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SCI & TECH8h agoWhy are US, Russia and China racing to put nuclear reactors on the moon?Reactors could revolutionise moon exploration, providing energy for bases and mining, but risks of contamination remain.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoSteinmeier urges China to use its influence on Russia to end war against UkraineGerman Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on China to use its influence over Russia to secure an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine and the start of serious peace negotiations.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoPoland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracksPoland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $12 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijing’s support for Russia deepen disillusionment with ChinaThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoUkraine's Zelenskyy irked by US-Russia-China summitVolodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced his concerns about a probable meeting between the leaders of the US, China and Russia next month. Plus, a localized truce appeared to be holding in the town of Oleshky.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoWhy Are Russia and China Cooperating on ‘Patriotic Education’?China has decades of experience in “patriotic education.” What it can learn from Russia is how to use education to support a war effort.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoWhy China ties with Serbia face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic lossMassive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power. The political shift could cool diplomatic ties between Beijing and Belgrade and invite sharper scrutiny of Chinese investments in Serbia, but was unlikely to upend a relationship built on years of cooperation, analysts argued. Vucic conceded the defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoRubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement, pushing back against criticism from opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rubio said most of the oilfields controlled by the company partnering with Washington had previously been held or operated by Chinese or Russian firms. He argued that the agreement would help revive production while securing US access to reserves in...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoChina and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.CNBC
BUSINESS6d agoGold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buyRussia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?EuroNews [en]