David Wei’s harrowing experience carrying his nephew 3 km to safety after a heart attack highlights the severe challenges of accessing medical care in China’s […]
Author: Ibtehaj Tahir
Wuhan: from pandemic epicenter to a bustling city of heroes.
Once a symbol of resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic, Wuhan’s Huoshenshan Hospital, built in mere days at the onset of the outbreak in early 2020, […]
Suspected marburg virus outbreak in Northwest tanzania claims eight lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania’s Kagera region, infecting nine individuals and resulting in eight […]
Microsoft adjusts OpenAI partnership amid oracle and softbank joint venture.
Microsoft has modified its partnership terms with OpenAI following the announcement of a joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and Japan’s SoftBank Group to establish AI […]
ByteDance to invest over $12 billion in AI infrastructure amid U.S. pressure.
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to invest over $12 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in 2025, according to the Financial […]
Beijing to host world first man vs. robot half-marathon.
China is set to make history this April by hosting the world’s first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots competing alongside 12,000 human runners. The groundbreaking event […]
Brain implant enables paralysed man to pilot a virtual drone with his mind.
A groundbreaking brain implant has allowed a 69-year-old man with paralysis to control a virtual drone using only his thoughts, marking a major advancement in […]
Khazanah nasional rebalances portfolio amid global market shifts.
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, is rebalancing its portfolio to increase investments in developed markets, aiming to navigate risks associated with the new […]
“Race to Belém” launches $1.5 billion carbon initiative to protect the Amazon.
A carbon markets investor supported by Swiss trading house Mercuria announced Wednesday the launch of a $1.5 billion initiative to safeguard the Amazon rainforest. The […]