China population policy is emerging as a central pillar of Beijing’s broader economic strategy as authorities roll out their most comprehensive effort yet to reverse a flagging birth rate. Official population data due on January 19 is expected to show China’s population shrinking for a fourth consecutive year, underlining the…
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CK Hutchison Targets $30 Billion Valuation with Dual Listing in Hong Kong and London
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings is preparing one of the most significant retail stock market debuts of the year, as it seeks a valuation of around $30 billion for the A.S. Watson IPO in Hong Kong and London. According to people familiar with the matter, the group has already…
Apple Gemini Siri Taps Google’s Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri in Major AI Shift
Apple has announced a landmark partnership with Google that will see the iPhone maker use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence Apple Gemini Siri model to power its next-generation voice assistant. The move places Apple Gemini Siri at the center of Apple’s future AI strategy as the company races to close the…
Global Smartphone Shipments Up 2% in 2025 as Apple Leads Market
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% in 2025, driven by stronger demand in emerging markets and resilient economic activity, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest industry analysis. Analysts reported that the increase in global smartphone shipments marks a notable rebound after several years of sluggish growth and contributes to renewed optimism for…
Disney China Strategy Gains Momentum Amid Shifting US–China Dynamics
Senior Chinese Official Meets Disney CEO in Beijing China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, signalling renewed openness toward US entertainment investment as Disney China strategy takes centre stage once again. Ding reportedly urged Disney to increase its investments in China, which is a…
Character.AI Reaches Settlement in Lawsuits Alleging Harm to Young Users
Character.AI, an artificial intelligence startup, has consented to resolve many lawsuits alleging that its chatbot products caused youth deaths and mental health crises. The deal settles some of the first and most widely watched court cases investigating the possible dangers of AI chatbots, especially for children. Court filings submitted this…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After Federal Defunding
An organization that was a key component of the US public media system for almost 60 years has come to an end, when its leaders decided to disband the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The decision, which was made on Monday, is the last chapter for an organization that was…
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City’s Youngest Mayor in Over a Century
Early on Thursday, Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office as New York City’s 112th Youngest Mayor. This was a historic moment for the city and a big change in its political direction. Mamdani is the youngest person to hold the office in more than 100 years. He is also…
U.S. Virgin Islands Sues Meta Over Alleged Profiting From Scams and Platform Safety Failures
source:- iTnews The U.S. Virgin Islands’ Attorney General has sued Meta Platforms, claiming that the tech giant has knowingly let fraud and harmful content grow on its social media sites to make more money from ads. The lawsuit, which was filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on…
How Nick Shirley’s Viral Minnesota Video Highlights the New Power of Political Influencers
Source:- Yahoo News Canada Nick Shirley, who is 23 years old, was mostly unknown outside of a small online group just a week ago. Today, he is one of the most well-known people in America’s divided media landscape, with hundreds of thousands of new followers and tens of millions of…