Technology investor Joe Lonsdale said actors in China are reviewing patent applications filed by U.S. artificial intelligence and life science startups to extract technical knowledge for commercial use. Lonsdale, founder of venture firm 8VC and a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, described the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as “completely broken” and said some founders might … Read more
Chinese state media has featured footage of the country’s latest hypersonic anti-ship missile launched from a smaller destroyer, which it has said is “changing the rules in the western Pacific.” In a trailer aired on July 29 for a military documentary, China’s state-run CCTV’s military Channel showed the launch of its YJ-20 from a Type … Read more
At the end of 2024, roughly 180 million Chinese residents were receiving benefits under China’s basic pension program for rural and non-working urban residents, with recipients collecting an average of just 246 yuan ($36) per month—roughly 8 yuan ($1.18) per day. Chinese scholars interviewed by The Epoch Times said such payments leave many rural seniors … Read more
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 24, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the … Read more
No 10: Full Confidence is not the only game based around Westminster’s wheeling and dealing. Fantasy Parliament, external is a browser-based game designed by another UK-based developer, Evan Roberts, which lets players draft their own fantasy league of real-world MPs, scoring points based on their real-life media coverage. With the strategy game’s Policy Tester, players … Read more
Ruhullah Mehdi dares NCP a show-cause notice SRINAGAR: Amid calls for his resignation from own party’s functionaries, National Conference MP from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, on Saturday dared the party to issue him a show-cause and said he would continue to fight for the restoration of Article 370.The Lok Sabha MP has accused his party … Read more
France’s Alex Lanier celebrates as he claims gold in the men’s singles final match against Japan’s Kodai Naraoka at the BWF World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI ) NEW DELHI: For the past 29 editions of the BWF World Championships, France had collected just two medals. On Sunday … Read more
Shaan has opened up about Arijit Singh’s decision to step back from playback singing, revealing that he once found himself contemplating a similar move. The singer reflected on his own career, his decision to sing across films and the advice he received from contemporaries Sonu Nigam and KK, while suggesting Arijit’s exit may not be … Read more
Colombo: India’s Devdutt Padikkal gets medical attention on day one of the second test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Devdutt Padikkal continued his impressive run of form by scoring his second Test century against Sri Lanka, earning praise from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Padikkal made 117 off … Read more
Rain to decline in Lucknow Lucknow: Bright sunshine on Sunday morning was clouded and humid conditions persisted throughout the day, making way finally for thunderstorm and rain by evening. Light showers were reported in some parts of the city during the morning too, providing brief relief but giving rise to humid conditions. IMD predicted decline … Read more