [...]
As the U.S. Supreme Court voted to uphold a law forcing either the sale or ban of ByteDance-owned TikTok, “TikTok refugees” continued flocking to the Chinese-language app Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote. The influx of new foreign accounts has both puzzled and fascinated Xiaohongshu’s Chinese [...]
Untitled (Beijing), by Arend Kuester (CC BY-NC 2.0) [...]
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is converted into mechanical motion by biasing the Brownian motion. The DNA-nanoparticle motor uses the 'burnt-bridge' Brownian [...]
Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. [...]
A breakthrough study sheds new light on how brain cells relay critical information from their extremities to their nucleus, leading to the activation of genes essential for learning and memory. [...]
A new study has identified a group of neurons that, when activated, can induce a hypometabolic state, akin to hibernation. The discovery could have far-reaching implications for conditions like obesity, cardiometabolic diseases, and even for space travel. The research team found that these neurons regulate [...]
A new paper led by Professor Imanuel Lerman of UC San Diego provides a review of the field of bioelectronic medicine and the most promising opportunities for life-changing new therapies and diagnostics. [...]
Scientists are unlocking the secrets of halide perovskites -- a material that's poised to reshape our future by bringing us closer to a new age of energy-efficient optoelectronics. Two physics professors are studying the material at the nanoscale: a place where objects are invisible to [...]
A team of researchers has developed innovative methods to enhance frequency conversion of terahertz (THz) waves in graphene-based structures, unlocking new potential for faster, more efficient technologies in wireless communication and signal processing. [...]
The ability to alter proteins to refine control over binding affinity and specificity can create tailored therapeutics with reduced side effects, highly sensitive diagnostic tools, efficient biocatalysis, targeted drug delivery systems and sustainable bioremediation solutions. However, various approaches to such protein redesign have time-consuming drawbacks. [...]
Israel's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city. [...]
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day". [...]
Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble. [...]
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza. [...]
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over. [...]
Bushra al-Tawil, a 32-year-old journalist, has been freed as part of the first stage of the ceasefire agreement. [...]
Unrwa's Gaza director says rebuilding homes, infrastructure and people's lives will "take an awful lot of time". [...]
The attacker, believed to be a Moroccan citizen with US residency, was shot dead at the scene. [...]
The new administration aims to tackle immigration and foster an America First agenda. [...]
The president has designated Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Here’s what that means. [...]
Trump’s dubiously legal extension offer for the app to find a buyer leaves the ball in Beijing’s court. [...]
Increasing climate and geopolitical risks are making living in the former and doing business in the latter uninsurable. [...]
While many in the region fear a tilt toward Serb nationalists, the new administration’s transactionalism could surprise everyone. [...]
If the U.S. president is charged with impeding an investigation, it could make nearly all international visits a headache and a risk. [...]
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Conservatives across Africa applauded U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders Monday regarding gender and diversity, while gay rights activists and the LGBTQ community on the continent are expressing deep concern. [...]
[VOA] Washington -- Over 20 people were killed and more than 10 others wounded during two days of fighting between Islamic State fighters and security forces from Somalia's Puntland region, officials said Tuesday. [...]
[IFRC] The 2023-2024 cholera outbreak was a stark reminder that in Zambia, access to clean water and safe sanitation is not a given. As cholera spread rapidly, it left entire neighbourhoods extremely vulnerable to a deadly water-borne disease. The Zambia Red Cross Society, with IFRC [...]
[UN News] Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday. [...]
[UN News] UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump's executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming. [...]
[UNHCR] Over one million people have arrived in South Sudan, having fled the conflict in Sudan, setting a new record in the ongoing humanitarian and displacement crisis ignited by nearly two years of fighting. [...]
[The Conversation Africa] Mozambique's political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and [...]
[Independent (Kampala)] Ghana's introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa's push toward seamless cross-border travel and trade integration. [...]