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Japan is in discussions with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in Rajasthan as Tokyo looks to reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals used in magnet manufacturing, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.Last month, Union minister G. Kishan Reddy said three hard rock rare earth deposits containing 1.29 million…
Both India and China are big consumers of oil from the Middle East. (AI image) Is India the most vulnerable to prolonged oil supply shocks in wake of the ongoing Middle East tensions post Israel-US strikes on Iran and the latter’s retaliation? India, a fast-growing oil consumer, is the country most vulnerable to crude supply…
Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
In the vast expanse of the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range in Rajasthan’s Thar desert, the Indian Air Force (IAF) turned the spotlight on its expanding combat architecture during Vayu Shakti-2026. Held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and senior military leadership, the exercise was more than a ceremonial show of firepower….
China on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating conflict could spread across the neighbouring countries after Iran’s retaliation against US bases in the Gulf region.“The most urgent task is an immediate cessation of military operations and preventing a spread and spillover of conflict,” foreign…
A fresh dating trend is becoming popular in China’s social media scene, flipping the script on romance with everyday acts of thoughtfulness. Dubbed “hunter-style lovers,” this viral label—spotlighted in a recent South China Morning Post (SCMP) report—describes partners who “hunt” for small treasures during their day to share with loved ones. Think a coworker snack…
Britain, the United States and China have taken precautionary steps in the Middle East as fears of a possible conflict with Iran intensify.The UK government confirmed on Friday that staff at its embassy in Tehran have been temporarily withdrawn because of the current “security situation”. Earlier in the day, Washington authorised the departure of non-emergency…
In October 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang complained that what some policy makers in America think harms China, often ends up harming the US, and sometimes in even worse ways. In an interview with Citadel Securities, Huang said, “Before we leap towards policies that are hurtful to other people, take a step back and maybe…
PM Modi’s push to transform India into a major global manufacturing hub faces a challenge from the US and China. (AI image) PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Make in India’ is facing resistance and criticism from US and China – the two largest world economies. India is currently the world’s fifth largest economy, on its…
PM Modi’s push to transform India into a major global manufacturing hub faces a challenge from the US and China. (AI image) PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Make in India’ is facing resistance and criticism from US and China – the two largest world economies. India is currently the world’s fifth largest economy, on its…
