The name of a Maya mathematician, Sak Tahn Waax, has been identified following the discovery of his signature in a 1,000-year-old chamber in Guatemala. This finding contributes to the understanding of Maya history and mathematics.
A US citizen has tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has been sent to Germany for treatment. The ongoing outbreak, declared on May 15, has resulted in nearly 2,000 cases and over 700 deaths. The US has not repatriated infected citizens, despite having treatment facilities available.
Iranian President Pezeshkian is under scrutiny after a failed MoU. Analysts indicate that placing the entire blame on him may distract from the existing rivalries among different political factions in the country.
A fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok has resulted in at least 27 deaths and 22 critical injuries. The blaze is believed to have started due to a circuit breaker issue, and an investigation into the venue's compliance with safety regulations is underway. Firefighters managed to control the fire within 30 minutes.
Iranian state media have announced explosions in several port cities, including Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask, along with Qeshm Island. These incidents are reported to have occurred after US bombings in the area.
A fire in a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has resulted in at least 27 deaths. Firefighters reported that patrons were trying to escape the blaze.
China has launched LineShine, claimed to be the fastest supercomputer globally. The system reportedly bypasses U.S. export restrictions by employing standard CPU microprocessors rather than GPUs.
China has initiated the evacuation of nearly two million residents due to an approaching powerful typhoon. In Zhejiang province, schools and outdoor activities have been suspended, and transport services have been cancelled.
Typhoon Bavi struck Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, around midnight on July 12, 2026. The storm has caused evacuations, flooding, and disruptions to flight operations.
A typhoon has struck eastern Zhejiang province in China, leading to the evacuation of nearly two million people. The city of Wenzhou is in proximity to the storm's trajectory.
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola. The CDC is coordinating with various partners to manage the situation and trace close contacts.
As Typhoon Bavi nears landfall, eastern Zhejiang province in China has seen the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. The city of Wenzhou is in close proximity to the storm's path.
China is evacuating nearly 2 million residents as Typhoon Bavi approaches the coast. The typhoon is expected to make landfall near Wenzhou, which has a population of around 10 million, early on Sunday.
In Kunshan, China, lower-skilled workers are facing challenges in finding steady employment as the country increases its focus on automation in manufacturing. The shift towards automated processes is impacting job availability for these workers.
On July 10, 2026, China announced the successful recovery of its first reusable orbital-class rocket booster in the South China Sea. The Long March 10B rocket launched from Hainan Island and successfully landed on an offshore vessel, marking a significant milestone in China's space program.
Omar Yaghi, a Nobel Prize laureate, is transitioning from his role at UC Berkeley to take on a leadership position at an AI institute at Tsinghua University in Beijing. This move marks a significant career shift for Yaghi.
China's state-owned space company has achieved a milestone by recovering its first orbital rocket booster after launch. This development highlights progress in the country's reusable rocket technology.
King Yuan Electronics plans to invest up to $1.4 billion to build a semiconductor facility in the U.S. The investment aims to strengthen its operations and position in the global supply chain. The company has not yet specified the location or construction timeline.
Astronomers have made the most precise measurement of the Lense-Thirring effect, a prediction of Einstein's theory of relativity, with an accuracy of 0.2 percent. The research was led by Ignazio Ciufolini from the Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, utilizing a uniquely designed satellite.
China is introducing measures to strengthen its response to sanctions and export controls from the US and EU. This initiative is part of a larger effort to safeguard its economic interests.
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