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ANN/THE KOREA HERALD – K-pop girl group aespa is switching gears and giving fans a thrilling new spin on their hit track Whiplash — this time, in English.

ANN/THE STRAITS TIMES – Investors are putting their money into financial technology (fintech) firms that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI). This is despite a decline in funding to SGD1.74 billion in 2024 – its lowest level since 2020.

BEIJING (Xinhua) – Stepping into the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing, visitors are immediately immersed in a futuristic atmosphere. Robots, showcasing their capabilities in various scenarios – from calligraphy and brewing coffee to dancing and delivering bilingual announcements – make a dazzling impression.

DHAKA (ANN/THE DAILY STAR) – Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, along with 72 others, has been sued for conspiring to overthrow the interim government through a civil war.

BUENOS AIRES (AP) – Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup.

DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus flew to Beijing yesterday for his first state visit.

NEW YORK (AFP)–“Stop Hiring Humans” read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease.

DHAKA (ANN/THE DAILY STAR) – The authorities have detected a bird flu case at a government poultry farm in Jashore — the first in Bangladesh since 2018 — raising concerns among farmers.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a congratulatory message to President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, the Government and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of its Independence Day.

SUWON, South Korea (AFP)–Son Heung-min blamed South Korea’s shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament.