Independent bookstores have become a new battleground in China. They’re getting swept up in the ruling Communist Party’s crackdown on dissent and free expression.
China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone
China’s Huawei on Monday announced that it had started taking pre-orders for its Mate 70 smartphone model, in a statement on its official WeChat account.
AI may be used to detect accidents in real time in Malaysia
Swifter detection can facilitate quicker responses from first-responders to accidents. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump spotted sitting with head of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund at UFC fight
In video circulating from the event, Trump was seen conversing with the head of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Yasir Al-Rumayyan, as Musk and others were talking and watching the fights.
Naver to launch joint venture in Saudi Arabia for digital twin projects
South Korean tech giant Naver Corp. said Monday it will establish a joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s state housing company to collaborate for digital twin platform projects in the Middle East. Naver …
Saudi Arabia Executes More Than 100 Foreigners In 2024 – Triple The Amount Of Previous Years
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented. The latest execution, on Saturday in …
Korea Box Office: ‘Gladiator II’ Claims Debut Weekend Victory, no Triumph
Gladiator II” topped the box office in South Korea through its opening sessions, but did little to transform the dismal trend in Korean cinemas.
Lack of starting pitching depth exposed as S. Korea takes quick exit from Premier12
In taking an early exit from the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 in Taipei this month, South Korea was held back by its lack of depth among young, homegrown starting pitchers. South Korea’s fate was sealed Sunday,
Storm warning: Thailand’s weather is about to reign on your parade
Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for 22 Thai provinces, temperatures to drop by 1-5°C. Prepare for potential crop damage.
UK survivor of Thailand tsunami reveals haunting last moments his parents were swept away in front of him
The ‘pure carnage of rushing water’ crashed through countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka sweeping up houses, trees, cars and everything else in its tracks. The countries were left …