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Humanoid Robot 'Lightning' Sets New Half-Marathon Record in Beijing

Humanoid Robot 'Lightning' Sets New Half-Marathon Record in Beijing

A humanoid robot named Lightning, designed by Chinese smartphone brand Honor, set a new half-marathon record in Beijing, completing the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This time surpasses the previous human record by over six minutes. Lightning was one of over 100 robots participating in the race, which took place in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. The robot's success is attributed to its advanced design, including joints equipped with a liquid-cooling system adapted from Honor's smartphones. The event marks a significant step in the development and application of humanoid robots, showcasing their potential beyond research and development prototypes.

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

President Donald Trump says the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic

2 ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

2 ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Two ships have come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war

Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl

Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

Honor and Valeo Expand Operations in Egypt with New Facilities

Honor and Valeo Expand Operations in Egypt with New Facilities

Honor and Valeo have announced plans to expand their operations in Egypt, highlighting the country's strategic importance in the Middle Eastern and African ITC sectors. Honor, a smart devices provider, is set to open its first overseas smartphone manufacturing facility in 10th of Ramadan City, near Cairo. This facility, in collaboration with Etisal Trading, aims to produce high-quality devices at competitive prices, creating 1,000 jobs. Meanwhile, Valeo, a smart mobility specialist, is launching an AI development center in Cairo to enhance its global AI integration and develop next-generation smart mobility software.

Humanoid Robot Lightning Surpasses Human Half-Marathon Record in Beijing

Humanoid Robot Lightning Surpasses Human Half-Marathon Record in Beijing

A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by the Chinese smartphone company Honor, has set a new milestone by completing a half-marathon in Beijing in just over 50 minutes. This achievement surpasses the human world record for the same distance, which stands at over 57 minutes. The event, known as the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon, featured dozens of robots competing separately from human runners. The race tested various capabilities of the robots, including balance, endurance, and navigation, with some operating autonomously and others being remotely controlled. Despite some robots experiencing technical difficulties, such as veering off course or breaking down, the overall performance marked significant progress compared to previous years.

The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

There appears to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, with two regional officials telling The Associated Press Tuesday that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions

Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing U.N. chief Antonio Guterres.

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

April 21 (Reuters) - Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Tech Giants Invest in AI Infrastructure to Boost Latin American Productivity

Tech Giants Invest in AI Infrastructure to Boost Latin American Productivity

Tech Giants Invest in AI Infrastructure to Boost Latin American Productivity

Egypt's Investment Minister and IFAD Head Discuss Strategic Agricultural Partnerships

Egypt's Investment Minister and IFAD Head Discuss Strategic Agricultural Partnerships

In a meeting held in Washington, Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, and the President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) discussed strategies to enhance food security and agricultural exports. The discussions focused on transforming Egypt's agriculture into a competitive export sector by training farmers to meet international standards, improving production and packaging, and attracting investment in value chains. The meeting also addressed ongoing projects like the CROWN initiative and efforts to reduce reliance on imports. IFAD expressed readiness to support Egypt's priorities, including agricultural development and financial inclusion.