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Rare Earth Elements: A Key Industry from China to Colombia
24 Jan 2026 02:20 GMT
… components for mobile phones, computers, nuclear reactors, lasers, rockets, and lithium batteries … an undeniable structural dependency on China, given the necessity of these … China’s current dominance, potentially driving new market dynamics outside the Asian …
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Japan’s Prime Minister Calls Snap Election to Secure Mandate Amid Economic Strain and Rising Regional Tensions
23 Jan 2026 13:42 GMT
… policies aimed at making Japan “strong and prosperous.”
… against Taiwan, the self-governing island claimed by China. Beijing … and China compete for military dominance in the Asia-Pacific … the restart of offline nuclear reactors. With that support, …
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The Assumptions That Broke: China, India, and the End of Fossil Growth Models
23 Jan 2026 03:32 GMT
… despite the narrative about China’s massive nuclear generation … 1 GW nuclear reactor to the grid last year. China’s … in any economy. In China, diesel consumption historically tracked … fuels, supported by rising Asian demand. Freight electrification is …
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Access To The Caucasus Strengthens America’s Position Against China
22 Jan 2026 15:07 GMT
… Ukraine in May, and with Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia … also met with Central Asian heads of state to … -refining catalysts, lasers, and nuclear reactors. This makes REEs vital for … and Tehran, thereby strengthening China.
American relations with the …
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What Lies Frozen In Greenland That Has The Power To Shake China's Control
20 Jan 2026 11:27 GMT
Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 16:43 IST
Donald Trump has repeatedly viewed Greenland through the lens of a real estate deal, but the motivations are far from cosmetic
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Greenland's mineral wealth offers a possible way to …
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4. Japan and China to drive 2026 nuclear developments
16 Jan 2026 03:23 GMT
India and Vietnam are also progressing on long-term nuclear goals
The global nuclear energy sector in 2026 will be driven by the restart of the world’s largest nuclear plant in Japan and the commercial debut of China’s first land-based small modular …
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UAE pulls back from plan to manage Pakistan's Islamabad airport: Report
24 Jan 2026 01:10 GMT
The UAE has pulled out of a deal to take over the management of Islamabad airport in Pakistan, according to a report by the Express Tribune on Friday.
The UAE agreed on the framework of a privatisation deal with Pakistan’s cash-strapped government in …
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2026 may be the year the global ‘Nuclear Renaissance’ began
23 Jan 2026 18:34 GMT
A consortium led by US engineer Amentum has won a contract to provide programme management, planning and development for up to two new gigawatt-scale nuclear power plants in the Netherlands.
It’s the latest in a rapid series of developments signalling a …
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Silver Surges Toward Historic $100 Milestone
23 Jan 2026 17:54 GMT
January 23, 2026 - Silver hit a nominal record high of $96.60 on January 23, 2026, bringing it within striking distance of the psychologically significant $100 barrier. Gold also surged to $4,933.27 per ounce, approaching the $5,000 milestone, highlighting …
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UPSC Key: Trump unveils Board of Peace, Draft NEP 2026 and Parakram Diwas
23 Jan 2026 14:04 GMT
Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.What’s the ongoing story: As US President Donald Trump unveiled his Board of Peace and son-in-law Jared Kushner announced …