OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
US groups release cheaper models after new challenges to their trillion-dollar ambitions.
Tech
arstechnica.com
14.08.2026
Human blood may have helped preserve ancient Chinese rock art for 2,000 years
The Huashan rock art landscape in southern China, close to the border with Vietnam, is a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site. Thousands of images are painted on river cliffs across more than 80 loca
Science
phys.org
14.08.2026
US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.
Tech
techcrunch.com
14.08.2026
Busan Film Festival to Honor Founder Director Kim Dong-ho With Korean Cinema Award
Kim Dong-ho, founding festival director of the Busan International Film Festival, has been named the recipient of the 31st BIFF’s Korean Cinema Award. The honor goes to figures whose work has shaped K
Culture
variety.com
14.08.2026
Uzbek Uzmetkombinat taps China’s rail network to expand exports
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Daniel Kinahan, Ireland’s most wanted man, faces his day in court
Crime boss suspect tried to mix legitimate business with allegedly running a murderous empire
Finance
ft.com
14.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, China ink memorandum on electricity projects and investment
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Tajikistan, China step up SCO coordination ahead of key meetings
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Azerbaijan and "CITIC Group" discussed cooperation on artificial intelligence computing platform
Azerbaijan discussed the possibilities of cooperation with one of China's largest state-owned companies "CITIC Group" on the artificial intelligence computing platform project to be implemented in Bak
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
China’s Qingdao Wanlin Group plans logistics center in Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian; Claws Out! by Bella Mackie; Plant Lady by Minyoung Kang; Children of Wolves by Lawrence Osborne; Mad Mabel by Sally HepworthThe Amateur by Chris Bohjalian (Hutchinson H
Culture
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
BYD has appointed Vasif Aliyev, a well-known specialist, as sales director for the South Caucasus
Chinese car manufacturer BYD has appointed a sales director for the South Caucasus region, covering the markets of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit – US politics live
President visiting police academy in Long Island as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of November midterms Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Uzbekistan turns to China to diversify aviation fuel supplies
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Albanian ambassador attacks UK right wing for ‘unhinged’ fixation with 2022 migrant surge
Exclusive: Uran Ferizi says arrivals fell sharply after short-lived influx, but country continues to be stigmatisedThe number of Albanians who travelled to Britain in small boats four years ago remain
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Uzmetkombinat, China's Toshiba-Sieyuan expand energy modernization co-op
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
China’s Credit Growth Exceeds Forecasts Despite Rare Loan Slump
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
White House report claims tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue lost to transshipments.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Tajikistan, China explore new energy investment opportunities
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Azerbaijan and China discuss law enforcement cooperation issues
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026