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China mapping ocean around India to avert its own Hormuz moment in Strait of Malacca?

China is carrying out an extensive ocean-mapping and monitoring programme across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, collecting data that naval experts believe could significantly enhance its submarine warfare capabilities against the United States and its allies. The effort, involving dozens of research vessels and hundreds of underwater sensors, is not limited to scientific research….

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Democrats, White House close in on spending deal — will US government avert a shutdown?

Democrats and the White House are close to a spending deal that could prevent a partial US government shutdown, as talks continue over limits on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement push.The discussions come after two protesters were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, increasing pressure on both sides to act. Democrats blocked a bill on…

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TikTok row: US joint venture deal signed to avert Chinese ownership ban; ByteDance’s stake capped at 19.9%

TikTok has signed a joint venture agreement with major investors to keep its platform running in the United States and avoid a potential ban linked to its Chinese ownership, according to an internal memo seen by news agency AFP.TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew told employees that the company and its parent ByteDance have agreed…

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