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  • Global content creators discover Hangzhou’s tech magic

    Global content creators discover Hangzhou’s tech magic

    A diverse delegation of global content creators hailing from Australia, Nepal, Iraq, and Morocco recently concluded an immersive exploration of Hangzhou, the provincial capital of Zhejiang in Eastern China. Their mission was to witness firsthand the city’s remarkable integration of advanced technology into urban life and natural environments, offering a tangible preview of future technological applications.

    The expedition commenced at the Wensan Future Science Technology Experience Center, where participants engaged with a suite of interactive innovations. They tested state-of-the-art VR gaming systems, experimented with augmented reality through AR glasses, and interacted with sophisticated AI-powered robots designed for companionship and assistance.

    The technological showcase continued in Shuangpu Town, where the creators observed agile quadruped robots demonstrating unprecedented mobility by effortlessly navigating staircases and complex terrain. This display of biomechanical engineering highlighted significant advancements in robotic locomotion and stability.

    Subsequently, the journey proceeded to Yunqi Town, a recognized hub for China’s digital economy. Here, the group gained insights into the ecosystem driving technological innovation and participated in a breathtaking 3D flight simulation that provided a digital aerial tour of the iconic West Lake. The final segment at Tongjian Lake illustrated the harmonious synergy between digital infrastructure and ecological preservation, showcasing intelligent systems that manage environmental conservation alongside urban development.

  • Harbin launches book detailing Unit 731 crimes evidence

    Harbin launches book detailing Unit 731 crimes evidence

    Harbin has witnessed the official launch of a groundbreaking publication that meticulously documents the atrocities committed by Japan’s notorious Unit 731 during World War II. The book, titled ‘Evidence of Unit 731,’ was introduced during a solemn ceremony held at the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army on Friday, December 1, 2025.

    Authored by Liu Shuliang with academic guidance from Jin Chengmin, curator of the memorial hall, the publication represents a significant contribution to historical preservation. The work was initially published by Heilongjiang Education Press on August 25 to coincide with the 80th anniversary commemorations of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945).

    The book employs an innovative ‘puzzle of evidence’ narrative structure, utilizing the historical site of Unit 731’s former headquarters and the exhibition hall as central narrative spaces. This methodological approach systematically reconstructs the complete chronology of the unit’s activities, including its establishment, implementation of brutal human experimentation programs, deployment of biological warfare tactics, and subsequent attempts to destroy evidence following Japan’s wartime defeat.

    This comprehensive documentation serves multiple purposes: establishing an authoritative historical record, preserving collective memory, and promoting peace education through factual accounting of historical events. The publication emerges as an essential scholarly resource for understanding one of the most disturbing chapters in modern warfare history, ensuring that future generations remain informed about the consequences of militaristic aggression and the importance of humanitarian values.

  • UAE: Mother wakes from 3-month coma to discover she gave birth to baby girl

    UAE: Mother wakes from 3-month coma to discover she gave birth to baby girl

    A Jordanian expatriate residing in Ajman has emerged from one of the longest documented ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) cases in medical history, awakening after three months in a coma to discover she had given birth during her unconsciousness. Amal Othman, 40, survived a harrowing medical ordeal that began with a severe influenza infection during her Umrah pilgrimage while pregnant.

    Her condition rapidly deteriorated into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) accompanied by hemothorax and pneumothorax—life-threatening accumulations of blood and air in the chest cavity. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s critical care team implemented ECMO support for an unprecedented 324 days, representing one of the most prolonged applications of this advanced life support technology worldwide.

    Medical director Dr. Fadi Hamed described the case as ‘exceptionally complex,’ requiring coordinated surgical interventions and sustained critical care management. ‘This patient’s journey demonstrates the remarkable outcomes possible through fully integrated team medicine and persistent hope,’ Dr. Hamed stated.

    Upon regaining consciousness, Othman experienced complete paralysis and temporary voice loss, unaware of both the duration of her hospitalization and the successful delivery of her daughter months earlier. Her husband gradually revealed the reality of her situation, including the birth of their child—a revelation the mother characterizes as ‘the beginning of hope’ after existing ‘between life and death.’

    Remarkably, Othman reported vivid visions during her comatose state that corresponded with actual events, including her family’s relocation to a new residence. Her recovery involved extensive rehabilitation under physical therapist Rami Boyles, who noted her progression from complete immobility to regained mobility with assisted walking.

