China’s ministry of state security has claimed that foreign espionage and intelligence agencies are using innovative new methods to monitor the country’s waters, including deploying “spy” animals fitted with sensors.In a post on the Chinese platform WeChat on Friday, the ministry warned that an “invisible secret war” was quietly playing out in the seas around China as foreign agencies were collecting sensitive data “through a variety of new spying devices” to produce underwater maps that pose a “serious threat to our national security”.Among the espionage techniques being used, it claimed, were large marine animals, including “spy turtles” and “spy fish”,…
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Dubai, UAE – As the UAE automotive market becomes increasingly competitive, vehicle buyers are looking beyond product specifications and pricing, placing greater emphasis on aftersales support, spare parts availability, technology innovation, and long-term brand commitment. Against this backdrop, OMODA & JAECOO has adopted a distinctive operating model in the UAE that combines local dealership expertise with direct support from a dedicated regional subsidiary and manufacturer-backed resources. Unlike many automotive brands that operate solely through traditional importer or general-agent structures, OMODA & JAECOO’s UAE operations are supported by a dedicated local subsidiary that works closely with dealer partners across sales, aftersales,…
Jun 12, 2026 The 2026 edition of the Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo, commonly referred to as PV Guangzhou, is scheduled to take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Guangzhou. Organizers are placing a heightened focus on energy storage systems and comprehensive clean energy offerings.Event Scope and LocationThis three-day gathering will be hosted at Area B of the China Import & Export Fair Complex. More than 2,000 exhibitors are anticipated to fill 180,000 square meters of floor space, establishing it as a premier event for solar photovoltaic and energy storage sectors.Comprehensive Industry CoverageThe expo aims to…
The Locajoy Theme Park in Chongqing’s Yongchuan district hosts an enchanting birthday celebration on Jun 10 for its beloved red pandas, delighting both the animals and visitors alike. [Photo by Wang Chengjie/For chinadaily.com.cn] The Locajoy Theme Park in Chongqing’s Yongchuan district hosted a birthday celebration for its beloved red pandas on Wednesday, delighting the animals and visitors alike. The park’s chefs and zookeepers crafted a meal tailored for the red pandas, featuring an array of imaginative platters and skewers inspired by local snack traditions. At the heart of the feast was a watermelon base, adorned with fruit skewers of grapes,…
From left: Justin Yap and Andrew Poh Lawyers Justin Yap and Andrew Poh have co-founded JPP Law, a new firm based in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Yap previously worked at several law firms, including Lavania & Balan Chambers and Jonathan Yuo & Teh. He leads the firm’s disputes practice, possessing expertise in general civil and commercial matters, including claims, contractual disputes, court proceedings and enforcement. Poh, formerly an advocate and solicitor at the High Court of Malaya, heads the commercial practice, focusing on business structuring, transactions, shareholder arrangements and the agreements behind them. Yap said JPP LAW was…
HONG KONG – The SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Exhibition will be jointly held by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and its Guangzhou Campus on June 16.As one of the celebrations for HKUST’s 35th anniversary, this is the world’s first large-scale cross-region MR and AI art exhibition. It will exhibit artistic works of 50 distinguished digital artists from home and abroad, many of whom are recipients of world-famous art awards.The HKUST’s Clear Water Bay campus in Hong Kong will showcase VR works with the theme of exploring the universe and underwater…
On June 6, 2026, the official Truth Social account of United States President Donald Trump posted a piece of content that left millions of internet users around the world stunned. Trump visualized himself as Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of Masashi Kishimoto’s manga series Naruto, complete with the iconic orange-black costume and the character’s signature shadow clone jutsu pose. The AI-generated content spread across digital platforms at extraordinary speed, drawing a range of reactions from the global anime fan community. The irony spotlighted immediately by international media was sharp: Trump is the same president who, in 2025, announced 100-percent import tariffs…
The International Monetary Fund’s Finance & Development magazine, in its June 2026 issue, poses a pointed question: what happens when economic policy and national security become the same thing?The end of the Cold War promised a more harmonious era for international relations.That vision is now under threat as governments increasingly turn to tariffs, sanctions and export controls to advance national security goals. The line between economic and security policy is blurring. A new era of geoeconomics is taking hold.Malaysia is living inside that era right now.The forced labour tariffConsider the proposed 10% US duty on Malaysian goods, justified by an…
Three large beachfront plots on an exclusive Dubai island have been sold for a collective Dh1 billion ($272 million) in the past two months, in a sign that ultra-wealthy investor interest remains resilient despite the Iran war. A third coastal plot on Naia Island was sold to a Middle Eastern buyer this week for Dh167 million, real estate broker Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty confirmed to The National. That follows the sale for Dh560 million last week of a plot measuring 80,000 square feet (7,400 square metres) to a European buyer, and another on the island in late April for Dh377…
06/12/2026June 12, 2026Jaishankar rejects Europe’s criticism of India’s Russian oil importsExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India’s policy on Russian oil is based on “cost and availability” while also calling out the US’ shifting stance on buying Russian hydrocarbons. Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks hosted in Helsinki by Finland President Alexander Stubb, Jaishankar was asked whether India was “too willing to buy oil from Russia” amid the Ukraine conflict. He said India was pushed toward Russian oil because Europe was buying oil from the Middle East, traditionally one of India’s key supply routes. “So, circumstances pushed us in a certain direction,”…