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  Washington (AFP) April 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump has defied international norms and instructed a quick start to deep-sea mining in domestic waters and beyond, sparking an angry warning from Beijing that the move "violates international law." Washington wants to lead efforts to scoop up mineral-rich deep-sea nodules and other material from the seabed, sidestepping an international regulatory effort and overriding the concerns of environmentalists. White House aides say it could pump hundreds of billions of dollars into ... read more |
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Nigeria court orders seizure of 73 properties linked to Chinese scam suspectsLagos (AFP) April 25, 2025 Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) anti-graft agency said Friday that a court has ordered the seizure of dozens of Lagos properties linked to Chinese nationals suspected of internet fraud. ... more  
China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first timeBeijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday. ... more  
Xi says China must 'overcome' AI chip challengesBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 President Xi Jinping said China must "overcome" the challenges of developing core AI technologies including high-end chips, state media reported Saturday, as Beijing seeks to become a world leader in the rapidly developing industry. ... more  
Screens, drones, massages: Shanghai flaunts the future of carsShanghai (AFP) April 27, 2025 At the huge Auto Shanghai industry show this week, the chatter was less about powerful engines and more about cutting-edge technology and passenger comfort. ... more |
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Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in raceNingbo, China (AFP) April 26, 2025 In fluid synchronisation, dozens of robotic arms picked up metal parts and welded them onto vehicle beds, as car skeletons gradually took shape and progressed along an automated factory floor near the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo. ... more |
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TikTok videos exploit trade war to sell fake luxury goodsParis (AFP) April 25, 2025 TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. ... more 
Bessent defends 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump tariffsWashington (AFP) April 27, 2025 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's tumultuous tariff policy - which has put global markets on a roller coaster - as a way of creating "strategic uncertainty" that gives Washington the upper hand. ... more  
Just Stop Oil activist group holds final marchLondon (AFP) April 26, 2025 British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil held its final demonstration in London on Saturday, ending three years of high-profile climate protest stunts as they moved their focus away from civil disobedience. ... more  
UK, Italy's Eni unveil deal on carbon capture projectLondon (AFP) April 24, 2025 The UK government and Italian energy company Eni Thursday announced a deal to create a major carbon capture and storage network to store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the Irish Sea. ... more |
 
Top uranium producer Namibia to open talks on nuclear energy plantWindhoek (AFP) April 24, 2025 Leading uranium producer Namibia will this year launch talks on its first nuclear energy plant as it seeks to exploit its rich natural wealth to transform its economy, the president said on Thursday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Panama president says moving toward reopening contested minePanama City (AFP) April 24, 2025 Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday that his government was working toward the reopening of Central America's biggest copper mine, despite fierce opposition from environmentalists. ... more  
China repatriates 900 from Myanmar scam centresYangon (AFP) April 24, 2025 China has repatriated more than 900 citizens it suspects of working in internet scam centres in Myanmar's borderlands, a Beijing ministry said. ... more  
Trump slams China for reneging on Boeing planes purchaseWashington (AFP) April 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized China for backing out of a deal to buy new Boeing planes due to tariffs imposed in the rivals' trade war. ... more  
Alphabet quarterly earnings lifted by cloud and AISan Francisco (AFP) April 25, 2025 Google parent Alphabet on Thursday reported profit of $34.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, powered by its cloud computing and artificial intelligence operations. ... more |
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Intel chief vows to thin ranks at US chip maker San Francisco (AFP) April 25, 2025 New Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling US chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market. ... more 
Beijing says claims of ongoing US-China trade talks 'groundless'Beijing (AFP) April 24, 2025 Beijing said on Thursday any claims of ongoing trade talks with Washington were "groundless" after US President Donald Trump played up the prospects of a deal to lower hefty tariffs he imposed on China. ... more 
Asia stocks rise in wake of Wall Street rallyHong Kong (AFP) April 25, 2025 Asian stocks climbed on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street, strong earnings from Google parent company Alphabet, and the prospect of diffusing tensions in US President Donald Trump's trade war. ... more
European carmakers on China charm offensive as sales droopShanghai (AFP) April 24, 2025 Once blithely dominant in China, European automakers are now launching full-fledged charm offensives at consumers in the world's largest car market, seeking to claw back sales lost to domestic rivals. ... more |
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More than 80,000 litres of oil spilled around a barge on Danube in Serbia Belgrade (AFP) April 24, 2025 Around 82,000 litres of oil were spilled during a transfer to a barge on the Danube about 20 kilometres (12 miles) downstream from Serbia's capital Belgrade, officials analysing water samples confirmed on Thursday. ... more  
At UN, tariff-targeted China denounces US 'bullying'United Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025 China savaged US trade practices as "bullying" and "blackmail" Wednesday in a fiery United Nations speech, accusations rejected by Washington, which leveled its own criticism at rival Beijing's policies. ... more
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffsNew York (AFP) April 23, 2025 Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss. ... more 
India takes diplomatic measures against Pakistan after Kashmir attackNew Delhi (AFP) April 23, 2025 India unveiled a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir. ... more |
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UN chief says energy revolution unstoppable despite US pivotUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025 UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that "no group or government" could stop the global energy transition, as the United States pivots away from international climate efforts under President Donald Trump. ... more |
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UK govt seeks to bar state energy firm from using forced labourLondon (AFP) April 23, 2025 The UK government moved to bar its new state energy company from using components linked to forced labour on Wednesday, which could affect solar panel parts from China. ... more 
Indonesia says China's Huayou to replace LGES in EV battery projectJakarta (AFP) April 23, 2025 China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt is replacing South Korea's LG Energy Solution as a strategic investor in a multibillion-dollar project to build an electric vehicle battery joint venture in Indonesia, officials said on Wednesday. ... more 
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 yearsSan Bruno, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025 YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago. ... more
SK hynix posts record profits thanks to strong AI demandSeoul (AFP) April 24, 2025 South Korean chip giant SK hynix reported record quarterly profits Thursday thanks to soaring global demand for artificial intelligence, highlighting the firm's ability to weather mounting tariff threats. ... more |
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