Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Shutterstock, Cat Zhang Nikki Igol has a dream job that’s just about unheard of these days: She is an image archivist and researcher who pulls visual inspiration for the fashion world’s greats. “I had a rule when I started: I only want to work for legends,” she tells me defiantly…
23 August 2025 15:30 Hong Kong has overtaken the United States as the preferred venue for initial public offerings (IPOs) by Chinese companies, reflecting a significant shift in global capital markets as geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to escalate. According to the Chinese press, the return of investment flows to Asia has been driven…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday made a rare visit to Tibet, stressing Beijing’s determination to strengthen its control over the region as it marked 60 years of being declared a Chinese autonomous region. Xi Jinping highlights political importance of his visit. While addressing a gathering of 20,000 people in Lhasa, Xi Jinping underlined the…
Tesla Inc. has officially begun accepting orders for its latest model — the Model Y L — in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The launch represents a strategic effort by the US automaker to reinvigorate its lineup and respond to mounting pressure from domestic competitors and shifting consumer demand. According to Tesla, the…
Iran has banned the use of mobile phones within its parliamentary chambers and committee meetings, citing rising security concerns, state media reported on July 27. The decision was supported by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who emphasized the need to maintain legislative focus and address security vulnerabilities, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iran International. “The matter of…
China Mobile has unveiled major progress in sixth-generation (6G) communication technology, marking a significant milestone in the global race for next-generation connectivity. The announcement was made at the 2025 China Internet Conference, where company executives shared details of their achievements in both research and pilot deployment, Caliber.Az reports via Chinese media. Cheng Jianjun, Deputy General…
Since the 20th National Party Congress in October 2022, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been rocked by an unprecedented wave of purges targeting its senior leadership. Over 20 high-ranking officers across all four military branches have vanished from public view or been abruptly removed from their posts. Among the most striking developments is the…
21 July 2025 19:32 Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree mandating that all ships arriving from foreign ports must now obtain approval from the Federal Security Service (FSB) before entering Russian seaports. The decree was published on the official government portal of legal acts and came into effect immediately upon publication. The new…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing domestic calm, skillfully engineered over 25 years in power, is now under mounting strain. As noted by Foreign Affairs, initially crafted through a blend of economic incentives, ideological nationalism, and selective repression, this “eerie calm” insulated most Russians from political risk and foreign policy entanglements. But the full-scale invasion of…
Google has begun notifying users of its Gemini AI assistant about a significant change set to take effect on July 7, 2025. Gemini will soon be able to integrate with Android apps including WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone—regardless of whether users have disabled Gemini Apps Activity in their settings, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media. The new…