China economy: Beijing unveils $298bn tax cuts to boost growth
China's number two leader Li Keqiang has warned the country faces "a tough struggle," as he laid out plans to prop up the world's second-largest economy.
China accuses detained Canadians of spying
China has accused two Canadians of spying, as tensions between the nations grow over the possible extradition of a Huawei executive to the US.
German Engineers Successfully Produce, Test 3D-Printed Rocket Engine
German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in collaboration with SLM Solutions, have successfully created a rocket engine, called BERTA, fully assembled using 3D-printing technology.
Detention of Saudi Women A ‘Political Crackdown’ Led by MbS: Report
Saudi Arabia will refer a group of prominent women’s rights activists to court, the public prosecutor said, moving forward in a case that’s sparked controversy at home and abroad.
The hidden significance of what we eat
How would you define a good lunch? Some of us might say a healthy kale salad, others a delicious burrito, while some may point to the locally raised beef in their burger. But in Martha Sif Karrebaek’s experience, such a question crystallises the way that language and culture add layers of meaning to what’s on the plate. It’s not just what food we eat that matters, but how we talk about it.
US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela regime as Russia ups support
The United States and Russia clashed Friday over how to assist crisis-wracked Venezuela, with Moscow pledging new relief channeled through President Nicolas Maduro and Washington slapping sanctions over the blocking of US aid it tried to push through the border.
Iranian Wrestlers Claim Two Gold, One Silver at Don Kolov
Three Iranian freestyle wrestlers Hassan Yazdani, Parviz Hadi and Reza Yazdani won two gold and one silver medals respectively at the United World Wrestling (UWW) Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov tournament in Bulgaria on Sunday.
SpaceX Dragon capsule docks with space station
The demonstration flight of America's new astronaut capsule has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS).
How you could control your world with just your fingertips
The QWERTY typewriter was introduced in 1872, and since then tapping on a keyboard or screen has become the standard way to interact with digital technology. But this isn't always convenient or safe, so new "touchless" ways to control machines are being developed.
Russian Analyst: EU Feels Emotional Hatred toward Trump
A political commentator based in Moscow highlighted reasons behind some differences of opinion between the European Union and US President Donald Trump’s administration, saying EU leaders feel “an emotional hatred” toward the president personally.
