Russia’s military will train Kurdish forces in Syria, the militia’s spokesman said Monday, in Moscow’s first agreement of its kind with the group that controls large parts of the country’s north. His comments at news conference in Ankara came after the Syrian-Kurdish YPG militia said Russian Federation was setting up a military base in northwestern Syria and would help train YPG fighters.
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China calls for AI funding, policies to surpass US
Artificial intelligence has made its way on to the agenda of the government’s annual political show in Beijing, urged on by the country’s business and technology elites China’s government is preparing for a war of sorts with the United States to claim the vantage point to define the technological trend for the next generation. At the annual meeting of China’s parliament this week, the usual Communist Party agenda of economic growth, social welfare, jobs, health care and pension made way for an unusual addition: a clarion call by some of China’s most influential business and technology leaders for the government to set policies to define what they consider the Next Big Thing.
Iron Ore Rally Starts to Crack as Capital Economics Sees $45
Iron ore’s rally is showing signs of cracking. After a drumbeat of warnings that the gains won’t last, the commodity is heading for the biggest weekly slump in almost four months amid rising concern about the underlying strength of demand in China at a time of still-rising supplies.
Apple, Samsung, Microsoft express concern about Central Intelligence…
“It lools like not only is [the Central Intelligence Agency arsenal] being spread around contractors and former American computer hackers for hire, but now maybe around the black market or being used by these American hackers who sometimes, you know cross both sides of the fence-they’re called grey hats-for attacking others”, Assange said . To Snowden, the biggest story about ” Vault 7 ” is that US intelligence services have purchased software vulnerabilities so it could use them to spy on people, when, in the interests of public safety, it should have turned over the information to the makers of the software.
Yen Drops as Global Bond Rout Deepens Before Jobs: Markets Wrap
Australian 10-year bonds extended their slump as Treasuries with a similar maturity headed for a 10th day of declines. That would be the longest streak since 1974.
Paint Medical Patents Green Or Improve Efficacy
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Suddenly Conspiracy Theorists Don’t Sound So Silly Anymore, Do They?
Let’s get this out of the way first: We do not in any way condone the whole “leaking national secrets business” no matter who’s doing it and no matter who it benefits, since we really don’t want our enemies out there in the rest of the world to know what we’re capable of. Know , as opposed to suspect that we’re capable of.
Robot offers legal assistance in central China
The robot, FaGouGou, is backed with 30 million cases and massive legal knowledge data, covering the criminal, labor, marriage and traffic fields, said Liu Qian, a co-developer. It provides consulting service for lawyers as well as customer data mining service.
Gazprom’s Medvedev Channels Mao in Quest to Sell China Gas
Gazprom PJSC deputy head Alexander Medvedev is taking solace in old sayings by the founding father of the People’s Republic of China as the natural gas giant pushes ahead with a plan to become its biggest supplier. “Do you know this Chinese saying ‘Hard work for three years, happiness for 10,000’?” Medvedev said in an interview, referring to a loosely translated version of a Mao Zedong slogan.
A Delivery Man Just Became One of the Richest People in China
Imagine your net worth increasing by $2 billion a day. That’s what happened when China’s largest parcel delivery company, S.F. Express, made its stock exchange debut and turned founder Wang Wei into the country’s third-richest man.
A Delivery Man Just Became One of the Richest People in China
Imagine your net worth increasing by $2 billion a day. That’s what happened when China’s largest parcel delivery company, S.F. Express, made its stock exchange debut and turned founder Wang Wei into the country’s third-richest man.
Samsung de-facto leader formally charged with bribery – CNET
Jay Y. Lee, vice chairman of Samsung, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on January 18. This week, he was formally charged in connection to the political scandal in the country. South Korea’s case against Samsung’s de facto leader just got more serious, threatening the company’s succession plan.
Johnson Controls Showcases Innovative Technologies in India Through ACREX 2017
“Our successful merger with Tyco has greatly enhanced our existing capabilities and expanded our portfolio of products and solutions. Our combined insights and world-class technologies will help us to better meet the needs of our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their buildings,” said On display at the Johnson Controls booth at ACREX 2017 were technologies designed to advance energy efficiency and increase building intelligence.
