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Number of Russian tourists in China up 54% in first half of 2026

Russian Presidential Special Representative Boris Titov stressed that Russia is very interested in attracting Chinese tourists

Russia, China have huge potential for AI cooperation — deputy PM

Marat Khusnullin said he had seen firsthand China's extensive experience in this area during his visit to the city of Xiong'an

Thailand to increase tax on EV imports, official says

OpenAI, Anthropic researchers ramp up calls for AI slowdown as warnings of catastrophic risk intensify

There is growing concern globally about the capability of AI, following numerous cyberattacks and security incidents in recent months by rogue models

India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes

Xi’s First India Trip Since 2019 Extends an Olive Branch to Modi

When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi this weekend for his first post-Covid visit to India, he faces the task of managing a delicate detente with his neighbor and rival.

China ‘living Buddha’ honoured for US$9 million donation after saving every cent for charity

A 98-year-old man in eastern China has garnered widespread praise for his remarkable philanthropy, which includes donations totalling 60 million yuan (US$9 million), while leading an exceptionally frugal life himself. Wang Chunwen, a…

TotalEnergies Plans $10 Billion in Angola Oil Investments

TotalEnergies SE and its partners plan to invest $10 billion in Angola’s oil sector over the next five years in order to sustain production in the country.

South Africa: Another Fuel Hike On the Cards for Mzansi Drivers in October

[Scrolla] Petrol 95 is showing an expected price jump of roughly 200 cents per litre based on early September 2026 data. High global oil prices are also pushing local diesel and paraffin prices up by well over 160 cents per litre.

Intesa Investors Back Share Issue to Finance Monte Paschi Bid

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA shareholders approved the issuance of new shares to finance the €35.4 billion ($41.2 billion) takeover bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA, bringing Chief Executive Officer Carlo Messina a step closer to a deal…

On Europe’s economy, let’s ditch the lazy stereotypes

Despite careful, consistent labour market reforms, the continent has not lived down to its image as work-shy

Latham & Watkins buys Nvidia servers to set up in-house AI systems

Law firm is customising open-weight models as alternative to OpenAI and Anthropic