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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has slashed the price of its V4-Pro model by 75%, making advanced AI integration significantly cheaper for developers. This drastic price reduction is attributed to the increased availability of Huawei's Ascend 950 chips, allowing DeepSeek to optimize its software on local silicon and bypass costly, restricted Nvidia hardware.

Elon Musk’s little son, X Æ A-Xii (aka Lil X), was spotted carrying a tiger-head bag, which instantly went viral on Chinese social media. Let’s find out why.

China is implementing stringent new regulations for its influencer economy. Content creators discussing sensitive topics like health and law will need verified professional qualifications. Platforms must also ensure AI-generated content is clearly disclosed. This move aims to elevate information standards, though concerns linger about potential impacts on public discourse.

President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and test Washington.

While the US and Israel engaged in conflict with Iran, China quietly leveraged the situation to expand its influence. By positioning itself as a diplomatic alternative and stabilizing energy supplies, Beijing benefited from a weakened American strategic position and growing uncertainty about US reliability among allies.

President Trump's visit to China is overshadowed by the Iran War, which has disrupted global energy supplies and impacted his approval ratings. While trade and Taiwan remain on the agenda, the protracted conflict in Iran presents a significant challenge, with the US struggling to achieve its war aims and facing a decline in superpower status.

A 78-year-old Shanghai man, fearing loneliness, lived in a supermarket for a decade despite owning an apartment. A nanny's care led him to bequeath his property for lifelong support, igniting a debate on family, caregiving, and emotional bonds beyond blood ties.

The PM wants us to use public transport, shift to electric vehicles, work from home, take fewer vacations abroad, and reduce gold purchases. The reason isn't as sudden as you might think

The United States has stepped up efforts to restrict Iranian oil exports, a major source of revenue for Tehran. Late last month, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on Hengli, targeting one of the most prominent and well-connected companies in China’s large crude-processing sector.

Until now, the United States had largely focused its efforts on smaller Chinese companies and facilities in an attempt to curb Iran’s oil revenues, partly to avoid broader economic and diplomatic consequences.

India's INS Dhruv plays a crucial role in tracking long-range missile tests over the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. This advanced vessel gathers vital telemetry data, aids in anti-ballistic missile system development, and provides early warning against hypersonic threats. Its capabilities also extend to monitoring Low Earth Orbit satellites, offering a significant strategic advantage to the nation's armed forces.

Amazon has opened its first smart warehouse in Shenzhen, China, to support cross-border sellers. This new Global Warehousing and Distribution center aims to streamline logistics and reduce storage costs by up to 45% for Chinese merchants shipping to the US. The move intensifies competition with platforms like Shein and Temu amidst evolving global e-commerce dynamics and regulatory changes.

The UAE has requested a US financial safety net amid concerns that an Iran war could severely damage its economy and investor confidence. Talks included a currency-swap line proposal, as the UAE fears needing to use other currencies for transactions if dollar shortages arise.

Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally. Several other airlines, including Air France-KLM, Air India, Qantas, and SAS, have raised their fares to reflect the increase in jet fuel prices.