    Despite her miraculous recovery, Othman continues to face medical challenges, including the need for future colon transplantation due to treatment-related complications. She has appealed for financial support to complete her ongoing surgical requirements, emphasizing that while her survival represents a medical milestone, her healing journey continues.

  • Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?

    Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?

    Recent US military maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea have ignited intense speculation regarding potential escalation with Venezuela. BBC Verify has conducted comprehensive monitoring of American naval assets following targeted strikes against vessels suspected of narcotics trafficking with Venezuelan connections.

    The strategic positioning of US forces represents a significant development in regional security dynamics. Military analysts note these deployments include sophisticated surveillance systems and rapid-response capabilities, suggesting preparation for various operational scenarios. The Pentagon maintains these actions fall squarely within counter-narcotics operations, but the scale and nature of the deployments have drawn attention from international observers.

    Venezuela’s government has condemned the military actions as violations of national sovereignty, characterizing them as pretexts for potential aggression. This comes amid longstanding tensions between Caracas and Washington, with the United States not recognizing Nicolás Maduro’s presidency since 2019.

    Regional security experts suggest these developments reflect broader geopolitical struggles, with Russia and China maintaining significant interests in Venezuelan affairs. The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic channels reportedly active behind the scenes to prevent miscalculation that could lead to broader confrontation.

  • UAE sends rescue team, essential aid to Sri Lanka after deadly floods and landslides

    UAE sends rescue team, essential aid to Sri Lanka after deadly floods and landslides

    In a swift humanitarian response to catastrophic flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates has mobilized comprehensive emergency assistance. The initiative, coordinated through the Joint Operations Command, UAE Aid Agency, and Emirates Red Crescent, represents a significant international relief effort following extreme weather conditions that have devastated multiple districts.

    Specialized search and rescue teams from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence are currently operating in the most severely affected regions, conducting critical life-saving operations. Simultaneously, the UAE is delivering essential supplies including food, medical provisions, and shelter materials to displaced families whose homes have been partially or completely destroyed.

    The scale of the disaster is substantial, with official reports indicating at least 355 fatalities and over 366 individuals still unaccounted for. The calamity has disrupted normal life for more than one million residents across several districts, creating an urgent need for international support.

    This emergency intervention reflects the UAE’s established policy of providing immediate humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities worldwide during crises. The Gulf nation has committed to ongoing support, with additional shipments of aid and shelter materials en route to assist in recovery and stabilization efforts. The comprehensive approach includes not only immediate relief but also support for longer-term recovery operations in partnership with local authorities.

  • Visa-free entry announced for Saudi, Russian citizens in both countries

    Visa-free entry announced for Saudi, Russian citizens in both countries

    In a landmark diplomatic development, Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation have formally established a mutual visa exemption program for their citizens. This unprecedented agreement marks Russia as the first nation worldwide to receive visa-free access for ordinary passport holders traveling to the Kingdom.

    The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the accord as a significant enhancement of bilateral relations between these “brotherly and friendly countries.” The arrangement permits citizens from both nations to enter each other’s territories without visas for purposes including tourism, business engagements, and family visits. Travelers may remain for durations of up to 90 consecutive days or accumulate 90 days through multiple visits within a single calendar year.

    This diplomatic breakthrough is projected to generate substantial opportunities across multiple sectors, including tourism expansion, economic collaboration, cultural exchanges, and strengthened people-to-people connections. The agreement reflects both nations’ commitment to facilitating international mobility while fostering deeper geopolitical ties.

    Important limitations remain in effect: citizens intending to work, pursue educational opportunities, perform Hajj pilgrimages, or establish residency must still obtain appropriate visas. This clarification maintains regulatory oversight for long-term stays while enabling short-term mobility.

    The visa waiver program emerges alongside Saudi Arabia’s recent immigration policy adjustments, including a 30-day grace period extension for visit visa holders requiring legal departure from the Kingdom. This parallel development demonstrates the nation’s progressive approach to international travel administration and border management.

  • Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

    Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

    The Manhattan courtroom became the stage for a pivotal legal battle as Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old defendant charged with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for a multi-day pre-trial hearing. The proceedings center on defense motions to suppress crucial evidence, including a firearm and personal writings allegedly outlining a motive.

    Mangione, who pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges that carry potential death penalty implications, attended Monday’s hearing in a grey suit after court personnel removed his restraints. His legal team is challenging the admissibility of evidence obtained during his December 2024 arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s days after the shooting.

