U.S. efforts to break China's dominance of the rare earths market and to drive investment in its own industry have moved up a gear with a Washington-backed plan to create a separate, higher pricing system.
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ Says
(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Luzon in the Philippines on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.
Japan warns of China’s military moves as biggest strategic challenge
Japan has raised strong caution about China’s rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from around its coasts and into the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic ...
Hopefully, Bangladesh polls will be as inclusive as possible: Ambassador Masdupuy
French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has expressed optimism that the next national election in Bangladesh will be inclusive with the participation of citizens, noting that the government is ...
India can’t wish away coal – but can it be made cleaner?
India has always taken a hard position on coal, arguing that it is crucial for its energy security and developmental needs. But energy experts and environment campaigners are increasingly saying it ...
China’s Q2 GDP growth tops forecast even as US tariff risks mount
China’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in the second quarter, showing resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn of intensifying headwinds that will ramp up pressure on policymakers to roll out more stimulus.
China Suffers $7.6 Billion in Losses From Natural Disasters in H1 2025
BEIJING (Reuters) -Natural disasters across China in the first half of 2025 have resulted in direct economic losses totalling 54.11 billion yuan ($7.55 billion), an official from the emergency response ministry said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka signs key debt restructuring deal with Saudi Fund for Development
Sri Lanka yesterday marked a significant milestone in its external debt restructuring process with the formal signing of Bilateral Amendatory Loan Agreements with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), ...
Top Government Bitcoin Holders: North Korea Has Sold Over $1 Billion BTC Since March
The U.S. government holds $21.56 billion in Bitcoin, now the backbone of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. North Korea's Lazarus group has sold over $1.4 billion ...
Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries
President Donald Trump cranked up the pressure Monday on America’s trading partners, firing off letters to heads of several countries, informing them of their new tariff rate. But at the same time, ...