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Frontier AI & Machine Learning 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Nvidia China Scandal Fuels Defiance, Doubt, and a New AI Flashpoint

A widening controversy over Nvidia chip access in China is intensifying skepticism about U.S. export controls while hardening Beijing’s defiant stance on AI self-reliance. The episode is also sharpening scrutiny of how advanced American semiconductors continue to reach Chinese users through indirect channels, despite years of restrictions and warnings.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth14 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Anthropic Bars China-Based Investors From IPO Orders Amid U.S.-China Tech Tensions

Anthropic has excluded investors based in mainland China and Hong Kong from placing orders in its upcoming initial public offering, underscoring how strategic competition between Washington and Beijing is increasingly shaping access to frontier technology listings. Some investors are reportedly exploring offshore structures to gain exposure, even as the company moves to complete its IPO on November 18 and price shares ahead of trading the following day.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning11 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

China’s Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion Again as Export Boom Accelerates

China’s trade surplus has surpassed $1 trillion for a second consecutive year, underscoring the scale of its export machine even as global demand patterns shift. The latest surge, driven in part by strong shipments tied to the artificial intelligence boom, is deepening concerns abroad over industrial overcapacity, trade imbalances and the durability of China’s growth model.

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Global Markets & Equities11 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

U.S. Pushes Back on China’s Scripted Trump-Xi-Putin Summit Proposal

The United States is resisting Beijing’s reported effort to tightly choreograph a potential summit involving Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, according to reporting cited by The Wall Street Journal. The dispute underscores how any high-level meeting among the three leaders would be shaped not only by diplomacy, but by competing demands over optics, sequencing and political control.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Fire in Taiyuan Apartment Block Kills 14, Exposing China’s Urban Safety Risks

A building fire in Taiyuan, the capital of northern China’s Shanxi province, has killed at least 14 people and injured several others, according to state media and local authorities. The blaze has renewed scrutiny of fire safety enforcement in China’s rapidly urbanizing cities, where dense residential construction and aging infrastructure can magnify the toll of a single emergency.

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Global Economy & Central Banks10 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

China’s Imports Accelerate at Fastest Pace in Five Years as Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion in 2026

China’s monthly imports rose at their fastest pace in five years, signaling firmer domestic demand even as the country’s export machine remained exceptionally strong. Goods exports climbed 35.2% last month from a year earlier, beating expectations and underscoring how China’s trade surplus has surged beyond $1 trillion in 2026, intensifying scrutiny from global policymakers.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition09 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Chinese Astronomers Flag Rare Radio Signal From Distant Star System, But Earth Interference Remains the Leading Explanation

Chinese researchers have reported the detection of an unusual radio signal from the K2-155 star system, about 238 light-years from Earth, reviving interest in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Early analysis suggests the signal is more likely to be terrestrial interference than evidence of alien technology, underscoring how difficult it remains to separate cosmic anomalies from human-made noise.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

China Confirms Talks on Possible Xi-Putin-Trump Meeting as Great-Power Diplomacy Gains Momentum

China has confirmed that discussions are under way with Russia and the United States over a possible first-ever trilateral meeting involving Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, a prospect that would mark a dramatic moment in contemporary diplomacy. While no date or venue has been announced, the acknowledgment underscores Beijing’s effort to position itself as a central broker in an increasingly fragmented global order.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

India Set to Become World’s Second-Largest Renewable Growth Market by 2031, IEA Says

India is on track to become the world’s second-largest market for renewable energy capacity growth by 2031, according to the International Energy Agency, as China’s dominance in global additions begins to ease. The shift underscores India’s rising importance in the global clean-energy transition, even as financing, grid integration and policy execution remain critical constraints.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Canada and China Extend Tariff Relief in Bid to Lift Canadian Farm and Seafood Exports

Canada and China have extended tariff relief on selected Canadian agricultural and seafood products, a move that could improve access for exporters of canola, lobster and crab. The decision follows the first ministerial-level economic and trade talks between the two countries in years, signaling a cautious effort to stabilize commercial ties despite broader political friction.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yuan Slips to Two-Week Low as PBOC Signals It Wants Slower Gains

China’s yuan weakened to a more than two-week low against the dollar after the central bank set a softer daily fixing and lifted foreign exchange reserve requirements, moves widely read as an effort to cool the currency’s rapid appreciation. The policy shift underscores Beijing’s preference for a steadier exchange rate as officials balance export competitiveness, capital flows and broader financial stability.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

China Sets Three-Year Clock on Crewed Lunar Landing, Signaling a Faster Space Race

