What is the “rat people” trend? A growing number of young adults in China are embracing a new lifestyle movement called “rat people,” a term spreading across social platforms like Weibo, Douyin, and RedNote. The...

Mountain crash triggers collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan A massive landslide in China’s Sichuan province caused the Hongqi Bridge, a newly completed mountain bridge, to partially collapse just weeks after it opened to traffic....

Russia’s much-hyped debut in the field of humanoid robotics turned into a viral internet spectacle after its first AI-powered robot, AIdol, crashed on stage during a live demonstration in Moscow. The incident, which occurred on...

In a stunning escalation of digital-era geopolitics, China has accused the United States of stealing $14 billion worth of Bitcoin through a covert cyber operation. The allegation centers on the 2020 hack of LuBian, a...

When Police Knocked on the Door in Hampstead When British police raided a luxury mansion near Hampstead Heath in 2021, they expected to find evidence of money laundering. What they didn’t expect was one of...

Why ‘People’s Cafe’ stirred controversy A coffee chain in China has apologized and rebranded itself after being criticized by state media for using the word “People” in its name, a term considered politically significant in...

Amid fresh warnings of a looming arms race, recent satellite imagery and think-tank analyses suggest China may be conducting subcritical nuclear tests at its Lop Nur facility in Xinjiang. While Beijing denies any breach of...

China may have just pushed the limits of physics. Researchers in Beijing have unveiled a prototype missile that can change shape mid-flight at speeds exceeding Mach 5, a feat long considered impossible. If confirmed, this...

In a major step toward easing trade tensions, President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The move includes cuts to...

TL;DR A gym in Binzhou, Shandong province, China, is offering a used Porsche Panamera to anyone who can lose 50 kilograms (about 110 pounds) in three months. While the challenge has gone viral, medical experts...