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India lashes out at Pakistan's attempt at mischaracterisation of Operation Sindoor at UN
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan's attempt to "mischaracterise" Operation Sindoor and said when a state harbours terrorists who massacre innocents, defensive action is not just a right, but a solemn duty. India launched Operation Sindoor...
Chinese bitcoin mining rig makers shift production to U.S. to avoid tariffs
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 18, 2025
Chinese bitcoin mining rig makers Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT are building manufacturing bases in the United States to reduce the impact of tariffs and respond to shifting supply chain dynamics. Together, the three companies produce more than 90%...
China Focus: Scientists link nearly complete skull to humans' Denisovan relative
China Internet Information Center
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BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- For fifteen years, scientists had grappled with a fundamental mystery about Denisovans, human beings' ancient cousins. They wondered what Denisovans looked liked. The answer to this question held special significance...
Japanese PM Ishiba’s trade appeal to Trump falls short at G7
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 18, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s efforts to secure relief from U.S. auto tariffs made little headway this week during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Canada. Despite a brief conversation between the two leaders,...
Japanese Delegation to Advance India’s Battery Production…
Knowledge & News Network
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New Delhi, Jun 18 (KNN) In early July, a high‑level Japanese delegation—comprising senior government officials and industry experts—will visit India to bolster its advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery manufacturing capabilities. This visit is...
China expands zero-tariff policy for least developed countries
The Peninsula
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June 18, 2025
A swivel bridge along Xiong'an-Baoding section of Xiong'an-Xinzhou high-speed railway before rotating to its desired position over Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway in Baoding, north China's Hebei Province, on June 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing...
Japanese giant eyes US$150m Arkay stake
The Drinks Business
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June 18, 2025
One of Japan’s largest spirits firms is in advanced talks to invest $150 million in Arkay Beverages, the France-born alcohol-free drinks company. The deal would value Arkay at US$1.5 billion and marks a pivotal moment in the evolving zero-alcohol...
China’s MiniMax debuts M1 AI model that it says costs 200x less to train than OpenAI’s GPT-4
Fortune
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It’s becoming a familiar pattern: every few months, an AI lab in China that most people in the U.S. have never heard of releases an AI model that upends conventional wisdom about the cost of training and running cutting edge AI. In January, it was...
Chinese ships attempt to block PCG, BFAR in Palawan
Philstar
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June 18, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Four China Coast Guard (CCG) ships tried to prevent the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources from installing floating aggregate devices (FADs), or instruments for boosting fish catch, around...
China FM states EU chief comments about China's policy were hypocritical
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong response to recent comments made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, rejecting her criticisms of China’s industrial policies as inaccurate, biased, and hypocritical. Foreign...
China’s Amazon, JD.Com, plans several stablecoins for B2B payments
Ledger Insights
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June 18, 2025
JD.com, the massive Chinese e-commerce company, is already part of Hong Kong’s stablecoin sandbox via its subsidiary JINGDONG Coinlink Technology. The city has just passed stablecoin legislation. Now the company’s Chairman, Richard Liu, has said...
India, Croatia to speed up bilateral ties three times, to formulate Defence Cooperation Plan: PM Modi
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 18, 2025
Zagreb [Croatia], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India and Croatia will promote cooperation in many areas including pharma, agriculture, information technology and a Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for...
Asia Platinum Capital signs three MoUs to drive regional investments
The Sun Daily
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June 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Platinum Capital Bhd (APC), marked a major milestone recently when it signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with regional and international partners in the ESG and sustainable investment space during the Asean...
China stocks up slightly as financial forum offers few surprises; HK shares down
Mint
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June 18, 2025
SHANGHAI, - China stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday as top financial regulators at the annual Lujiazui Forum delivered few fresh policy signals. Hong Kong shares fell as geopolitical tensions heightened. ** China's blue-chip CSI300 Index...
China curbs luxury liquor spending
The Drinks Business
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June 18, 2025
As China’s economy slows, luxury drinks sales are shrinking and may not rebound even with recovery. A crackdown on public sector gifting is reshaping demand, hitting brands like Kweichow Moutai. China’s economy is decelerating and consumers...
India News | Over 250 Scientists Urge COP30 Prez to Make Fossil Fuel Phaseout Top Priority of UN Climate Talks
Latestly
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June 18, 2025
New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Over 250 scientists from 27 countries, including India, have written to the president of this year's UN climate conference, urging him to make the transition away from fossil fuels a top priority for COP30. Climate...
India News | Delhi: LG Accords Sanction to Prosecute Two Police Officials in Embezzlement Case
Latestly
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June 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute two Delhi Police officials in connection with an embezzlement case, according to a statement on Wednesday. Saxena has granted approval under...
Techfino, Oben Electric, illumine, Seven raise early-stage funding
VC Circle
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(L-R) Oben Electric co-founders Sagar Thakkar, Madhumita Agrawal, and Dinkar Agrawal Non-banking finance company Techfino Capital Pvt Ltd, electric motorcycle maker Oben Electric, SaaS startup Illumine, and fintech company Seven have secured...
Chinese aluminium decarbonisation deal
Aluminium International Today
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Siemens Energy and EnPot will work together to help decarbonise the aluminium industry in China. The two companies agreed to cooperate in an official ceremony with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Shanghai earlier today. The...
India News | Operational, Regulatory, Weather Factors Drive Recent Air India Disruptions: Spokesperson
Latestly
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June 18, 2025
By Shafali Nigam New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Amid a spate of flight disruptions, Air India has clarified that a mix of operational, regulatory, and environmental challenges--not just technical issues--are behind the recent cancellations and...