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USAID’s freeze has thrust the entire global aid system into uncertainty

The Trump administration’s decision to suspend USAID workers for 90 days and pause most of its international aid work has rocked the foundations of the global aid system. The move, which has sparked outrage in the international community, threatens to destabilise vulnerable regions and halt decades of progress in economic…

The Conversation

Baidu shares pop after it makes ERNIE, its flagship AI model, free in a bid to catch up to its competition

Baidu’s ambitious play could intensify an ongoing price war in China’s competitive AI sector.

Fortune

There are only 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations worldwide

In 2024, around 125 new hydrogen refuelling stations were opened worldwide: 42 in Europe, around 30 in China, 25 in South Korea, 8 in Japan and 13 in North America. This is the result of an analysis by H2stations.org. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in operation or…

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‘The majority of Greenland’s population wants independence’

Al Jazeera interviews Greenland-based scientist Birger Poppel on the rising tensions stoked by US President Trump.

Al Jazeera

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea

The Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian military surveillance plane

The Independent UK

Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite

The president’s protectionist policies, ripe with potential global repercussions, show how exposed Washington feels to China’s growing power, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

'Intrusion' before Chinese flares near RAAF plane

An Australian military aircraft has been targeted by a Chinese fighter jet after what Beijing described as "deliberate intrusion" into its airspace.

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New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says

A new report says China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decade

The Independent UK

As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?

Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.

Al Jazeera

China’s coal power habit undercuts ‘unprecedented pace’ of clean energy

Minimum quotas for purchase of coal power and new project approvals threaten major advances in renewable energy production, thinktanks say

The Guardian - AU

Backlash grows to Cook Islands PM's plan for China pact

Mark Brown is facing calls to apologise or quit as Cook Islands Prime Minister over his secretive plans to grow ties with China.

AAP

Ukraine war briefing: Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, say European ministers

If we can’t join Nato we must build our own, says Zelenskyy; Russian trial begins over explosion that crippled Kerch bridge. What we know on day 1,086

The Guardian - AU

China's 2024 Coal Projects Threaten Climate Goals: Report

China last year began construction on projects with the greatest combined coal power capacity since 2015, jeopardising the country's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report published Thursday.

International Business Times

Crude Prices Fall on EIA Crude Build and US Proposals to End Ukraine War

March WTI crude oil (CLH25 ) Wednesday closed down -1.95 (-2.06%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH25 ) closed down -0.0577 (-2.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate losses on Wednesday. Wednesday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high weighed on energy prices. Also, Wednesday's fall...

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The Conversation

DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake

We are in the early days of a seismic shift in the global AI industry. DeepSeek, a previously little-known Chinese artificial intelligence company, has produced a “game changing”“ large language model that promises to reshape the AI landscape almost overnight.

The Independent UK

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar

Barchart

Crude Prices Slide on Dollar Strength and Robust EIA Crude Inventories

March WTI crude oil (CLH25 ) today is down -1.10 (-1.50%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH25 ) is down -0.0320 (-1.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately lower. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high weighs energy prices. Also, today's fall in the...

Al Jazeera

Paris AI summit: Why won’t US, UK sign global artificial intelligence pact?

While some countries want to ensure inclusion in development of AI, others call for low regulation.

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International Business Times

US Trade Deficits At Core Of Trump Tariff Moves

Imposing punitive tariffs on countries with high trade surpluses with the United States has been at the heart of US President Donald Trump's economic policy.

Tom’s Hardware

China will likely reduce purchase of chipmaking tools this year as homegrown toolmakers ramp up

This year's wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) sales to Chinese chipmakers will drop because of sanctions and overcapacity, according to a TechInsights webinar.

Top News

US Prioritizes Deterring War With China In The Pacific

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses NATO on diplomatic resolution in Ukraine conflict and US strategic priorities.

The Independent UK

Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal

Concerns have been raised that China could use wind farms in the North Sea to blackmail the UK in the future.

InsideEVs

Watch BYD’s ‘God’s Eye’ Rip This Supercar Around A Track Without Anyone Inside

China’s BYD has proven that it can wrestle with the big boys, despite it being established fewer than three decades ago. Last year, it out-produced Tesla and became the world’s largest all-electric car maker, thanks to a myriad of models and a very aggressive pricing strategy.

The Conversation

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in mid-January…

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