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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

From right to left, Mawlawi Hamdullah Naumani, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister, Mullah Mohammad Younis Akhundzada, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, and another Taliban official stand on a stage During a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

From right to left, Mawlawi Hamdullah Naumani, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister, Mullah Mohammad Younis Akhundzada, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, and another Taliban official stand on a stage During a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) sign and logo

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) sign and logo. (Photographed at CEATEC 2025.)=October 14,2025,Chiba

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) sign and logo

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) sign and logo. (Photographed at CEATEC 2025.)=October 14,2025,Chiba

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) sign and logo

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) sign and logo. (Photographed at CEATEC 2025.)=October 14,2025,Chiba

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

The exhibition area of Bosch is pictured at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

The exhibition area of TCL is pictured at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

The exhibition area of DJI is pictured at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

People visit IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

People try RayNeo AR Glasses at the exhibition area of TCL at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

People interact with a robot dog at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

A visitor tries a flight simulation equipment at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

The exhibition area of Changhong is pictured at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

The exhibition area of Haier is pictured at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

The exhibition area of Hisense is pictured at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

A band performs at the exhibition area of Aiper at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

People pose for photos at the entrance of IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

People visit the exhibition area of Hisense at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

People experience a gaming TV at the exhibition area of METZ at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IFA Berlin 2025 - Germany

A visitor shakes hands with a humanoid robot at IFA Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2025. IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, spotlighting future-oriented themes such as information technology, artificial intelligence, software and computing power, and sustainable solutions for home, mobility, and lifestyle. Photo by Zhang Haofu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) signboard and logo

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) signboard and logo=August 28,2025,Tokyo

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) signboard and logo

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) signboard and logo=August 28,2025,Tokyo

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) signboard and logo

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) signboard and logo=August 28,2025,Tokyo

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AI-powered robot football match in Beijing

Members of participating team from Tsinghua University, China Agricultural University and Beijing Information Science and Technology University pose for a group photo during the award ceremony for an AI-powered robot football match in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2025. A 3v3 robot football match, where all players were autonamous via artificial intelligence, concluded here Saturday. Four teams from three Chinese universities competed in the match, and the championship was garnered by the THU Robotics team from Tsinghua University. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A staff member operates robot to grab items at a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Li An/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A staff member operates robot to climb stairs at a robot base in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, June 23, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A humanoid robot waving arm is pictured at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

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Robot Industry - China

A humanoid robot waving arm is pictured at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

Staff members debug a humanoid robot at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Li An/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A dancing humanoid robot is pictured at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Li An/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A staff member operates a robot to perform synchronous action at a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A dual-arm collaborative robot system is pictured at a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A staff member debugs a humanoid robot at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Li An/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Industry - China

A pipeline inspection robot is pictured at a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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JEITA New President's press conference.

JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) new chairman's press conference. Photo shows Chairman Kei Uruma.=June 11,2025,Tokyo

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JEITA New President's press conference.

JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) new chairman's press conference. Photo shows Chairman Kei Uruma.=June 11,2025,Tokyo

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A staff member synchronizes robot actions at Leju Robotics in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 27, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liu Yongzhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

Visitors learn about humanoid robots at the tech company UBTECH in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 26, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liu Yongzhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A robot shakes hands with a visitor at the tech company UBTECH in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 26, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

Staff members work at Leju Robotics in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 27, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A staff member introduces the facial skin of a humanoid robot at the tech company DIGIT in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 27, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liu Yongzhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A production line of industrial robots is pictured at Midea-Kuka Intelligent Manufacturing Science and Technology Park in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, March 25, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

An industrial robot is pictured during a test at a manufacture base of Guangdong Topstar Technology Co., Ltd. in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, March 25, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A staff member introduces a robot at the tech company UBTECH in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 26, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liu Yongzhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

An educational robot is pictured during a display at the tech company UBTECH in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 26, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

Portable robots are displayed at the tech company UBTECH in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 26, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liu Yongzhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A staff member adjusts the facial expression of a humanoid robot at the tech company DIGIT in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 27, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

GoMate, a humanoid robot, shakes hands with Zhou Renyi, a member of humanoid robot research team at GAC R&D Center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A staff member synchronizes robot actions at Leju Robotics in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 27, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Liu Yongzhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Advancements in Guangdong's Robot Industry - China

A production line of industrial robots is pictured at Midea-Kuka Intelligent Manufacturing Science and Technology Park in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, March 25, 2025. Guangdong's industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM