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Passenger jet billed as China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus prepares to make first international flight

The Comac C919 will fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, although experts say it could take generations for it to challenge the west’s dominance of the industry China hopes to break into the world of commercial aviation with the…

Why does SK Hynix want to sell its chip facility in southwest China?

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix’s potential deal to offload a packaging plant in southwest China is part of a strategic pivot towards higher-margin artificial intelligence (AI) memory products, according to analysts. But a sale might not…

Drones hit residential buildings in Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, mayor says

Aug 12 - Drone debris has damaged six residential buildings in the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, according to the mayor of the major commodities export hub.

Troubled NBTC head presents new evidence

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), unveiled new evidence on Tuesday to counter the verdict of the selection committee, which voted to disqualify him from office…

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

Zelenskyy warns Putin will use Russian election, in which opposition to the war is banned, as pretext for major call-up of troops. What we know on day 1,631 Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea , Ukraine’s…

Thailand suspends gun licences as teen shooter and grandparents he killed are cremated

Prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for tighter gun controls and ‘decisive penalties’ after nine dead in school shooting Thailand has suspended firearms licences after last week’s deadly school shooting , as the bodies of the teenage…

Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, 'I'm So Happy'

NEW YORK — Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track “I’m So Happy,” on Sept. 25. “Music is such a…

Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT

After a former lead writer claimed Saber "replaced me with ChatGPT," CEO Matthew Karch now claims, "Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI," for the Rideshare "Stimulator" game announced last month, developed by…

Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

“I’m deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon," the singer said in a statement.

Google: Rathee's YouTube clip 'defamatory', blocked in India

Boeing and US Air Force sign deal to build guided jet-powered bombs capable of traveling 300 nautical miles

Boeing lands $75 million contract for its new long-range guided bomb GBU-75 bomb travels over 300 nautical miles using a turbojet engine Boeing spent nearly $100 million of its own money before this deal Boeing has received a $75 million…

Is Mexico ‘next’? Why Colombia’s deadly quake doesn’t raise the seismic odds up north

This week’s powerful earthquake in Colombia has revived fear in Mexico: Is the Pacific Ring of Fire about to send another major tremor north? The answer is no. Although Mexico faces real seismic risk, Monday’s 7.4-magnitude quake in…