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The success of Seedance — hailed as another ‘breakthrough’ by Chinese media — is in line with Beijing’s lofty ambitions to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence
US embassy swiftly congratulated Tarique Rahman and the BNP for their "historic victory", while even neighbouring India praised his "decisive win"
Anti-Money Laundering officials in Thailand move to get courts to allow them to seize hundreds of assets linked to online fraud in Cambodia, where a 'crackdown' is in full swing
Tarique Rahman said he was "confident" his Bangladesh Nationalist Party can regain power, but he faces a stiff challenge from a coalition led by the country's largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami....
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China, BRICS Nations Hedging Exposure to US Debt? – Fortune12 Feb 2026
News that China told local financial entities to limit their buying of US Treasuries has spurred debate on whether some nations want to cut exposure to US debt at a time when geopolitical risks appear to be rising ...
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India’s New 3-Hour Content Takedown Demand ‘Impossible’: Experts11 Feb 2026
The Narendra Modi government has issued thousands of takedown orders in recent years with Meta alone restricting more than 28,000 pieces of content in India in the first six months of 2025...
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Researchers Say AI Doesn’t Make Work Easier, Just Intensifies It11 Feb 2026
A new report, published in the US, has created debate on whether signs of burnout are coming from people who embrace AI....
Most of the top 20 emitters accused of "sabotaging climate action" are state-owned oil, gas, coal and cement producers, and those 17 countries all objected to a fossil fuel phaseout at COP30...
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China’s Desert Greening Projects Altering its Water Table: Study08 Dec 2025
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...
Local authorities across China have allocated over 2 billion yuan (nearly $300m) to "directly benefit consumers" during the upcoming holiday...
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Taiwan Says it Won’t Move 40% Chipmaking or Advanced Tech to US10 Feb 2026
The statements, from the island's vice-premier, came after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said his goal was to bring 40% of Taiwan's entire chip supply chain and production to the US. He threatened the island with 100% tariffs if this does not happen....
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Nikkei at New Record High as Asian Markets See More Gains10 Feb 2026
Japanese stocks rose further to an all-time peak on Tuesday, while markets across Asia were also up ...
India’s three biggest oil refiners Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Reliance Industries are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April...
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Australia and EU Eyeing Next Trade Deal, Maybe This Month06 Feb 2026
Australia could be the next nation to finalise a free-trade agreement with Europe, if a deal can be reached on farm exports in the near future...
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‘Software-Mageddon’ Wipes $23 Billion Off Indian IT Shares06 Feb 2026
The stocks plunged 2% on Friday after registering a steep 6% fall two days prior on Wednesday, when they logged their biggest single‑day fall in six years...
Stocks surge after Japanese PM's huge election win, but she'll need to be careful with spending outlays to retain her popularity...
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TSMC Says Second $17bn Plant in Japan Will Make 3nm Chips05 Feb 2026
Chip giant's CEO meets PM Sanae Takaichi as work starts on a second fab on Kyushu, which will produce 3-nanometre chips for AI use...
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Japan Claims ‘World First’ Retrieval of Rare Earths in Deepsea Drill03 Feb 2026
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi hails the retrieval of rare earths from close to 20,000 feet below sea level as a world first. She faces an election on Sunday. ...
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