    Defense attorneys argue constitutional violations occurred when police conducted warrantless searches of Mangione’s backpack and obtained statements before reading Miranda rights. Prosecutors maintain the 9mm handgun recovered matches the weapon used in the daylight shooting of Thompson, a father of two, as he entered a Manhattan investors’ conference.

    The notebook in question allegedly contains writings describing what prosecutors characterize as anti-health insurance industry sentiments, referring to ‘the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel.’ However, the defense contends these materials were illegally obtained.

    Legal experts observing the case suggest the defense faces significant hurdles. ‘The chances of evidence exclusion are virtually non-existent,’ noted New York criminal defense attorney Dmitriy Shakhnevich, citing exceptions to warrant requirements during manhunts for violent suspects.

    The hearing has featured testimony from law enforcement officials, including NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Sgt. Chris McLaughlin, and included review of surveillance footage from both the crime scene and arrest location. Prosecutors have indicated additional forensic evidence, including DNA or fingerprints from items discarded near the shooting, strengthens their case.

    Separately, Mangione’s attorneys are seeking to prevent federal prosecutors from pursuing capital punishment, arguing public comments from high-ranking officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi have prejudiced the case through political motivation.

  • China breaks ‘foreign technological monopolies’ with carbon fiber production line

    China breaks ‘foreign technological monopolies’ with carbon fiber production line

    China has achieved a significant technological milestone with the successful launch of its T1000 carbon fiber production line in Datong, Shanxi Province. This groundbreaking facility, which commenced operations on Sunday, represents a crucial advancement in China’s capability for large-scale manufacturing of high-performance carbon materials—a substance often referred to as the ‘monarch of novel materials.’

    The demonstration production line, with an annual capacity of 200 tons for 12K small tow T1000 carbon fiber, initiated construction in June 2024. This project constitutes the initial phase of a comprehensive high-performance carbon fiber initiative spearheaded by Shanxi Huayang Carbon Material Technology. The enterprise emerged from a strategic collaboration between Huayang New Material Technology Group, the municipal government of Datong, and the Institute of Coal Chemistry under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

    According to Director Fang Yitian of the Institute of Coal Chemistry, this achievement effectively dismantles long-standing international technological monopolies while reinforcing the security and robustness of China’s supply chain for essential materials. High-performance carbon fiber stands as a priority within China’s strategic emerging industries, serving as both the lifeblood and vanguard for sophisticated high-tech applications, advanced defense technologies, and the global transformation of conventional industries.

    Technical specifications reveal the extraordinary properties of T1000 carbon fiber: with a single filament diameter measuring merely 6 to 7 micrometers—less than one-tenth the width of a human hair—it exhibits a tensile strength surpassing 6400 MPa. Despite having a density equivalent to one-quarter that of steel, its strength exceeds steel’s by more than fivefold. A practical illustration demonstrates that a one-meter strand of Huayang’s T1000 carbon fiber, weighing only 0.5 grams, can sustain a load of 200 kilograms. The material additionally demonstrates exceptional resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, maintaining chemical inertness in both acidic and alkaline conditions, while offering superior thermal and electrical conductivity.

    These characteristics render it invaluable across diverse sectors including national defense, aerospace, rail transportation, and the emerging low-altitude economy. Industry experts note its extensive potential applications in wind turbine blade manufacturing and high-performance sports equipment.

    Project academic leader Lü Chunxiang, simultaneously a researcher at the Institute of Coal Chemistry, affirmed that China has attained comprehensive domestic supply security for high-end carbon fiber alongside self-sufficiency in technological innovation. His team previously overcame the challenges of aerospace-grade T300 carbon fiber production in 2008, positioning China as the third nation globally—after Japan and the United States—to master this technology. The T800 carbon fiber developed by his team was utilized in bobsleds and helmets for Chinese athletes during the Beijing Winter Olympics.

    Reflecting on the development journey, Lü acknowledged initial obstacles, recalling how foreign corporations dominated both carbon fiber technology and markets back in 2003. Today, Shanxi has evolved into an essential supply base for high-end carbon fiber applications within China.

    Huayang New Material Technology Group General Manager Wang Dali committed to intensifying market orientation, maintaining integrated progress in technological and industrial innovation, and deepening focus on T1000 carbon fiber to develop competitive, market-valued high-tech products.

