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Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated despite China's opposition

The Dalai Lama firmly rejected any Chinese involvement in the succession, insisting that “no one else has any such authority to interfere”.

Business

France’s Verkor calls for 'local for local' after Northvolt collapse

The EV battery firm, backed by Renault and other major investors, warns that support for European firms must remain steadfast — despite the collapse of Sweden’s Northvolt.

Europe News

Lithuania and the Philippines sign security alliance agreement

The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial standoffs but confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces have spiked in recent years.

Tech News

Photos: AI-powered humanoid robots play a football match in China

The players, which operate autonomously, are one result of China’s efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots.

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Humanoid robots stumble through AI-powered football match in Beijing

In Beijing, humanoid robots competed in a 3-on-3 football match, stumbling and needing stretchers, offering a glimpse into the future of AI robotics.

Health news

We may never know for sure how COVID-19 began, WHO says

An expert group from the World Health Organization failed to find a definitive answer to the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in its final report.

China

Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 meeting

Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bank’s efforts to position itself as a global force for development and economic growth.

Economy

Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank significant?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

India

India refuses to sign SCO statement over claims of pro-Pakistan bias

Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan.

Business

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

Japan

Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory

Around 300 soldiers took part in the exercise by the Ground Self-Defence Force's 1st Artillery Brigade with a missile fired at an unmanned boat around 40 kilometres off of the coast.

Europe News

China calls for efforts to defuse tensions over Strait of Hormuz

Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.

Europe News

Von der Leyen's return as China hawk ends talk of diplomatic reset

Von der Leyen's hawkish intervention at the G7 summit has dented hopes of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China.

Culture news

Ancient ‘Dragon Man’ DNA reveals mysterious human relative

New research has found that a skull from a mysterious human relative nicknamed “Dragon Man” belongs to an extinct archaic species known as the Denisovans. Here's everything you need to know.

Economy

Could China’s rare earth pivot ease strain on the automotive sector?

China has approved some rare earth export licences, offering slight relief to strained global supply chains. Yet with shipments still down sharply and licensing opaque, Europe's auto sector remains exposed to Beijing’s strategic resource grip.

Taiwan

China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait

The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative.

Europe in Motion

Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest?

Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.

Kazakhstan

China outpaces rivals in Central Asia with new deals

At the second China-Central Asia Summit, leaders of six states came together to reaffirm their commitment to working closely on all sectors of economy, as Beijing pledged 1.5 billion yuan (€182 million) for the region’s development.

Europe News

China hits back at von der Leyen's 'baseless, biased' speech at G7

The much-speculated EU-China reset looks in trouble after both sides exchanged sharp accusations in the last few days.

Europe News

Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in appeal to Trump at G7

During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.