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June 18, 2024 3:04 PM

What is China’s panda diplomacy and how does it work?

During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations between the two countries: he offered to send pandas. The offer comes as ties between Australia and its largest trading par...

June 17, 2024 3:59 PM

US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says

The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power as Beijing's state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give it the edge, a report said on Monday. China has 27 nuclear reactors under construction with...

June 16, 2024 11:35 AM

Serbia to green light Rio Tinto lithium mine, FT reports

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is preparing to give Rio Tinto the green light to develop Europe’s largest lithium mine two years after Belgrade called off the project, the Financial Times said on Sunday. Vucic told the newspaper that "new guar...

June 15, 2024 12:48 PM

World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv’s diplomatic clout

World leaders gather in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China will blunt its potential impact. Dozens of allies of Ukraine will take part...

June 14, 2024 6:52 PM

Youth group develops mini-forest with Japanese ‘Miyawaki’ method in Raipur

Displaying a sensible approach towards the environment, the 'Young India Group' in Chhattisgarh's capital, Raipur, has developed a mini-forest through the Japanese 'Miyawaki' method. The 'Miyawaki' method requires a small space where saplings are pl...

June 14, 2024 3:12 PM

South Africa governing alliance emerges as new parliament convenes

The African National Congress has agreed to form a government of national unity for South Africa with three other parties including its largest rival, the pro-business Democratic Alliance, public broadcaster SABC reported on Friday. The ANC, which...

June 14, 2024 12:49 PM

India’s wholesale inflation rises from 1.26% to 2.61% in May, pushed by food, energy prices

Wholesale inflation in India, based on the Wholesale Price Index rose to 2.61 per cent in May versus 1.26 reported in April, official data from the Commerce Ministry showed on Friday. Thus, it remained in positive territory for the seventh month...

June 13, 2024 4:50 PM

G7 leaders seek deal to use interest from Russian assets for Ukraine

Leaders of the Group of Seven major democracies started their annual summit on Thursday, many of them under a cloud at home but determined to make a difference on the world stage as they seek to help Ukraine and counter China's economic ambitions. �...

June 13, 2024 11:55 AM

Troubled G7 leaders focus on Ukraine war, China in Italian summit

Group of Seven (G7) leaders start their annual summit on Thursday looking to double down on support for Ukraine in its war with Russia and offer a united face in confronting China's political and economic ambitions. With the Middle East, migration a...

June 12, 2024 12:50 PM

Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle to resolve global woes

Group of Seven (G7) leaders will fly to southern Italy this week for their annual summit in downbeat mood, confronting myriad woes at home even as they seek solutions for many of the world's most pressing problems. U.S. President Joe Biden faces a p...

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