Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami Advances India-China Cooperation During Quanzhou Visit
India’s Ambassador to China met senior officials in Quanzhou, highlighting historic ties and exploring new opportunities in trade, culture, and investment.
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Corporate Power
Xbox Layoffs Leave id Tech Engine Team Nearly Defunct Amid Unreal Engine Rise
Microsoft's Xbox layoffs drastically cut id Software’s game engine team, raising questions about the future of id Tech as Unreal Engine’s dominance accelerates in the gaming industry.
Defense & Security
Chinese and Indian-Linked Hackers Compromised Pakistani Police Networks for Over Two Years
Cyberattacks connected to China and India targeted Pakistani law enforcement systems, including sensitive complaint platforms in Balochistan, over a prolonged period.
Markets & Macro
China’s Factory-Gate Inflation Reaches Highest Level in Nearly Four Years Amid Domestic Demand Weakness
China’s producer prices surged at the fastest annual pace since 2022, reflecting rising industrial costs, while consumer inflation remained subdued due to weak domestic spending.
Big Tech
Meta Patents AI Wearable That Monitors Users’ Emotional Cues and Medication Intake
Meta has patented a wearable AI device designed to track users’ emotions, including sighs and laughter, and monitor medication timing to tailor fitness coaching.
Defense & Security
Massive Crowds Mourn Iran’s Supreme Leader in Widely Watched Burial Ceremony
Tens of thousands gathered across Iranian and Iraqi cities to honor Ali Khamenei during a weeklong funeral procession culminating in a high-profile burial under intense geopolitical tension.
Crypto & Fintech
Interpol Uncovers $122 Million Crypto Flow Linked to Global Romance Scam Ring
Interpol revealed that a crypto wallet linked to romance-scam money laundering processed over $122 million amid an international crackdown that led to thousands of arrests.
Corporate Power
Microsoft Unlikely to Sell Entire Xbox Division but May Divest Key Studios
Recent restructuring under new Xbox leadership raises questions about the future of Microsoft’s gaming division amid layoffs and studio sales.
Defense & Security
Scientists Warn Only Two Countries Could Survive a Full-Scale Nuclear War
Research indicates a full-scale nuclear conflict could cause catastrophic global death tolls, with only two nations projected to emerge largely intact.
Defense & Security
Global Markets Show Mixed Responses Amid Rising Oil Prices and New Iran-U.S. Attacks
Financial markets experience varied reactions alongside climbing oil prices following recent military actions by Iran and the United States.