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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2025 Researchers from Curtin University, Nanjing University, and The Australian National University have discovered unusual high-magnesium glass beads collected by China's Chang'e-5 mission, revealing potential clues about the Moon's mantle. These tiny green glass beads, distinct from typical lunar impact formations, may have originated from deeper within the Moon, suggesting an asteroid impact likely excavated mantle material. Professor Alexander Nemchin from Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sci ... read more |
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Why collect asteroid sampleswarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 China's Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission is set to launch this month, May 2025, en route to the asteroid Kamo?oalewa (2016 HO3). The country could join the United States and Japan, whose spa ... more  
Martian Seismic Data Suggests Potential Liquid Water Reserves at DepthSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 Liquid water, a critical component for the habitability of Mars, may still be present beneath its surface, according to a recent study conducted by an international team of geophysicists and geologi ... more  
China Establishes UN-SPIDER Regional Support Office at Wuhan UniversitySydney, Australia (SPX) May 07, 2025 On April 22, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Director Aarti Holla-Maini led a delegation to Wuhan University, where a cooperation memorandum was signed with university preside ... more  
U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiationsWashington DC (UPI) May 14, 2025 The United States has imposed additional Iran-related sanctions, as the Trump administration negotiates with Tehran on a new nuclear weapons deal. ... more |
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UAE denies supplying Chinese weapons to Sudan paramilitariesDubai (AFP) May 9, 2025 The United Arab Emirates on Friday denied an Amnesty International report accusing it of providing Chinese-made weapons to Sudanese paramilitary forces at war with the regular army. ... more |
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US envoy reassures Panamanians about contentious military dealPanama City (AFP) May 9, 2025 The new US ambassador to Panama on Thursday reassured its citizens that an agreement signed by the two countries last month does not permit the return of American military bases. ... more  
Russia, China slam Trump's plan for 'Iron Dome' missile shieldMoscow (AFP) May 8, 2025 Russia and China on Thursday slammed US President Donald Trump's plan for an Iron Dome-like missile defence system as "deeply destabilising", saying it risked turning space into a "battlefield". ... more  
EU list of high deforestation risk nations raises eyebrowsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 13, 2025 A deforestation benchmarking system approved by EU member states lists only four countries as at high-risk for tree-felling, sources confirmed Tuesday, sparking criticism from environmentalists. ... more  
Taiwanese war drama 'wake-up call' to Chinese invasion threatTaipei (AFP) May 13, 2025 A Chinese military blockade of Taiwan ignites panic across the self-ruled island as banks shut down, families flee, fake news spreads and Taiwanese troops brace for attack. ... more |
 
China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisisBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 China told the United States on Tuesday to "stop smearing and shifting blame" on the causes of its fentanyl crisis, condemning Washington's "unreasonable" tariffs imposed over the issue. ... more  |
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Jaded young Chinese reset lives with rural 'retirement'Dali, China (AFP) May 13, 2025 Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside. ... more  
Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive TogetherLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 Floating photovoltaic systems, often called "floatovoltaics," are being deployed globally, from small-scale winery installations in California to expansive energy projects in China. These systems, t ... more  
Stock markets fluctuate as China-US trade euphoria fadesLondon (AFP) May 14, 2025 Major stock markets diverged and the dollar slid Wednesday as euphoria over easing US-China trade tensions petered out. ... more  
Taiwan tech giant Foxconn says Q1 net profit almost doubledTaipei (AFP) May 14, 2025 Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said Wednesday that first-quarter net profit almost doubled on "impressive" demand for its artificial intelligence servers, but warned US tariffs and exchange rate volatility were clouding the outlook. ... more |
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin AmericaBeijing (AFP) May 14, 2025 Colombia formally agreed on Wednesday to join China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, as Beijing draws Latin America closer in a bid to counter the United States. ... more 
'Panic and paralysis': US firms fret despite China tariff reprieveWashington (AFP) May 14, 2025 President Donald Trump's rollercoaster tariff row with Beijing has wreaked havoc on US companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing, with a temporary de-escalation only expected to partially calm the storm, analysts and business owners say. ... more  
Boeing April deliveries hit by US-China trade warNew York (AFP) May 13, 2025 Boeing commercial plane deliveries rose slightly in April despite a hit from the US trade war with China, according to figures released Tuesday. ... more  
Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient HarvestingSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 Researchers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of extracting water from thin air, leveraging solar energy to release the collected moisture. This breakthrough addre ... more |
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China's Tencent posts forecast-beating Q1 revenue on gaming growthBeijing (AFP) May 14, 2025 Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter revenue, propelled by growth in gaming as the firm's strategic drive into artificial intelligence deepens. ... more  
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this yearShanghai (AFP) May 14, 2025 Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday. ... more  
US announces new sanctions on Iran oil sales to ChinaWashington (AFP) May 13, 2025 The United States on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, as President Donald Trump's administration continues its "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran while backing ongoing nuclear talks. ... more 
China's JD.com posts revenue jump amid costly food delivery pushBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 JD.com recorded a jump in first-quarter revenue, the Chinese e-commerce giant said Tuesday, as the company makes a costly effort to establish itself in the country's highly competitive food delivery sector. ... more |
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Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profitTokyo (AFP) May 13, 2025 Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a $7.8 billion annual net profit, its first in the black for four years. ... more |
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Kazakhstan to dredge port for key China-EU trade routeAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) May 12, 2025 Kazakhstan will start dredging part of the Caspian Sea around its main port to increase capacity for a crucial transport route linking Asia and Europe, a spokesperson told AFP on Monday. ... more 
Where things stand in the US-China trade warBeijing (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other's goods, easing a trade war that has upended global markets and supply chains worth hundreds of billions. ... more
Taiwan holds first live-fire of US high-tech rocket systemsTaiwan (AFP) May 12, 2025 Taiwan conducted Monday its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the United States, as the self-ruled island upgrades its capabilities to repel a potential Chinese attack. ... more 
China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: reportBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 China has lifted a ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, a report said Tuesday, after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily lower tariffs in a major de-escalation of their trade war. ... more |
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