Trump targets deals in pharma, AI, energy, mining before midterm elections

NEW YORK - Eli Lilly was asked to produce more insulin; Pfizer to produce more of its top-selling cancer drug Ibrance and its cholesterol drug Lipitor; and London-based AstraZeneca to consider a new headquarters in the US, according to two...

The cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools

India’s digital transformation has revolutionised communication, education, commerce, and governance. From smartphones to smart homes, convenience has become the cornerstone of contemporary urban living. Yet, beneath this technological leap lies a...

Why the US may have to sue for economic peace with China

Inside the most complex machine mankind has ever devised, a laser beam hits a droplet of tin 50,000 times per second, generating temperatures 40 times those found on the surface of the sun. This is just one part of the production process for...

Putin Hits Back At US pressure On Russian Oil Trade: 'India, China Won't Accept Humiliation'

Last Updated:October 03, 2025, 06:10 IST Russian President Vladimir Putin said if India stopped buying Russian energy, it would face losses estimated between $9 billion and $10 billion Russian President Vladimir Putin said if India stopped buying...

What a new Minnesota plant could mean for magnet supply amid U.S.-China trade war

NINA MOINI: Well, you probably don't think much about the magnets that are essential to the operation of your computer, cell phone, vehicle, audio speakers. But if these components were suddenly unavailable, you might notice it pretty quickly....

China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum returns to Wuhan in October

ShareSharePin ItShare China-Nordic Forum 2024 made opportunities to strengthen relations between China and the Nordic countries. Photo: X. The seventh China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum will take place from 14 to 16 October in Wuhan, Hubei...

Chinese takeaway owners bid community farewell

The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Warwick have issued a farewell message to the community is has served for more than 50 years. Earlier this week, The Courier and Weekly News ran a story about the closure of the Ming Kee takeaway in the St...

Cardiovascular Health Supplements Market to Reach USD 20.31 Billion by 2032 Owing to the Rising Incidences of Cardiovascular Diseases and Aging Population | S&S Insider

Natural supplements dominate the market, while synthetic formulations and online channels gain momentum amid growing heart health awareness globally. Austin, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardiovascular Health Supplements Market Size & Growth...

A guide to contemporary China, through cinema

“An artwork whose medium is history”, is how sinologist Haun Saussy defines China. As passionately debated as it is little understood, China today remains a mystery, the elephant in the world room. Its life and history remain contained in its...

AOS Ltd hosts Chinese delegation to advance tech, energy ties

AOS Ltd recently hosted a high-level Chinese business delegation in Lahore, representing major chambers under ACFIC and key players in healthcare, logistics, renewable energy, and emerging technologies. The visit focused on strategic collaboration...

‘Oprah of China’ to appear at Greenvale book signing event

Chinese American media icon and humanitarian, Yue-Sai Kan, to appear at Vibrance 360 book signing. Photo provided by Vibrance 360 Yue-Sai Kan, the Chinese-American television host, author and entrepreneur often referred to as “the Oprah of China,”...

“Losing My Consciousness”: Terence Atmane Confesses Saddening Health Update

Terence Atmane is the talk of the town this season. His incredible run at the Cincinnati Open saw him reach the semifinals and put up a tough fight against four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner—no easy feat. Currently ranked at a career-high...

Has Coco Gauff Finally Improved Her Serve With Aryna Sabalenka’s Ex-coach? China Open Reveals Truth

Ahead of the US Open, Coco Gauff made a bold decision to shake things up and it definitely turned heads. She brought in biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan—yes, the same coach who worked wonders with Aryna Sabalenka—specifically to sharpen up her...

Chinese HNWIs' top purchase: Luxury homes

Chinese HNWIs' top purchase: Luxury homes A new TONG Global report finds luxury buyers want spatial storytelling: personalized plans, culturally fluent design, whole-home customization, and restorative spaces.

China’s ‘Great Green Wall’ brings hope but also some hardship for herders

Planting the equivalent of 840,000 football pitches around Inner Mongolia’s Kubuqi Desert has created tens of thousands of jobs and helped alleviate poverty, a 2015 United Nations study found. For some ethnic Mongolians, who make up 17% of the...

Health department issues alert after multiple rabies cases

Published 12:07 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 Rowan County Public Health and Rowan County Animal Enforcement are raising awareness about rabies after two animals in southern Rowan County tested positive for rabies and had human contact. According...

Who Works in China’s Local Governments?

Understanding domestic politics in China must start with understanding local Chinese politics. Under its Leninist political system, China is one of the most decentralized states in the world in terms of fiscal spending. More than 85 percent of...

Google appears to block searches about Trump’s mental health: report

A new report in tech-savvy The Verge says that Google's AI is blocking searches for President Donald "Trump and dementia," despite allowing the same searches to go through for "dementia" and other presidents. Trump, who at 79 is the oldest sitting...

China Market Update: Hong Kong Growth Stocks Rally, Alibaba’s AI Handles 2.6B User Requests

Key News Asian equities had a strong day as Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand all posted +1% daily returns. China is closed for the National Holiday or "Golden Week", while India was closed for Gandhi's...

Starting Again from Beijing: Writing a New Chapter in the Global Women’s Cause

In 1995, the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women of the United Nations was held in Beijing. Over the past three decades, China has acted on the spirit of the 1995 Conference and made historic achievements in women’s development in China. On...