China Unveils AI Agent Manus, Claims It Outperforms OpenAI Models
China has introduced Manus, a state-of-the-art AI agent, claiming it surpasses OpenAI’s models in performance, according to Shanghai Securities News. Manus achieved a top score in the GAIA benchmark test, positioning it as a highly advanced general-purpose AI assistant. Unlike traditional AI models, Manus is designed for both idea generation and real-world execution, allowing it […]
Champions Trophy Semi-Final Loss Rubs Salt On South Africa’s Wounds
South Africa were beaten in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy by New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday. They have now lost five Champions Trophy semi-finals — 2000, 2002, 2006, 2013 and 2025. The Proteas also lost in the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup and in the final at last year’s […]
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen a little weaker on day, USD/JPY back above 149.00
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Ex-Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Falls In Indian Wells First Round
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday by France’s 70th-ranked Varvara Gracheva. The Czech, who welcomed son Petr last July, was playing her second tournament since her return from an 18-month maternity […]
BoJ ex-Chief Economist says BoJ policy rate could rise to 2%. July likely for next hike.
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Sachin Tendulkar Turns Back The Clock, Slams Explosive 33-Ball 64 – Watch
A jam-packed crowd was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after the Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually help their side notch up its first win of the International Masters League 2025 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday. Shane […]
Heads up for a China news conference on Friday – Foreign Minister speaking
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Raphinha Earns 10-Man Barcelona Tight First Leg Win At Benfica
Raphinha claimed Barcelona a 1-0 Champions League last-16 first leg win at Benfica on Wednesday, despite the Catalan giants playing most of the game with 10 men. Teenage defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off midway through the first half of the tight clash in Lisbon with the score goalless. Raphinha drilled home after 61 minutes […]
China sets record in bad asset disposals, shifts focus to housing market
China disposed of 3.8 trillion yuan in non-performing assets in 2024, the highest amount on record, as authorities worked to clean up financial risks, according to the country’s financial regulator. Looking ahead to 2025, regulators plan to priortize stabilizing the housing market, signaling continued efforts to manage economic headwinds and restore confidence in the struggling […]
2 headlines: Trump to abolish education department, China to issue education whitepaper
Headline: Trump is expected to issue an executive order aimed at eliminating the Education Department. He could sign it as soon as Thursday. Separate headline: China to release AI education white paper this year, cities step up AI integration in schools The Trump news is via the Wall Street Journal, China news from the NPC […]
