With the United States and China striking what the White House has called a “historic” agreement, trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies –
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China reaches energy independence milestone by ‘breeding’ uranium from thorium
An experimental reactor developed in the Gobi Desert by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics has achieved thorium-to-uranium fuel conversion, paving the way
China’s atomic quantum computer reports first sales with orders worth US$5.6 million
China’s first atomic quantum computer has passed a major commercial milestone, making its first sales to domestic and overseas customers, according to state media. The
Afghanistan and the Long Shadow of Bagram
I grew up not far from Bagram Airfield, which is located about 60 kilometers north of my childhood home in Kabul. Yet despite that, and
Hegseth at DMZ before US–South Korea troop talks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday began his visit to South Korea by touring the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea with his South Korean
Military chief wants draft checks for all young men
Germany’s armed forces chief has rejected calls for a draft lottery, saying all young men should first be assessed. Meanwhile, police are probing a suspected
US startup Anduril eyes Japan market as Takaichi pushes defense
U.S. defense startup Anduril Industries says its AI-guided drones and cruise missiles are not only smarter than conventional versions, they are also far easier to
Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for 1st Chinese submarine in $5bn arms deal
The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, the country’s top admiral told Chinese state media, bolstering Beijing’s bid
COP30: US not sending any high-level officials — White House
A Trump administration official said the “tide was turning” on climate change, which the US president recently called the “greatest con job.” The COP30 UN
Taiwan is the trump card, Xi re-engaged on his terms
Beijing’s pre-summit messaging told everyone Taiwan still sits at the centre of China’s long game. But Xi chose not to burn that leverage in Busan.