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Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say

Pakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni's visit to Islamabad. While Pakistan is seeking to mediate amid rising regional tensions, officials say a halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states…

The Economic Times

Saudi money, Chinese weapons, American patronage: Can Pakistan balance all three?

Pakistan pursues a complex foreign policy balancing China and Saudi Arabia. It also seeks to rebuild ties with Donald Trump's administration. Islamabad attempts to mediate between Washington and Tehran during regional crises. This diplomatic outreach occurs despite significant domestic economic and security issues. Sustaining these ambitions depends on internal stability…

The Times of India

Gigabyte announces support for Chinese-made CXMT memory — pushes it to 8200 MT/s on Socket AM5

The performance is impressive and it's good to see official support, but the question remains whether you can actually buy any of it.

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'There are Chinese projects on territories in J-K that belong to India': MEA objects to illegal occupation

India's Ministry of External Affairs accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories. Beijing's ongoing infrastructure projects in these regions also drew strong objections from New Delhi. This statement followed discussions between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers at the ASEAN summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted previous positive engagements between…

The Economic Times

China celebrates its first winners of top global maths prize – here are the problems they solved

Awards make China only the fifth country to ever produce two Fields medallists at a single ceremony, and the first in Asia to do so

The Independent UK

The challenges companies face to launch robotaxis in Europe

European carmakers like BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have continued to struggle significantly to roll out commercial robotaxi fleets, unlike Chinese companies, but why?

Euronews

New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’

Residents warn project could worsen gambling addiction and raise rents, while developers promise jobs

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Big pharma's patent cliff meets a new biotech Cold War: We need to outrun China, not outlaw it

If we slash federal research budgets, we risk hamstringing our scientists and losing an otherwise winnable race.

Fortune

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump

Carmaker expects to sell 3% fewer vehicles this year as it pushes through a programme that could eliminate 100,000 roles

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Gain as Oil Prices Retreat, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.14% this morning, finding some relief at the end of a wild week as oil prices and bond yields retreated.

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China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions

China says it's adding 14 European entities to an export control list in retaliation for the European Union penalizing 14 Chinese enterprises as part of its latest round of sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK

Business Brief (July 24): China, U.S. Explore Reciprocal Tariff Cuts

Nvidia CEO opposes U.S. bans on Chinese AI models, China releases national standard for AI agents

Caixin Global

This 90-year-old woman in China unknowingly kept using a live grenade as a kitchen hammer for over 20 years

Sometimes the most dangerous discoveries hide in plain sight. In central China, a 90-year-old woman spent nearly two decades using what she believed was an ordinary piece of scrap metal as a household hammer. The heavy object cracked walnuts, crushed red peppers and drove nails into wood without ever causing…

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Archaeologists uncover rare 2,000-year-old Liubo game boards in Han Dynasty tombs, but its rules remain one of history's greatest mysteries

Ancient Liubo boards discovered in Han Dynasty tombs shed light on a beloved game that transcended social classes for centuries. Archaeologists have detailed the game's equipment and venues of play, yet the precise rules of Liubo continue to elude scholars, presenting an enduring enigma in the realm of archaeology. The…

The Times of India

China opened the Changtai Yangtze River Bridge in 2025, reported to have a record 1,208-metre cable-stayed main span and designed to carry expressway, highway and intercity rail across the Yangtze

China's Changtai Yangtze River Bridge opened in 2025, a significant engineering achievement. This record-breaking structure boasts the world's longest cable-stayed span at 1,208 meters. It is the first river crossing to combine an expressway and an intercity railway on one deck. The bridge dramatically reduces travel time between Changzhou and…

The Economic Times

As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts

US warnings of sanctions targeting Chinese AI companies could jeopardize critical safety conversations. The rise in allegations of intellectual property theft and breaches of export controls contributes to rising tensions. With advanced AI technologies posing serious security risks, both nations recognize that frontier AI is a double-edged sword. Urgent cooperation…

The Economic Times

China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars

China condemned the US decision to impose fresh tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over alleged forced labour concerns, warning against a renewed trade war. While China faces the highest rate, India and Japan were also hit with 12.5% duties, raising fresh tensions over global trade.

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Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCO

Canadian climate technology company Enervoxa plans to partner with Vedanta, Hindalco and NALCO to build a rare earth processing plant in India using aluminium waste, or red mud. The project aims to strengthen India's rare earth processing capabilities, reduce reliance on China and support the country's critical minerals supply chain.

The Economic Times

Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwater

Japan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed locations. The nation seeks to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. Traces of yttrium, gadolinium and dysprosium were found in recovered seabed material. This initiative aims to bolster Japan's…

The Economic Times

Chris Wood warns of massive capital destruction in US as China challenges AI boom

Jefferies strategist Chris Wood warns that the AI infrastructure boom could trigger massive capital destruction as cheaper Chinese open-source models challenge US dominance. With hyperscalers set to spend nearly $1.6 trillion over two years, investors are increasingly questioning whether returns will justify the unprecedented capex and rising debt.

The Economic Times

Asia going to sweat a lot more in coming weeks amid Middle East crisis

The Asia heatwave is set to intensify across Japan, China and South Korea, driving higher cooling demand, electricity consumption and LNG imports. The Asia heatwave comes as Middle East tensions due to US-Iran war threaten energy supplies, raising inflation risks through higher fuel and food prices while increasing pressure on…

The Times of India

China unveiled a 600-km-per-hour maglev train prototype that uses magnetic levitation instead of wheel-to-rail contact, fast enough to cut a five-hour journey down to two and a half hours

China has developed a 600 km/h maglev train prototype for commercial use. This advanced technology uses magnetic levitation to achieve higher speeds and reduce travel times. The new maglev system could potentially halve journey durations on medium-distance routes. However, building dedicated infrastructure presents significant cost challenges for widespread deployment. Future…

Euronews

EU’s €1bn-a-day trade gap with China an 'unsustainable reality', says EU Parliament VP

Javi López, European Parliament vice-president, says the European Union's trade imbalance with China "cannot continue", with the bloc running a €1bn-a-day trade deficit.

Euronews

The EU is walking a tightrope between the world's major hegemons

In today's newsletter: Trump announces tariff threats from across the transatlantic, while Euronews speaks with an MEP fresh off a trip to China, and analysis on what happened with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia.

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