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Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch | TechCrunch

Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises M just two months after launch | TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s Neuralink and OpenAI-backed Merge Labs are pushing forward with brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in the U.S. Meanwhile, Chinese serial entrepreneur Phoenix Peng is building rival efforts through two startups: NeuroXess, which develops implantable BCI systems, and a second company, Gestala, developing non-invasive ultrasound-based BCIs. Gestala has raised $21.6 million (CN¥150 million) just two months after launching, at a …

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China raises alarm over terrorist presence in Afghanistan

China raises alarm over terrorist presence in Afghanistan

China’s Permanent Representative Fu Cong criticized the Taliban authorities and said several terrorist organizations are active in Afghanistan. United Nations: China has voiced serious concern over the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan, warning that the situation is increasing international pressure on the Taliban regime. Speaking at the United Nations, China’s Permanent Representative Fu Cong criticized the Taliban authorities and …

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The mystery of a globetrotting iPhone-hacking toolkit

The mystery of a globetrotting iPhone-hacking toolkit

A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China used tools that were likely designed by U.S. military contractor L3Harris, TechCrunch has learned. The tools, which were intended for Western spies, wound up in the hands of various hacking groups, including Russian government spooks and Chinese cybercriminals. Last week, Google revealed that over the course of 2025, it …

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چین، روس اور فرانس نے جنگ بندی کے حوالے سے رابطہ کیا ہے: ایران – World

چین، روس اور فرانس نے جنگ بندی کے حوالے سے رابطہ کیا ہے: ایران – World

ایران کا کہنا ہے کہ چین، روس اور فرانس سمیت کئی ممالک نے تہران سے جنگ بندی کے حوالے سے رابطہ کیا ہے تاہم ایران نے واضح کیا ہے کہ کسی بھی جنگ بندی کے لیے پہلی اور بنیادی شرط یہ ہے کہ اس کے خلاف جارحیت دوبارہ نہ دہرائی جائے۔ ایرانی نائب وزیرِ خارجہ کاظم غریب آبادی نے کہا …

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The mystery of a globetrotting iPhone-hacking toolkit

The mystery of a globetrotting iPhone-hacking toolkit

A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China used tools that were likely designed by U.S. military contractor L3Harris, TechCrunch has learned. The tools, which were intended for Western spies, wound up in the hands of various hacking groups, including Russian government spooks and Chinese cybercriminals. Last week, Google revealed that over the course of 2025 it …

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China calls for immediate stop to airstrikes on Iran

China calls for immediate stop to airstrikes on Iran

Foreign Minister Wang Yi: “Force is not the solution, escalation must stop”. Beijing: China has strongly opposed the recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, urging that the attacks be immediately stopped. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the conflict should never have occurred, emphasizing that the use of force is not a solution. He added that plans to …

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Robot electrician replaces humans in high-voltage repairs in China

Robot electrician replaces humans in high-voltage repairs in China

AI takes over high-risk 10 kV electrical work, eliminating human hazards. As AI and robotics rapidly reshape the global workforce, even electricians are no longer immune. In a groundbreaking demonstration a robot in China successfully performed critical repairs on a 10 kV powerline, taking over one of the most dangerous jobs in the industry. The achievement highlights the accelerating evolution …

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China announces five-year plan to support families, boost births

China announces five-year plan to support families, boost births

BEIJING: China has announced a five-year plan to create a “childbirth-friendly society”, addressing concerns over employment, education, healthcare, income, and overall family support, according to an official government report released Thursday. Authorities said they will improve population services and respond proactively to the challenges of an ageing population by promoting high-quality, full employment, enhancing income distribution, and refining the social …

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Senior communist party leader Song Ping dies at 108

Senior communist party leader Song Ping dies at 108

Former State Councilor of China and senior party figure dies after witnessing decades of political transformation. The passing of veteran Chinese revolutionary Song Ping marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in the political history of modern China. One of the last living witnesses to China’s revolutionary era, Song Ping has died at the age of 108, concluding a life …

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Philippines arrests Filipino nationals suspected of spying for China

Philippines arrests Filipino nationals suspected of spying for China

The ⁠Philippine government said on Wednesday it had apprehended some of its citizens on suspicion of spying for China in a “serious national security matter” that underscores the need for stricter laws against espionage and foreign interference. Authorities did not provide details about the case, including how many people had been apprehended or whether charges had been filed. “The operations …

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