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US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology
05 October 2026Manufacturers say they are close to perfecting a new, more efficient solar panel that could help the United States reclaim ground it lost. -
U.S. Sanctions Aim to ‘Shut Down’ Iran’s Airlines, but This Boeing Plane Is Still Flying
05 October 2026The Trump administration says all Iranian airlines are being “shut down.” So why is this jumbo jet still flying from Tehran to Southeast Asia? -
The Humanoid Robot Future Has Arrived at a South Korean Park. Sort of.
05 October 2026I went to Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul to see how we might one day live with robots. It was part cutting-edge technology, part theatrics. -
Who Owns the Moon?
04 October 2026A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless. -
Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon
04 October 2026The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great. -
Japan Protests After U.S. Marine Is Accused of Killing Woman in Okinawa
04 October 2026The matter threatened to revive tensions over the American military presence on the Japanese archipelago. -
China Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets
03 October 2026China has started limiting exports of refined products again as its own inventories of crude oil and refined products have dwindled. -
In India, a Food Inspector Sparks Fear in Mumbai Restaurants
03 October 2026Tukaram Mundhe’s surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India. -
American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts
03 October 2026The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students. -
India Faces Fresh Protests, This Time Over Voter Rolls
02 October 2026Hundreds were detained in New Delhi as demonstrators expressed anger over the removal of 130 million people from the rolls. The government denies accusations of “vote theft.” -
China’s Push Into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage
02 October 2026As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, relationships and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits. -
Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
02 October 2026Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries. -
Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?
02 October 2026Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said. -
Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
01 October 2026Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages. -
Hong Kong Journalist Arrested After Covering Gathering Linked to 2019 Protests
01 October 2026The national security police detained Tang Ho-wing, founder of the independent outlet Boom News, according to local media and watchdog groups. -
DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance
30 September 2026In China’s push for self-reliance in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek and Huawei have teamed up to develop software tools for advanced chips. -
Turkish Confectioner Hands Out Doughnuts to Honor the Dead
30 September 2026In Turkey, people who have recently lost loved ones hire doughnut makers to hand out fried dough balls, known as lokma, to honor the dead and spread their blessings. -
Malaysia Begins Repatriation of Migrants to War-Torn Myanmar Despite Critics’ Warnings
30 September 2026Malaysia says it is repatriating undocumented migrants from Myanmar who want to return. Critics say it is putting their lives at risk. -
Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury
29 September 2026At an Indonesian prison complex near Jakarta, inspectors found expensive cars, spacious quarters with flat-screen TVs and a golf simulator under construction. -
Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing
29 September 2026An airstrike on a bustling market in rebel territory left at least 50 people dead, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in months.