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China polysilicon firms plan 50 billion yuan fund to shut a third of industry capacity
The Business Times Singapore
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August 2, 2025
[BEIJING] Chinese producers of polysilicon, a building block for solar panels, are in talks to create a 50 billion yuan (S$8.9 billion) fund to acquire and shut down roughly a third of production capacity and restructure part of the loss-making...
India News | Karnataka Minister MB Patil Dismisses Maharashtra Government's Claims on Almatti Dam
Latestly
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August 2, 2025
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil on Friday dismissed Maharashtra's claim that raising the height of the Alamatti dam to 524.256 metres would cause floods in Sangli and...
India Women’s Wrestling team shines at U-17 World Wrestling Championship with six medals
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 2, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The 2025 Under-17 World Championship is underway in Athens (Greece), and once again, the Indian women wrestlers have showcased their dominance on the world stage. The Indian Women's Wrestling Team has secured a...
Asia’s stablecoin future: Local stablecoins aren’t just an option, they’re a necessity
Fintech News
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August 1, 2025
By Jae S. Jeong The global stablecoin landscape is currently dominated by tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar. As the global reserve currency and one of the primary trade currencies, this has had immediate benefits as an inflation hedge and...
India holds national meeting to address growing Naxal threats
Telangana Tribune
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August 2, 2025
-Advertisement- Hyderabad: The Martius Memorial Research Institute (MMRI) in Telangana held a national session called “Naxal Massacre – Brainstorming” at the PGRRCDE Auditorium, Osmania University on Friday. The event focused on understanding the...
China and Cuba strengthen bilateral relations
Cuban News Agency
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August 2, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, August 1 (ACN) Hua Xin, Asian nation's ambassador to Cuba, described the launch of the Cuadernos de Nuestra America (Notebooks of Our America) magazine, a special edition commemorating 65 years of bilateral relations, as a...
India reportedly halting Russian oil would be 'a good step', says Trump, as New Delhi defends energy security
The Economic Times
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August 2, 2025
United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) suggested that India may cease purchasing Russian oil, calling it "a good step" if confirmed, while India has defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on national...
China Stuns the World With a “Terrifying New Weapon” That Launches Missiles at Mach 7 Using Cutting-Edge Electromagnetic Railgun Technology
Sustainability Times
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August 1, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking electromagnetic cannon capable of launching projectiles at Mach 7. 🔧 The innovative design utilizes a cross-shaped architecture to enhance power and stability without losing...
China Launches Digital ID System Amid Privacy Concerns
DevX
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August 1, 2025
China has begun implementing a new digital identification system that will significantly expand the government’s ability to monitor and regulate online activities. The system represents Beijing’s latest effort to strengthen its control over the...
Japan Records Hottest July in History
News On Japan
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August 2, 2025
TOKYO, Aug 02 (News On Japan) - Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with the nationwide average temperature exceeding the standard by 2.89°C, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This marks the third consecutive year of...
Chinese Government Hacking Attacks Against US Intensify
DevX
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August 1, 2025
Chinese government-sponsored hacking attacks targeting United States interests have reached unprecedented levels of severity, according to multiple current and former officials who spoke about the escalating cyber threat. Officials described the...
El mexicano Osmar Olvera rompe la hegemonía china con una actuación histórica en Singapur
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 1, 2025
Osmar Olvera vence a la élite china y se consagra campeón mundial de trampolín de 3m en Singapur con una puntuación espectacular de 529.55 puntos. PHOENIX — El mexicano Osmar Olvera firmó una actuación memorable este viernes al proclamarse campeón...
Pacific Islands Security In the Era of US-China Competition
Pacific Islands Report
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August 1, 2025
Alex Wu Alex Vu is a Spring 2025 Young Professional at the East-West Center in Washington. Alex is currently a junior at the University of South Florida, studying Econometrics & Political Science. Andrew Taylor Awa Nanami Nishimoto is a Spring...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 25 – July 31, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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August 2, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
India Operationalized Nine BESS Projects of 204.5 MW/505.6 MWh in 2024: Govt
Saur Energy
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A total of 13,220 MWh BESS capacity has been allocated under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme so far in 2024, said Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power. In response to a query on existing operational...
India guided by national interests when buying weapons — foreign ministry
TASS
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August 1, 2025
NEW DELHI, August 1. /TASS/. India is guided by its national security interests when purchasing weapons and combat vehicles from foreign partners, Indian foreign ministry spokesman, Randhir Jaiswal, told a briefing. "Purchases linked to satisfying...
India’s export loss due to higher US tariffs: Report
Nagaland Post
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August 1, 2025
The direct export loss from the higher US tariffs announced on Indian exports could be limited to around 0.3-0.4 per cent of its GDP as the country’s largely domestic-driven economy and its relatively low share of goods exports to the US should...
Indian instant payment system UPI becomes global leader in fast payments
Online Indian News
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August 1, 2025
To make India’s digital payment landscape more efficient, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a major upgrade in UPI from August 1, 2025. This upgrade will further strengthen UPI’s position as a real-time payment...
ASIA/KUWAIT - The Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi has been elevated to a Minor Basilica: the first of its kind in the Arabian Peninsula
Fides
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August 1, 2025
Friday, 1 August 2025 Avona Ahmadi (Agenzia Fides) – “This historic recognition by the Holy See is not only a great honor for our Vicariate, but a profound affirmation of the living faith of our people in the Arabian Peninsula.” Bishop Aldo...
China Teases First Catapult Launches From Its New Carrier Fujian
The Drive
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August 1, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Signs are growing that China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is close to demonstrating its ability to launch...