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May 14, 2025
MOON DAILY
Glass Beads Provide Insight into Moon's Mysterious Interior



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

IRON AND ICE
Why collect asteroid sampleswar
Los 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
MARSDAILY
Martian Seismic Data Suggests Potential Liquid Water Reserves at Depth
Sydney, 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
DRAGON SPACE
China Establishes UN-SPIDER Regional Support Office at Wuhan University
Sydney, 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
NUKEWARS
U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiations
Washington 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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ROCKET SCIENCE
China completes testing of powerful reusable liquid rocket engine
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 14, 2025
China has successfully completed full-scale testing of a 140-tonne liquid oxygen-methane rocket engine, a critical component for the nation's reusable carrier rockets, according to its developer, th ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills
Phnom Penh (AFP) May 14, 2025
Cambodia and China on Wednesday began their largest-ever joint military exercises, involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs. ... more
CYBER WARS
Three Germans go on trial accused of spying for China
Berlin (AFP) May 13, 2025
Three Germans went on trial Tuesday accused of spying for China by supplying it with information on high-tech equipment with military use. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Putin, Xi, Steven Seagal and missiles: Russia's Red Square parade
Moscow (AFP) May 9, 2025
Vladimir Putin chatted easily with China's Xi Jinping as a pro-Kremlin US actor sat nearby watching tanks and missiles roll across the cobblestones of Red Square. ... more

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AFRICA NEWS
UAE denies supplying Chinese weapons to Sudan paramilitaries
Dubai (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
FLOATING STEEL
US envoy reassures Panamanians about contentious military deal
Panama 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
MISSILE DEFENSE
Russia, China slam Trump's plan for 'Iron Dome' missile shield
Moscow (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
WOOD PILE
EU list of high deforestation risk nations raises eyebrows
Brussels, 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
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwanese war drama 'wake-up call' to Chinese invasion threat
Taipei (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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
China tells US 'stop smearing and shifting blame' on fentanyl crisis
Beijing (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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SINO DAILY
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
SOLAR DAILY
Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together
Los 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
TRADE WARS
Stock markets fluctuate as China-US trade euphoria fades
London (AFP) May 14, 2025
Major stock markets diverged and the dollar slid Wednesday as euphoria over easing US-China trade tensions petered out. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Taiwan tech giant Foxconn says Q1 net profit almost doubled
Taipei (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
TRADE WARS
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
'Panic and paralysis': US firms fret despite China tariff reprieve
Washington (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
AEROSPACE
Boeing April deliveries hit by US-China trade war
New 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
WATER WORLD
Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient Harvesting
Sydney, 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
TECH SPACE
China's Tencent posts forecast-beating Q1 revenue on gaming growth
Beijing (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
CAR TECH
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
Shanghai (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
OIL AND GAS
US announces new sanctions on Iran oil sales to China
Washington (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
INTERNET SPACE
China's JD.com posts revenue jump amid costly food delivery push
Beijing (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 profit
Tokyo (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
TRADE WARS
Kazakhstan to dredge port for key China-EU trade route
Astana, 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
TRADE WARS
Where things stand in the US-China trade war
Beijing (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 NEWS
Taiwan holds first live-fire of US high-tech rocket systems
Taiwan (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
AEROSPACE
China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: report
Beijing (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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