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July 24, 2025
MOON DAILY
Young magmas on the came from much shallower depths



Gainesville FL (SPX) Jul 24, 2025
New research on the rocks collected by China's Chang'e 5 mission is rewriting our understanding of how the moon cooled. Stephen Elardo, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Geological Sciences with the University of Florida, has found that lava on the near side of the moon likely came from a much shallower depth than previously thought, contradicting previous theories on how the moon produced lavas through time. These samples of basalt, an igneous rock made up of rapidly cooled lava, were collected fr ... read more

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STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Supersonic gas filaments discovered in fast-moving Milky Way cloud
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 22, 2025
A team of astronomers has revealed an intricate network of supersonic gas filaments within a very-high-velocity cloud (VHVC) in the Milky Way, using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio T ... more
IRON AND ICE
Tianwen-2 radar to reveal inner secrets of asteroids and comets
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 22, 2025
A new study published in Earth and Planetary Physics by Shenzhen University researchers Shibang Du and Chunyu Ding offers a detailed overview of the internal characteristics of asteroids and comets, ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Lunar soil shows promise for in-situ oxygen and fuel production
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 22, 2025
Scientists have developed a new method to extract water from lunar soil and use it to generate oxygen and fuel, offering a potential path toward sustainable life-support systems on the Moon. The tec ... more
MARSDAILY
China prepares for Mars sample return with HKU astrobiologist on mission team
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 07, 2025
China has formally initiated its Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, targeting a 2028 launch to collect and return Martian soil and rock for detailed study. Among the key contributors is Pro ... more
ROBO SPACE
Trump's AI plan prioritizes deregulation to boost US dominance
Washington (AFP) July 23, 2025
President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive, low-regulation strategy on Wednesday to boost big tech's race to stay ahead of China on artificial intelligence and cement US dominance in the fast-expanding field. ... more
CYBER WARS
Chinese state hackers targeting Microsoft customers
San Francisco, United States (AFP) July 22, 2025
Chinese state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting critical security vulnerabilities in users of Microsoft's popular SharePoint servers to steal sensitive data and deploy malicious code, the US tech giant warned Tuesday. ... more
CYBER WARS
China warns public workers against 'showing off' state secrets online
Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2025
China's spy agency warned public workers on Thursday to curb their "desire to show off" state secrets on social media. ... more
OIL AND GAS
US Treasury chief says China talks could cover Iran, Russia oil buys
Washington (AFP) July 21, 2025
The next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, a move that would shift the focus of trade negotiations into national security issues. ... more

