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Panama out, but study says China investing US$23.9 billion in world’s seaports
Specifically, they have invested a total of US$23.9 billion over the past quarter century in 363 ports and related activities abroad, according to AidData, a research lab at William & Mary University in the United States.…
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Tariff may be hiked to 15% this week: Scott Bessent
File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump’s plan to increase a 10% universal tariff up to 15% will likely be done this week.…
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Gavin Newsom is a lot more complicated than you think
One thing you can say for California Gov. Gavin Newsom: He’s not afraid to tick people off.
In 2004, as mayor of San Francisco, he defied the law and ordered that gay couples be allowed to marry.…
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The Rising Dragon: China Dominates Early Humanoid Robot Market
In the trajectory of the burgeoning humanoid robot industry, China has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, showcasing its prowess on a global stage. The nation made waves with its humanoid robots flaunting kung fu skills at the Spring Festival Gala…
Hiltzik: Why investors are wary of U.S. stocks
If you’re a stock market investor you might be feeling pretty good about how your portfolio of U.S. equities fared in the first year of President Trump’s term.
All the major market indices seemed to be firing on all cylinders, with the Standard & P…
Windsor’s exes from Playboy model to Bond girl
Inside the lives of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s exes from Playboy model to Bond girl
Known in his younger days as ‘Randy Andy’, the disgraced former Duke of York has had more than a few romances.…
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Indonesia eyes Italian aircraft carrier, but analysts wonder if it risks becoming a ‘port queen’
– Indonesia’s plan to
bring home its first aircraft carrier in 2026
has an undeniable cinematic quality – a 180m warship, long retired by a European navy, retrofitted and returning to life in South-east Asia as a floating runway and command post.……
UK minister warns ‘made in Europe’ plan could hit supply chains
MADRID, Feb 19 (Reuters) – A British minister warned on Thursday that the European Union’s “made in Europe” plan could impact supply chains and create unnecessary trade barriers between London and some EU member countries.……
Is India Planning To Ban Instagram, Facebook & Snapchat For Teens?
The issue has already drawn attention from state governments and the Union finance ministry, reflecting growing concern over the impact of social media on children and adolescents. (AI Image)
India is weighing possible age restrictions on social media …
Analysis: The Rise of BYD in Europe’s EV Market
China’s EV giant, BYD, has emerged as a formidable player in the European electric vehicle market. With a staggering 2.3 million EVs sold in 2025, BYD has surpassed Tesla to claim the title of the world’s largest EV manufacturer.…
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