Robot adept in interpreting sign language developed in C China
Song Jiyuan poses with a robot adept in interpreting sign language at a makerspace of the National University Science Park of Henan Province in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province, Feb. 23, 2017. The robot, developed by Song Jiyuan, a student from mechanical engineering department of Zhengzhou University, and his classmates, can quickly interpret sign language as well as translating voice into sign language.
Canada to welcome 1200 refugees fleeing ISIL
Hussen says Canada has long offered protection to refugees based on “vulnerability, not religion or ethnicity” and will thus focus on “highly vulnerable” survivors of Daesh. The program is expected to cost CAN$28 million and there will will be an emphasis on women and girls.
Region in China’s restive Xinjiang to track vehicles as anti-terror measure
China today beefed up security measures in its volatile Xinjiang province by making it mandatory for all vehicles to install a satellite navigation system similar to the GPS as part of an anti-terror initiative. All vehicles will be required by June 30 to install GPS-style tracking devices connected to China’s proprietary Beidou navigation satellite, “so they can be tracked wherever they go”, the state-run Global Times reported on Tuesday.
Watchdog revises standards, begins regulatory process for online sales
Beijing was a hive of activity last week as regulators revised standards on an extensive range of food lines, and released draft regulations on online food services for public comment. First, the national food and drug watchdog announced its course of action after the State Council’s recently issued a national strategy on food safety as part of its the 13th Five-year plan, which will last until 2020.
Jio effect: Tata Tele mulls merger with RCom-Aircel-MTS combine
Shares of the telecom service operators were on a roll on Monday amid news reports of major consolidation moves gaining momentum, involving the biggies Tata Teleservices, Reliance Communications, Idea Cellular and Vodafone India, as the incumbents look for scale and operational efficiency to take on the onslaught of competition from the giant new entrant Reliance Jio. To counter the price war started by Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Jio, Tata Teleservices is said to be in talks with younger brother Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communication , according to a financial daily.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know About ISRO’s Achievements?
I don’t know about you, but when Google Earth first launched, I was completely enthralled. Her husband Ajay Bhargav is a hardware engineer.
Xinhua Insight: Thriving Shenzhen tells tale of old man and the city
“I should have stopped my second son from going to Hong Kong 40 years ago,” said Deng, 75, at his home in Shenzhen, a business city in southern China’s Guangdong Province. The city has served Deng’s eldest and youngest sons well.
China plans smart health and elderly care
China plans to develop the smart health and elderly care industry in the next four years to grants universal access to health management services and home-based elderly care, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said Thursday. According to an action plan jointly made by the MIIT, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Health and Family Planning Commission, China will build a smart health and elderly care industry with more than 100 industrial leading enterprises and a number of brands by 2020.
India Launches Record 104 Satellites on a Single Rocket
Several launches happened in 2016 after India launched its own space shuttle on May 23, 2016. 20 satellites launches happened on Sriharikota in June 2016 by Isro, and then on Wednesday the space research organization launched record 104 satellites in one go.
China Said to Mull Resuming Coal Output Curbs for Six Months
China, the world’s biggest producer and consumer of coal, is considering reinstating output restrictions to avoid the return of a glut after easing limits during winter. Shares in the country’s coal miners jumped along with futures prices.
Kim Jong Un’s Estranged Brother Said Murdered in Malaysia
The oldest half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was murdered in Malaysia on Monday, according to a South Korean government official. Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of former leader Kim Jong Il, had lived outside the country for years.
People’s Bank of China warns Bitcoin exchanges against margin trading and money laundering
China’s central bank has warned Bitcoin exchanges against margin trading and money laundering, in a further step to tighten regulation over the digital currency. An inspection team from the People’s Bank of China met and gave verbal warnings to company officials of nine Beijing-based Bitcoin trading platforms yesterday afternoon, according to a PBoC statement today.
Palak stresses cyber security for key govt agencies
The government has identified 21 of its agencies as critical infrastructure and attached high importance to protecting them from cyber attacks, State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak said yesterday. Bangladesh Bank, National Board of Revenue and Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh are among them, he said at a seminar on cyber security at the NBR headquarters.
A ship loaded with containers the Port of Ningbo in Zhejiang province. Photo: Reuters
At present, evidence of malevolent intent is weak – but the balance of maritime power now needs to be monitored with care Some truths glare at you. Some sneak up from behind, no matter how obvious they ought to be.
