Nepal flood victims found 200km downstream as nearly 2,000 remain missing
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Nepal flash flood: Irish citizens named on list of missing tourists
Rescuers work to get aid into affected areas on Nepal-Tibet border with more than 390 killed and hundreds more missing
‘It was terror’: Survivors describe devastating force of Nepal floods
A police officer was hurled from his station by waves that swallowed buildings in seconds
Volkswagen chief warns company facing ‘critical’ fight for survival
German car giant plans swingeing cuts across its business amid Chinese competition
Things look surprisingly rosy for North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Russia, China and the US all want better relationships with the dictator
Iran signals intention to retaliate after United States widens sanctions
US threatens Iran’s trading partners but makes no mention of China
Trump’s Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia
US cancels another military exercise with South Korea scheduled for next month, citing constraints on forces due to the Iran war
United States to unveil ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
Economy already under enormous pressure from international restrictions, while infrastructure bombed repeatedly
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant given life sentence
Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan jailed following developer’s default almost five years ago
Trump’s move to cut South Korea drills raises concerns among US allies in Asia
Decisions on joint exercises and carrier redeployment fuel fears over Washington’s Indo-Pacific commitment
War memories awaken old row in Japan, China and South Korea
China and South Korea noted what Japan’s prime minister didn’t say
Bytes and Bullets: Study of AI arms race is meticulously researched and deeply disturbing
Steve Feldstein charts global technological-military rivalry whose implications are not fully understood
Dublin’s empty offices and how China saved us from recession
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China appears to have saved us from a global recession
Beijing’s decision to slash oil imports has kept a lid on prices, avoiding a wider economic fallout
How can a Belfast mural help explain failures of scholarly gatekeeping in the age of AI?
Generative AI has changed the economics of academic paper mills – businesses that manufacture studies, fabricate data, and sell completed papers to researchers
Zhu Rongji, reforming Chinese prime minister, dies aged 97
Alongside president Jiang Zemin, Zhu laid the foundation for the country’s leap to economic superpower
Touchscreen controls in cars are out, and physical buttons are back
Chinese authorities say physical buttons will now have to be included for all essential functions
China’s clean-energy gamble is paying off
As disruption in Strait of Hormuz rattles energy markets, Beijing’s long push towards electrification is cushioning the impact and reshaping global power
Taiwan prepares for war, but China has other options
‘Blockade by fire’ could cut off supplies to the island while minimising disruption to others
Crisis-stricken Volkswagen is emblematic of Germany’s ailing economy
German car maker plans to lay off 100,000 employees, a sixth of its global workforce
Flights grounded as Typhoon Dolphin overwhelms Chinese regions with torrential rain
Authorities warn days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding as storm moves north and further inland
‘Too much heat, not enough light’ in debate on ending triple lock, says Taoiseach
‘Aggressive’ denunciation of any suggested changes to security policies is ‘getting worse’
Choir gives Beijing’s retirees a reason to get up
As China’s population ages and traditional support networks weaken, community choirs help retirees stay connected
US Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of congress over Covid hearing
Fauci invoked fifth amendment dozens of times to parry hostile Republican inquisition over pandemic response
The West may become less polarised in coming years amid external threats
As Europe rearms and geopolitical rivalry returns, the West may rediscover an unexpected source of social cohesion
Hong Kong’s revival contrasts with crackdown on last remaining independent bookshops
As the financial hub regains confidence, police action against small booksellers highlights continuing limits on dissent
Teeling distillery brews deal with Chinese beer giant
Tsingtao Brewery to distribute Irish whiskey in growing market
Rival Koreas race to build nuclear-powered submarines
Seoul sees long-awaited opportunity to develop more potent vessels after Donald Trump gave nod of approval last year
Chinese national charged over €1.6m cannabis stash refused bail as a flight risk
Xiaochen Han (30) ‘came here illegally and if given bail would leave here illegally’, Garda says
VW’s China playbook may come back to haunt it when rivals take it to Europe
German carmaker is dealing with plunging sales in its biggest market
Wham! 10 Days in China: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley deliver a seismic culture shock
Mike Christie’s film poignantly captures just how alien Wham! were in the country in 1985
Who will win the war of neo-mercantilists?
China’s high degree of self-sufficiency also reduces its vulnerability to coercion by others
China, US and Philippines seek to put a stamp on Manila envelopment
US secretary of state and Chinese foreign minister meet to prepare for Xi Jinping’s visit to US in September
T-shirt slogan speaks volumes in Taiwan as Hong Kong raids see book sales rocket
Taiwanese look on with concern at fate of Hong Kong’s independent booksellers after series of arrests
The factory on the front line of Europe’s economic battle with China
The survival of Citribel’s citric acid plant in Belgium is a test of whether the EU can still defend its basic industrial base
Amid a wall of blue tote bags, China’s vaulting AI ambitions come into view
Kimi K3 has sharpened a contest with the US over technological leadership and rules governing artificial intelligence
European Commission fines AliExpress €550m for failing to prevent sale of illegal goods
Record penalty under EU’s Digital Services Act comes amid broader crackdown on Chinese ecommerce platforms
Trump and the bonfire of his vanities
US president puts his ego above everything else, even democracy
China makes its latest play to become dominant player in AI
China has formed the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, based in Shanghai, to promote AI governance
Like Cork, Shanghai wears its second-city swagger with pride
While Beijing wrestles with the burdens of being the capital, Shanghai is doubling down on culture, commerce and urban life
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign journalists and students
New Trump administration rules limit visas to 240 days for most members of media and 90 days for Chinese nationals
AI trade boost for economy, and why you will need a €41,000-a-year pension
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Chinese car exports topping one million deepens anxiety in Europe’s automobile industry
VW confirmed that it is considering up to 100,000 job cuts
Jeep’s rugged electric Compass 4x4 kicks off new European sales push
Avenger and Compass will shortly be joined by three new models, one of them built in China by Dongfeng
Dispute in South China Sea between China and Philippines shows no signs of easing
Global Briefing: Beijing continues to dismiss a ruling made 10 years ago that dismissed its jurisdiction claims over some islands also claimed by Philippines
Angolan death metal band capture pulse of vibrant country still growing into independence
Angola Letter: Eternal Katastrophy represent what the country is more than many assumptions about its history, culture, politics and people
There are few things more life-affirming than a dancing robot going haywire
It functions, among other things, as an antidote to the relentless propagandising of the tech world, with its insistence on AI as an inevitable replacement of human labour
China evacuates more than one million people as region braces for Typhoon Bavi
At least 17 killed in landslides set off by intense rains in southern Philippines
Varadkar the star turn as Chinese investors sign up for Great Wall tour at nearly €1,300 each
Former taoiseach to pocket €17,500 for speaking tour, visiting six cities in 10 days
China’s neighbours display complicated reaction to weepy diaspora film Dear You
But for the Chinese this low-budget tearjerker stirs up emotions and memories of those who left for southeast Asia
Blood on the carpet as Volkswagen tries to head off existential threat
Up to 70,000 job losses likely as German carmaker considers €30bn cost-cutting programme
Inside the world’s biggest battery maker
Today, CATL makes over 40 per cent of the world’s EV batteries, and its founder is China’s fourth-richest person
China spooks Pacific neighbours with long-range missile test
Beijing plays down test but is unlikely to give up on expanding its influence across the Pacific region
China test fires ballistic missile from nuclear submarine amid rising security concerns
Japan expresses ‘grave concern’ over China’s increasingly active military activities
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