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MiniMax is the second of China's so-called 'AI tigers' to go public, the first being Zhipu AI which made its market debut on Thursday, and also saw solid gains on Friday
Videos on social media show cars and buildings ablaze as riots rage in several cities; dozens have died and the regime looks vulnerable amid a dire economic crisis and strikes last year by Israel and the US
Trump says Venezuela posed a greater threat, than Taiwan does to China. Meanwhile, Beijing accuses the US of spreading the 'law of the jungle' as it exits global bodies
Underutilisation of renewables is spurring China to switch its focus from rapidly building renewable plants to making sure more of their power gets into the grid...
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China, India See First Drop in Coal Power Use in Half a Century14 Jan 2026
While many challenges remain for both countries to sustain their pivot to cleaner energy, the decline in coal-power use marks a 'historic moment', researchers say...
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4.7m Teen Accounts Blocked by Australia’s Social Media Ban15 Jan 2026
The country's internet regulator said the world-first ban on teens under 16 having accounts has had a swift and sweeping impact....
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Chinese Firms Told: ‘Stop Using US-Israeli Cybersecurity Software’15 Jan 2026
Chinese companies ordered to avoid cybersecurity software made by about a dozen US and Israeli firms due to national security concerns, sources say...
Expanding forests in eastern China and restored grasslands in other areas have led to a movement of moisture that scientists are now seeking to comprehend...
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Trump to Host Five Central Asian Leaders, as US Seeks Minerals06 Nov 2025
The US wants to boost its influence in a region dominated by Russia, and courted by China. It is keen to get access to Central Asia's energy and mineral resources....
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India Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal30 Oct 2025
The move, for the port of Chabahar, aims to boost Delhi's effort to enhance trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. It follows remarks by President Trump this week that he wants to reach a trade deal with India...
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India’s Adani Bans Sanctioned Tankers From Berthing at its Ports11 Sep 2025
Adani has issued multiple orders to block sanctioned tankers at its 14 ports, after the US and EU ramped up threats in regard to imports of Russian oil...
Suncity's chief executive Alvin Chau is believed to be one of 11 people arrested by Macau authorities on Sunday over gambling on mainland China and money laundering...
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Arrest of Macau Junket Mogul Rocks World’s Biggest Gambling Hub30 Nov 2021
The arrest of Alvin Chau is seen as ushering in a new era of zero tolerance towards gambling in China, where all forms are illegal. It has also dealt a heavy blow to the junket industry...
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Macau Junket King Might Lose Russian Casino – Asia Sentinel15 Dec 2021
Chau now appears likely to lose his gambling empire, including his casino on the outskirts of Vladivostok...
German government sources said there are high expectations that a deal could be signed at the end of January after "very intensive" talks between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Modi on Monday...
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India ‘Could Face Higher Tariffs if Russian Oil Buying Continues’05 Jan 2026
US President Donald Trump, who is keen to end the war in Ukraine, warns he can raise tariffs further if India doesn't cut its purchases of oil from Russia; trade deal with Delhi yet to be finalised. ...
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Japan’s Sumitomo Realty Bets on Mumbai’s Booming Real Estate18 Dec 2025
Japan's third-largest developer has been attracted by rising rents and construction costs far lower than in Tokyo, New York or London...
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting. Meanwhile, analysts unsure if Trump will impose a higher tariff on China, plus countries that are US allies. States are also waiting to see if the US will intervene in the crisis...
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Bets on Snap Election Push Japanese Stocks to Record High13 Jan 2026
The Nikkei shot up on Tuesday amid widespread speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap election, possibly in just a month's time...
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Japan Says China’s Dual-Use Export Ban is ‘Unacceptable’07 Jan 2026
A three-month curb on Chinese exports of rare earths, like that seen during 2010, could cost Japanese businesses 660 billion yen ($4.21 billion)...
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