Berlinale opens with ‘No Good Men’
BERLIN, Feb. 12 — The 76th Berlin International Film Festival opened Thursday, launching 11 days of screenings in the German capital and beginning with the opening-night film “No Good Men.”…
Chinese tourists plan overseas trips for extended Lunar New Year break
Chinese tourists plan overseas trips for extended Lunar New Year break HONG KONG/BEIJING, Feb. 12 — Chinese travel agencies say more tourists will head overseas for next week’s extra-long Lunar…
Cisco launches Silicon One G300 chip to speed AI data-center networks
SAN FRANCISCO — Cisco Systems unveiled its Silicon One G300 switch chip and a new router aimed at moving data faster through massive AI data centers, positioning the company against…
Bangladesh election count begins after high turnout in first post-Hasina vote
Bangladesh election count begins after high turnout in first post-Hasina vote DHAKA, Feb. 12 — Bangladesh began counting votes on Thursday after polls closed in a pivotal national election, the…
Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified over tribute helmet
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from Thursday’s Olympic competition after refusing to switch from a helmet honoring athletes and coaches killed in the war…
Siemens raises 2026 profit outlook on data-center demand surge
ZURICH — Siemens raised its full-year profit outlook after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by AI-related data-center demand, Reuters reported and Defense World noted in an earnings-call recap. Reuters said…
Japan retrieves rare-earth mud from deep seabed test mission
TOKYO — Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed for the first time, pulling material from about 6 kilometers (4 miles) below the surface during a test…
Mexico measles outbreak kills at least 28, cases top 9,000
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s health ministry says the measles outbreak that began in 2025 has now killed at least 28 people and infected 9,074, underscoring the scale of the nation’s…
Trump directs Pentagon to buy coal power
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 — President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Defense Department to pursue long‑term power purchase agreements with coal‑fired power plants to supply military installations, a…
Berlin Film Festival 2026 opens with star-studded lineup
BERLIN — The 76th Berlin International Film Festival opens Feb. 12 with the film “No Good Men,” launching 11 days of premieres and industry events in the German capital, according…