Kyrgyz companies sign fuel supply contracts with China
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
‘Really happy’ Amar Dedic completes £29.5m move from Benfica to Newcastle
Right-back worked with Matthias Jaissle at RB SalzburgSunderland to announce signing of Dayann MethalieThe chance to be reunited with Matthias Jaissle convinced Amar Dedic to swap Benfica for Newcastl
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Croatian Crime Drama ‘Red Water,’ Directed by Cannes Prizewinner Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic, to Be Co-Produced by ZDF/Arte, Beta Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Beta Film has teamed up with ZDF/Arte and Antitalent to co-produce the Croatian crime drama “Red Water,” winner of the 2025 Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award at the Sarajevo Fil
Culture
variety.com
18.08.2026
Syria sentences to death Assad's detained cousin for war crimes
Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of overthrown long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, was convicted of multiple murders and murder accompanied by torture and brutality. A Damascus court issued a death sente
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Bashar al-Assad's cousin will be executed
The Damascus Criminal Court sentenced Wasim Assad, the cousin of the ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad, to death for crimes against humanity.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The Powerful Chinese Model Experts Warned About—and Waited for—Is Here
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
Tech
wired.com
18.08.2026
For the first time, there is a scheduled cargo shipping route through the Arctic
For the first time, China has established a scheduled shipping route through the Arctic. NPR's Michel Martin asks Marc Lanteigne of the Arctic University of Norway why that matters.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
EU and China accelerate development of Middle Corridor
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Hatate rejects Celtic exit options - gossip
Celtic midfielder rejects transfer approaches as Rangers close in on deal for right-back from Premier League...
Sport
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Women’s experiences sidelined in response to Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations | Jack Snape
The AFL’s latest regrettable chapter was handled delicately in some areas, while others initially viewed it largely through a sporting lensSydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich, coach Dean Cox
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Niulai: The ‘terrible’ mother-and-son animated film storming the Chinese box office
Reaction to Niulai compared to mysterious ‘six-seven’ craze
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
China’s Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ robot as fervor builds ahead of Shanghai debut
The world's biggest humanoid-robot maker by sales will start trading in Shanghai on Wednesday after raising 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million) in an initial public offering last week.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Williams sisters lose tie-break thriller in first doubles reunion since 2022
Serena and Venus Williams were narrowly beaten in their first doubles match together in four years during a dramatic first-round tie-break exit at the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
18.08.2026
Alleged victim tells Alan Jones’s barrister he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ and to ‘get real’ during combative cross-examination
Former broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges in relation to six men l, free app or daily news
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
At least 109 BHP workers sexually harassed colleagues in a single year, mining company says
Further 104 allegations not investigated due to ‘insufficient information or the wishes of the impacted person’, according to annual report l
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022
Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns beat American pair 6-2, 1-6, 10-8Serena and Venus enjoy ‘fun’ on-court reunion despite defeatJust one game into the family reunion of the decade, Venus Williams launch
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026