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China’s CR450: World’s Fastest Bullet Train Unveiled

China’s CR450: World’s Fastest Bullet Train Unveiled

China announced a breakthrough in rail transport, with its newly developed CR450 high-speed train setting a world record speed of 453 km/h during testing. Designed for the Shanghai–Chengdu corridor, the CR450 not only cements China’s leadership in high-speed rail technology but also redefines global standards in ultra-fast, energy-efficient rail mobility. The CR450 is expected to […]

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Trump, Albanese Sign Critical Minerals Deal to Counter China

Trump, Albanese Sign Critical Minerals Deal to Counter China

In a significant move to bolster Western supply chain resilience and curb China’s dominance in critical minerals, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a wide-ranging critical minerals agreement on October 21, 2025, at their first formal summit in the White House. The agreement establishes a new $8.5 billion mineral supply

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Maldives becomes the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis

Maldives becomes the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis

In a remarkable milestone for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized the Maldives for successfully eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B. This achievement comes alongside its previous validation in 2019 for the elimination of HIV and syphilis. With this, the Maldives proudly stands as the first country in the world

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Palau Hosts World’s First Live Underwater Interview

Palau Hosts World’s First Live Underwater Interview

In a groundbreaking moment, Palau’s President, Surangel Whipps Jr., made history by conducting a live underwater interview right beneath the Pacific Ocean.  This innovative broadcast utilized Li-Fi technology, which sends data through light instead of the usual radio waves. The event aimed to raise awareness about ocean conservation and climate threats facing Palau, a Pacific

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India and Singapore Deepen Defence and Trade Ties

India and Singapore Deepen Defence and Trade Ties

India and Singapore have strengthened their strategic partnership by diving into deeper defense cooperation, boosting technology collaboration, and renewing their focus on balanced trade relations during Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official visit to India. This visit, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties, highlights how crucial both nations find it to enhance their political,

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China’s Xi proposes Global Governance Initiative at SCO Plus summit

China’s Xi proposes Global Governance Initiative at SCO Plus summit

In 2025, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus (SCO Plus) meeting held in Tianjin, China’s President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). This summit brought together SCO member states, dialogue partners like Türkiye, and observer nations. Xi highlighted the importance of establishing a fair and just global governance system. The GGI is designed

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