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Files Reveal China and Russia Retrieved Downed UAPs: It's a Race to See Who Can Reverse Engineer First

Newly released US government files and a leading campaigner's claims suggest China and Russia have retrieved crashed UFOs and are racing to reverse engineer them, raising fresh national security fears.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature'

June 20, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience · Jun 20

China unveils man-portable anti-drone laser that can burn through a drone 1,600 feet away in four seconds — backpack-sized 2-kilowatt weapon uses AI for targeting, weighs 55 pounds, and can be carried by a single soldier

Chinese defense supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology demo’d two man-portable anti-drone lasers at a Beijing arms expo this week.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20

A $60 billion windfall? How US-Iran deal could revive Tehran's oil industry

The easing of restrictions to roll back a sanctions regime that was built over more than a decade to isolate Iran economically and curb its nuclear ambitions. The move could allow Tehran to expand sales to a wider pool of buyers after years of relying largely on discounted shipments through…

The Times of India · Jun 20

China's domestic economy remains weak despite export boom, says Jefferies report

China's economy shows a worrying trend: while exports are booming, especially in semiconductors, domestic demand is faltering. Consumer spending dipped in May, confidence remains low, and the crucial property sector is still struggling. Credit growth has also decelerated, indicating a reliance on external markets rather than internal strength. However, a…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

China’s 400-kilometre Great Solar Wall stretches across a desert and is visible from space

China may have just built the most ambitious solar project in history. Stretching across 400 kilometres of the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia, a continuous corridor of solar panels now runs three miles wide across what was, not long ago, a sandblasted wasteland responsible for choking Beijing with dust storms…

The Times of India · Jun 20

How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe

A new fossil DNA study has rewritten the evolutionary history of the horse, showing that the extinct Dalian horse from northeastern China served as a genetic bridge between North America and Eurasia.

The Times of India · Jun 20

China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases

While the metal isn't yet restricted, new customs checks and requests for end-user information suggest a potential prelude to tighter controls. This development comes as the U.S. plans to stockpile the critical material, highlighting its strategic importance and potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Felicitysolar Strengthens Brand Presence at SNEC 2026

GUANGZHOU, China, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Felicitysolar presented its energy storage product portfolio, technical progress, third-party recognition, and global cooperation achievements at SNEC 2026, held in Shanghai from June 3 to June 5.During the exhibition, Felicitysolar showcased solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial energy applications, including the 50kW C&I…

AAP · Jun 20

Modi 'tough cookie', 'great leader' who has been in power for more than 12 years: Trump

US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great leader" and "tough guy," highlighting his long tenure and ability to execute. Trump placed Modi and China's Xi Jinping among the top leaders he admires for their power and leverage. He also noted that while India previously "ripped…

The Economic Times · Jun 20