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China sex toy makers cautiously embrace AI wave
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» SHANGHAI - Erotic chatbots, video-synced and voice-activated devices mesmerised visitors at a sex toy expo in Shanghai this weekend, as China's adult product firms join the global AI craze.
Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran.
Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump, whose war and immigration policies have been condemned by Pope Leo, reiterated his criticism of the religious leader on Tuesday night.
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins
AFP, Published on 11/04/2026
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it.
UK pauses Chagos handover amid US objections
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government said on Saturday that it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British air base on Diego Garcia — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump.
Iran’s new leader has ‘severe and disfiguring’ wounds
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2026
» DUBAI - Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the Israeli-US war, three people close to his inner circle have told Reuters.
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2026
» HOUSTON - The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century.
In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) - As Iranian and US envoys prepare to hold talks in Islamabad to end the Middle East war, official sources and experts say Beijing helped pave the way for the negotiations and will be a crucial component in securing a permanent truce.
Workplace sexual harassment complaints jump by 38% in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/04/2026
» Workplace sexual harassment complaints in Hong Kong have jumped by 38% year on year, according to the equality watchdog.
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» MOSCOW — Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries' leaders said on Thursday, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.