The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules.
Can India really stop river water from flowing into Pakistan?
The suspension is among several steps India has taken against Pakistan, accusing it of backing cross-border terrorism – a charge Islamabad flatly denies. It has also hit back with reciprocal measures …
India’s steel secretary says coking coal imports to accelerate
India’s coking coal imports will accelerate due to the limited availability of the key steelmaking ingredient amid a ramp-up of steel capacity, the steel secretary said on Friday.
India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir. Here’s why
Pakistan called India’s actions “irresponsible” and canceled visas for Indian nationals, suspended all trade with India and closed its airspace to Indian aircraft.
India vows to hunt terrorists ‘to the ends of the earth’ as tensions with Pakistan rise after Kashmir attack
India is vowing to hunt down terrorists “to the ends of the earth” as tensions are escalating with Pakistan in the wake of a deadly attack in India’s Kashmir region.
China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?
Both China and Australia have rare earth reserves. But 90% of rare earth refining – which makes them usable in technology – takes place in China, giving the country significant control over supply. And that has spooked Western governments.
China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
China’s top policymakers pledged to support firms and workers most affected by the impact of triple-digit U.S. tariffs, the ruling Communist Party’s Politburo said on Friday, according to state media.
US Doubles Stealth Jets Presence Near China
Kadena Air Base, located on the island of Okinawa, is the closest U.S. air base to Taiwan, with a distance of 370 miles. China has long threatened to use force against the self-ruled island of Taiwan, claiming it is part of Beijing’s territory, despite having never governed it.
China Aims to Step Up Policy Support Amid Trade Uncertainty
The Chinese government pledged to coordinate policy to support domestic economic aims amid external economic and trade struggles, according to a readout of a Politburo meeting.
‘National hero’ – China’s pursuit of an elusive world title
Players from eight countries have won snooker’s most prestigious title and become world champion – but China is still waiting for its first success.