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China says raised 'solemn representations' with EU over Russia sanctions
Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2025
China's commerce minister lodged "solemn representations" to his EU counterpart over two Chinese banks' inclusion in the bloc's sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, Beijing said Wednesday. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
US promises Philippine president to ramp up deterrence on China
Washington (AFP) July 21, 2025
Top US officials promised President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines on Monday that Washington will defend its longtime ally and ramp up military resources aimed at deterring an assertive China. ... more
MILPLEX
Europe needs to boost military capabilities: EU defense chief
Washington (AFP) July 21, 2025
Europe needs to boost its defense capabilities as the United States seeks to focus on countering China, the EU's defense commissioner said on Monday. ... more
CYBER WARS
Chinese-born engineer pleads guilty to stealing US trade secrets
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) July 21, 2025
A Chinese-born US researcher pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing trade secrets, including technology used to detect nuclear missile launches, the Justice Department said. ... more
NUKEWARS
Ahead of new talks, Iran blames Europeans for nuclear deal collapse
Tehran (AFP) July 21, 2025
Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany. ... more
TECH SPACE
Microsoft halts China-based tech support for Pentagon systems
Washington (AFP) July 18, 2025
Microsoft said Friday it is making sure that personnel based in China are not providing technical support for US Defense Department systems, after investigative news site ProPublica revealed the practice earlier this week. ... more
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NUKEWARS
Iran accuses Europeans of not respecting 2015 nuclear deal as fresh talks confirmed
Tehran (AFP) July 21, 2025
Tehran on Monday accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Nvidia's Huang says 'doing our best' to serve Chinese market
Beijing (AFP) July 16, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday his firm was "doing our best" to serve China's vast market for semiconductors after it secured permission from the United States to sell chips to the world's second-largest economy. ... more
CYBER WARS
Singapore military helps battle cyberattack: minister
Singapore (AFP) July 19, 2025
Units in Singapore's military have been called in to help combat a cyberattack against critical infrastructure, the country's defence minister said Saturday - a hack attempt attributed to an espionage group experts have linked to China. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China, India should work towards 'win-win' cooperation: Chinese FM
Beijing (AFP) July 15, 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that Beijing and New Delhi should work towards mutual trust and "win-win" cooperation, after talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, state news agency Xinhua reported. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack; US says Taiwan president transit routine
Taipei (AFP) July 17, 2025
Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into underground shelters in a rehearsal for a Chinese attack. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
China hails 'positive' ICJ ruling on climate reparations
Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2025
China hailed on Thursday a "positive" ruling by the world's highest court declaring that states are obliged under international law to tackle climate change and warning that failing to do so could open the door to reparations. ... more
SINO DAILY
China says 'deeply concerned' over deadly Cambodia-Thailand border clashes
Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2025
China said Thursday it was "deeply concerned" over deadly clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, which mark a dramatic escalation of a long-running border row between the two neighbours. ... more
ABOUT US
China says US withdrawal from UNESCO not behaviour of 'responsible country'
Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2025
China said it regretted on Wednesday the United States' decision to withdraw from the UN cultural and education agency UNESCO. ... more
DEMOCRACY
Hong Kong arrests 18-year-old for 'seditious' toilet graffiti
Hong Kong (AFP) July 23, 2025
Hong Kong police said Wednesday they had arrested an 18-year-old for writing "seditious words" on a toilet wall, warning he could face up to seven years in prison if convicted. ... more
WATER WORLD
China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam
Beijing (AFP) July 19, 2025
China started building a mega-dam Saturday on a river running through Tibet and India, with Premier Li Qiang attending the commencement ceremony, state media said. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Western aid cuts cede ground to China in Southeast Asia: study
Sydney (AFP) July 20, 2025
China is set to expand its influence over Southeast Asia's development as the Trump administration and other Western donors slash aid, a study by an Australian think tank said Sunday. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Flash floods in eastern China leave 2 dead, 10 missing; Philippines flooding displaces thousands, two missing
Beijing (AFP) July 22, 2025
Flash floods in eastern China's Shandong province killed two people and left 10 missing on Tuesday, state media said. ... more
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China probes Tibet ex-leader over bribes, 'superstitious activities'
Beijing (AFP) July 22, 2025
Chinese authorities have removed a former leader of Tibet from office over alleged crimes including taking bribes and engaging in "superstitious activities", the country's top anti-corruption bodies said Tuesday. ... more
TRADE WARS
Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges 'real solutions'
Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the EU must deepen trust in a turbulent world but the bloc's chiefs called for "real solutions" to move past an inflection point as they met in Beijing on Thursday. ... more
CHIP TECH
SK hynix posts record profits on surging AI demand
Seoul (AFP) July 24, 2025
South Korean chip giant SK hynix reported record quarterly profits Thursday thanks to soaring demand for artificial intelligence. ... more
TRADE WARS
China tariff deadline can be rolled forward 90 days: US Treasury chief
Washington (AFP) July 23, 2025
A deadline for tariffs between the United States and China to snap back to higher levels could be extended in a "90-day increment," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, ahead of trade talks next week. ... more
THE PITS
Six university students drown during mine visit in China: state media
Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2025
Six students from a Chinese university drowned on Wednesday after falling into a flotation tank during a study tour of a mine, according to state media. ... more
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