Why AI ‘hallucinates’: What’s missing in the models
The American writer Richard Powers' latest novel, Playground, delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence, mirroring our current fascination with large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini. One particular passage…
Challenging job market diminishes appeal of postgraduate studies in China
China is seeing a significant decline in postgraduate entrance exam applications for the second year running, reflecting growing doubts about the value of advanced degrees in a challenging job market.…
Fatherhood changing in East Asia: Dads get into parenting and housework
A transformation in fatherhood is quietly unfolding across East Asia, challenging decades-old gender roles as more men step into active parenting and household responsibilities. The shift is particularly visible in…
India and China can no longer be treated as developing nations: Objections raised at UN climate talks
Delegates from several developing nations at the COP29 UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are challenging the long-standing classification of China and India as developing countries, arguing they should no longer…
The growing Gen Z gender divide reshaping politics
A dramatic political chasm has emerged among Generation Z voters worldwide, with young men and women increasingly diverging in their political allegiances. This trend came into sharp focus during the…
China’s defence minister ‘under investigation’ like his predecessors: Powerful military, vulnerable leaders
China is one of the world’s most powerful nations, but its defence ministers are proving strangely vulnerable. Dong Jun is the third Chinese defence minister to come under investigation, reports…
1,000 days after Russian invasion, Ukraine struggles to cling on, not to win
It’s been a thousand days since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the strategic outlook has shifted dramatically since then. While Ukraine initially defied…
Why Adani charged in US for alleged bribery in India
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is accused of bribing Indian government officials to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, but why is he being charged in the United States…
Romanian court orders removal of evidence in Andrew Tate’s human trafficking case
ROMANIA: A Romanian court has ruled that several key pieces of evidence in the human trafficking case against internet personality Andrew Tate and his co-defendants be removed, marking a significant…
India’s love affair with cars shifts into high gear as SUV sales soar
India's automotive landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as rising incomes and changing consumer preferences drive a surge in car ownership, particularly toward larger SUVs. Vehicle registrations have more than…