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US startup Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot Digit deadlifted 29 kilograms in a recent lab test, demonstrating coordinated full-body control and improved stability for industrial tasks. The Oregon-based company said engineers conducted the test to evaluate Digit’s actuator strength, joint durability, and real-time control systems. Deadlifts were selected because they require synchronized movement across the entire body. The task forces continuous adjustments in the arms, legs,

Jisoo, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, has denied any connection to an alleged crime involving an individual widely speculated to be her older brother. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, a statement released Monday through Jisoo's self-founded agency Blissoo rejected claims linking the artist to the incident and emphasized that both Jisoo and her company are entirely uninvolved. Jisoo, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink "Neither the artist nor Blissoo has any connec

South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, billionaire founder of HYBE—the agency behind global K-pop supergroup BTS—over alleged illegal trading linked to the company’s initial public offering. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Bang is suspected of violating capital market laws by misleading early investors ahead of HYBE's listing and steering them to sell shares to a private equity fund linked to ⁠his associates. Police allege that afte

Terence Tao, a UCLA mathematics professor widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living mathematicians, rose from child prodigy to Fields Medalist at 31. The 51-year-old Australian-American mathematician earned the nickname "Mozart of math" for displaying extraordinary talent at a very early age, as well as for his gentle personal style. "Terry is like Mozart; mathematics just flows out of him," UCLA professor John Garnett told UCLA Magazine, adding that such talent a

Former IBA world champion Tran Van Thao knocked out Kwanchai Pliankhunthod in the fourth round of their bout in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 15 after being taunted multiple times. Pliankhunthod, 23, entered the match at Ho Tram Legendary event with a reputation for a fierce fighting style, but was considered less experienced than Thao. The Thai fighter resorted to provoking, often running around the ring, dancing and laughing in an attempt to distract the Vietnamese boxer. The re

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni underwent "successful" surgery in Beijing on April 20, former Cambodian leader Hun Sen said, after the royal announced he had prostate cancer. King Sihamoni, 72, shared his diagnosis earlier in April, saying he would stay in China for prolonged treatment. Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni The monarch had surgery at a Beijing hospital on April 20, the royal palace in Phnom Penh said in a statement. Chinese doctors were requiring him to stay in h

It seems the rumors may be real after all: The Assassin's Creed 4 remake will reportedly launch on July 9. While details--like launch platforms--are unknown, we can revel in the fact that the best entry in Ubisoft's stab-and-dash franchise appears to be making a comeback, and it seems to be sooner than we all initially thought. According to Insider Gaming, the AC IV: Black Flag remake was scheduled to be revealed on April 16, but Ubisoft reportedly postponed the announcement

A total of 242 people lost their lives in road accidents over the seven-day Songkran holiday, which ended on Thursday, marking a 9.7% decline from the past three years' average. From April 10 to 16, Thailand recorded 1,242 road accidents, down 35.6% year-on-year, The Nation reported. Bangkok recorded the highest number of fatalities at 21. Revelers play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday Overall data from this year's Songkran period indicated a clear improveme

Koon Poh Keong and his four siblings, who control Southeast Asia’s largest aluminum smelter Press Metal Aluminum Holdings, have risen to the second rank in Malaysia’s wealth this year thanks to a surge in the metal prices. Koon Poh Keong, CEO of Press Metal Aluminum Holdings Shares of Press Metal have surged 73% since the wealth of the brothers was last assessed, giving them a total net worth of US$9.7 billion, ranking only behind the country’s richest man Robert Kuok with a

Shiloh Jolie, the daughter of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has made her acting debut with an appearance in a music video for K-pop singer Dayoung. According to The Korea Times , the 30-second teaser for Dayoung's upcoming single "What's a Girl to Do" was released on April 2 by her label, Starship Entertainment. It shows Shiloh performing as a background dancer alongside other performers, sporting a slicked-back hairstyle, hoop earrings, and a lacy brown top w

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays. The PIF, which also owns English Premier League side Newcastle United, sold 70% of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the firm run by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a billionaire businessman and member of the Saudi royal family. The deal values the share capital of Al-Hilal at 1.4 billion Saudi riyals

A team of U.S. researchers have built a mechanical computer that performs basic calculations without electricity, batteries, or microchips, using only physical movement and stored mechanical energy. Published in Nature Communications earlier this month, the study by researchers at St. Olaf College and Syracuse University shows how the system stores and processes information by snapping between stable positions, similar to a switch turning on or off. "We typically think of mem

Fortnite and Rocket League have kicked off a small new crossover event, called Rivals & Rockets, and it's got unusually good rewards. With a fairly minimal amount of grinding, you can earn a free Fortnite skin and a free car body that works in both games. But you'll have to play Rocket League to get the skin. The Rockets & Rivals event runs until April 30. To unlock the free skin - Dueling Dragons Jackie, which is a new version, with a much cooler jacket, of the free skin Jac

L ee Kar Whatt, co-founder of discount retail chain Eco-Shop Marketing, is now the 18th richest individual in Malaysia with a net worth of US$1.5 billion. His wealth has surged 30% since the company’s initial public offering in May last year, according to U.S. magazine Forbes . Modeled after dollar stores, Eco-Shop, founded by Lee and his partners in 2003, offers household goods and other items at fixed prices of MYR2.6–2.8 through a network of more than 400 outlets nationwid

Scientists in Xinjiang have developed the world’s first crystal capable of producing ultraviolet light for ultra-precise nuclear clocks, enabling GPS-free navigation for submarines and deep-space probes. Modern navigation systems rely on time-based calculations, in which devices such as smartphones determine location by receiving satellite signals and measuring how long they take to arrive. This data is then used to triangulate position, meaning higher clock precision leads t

One of the best Call of Duty games in recent times, 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from developer Infinity Ward, is out now on Xbox Game Pass. The game is available for the Premium and Ultimate tiers of Game Pass, as well as PC Game Pass. Modern Warfare scored generally positive review scores upon release and was a blockbuster success in terms of sales. The campaign was a bright spot for many, telling another globe-trotting story and kicking off a new Modern Warfare seri

Jennie of South Korean girl group Blackpink has been named to Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list. South Korean singer Jennie She was included in the Artists category of the list released on Wednesday, joining prominent figures from politics, culture and sports, according to the Korea Herald. Jennie achieved another milestone last year by becoming the first female K-pop solo artist to place three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, KBS World r

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing to host the Water Festival 2026 under the theme “River of Life, Thai Way of Life” to promote Songkran on an international stage. The event, now in its 11th year, will run under the concept "Joyful Songkran, My Hometown," showcasing cultural traditions across the country. Revelers carry water guns as they celebrate the Songkran holiday TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, along with organizers and partner networks, recently announc

Lionel Messi has purchased his first European club, acquiring a 100% stake in UE Cornellà, a team based in the Baix Llobregat region of Catalonia. The acquisition, confirmed on Thursday, marks a new chapter in the Argentine legend's career and reinforces his deep ties to Barcelona and Catalonia. In an official statement, Cornellà announced that Messi’s arrival marks the beginning of a long-term strategic plan focused on institutional growth and sustainability. Messi’s decisio

U.S. President ​Donald Trump said on Thursday that ‌if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, ​he might go, and that Iran ​has agreed to almost everything. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House, April 16, 2026 Trump struck ⁠an optimistic tone about Iran as he spoke with reporters on the White House lawn on his way to a trip to Nevada and Arizona. He said he could extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire nex