In today's media landscape, the topic of freshwater shortages is surrounded by a multitude of polarized opinions. On the one hand, environmentalists and politicians regularly warn of a threatening decline in the planet's water resources; on the other, anyone who remembers their high school physics and geography courses will reasonably object: the law of conservation of mass has not been repealed
ORIENT has prepared an editorial review and analysis of the key points of this landmark speech, which reveals the profound philosophy of integration processes in the Eurasian space
The problem of impulsive scrolling through social media and news feeds, which robs modern city dwellers of hours of productive time, has found a simple and effective solution. Behavioral psychologists from the University of Cambridge have published the results of a study on the mechanisms of habit formation, proposing a method called "artificial friction."
Modern humans have developed an amazing evolutionary skill: they can simultaneously read an analytical report, listen to TV news in the background, respond to voicemails or work notifications, chat with colleagues or family members, and grab a snack on the go. We think we masterfully manage chaos, but neuroscientists view us with compassion
Thursday, May 28, marked exactly three months since the start of hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which had an extremely negative impact on the global economy, affecting the energy sector, logistics, financial markets, a wide range of industries, food security, and more
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praises China's predictable foreign policy and responsible leadership during his historic state visit to Beijing.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has officially approved the use of experimental frequency spectrum in the 6 GHz band, giving the green light to large-scale field trials of sixth-generation networks
The heartwarming story of an American teacher and a Chinese woman who teamed up to plant 50,000 trees in the Mu Us Desert goes viral online.
Wang Huning sent a congratulatory letter to the 21st UN Vesak Day Conference in Wuxi. 1,000 delegates discuss Buddhism's role in global development.
Technology giant Huawei has introduced the Tau Scaling Law, a breakthrough concept that moves beyond the traditional logic of geometric scaling, which has long been the foundation of semiconductor design and manufacturing
The contemporary system of international relations is being shaped by rapid geopolitical changes, growing fragmentation, disruptions in transport and supply chains, climate change, and increasing risks to food and energy security
According to the UN WESP 2026 report, the Middle East crisis slows global GDP growth to 2.5%, drives up inflation, and triggers a systemic agrifood shock.
As artificial intelligence continues to transform every aspect of our daily lives, governments around the world are rushing to establish boundaries for its rapid growth
The 21st century is increasingly referred to as the era of cities. Today, urbanization extends far beyond the domestic policies of states
Expert analysis of Vladimir Putin's 2026 visit to China. Insights on 30 years of strategic partnership, $228B bilateral trade, tourism, and a multipolar world.
