In a two-storey flagship laboratory in one of the many new business hubs in Chongqing, a group of kindergarten children cackle with delight as they watch a robot fish swim around the tank. Other humanoid robots come to life and show off their kung-fu or funky dance moves. The children are eager to show off […]

When China’s leader Xi Jinping hosts his American counterpart in Beijing this week, Donald Trump will be reminded of his last visit in 2017 – he was wooed hard, complete with dinner inside the Forbidden City, an honour no US president before him had received. This week’s reception promises to be just as grand, including […]

As of April 15, 2026, Venezuela remains in a high-stakes transition following the January 3rd ouster of Nicolás Maduro. While the “iron fist” of the previous decade has loosened, the country is now grappling with the legal and political vacuum left behind. Here are 5 major new developments regarding the return of freedoms and the […]

Following the dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, Venezuela has entered a complex and fragile period of transition. While Acting President Delcy Rodríguez remains in power, the atmosphere in Caracas and beyond has shifted as the country begins to dismantle years of restrictive policies. Here are five additional major updates on the […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has significantly ramped up its focus on water safety in April 2026. While the primary initiative targets “forever chemicals” (PFAS), the agency has simultaneously expanded its scope to include other emerging contaminants. Here are five major recent updates regarding this initiative: Launch of the “PFAS OUT” Initiative On April 14, […]