Making China Great Again
Passing the TPP is as important to me as another aircraft carrier,” said former U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter two years ago, as the negotiations on the huge new free trade organization were nearing completion. Given that the United States already has twice as many aircraft carriers as the rest of the world put together, that comment could be taken several ways, but Mr. Carter meant that the TPP was strategically important in his eyes.
The Americans are searching for Putin’s bunker
U.S. intelligence is studying Russia’s capabilities for a retaliatory strike in the event of a nuclear war. Special attention is paid to bunkers that the Russian military plans to use to hide the country’s top leadership if the need arises.
Regional Alibaba HQ creates opportunities for New Zealand exporters: minister
New Zealand Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges on Friday welcomed the opening of a new regional Chinese e-commerce base as an opportunity for exporters. Bridges said he would attend the opening of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s Australia and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon says Russia ‘weaponising misinformation’ to destabilise west
Russia is “weaponising misinformation” in a sustained campaign of destabilisation against the West, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has warned. In a hard-hitting speech, Sir Michael accused Moscow of using cyber weaponry to “disrupt critical infrastructure and disable democratic machinery” in a series of attacks on western countries.
Link between human body clock and breast cancer risk discovered
Biologists in Britain have discovered a link between the human body clock and the risk of breast cancer, the University of Manchester announced Tuesday. Chinese-born Dr. Qing-Jun Meng and Professor Charles Streuli have discovered that breast tissues have 24-hour body clocks, and that several hundred genes are regulated in a daily cycle.
Nalanda University Chancellor Vijay Bhatkar defends links with RSS arm
BARELY a few hours after Pune-based computer scientist Vijay Bhatkar was appointed as the Chancellor of Nalanda University, he has drawn flak due to his association as president of Vigyan Bharati – an arm of the RSS which promotes “swadeshi” science. While much is being spoken on the social media and academic circles about the saffronisation of one of India’s most promising universities, Bhatkar claims that he is unfazed by the criticism and agrees that he is facing a perception battle.
New future forged in the kilns of China’s Forbidden City
Fine goods: Visitors browsing products on display at a souvenir shop inside the Palace Museum at the Forbidden Cityi i . – Bloomberg BEIJING: For 600 years China’s emperors brought the finest porcelain vases and cups from the imperial kilns to Beijing’s Forbidden City, stamped with the royal seal.
India marks anniversary of post-independence constitution
Soldiers of Indian Armed forces march along Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. India celebrates Republic day with parades across the country, showcasing India’s military might and economic strength.
Trump Set for – Antagonistic’ China Relations, Citigroup Says
Donald Trump’s administration may be on course for a fraught relationship with China amid disputes over trade policy, according to Citigroup Inc., which warned the new U.S. government could introduce more protectionist measures against manufactured goods from Asia’s top economy. “There are growing signs that the Trump administration is heading for antagonistic relations with China,” the bank said in a report that examined how commodities including metals and farm goods may fare in the upcoming lunar year.
Flipkart ranked amongst India’s most trusted e-tailing brands
New Delhi , Jan 20 : Electronic commerce company Flipkart continues to retain its apex position as India’s most trusted e-commerce brand, in a nationwide consumer study titled the ‘The Indian E-tailing Leadership Index’, conducted by research firm Red Seer Consulting. According the study, Flipkart, for the fourth time in a row, is ranked overall number one in the study, scoring the highest among all e-commerce platforms in India in areas like product selection, customer support, ease of return, refund and reverse pick up speed.
LeEco Billionaire Apologizes for Remarks on Share-Boosting
Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp.’s shares climbed Friday after billionaire founder Jia Yueting apologized for making “inappropriate” comments about boosting the share price of LeEco’s main listed unit to 100 yuan. Jia’s remarks, made to investors at a public forum, was the latest slip-up for a technology conglomerate that in past months has struggled to deal with a cash squeeze, pay its suppliers and respond to criticism about its capital-intensive business model.
Samsung launches Galaxy C9 Pro in India
Bhubaneswar : Samsung India on Tuesday announced the launch of its new smartphone powerhouse ‘Galaxy C9 Pro’ in Bhubaneshwar. Bollywood actress Prachi Desai did the honours for the company.
China’s first cargo spacecraft to leave factory
A review meeting was convened last Thursday, during which officials and experts unanimously concluded that the Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft had met all the requirements to leave the factory. The take-off weight of Tianzhou-1 is 13 tonnes and it can ship material of up to six tonnes.