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Quantum Secure Space Tech Partnership Launched by Space TS and Synergy Quantum by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 18, 2025 In a strategic move to reinforce India’s space sovereignty in the quantum era, Space TS and Synergy Quantum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop the nation’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite systems and

China says BRICS not seeking ‘confrontation’ after Trump tariff threat by AFP Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) July 7, 2025 China said on Monday that BRICS, the grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia and India, was not seeking “confrontation” after US President Donald Trump vowed to impose an extra 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with

Stock markets struggle as Trump’s tariff deadline looms by AFP Staff Writers Hong Kong (AFP) July 7, 2025 Equities struggled Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump’s tariff deadline, with the US president saying he would begin sending letters to some capitals outlining the rates he had decided upon.

After the revolution, Bangladesh warms to China as India fumes By Sheikh Sabiha ALAM with Arunabh SAIKIA in New Delhi Dhaka (AFP) July 8, 2025 Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally

One dead, 28 missing in floods on China-Nepal border by AFP Staff Writers Kathmandu, Nepal (AFP) July 8, 2025 Floods triggered by torrential rains tore down a Himalayan mountain valley between China and Nepal on Tuesday, with at least one killed and 28 missing, officials and state media said. The wall of water also swept

Indian capital bans fuel for old cars in anti-pollution bid by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) July 1, 2025 India’s capital banned fuel sales to ageing vehicles on Tuesday as authorities try to tackle the sprawling megacity’s hazardous air pollution. The city is regularly ranked one of the most polluted capitals globally with acrid

India monsoon season death toll hits 69 after floods, landslides by AFP Staff Writers Shimla, India (AFP) July 4, 2025 Flash floods and landslides after torrential rain over the last two weeks killed at least 69 people and injured 110 others in India’s northern Himalayan regions, officials said Friday. Scores of people die each year

Celebrations for Dalai Lama’s 90th reflect challenges ahead by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) July 6, 2025 Leaders from India, the United States and Taiwan offered their support to Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday Sunday, a landmark anniversary raising geopolitical questions for the future. Tibetans fear China will

US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters By Shaun TANDON Washington (AFP) July 2, 2025 The United States, Japan, India and Australia pledged Tuesday to work together to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, as worries grow over China’s dominance in resources vital to new technologies. US Secretary of State Marco

China says Dalai Lama successor must be approved by Beijing by AFP Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) July 2, 2025 China said on Wednesday that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama “must be approved by the central government”, after Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader said he would have a successor after his death. The current Dalai Lama