Robots Start Half Marathon in Beijing, Two Robots Falling Spark Controversy
On April 19, 2026, the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon were held in Beijing. One of…
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Xi Jinping’s former chief steward, Liu Qi, surrenders; Liu Qi may be involved in the Ma Xingrui case.
Former Deputy Mayor Wang Renzhou of Ningbo City in Zhejiang Province surrendered to authorities on April 17, 2026. Wang Renzhou…
Gun attack in Ukrainian capital leaves at least 5 dead, gunman shot dead
On Saturday, a shooting incident took place in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, as reported by President Zelensky, where at…
Australia Signs New Warship Deal to Purchase 11 Escort Ships from Japan.
Australia and Japan announced on Saturday (April 18) the official signing of a contract for the joint development of new…
China tightens control over retired officials in many regions: Analysis reveals authorities have three major concerns
In China, many areas are strictly controlling retired senior cadres. In addition to tightening regulations on living in different places…
Scandal of Men Winning Women’s Marathon Resurfaces in China.
Recently, in a marathon held in Anyang, Henan Province, it was discovered that the female half marathon champion was actually…
Federal government unfreezes funding for Second Avenue subway project
The long-standing funding deadlock between the federal government and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has finally come…
Hormuz Strait Open for Business? Ship Owners and Oil Gas Traders Tread Carefully
Iran announced on Friday (April 17) that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ships. Shortly after, US President…
Residents at Hong Hong Fuk Yuen attend hearing, see loved ones being buried at sea through video call.
Hong Kong Tai Po Hung Fuk Court Fire Independent Committee held the 5th hearing of the second round today (April…
Chinese 7 E-commerce Platforms Fined 3.6 Billion Yuan for Involvement in “Ghost Delivery”
On April 17, 2026, due to involvement in “ghost delivery”, seven e-commerce platforms including Pinduoduo, Meituan, JD.com, Taobao Flash Sale,…