China is testing experimental ‘dogfighting’ satellites in space, US general says
China is testing satellites that can perform complex space maneuvers, a US general said this week.He said they'd observed 5 objects maneuvering around each other in synchronicity and control.The rivalry between the US and China is heating up in areas of technology and global influence.China is testing experimental satellites capable of performing complex coordinated space…
How Japan’s 800-year-old indigo dyeing process is still standing
Natural indigo dye has been used worldwide for thousands of years, but the invention of synthetic indigo dye in the 1800s caused the industry to crater. In Japan's Tokushima Prefecture, only a handful of masters carry on the eight-century-old art of making a unique type of indigo dye called sukumo. However, the yearlong process of…
US allies in Asia are looking to lucrative economic deals to...
America's East Asian allies are closely watching Trump's approach to Europe and Ukraine.Some are readying lucrative deals to try to keep him onside.At the same time, they're also looking to reduce their own reliance on the US.Countries in Asia have long been dependent on US military support and weaponry to deter aggression from the likes…
Russia could ask for sanction relief as part of a cease-fire,...
The US wants to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, starting with a 30-day cease-fire.As part of a deal, Russia will likely seek sanctions relief.Security analysts told BI that Russia could use any sanctions relief to quickly re-arm.With a 30-day US-brokered cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine on the table, the ball is now…
Malaysia wants to become Asia’s Silicon Valley. This time, investors and...
As Malaysia enters a period of political stability, its new dream is to become a regional tech hub.Investments and startups are flowing into the country, but it's still early days.Despite its last tech mega-project failing, insiders told BI they see a winning plan this time.Kean Wei Kong's hands snapped from the wheel as we hit…
Trump Jr. is heading for Greenland, shortly after his father said...
Donald Trump Jr. is visiting Greenland, a territory his father said the US should take over.President-elect Trump recently resurfaced a first-term idea of his to buy the Arctic island.Greenland and Denmark have strongly rebuffed the idea.Donald Trump Jr. is heading to Greenland shortly after his father renewed remarks that the US should take over the…
Inmates released from Syria’s ‘human slaughterhouse’ prison
After more than a decade of war in Syria, hundreds of inmates in one of the country's most notorious prisons are being reunited with their families.Read the original article on Business Insider
How a food blogger in Gaza cooks to feed children and...
Before the war, Hamada Shaqoura was a food blogger. Now, he spends his days cooking to feed children and displaced people in Gaza. And he figured out a way to reach millions on social media without saying a word. His intense stare at the camera as he cooks various dishes has been easy for many…
Thousands of Syrians return home after fall of Bashar al-Assad
Thousands of Syrians Return Home After Fall of Bashar Al-Assad - Business Insider Video Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. News Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Facebook Icon The letter F. Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Facebook Icon The letter F.…
Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16....
Australia's government approved a law that would ban social media for kids under 16.The legislation puts the onus on tech companies to keep children off their platforms.But how exactly companies are supposed to comply remains a big question.Australia's government agreed to a sweeping social media ban this week in an attempt to protect young people…
