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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader. Scott has compared Chinese drones to spy balloons that could “gather data or carry harmful payloads” across America, posing risks to military bases, critical infrastructure …

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12 hours, 43 minutes ago

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

Deccan Chronicle

Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday dismissed recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal over complaints of "unfair" treatment of American ships. "Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent areas belongs to Panama and will continue belonging to Panama," Mulino said in a video posted to X.Mulino's public …

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15 hours, 10 minutes ago

Oppo Reno 13 series confirmed to launch in India next month, design details revealed

India Today

The next round of flagship smartphones are ready to roll. This was confirmed in a post shared by the company on X. Oppo has also revealed in the teaser that the Reno 13 series 5G will feature an aluminium frame, and a sculpted rear-panel, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for protection. The post says, the Reno 13 series will use …

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15 hours, 10 minutes ago

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

Al Jazeera

The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido said on Monday that the country would acquire the mid-range missile system, already deployed by the US army on its territory for annual joint military exercises, “for …

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15 hours, 10 minutes ago

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Al Jazeera

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls. Meanwhile, governments grappled with how to regulate potentially transformational technology such as artificial intelligence, and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States’ presidential election heralded a sharp turn towards protectionism. Social media silos Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election …

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20 hours, 24 minutes ago

The global warming fight has a challenge for India

The Hindu

The outcome of the climate conference in Azerbaijan has been disappointing. Developed countries have accepted 2050, China 2060, and India 2070 as the deadline for energy transition to net zero emissions by 2070. We need to rapidly ramp up electricity generation to establish our claim to an energy level that is sufficient to sustain future growth before we are constrained …

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1 day, 5 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

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1 day, 7 hours ago

China afirma que EEUU está jugando con fuego tras nuevo apoyo militar a Taiwán

Associated Press

BEIJING — El gobierno chino criticó el domingo los últimos anuncios estadounidenses de ventas y asistencia militar a Taiwán, y advirtió a Estados Unidos de que está “jugando con fuego”. El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, autorizó el sábado la provisión de hasta 571 millones de dólares en material y servicios del Departamento de Defensa y en educación y …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January— where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka — before …

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China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Associated Press

BEIJING — The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as …

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Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this week, the 22-year-old said. Zheng was beaten in the final of the year's first major by Aryna Sabalenka in January but enjoyed a successful campaign, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal …

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Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics

Deccan Chronicle

Paris: The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by the Paralympics. - Djokovic's 'greatest achievement' - At the age of 37, Novak Djokovic finally won an Olympic gold medal to go along with his 24 Grand Slam titles, describing the moment as his "greatest achievement". After South Korea won …

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China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen on Saturday said that she has decided to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this and will kick off her 2025 season at the Australian Open next month. Despite being beaten by Aryna Sabalenka in the final of 2024’s first major, Zheng enjoyed a successful year, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal and …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle

WASHINGTON: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

The Hindu

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for U.S. ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic president Jimmy …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

Inside China’s alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

LA Times

The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 2, 2022. According to the criminal complaint, Sun referred to the council member in messages to Chinese officials as a “new political star.” While the U.S. attorney’s office has declined to identify the politician — identified only as Individual …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

Al Jazeera

Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contradict its leaders’ serious …

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No wonder the royals don't want Andrew and Fergie around for Christmas... Just look at the company the disgraced Duke of York keeps, says ANDREW LOWNIE

Daily Mail

As Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson spend a desultory Christmas alone at the Royal Lodge, while more than 40 members of the Royal Family celebrate 125 miles away in Sandringham, they may well feel a pang of regret over the Duke's associations. Paedophile Epstein, 66, killed himself in prison in 2019 while Maxwell remains locked up at FCI …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

Bengaluru metro’s DTG Purple Line prototype train is on its way from China

The Hindu

After several years of delay, Bengaluru metro’s DTG Purple Line prototype train, manufactured by China’s CRRC, is expected to arrive at Chennai port by the year-end and reach Bengaluru’s Peenya depot by January 10, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. “The prototype train is expected to reach Bengaluru’s Peenya depot by January 10. One Yellow Line train to arrive …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

ANDREW NEIL: Ed Miliband’s Net Zero mania isn’t just a threat to energy security. It’s making us so reliant on China, he’s now a threat to national security

Daily Mail

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband justifies his dogmatic dash to decarbonise our national electricity grid by claiming it will free us from dependence on the fossil fuels of foreign dictators. Miliband, in his 2030 rush to decarbonise, will not be able to resist using China's over-production of panels as a cheap and plentiful supply to fulfil his Net Zero mission. Ed …

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Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit China

New Indian Express

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island's largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after completing a long-delayed foreign debt restructuring. China accounted for more than half of Sri Lanka's bilateral debt at the time of the 2022 economic crash, when Colombo ran out of foreign exchange to pay …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Sri Lanka president to visit key lender China

New Indian Express

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island's largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after completing a long-delayed foreign debt restructure. China accounted for more than half of Sri Lanka's bilateral debt at the time of the 2022 economic crash, when Colombo ran out of foreign exchange to pay for …

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TikTok the thug of the neighbourhood, says PM as Albania shuts down app for at least a year

New Indian Express

TIRANA: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Saturday that the government will shut down social network TikTok for at least a year starting at the beginning of 2025. During a meeting in Tirana with Albanian teachers, parents and psychologists Rama said that "TikTok is the thug of the neighbourhood". The killing sparked a debate in the country among parents, psychologists …

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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

Oppo Reno 13 series confirmed to launch in India next month, design details revealed

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

The global warming fight has a challenge for India

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

China afirma que EEUU está jugando con fuego tras nuevo apoyo militar a Taiwán

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics

China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Inside China’s alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

No wonder the royals don't want Andrew and Fergie around for Christmas... Just look at the company the disgraced Duke of York keeps, says ANDREW LOWNIE

Bengaluru metro’s DTG Purple Line prototype train is on its way from China

ANDREW NEIL: Ed Miliband’s Net Zero mania isn’t just a threat to energy security. It’s making us so reliant on China, he’s now a threat to national security

Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit China

Sri Lanka president to visit key lender China

TikTok the thug of the neighbourhood, says PM as Albania shuts down app for at least a year