    Datong Mayor Liu Junyi characterized the project as not merely a milestone but a transformative breakthrough for the high-quality development of Datong’s new material industry. He anticipates the initiative will accelerate the growth of associated sectors within Datong, including high-end equipment manufacturing and new energy storage, while attracting numerous upstream and downstream supporting enterprises to establish operations in the city.

  • Why New Delhi has become the most dependable partner in South Asia

    Why New Delhi has become the most dependable partner in South Asia

    When Cyclone Ditwah approached Sri Lanka with destructive force last week, India’s humanitarian machinery activated with precision and purpose. Even before the storm made landfall, New Delhi had positioned naval assets, relief supplies, and emergency teams on standby, demonstrating what has become standard protocol for the region’s dominant crisis responder.

    This rapid mobilization represents neither anomaly nor exception but rather the established norm in Indian foreign policy. Over the past decade, India has systematically developed its capacity as the Indian Ocean Region’s most reliable first responder, operating under a clearly articulated principle: in moments of crisis, neighboring nations receive priority attention.

    The architecture of India’s response mechanism involves sophisticated coordination between multiple government agencies. As Sri Lankan authorities issued early warnings, India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Navy immediately engaged Colombo counterparts. The Southern Naval Command prepared ships laden with relief supplies, medical teams, and emergency equipment while Coast Guard aircraft stood ready for search and rescue operations. Critical infrastructure including high-capacity power generators and water purification units were pre-positioned for immediate deployment.

    This operational pattern has become familiar throughout South Asia. India consistently anticipates distress calls rather than awaiting them—a critical advantage in a region frequently battered by cyclones, monsoons, and seismic events where response speed directly correlates with survival rates.

    The historical record demonstrates remarkable consistency. During Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake, India launched Operation Maitri, its largest humanitarian mission to date, with Air Force aircraft conducting over 250 sorties that rescued approximately 5,000 people and delivered thousands of tons of essential supplies.

    When Sri Lanka faced economic collapse in 2022, India provided over $4 billion in credit lines and emergency assistance, outpacing all other nations in both scale and urgency. During Maldives’ 2014 drinking water crisis, Indian naval ships delivered over 1,000 tons of potable water within hours of the request. Similar rapid responses occurred during Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar and Bangladesh (2023) and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic through the Vaccine Maitri initiative that supplied critical medical resources to multiple nations.

    This consistent humanitarian engagement stems from formal policy doctrines. India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region) frameworks recognize that regional stability and prosperity are interconnected. The approach contains a moral dimension as well, acknowledging centuries of shared cultural, commercial, and social exchange across South Asian borders.

    As climate change intensifies weather-related disasters, India’s role as regional stabilizer grows increasingly vital. The nation has dramatically expanded its response capabilities—from naval assets to satellite technology—while maintaining unwavering commitment to regional assistance. For Sri Lanka and neighboring nations, this reliability represents an invaluable security component in an uncertain world.

    India has demonstrated repeatedly that it serves not merely as a fair-weather partner but as the nation that arrives first during crises and remains until the last family reaches safety. In a region characterized by complex geopolitical relationships, India has established itself as South Asia’s most dependable humanitarian ally.

  • Israel’s Ben Gvir promotes head of unit involved in executing two Palestinians

    Israel’s Ben Gvir promotes head of unit involved in executing two Palestinians

    In a move drawing international condemnation, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has promoted the commander of an undercover Border Police unit implicated in the fatal shooting of two unarmed Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank. The incident, captured on video in Jenin’s Abu Dhahir neighborhood, shows Al-Muntasir Abdullah, 26, and Yousef Asasa, 37, emerging from a building with raised arms and lifted shirts—clear gestures of surrender—before being executed at point-blank range. Despite the Israeli military and police jointly admitting to the shootings and launching an investigation, Ben Gvir advanced the commander to the rank of colonel days later. A police source claimed the promotion was pre-approved two weeks prior by senior command, requiring Ben Gvir’s endorsement. The United Nations rights office denounced the killings as “summary executions,” while Ben Gvir visited the unit’s base to “embrace the heroic fighters” and vowed to halt investigations into Palestinians he labels “terrorists.” This occurs amid a UN Committee Against Torture report condemning Israel’s “organized and widespread” use of torture, exacerbated since the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023. Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank in two years, with military investigations rarely leading to prosecutions.