China has publicly disclosed a plan to land astronauts on the Moon within three years, sharpening the global competition in human spaceflight and underscoring Beijing’s determination to close the gap with the United States. The announcement notably does not include an intermediate mission comparable to Apollo 8 or Artemis II, suggesting a more direct path to a lunar landing milestone.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Dollar Drifts as Middle East Tensions and U.S. Midterm Risks Keep Traders Cautious

The U.S. dollar was little changed in cautious trade as investors weighed renewed Middle East tensions against political uncertainty ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Commodity-linked currencies, including the Australian dollar and the Chinese yuan, came under modest pressure as risk appetite softened and traders sought safer assets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Xi’s Naval Build-Up Is Redrawing the Balance at Sea

China has overtaken the United States in the number of warships, a milestone that underscores how rapidly Beijing is expanding its maritime power under President Xi Jinping. While U.S. naval forces still retain major advantages in experience, global reach and high-end capability, the shift in fleet size reflects a broader challenge to American dominance across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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World Politics & Diplomacy01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

China Says Stealth GJ-21 Drone Has Launched and Recovered From Type 076 Assault Ship

China says its stealth GJ-21 unmanned combat aircraft has completed takeoff and recovery trials from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, a milestone that, if confirmed, would mark a major step toward carrier-based drone operations. The claim underscores Beijing’s push to fuse stealth aviation, catapult launch systems and amphibious warship design into a new maritime strike platform.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance01 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

The World Bank has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets across emerging economies. The assessment places India among the countries most exposed to technology-led job displacement, with the risk framed as both a productivity opportunity and a social challenge.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning30 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

China Turns to Artificial Intelligence in Its Escalating War on Mosquitoes

China is deploying artificial intelligence and other advanced tools in a renewed public-health campaign against mosquitoes, reflecting how the country is blending surveillance-era technology with disease control. The effort underscores Beijing’s determination to prevent outbreaks of mosquito-borne illness while showcasing the state’s capacity for rapid, tech-driven mobilization.

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Global Markets & Equities30 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Octopus Energy Chief Says China’s Battery Trucks Expose Europe’s Electrification Gap

Octopus Energy Chief Executive Greg Jackson says Europe is underestimating the pace and scale of electrification, pointing to China’s deployment of 49-ton battery-powered trucks as a stark warning for incumbents. His comments sharpen the debate over whether Europe’s utilities, automakers and grid operators are moving fast enough to compete in a market being reshaped by electrification and industrial policy.

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National Governance & Policy30 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Real Madrid Apologise to Chinese Fans After Mbappé’s Mao Comment Sparks Outrage

Real Madrid have apologised to Chinese supporters after Kylian Mbappé referred to Mao Zedong as a “dictator” in remarks that triggered a swift backlash in China. Beijing said it had taken note of the apology, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun saying: “We take seriously the apology that the person has made.”

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition30 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Protein and Skull Evidence Suggest Denisovans Had a Distinctive Appearance

A new analysis of rare fossil material is sharpening the scientific picture of Denisovans, an extinct human relative known largely from fragmentary remains. By combining protein evidence with skull reconstruction, researchers say the group likely had a distinctive appearance that set it apart from both modern humans and Neanderthals.

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Global Markets & Equities30 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Porsche Writedown Deepens Volkswagen’s Financial Strain as China Slump Bites

Volkswagen has been pushed deeper into the red after a steep writedown tied to Porsche, compounding pressure from a weakening China business and an expensive restructuring effort. The loss marks one of the group’s worst results in more than a decade and raises fresh questions about how quickly management can restore profitability across its core brands.

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World Politics & Diplomacy29 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM IST

Kim Jong Un’s China Visit Signals a Delicate Diplomatic Opening

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a surprise trip to China, reviving speculation that Beijing may be positioning itself as an indispensable broker in Northeast Asia. The visit comes amid renewed questions over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping could help create conditions for a future U.S.-North Korea summit, though analysts remain skeptical that any breakthrough is imminent.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

China, Hong Kong Shares Slip as Tech Weakness Overwhelms Policy Support

China and Hong Kong equities edged lower as renewed selling in technology and AI-linked stocks outweighed signs of faster industrial-profit growth and fresh liquidity support from the central bank. The move underscores how fragile sentiment remains in the region’s growth and innovation sectors, even as policymakers continue to lean on monetary easing to stabilize markets.

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Global Economy & Central Banks27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

China Industrial Profits Jump 14.4% as AI Boom and War-Driven Commodity Rally Lift Earnings

China’s industrial profits rose 14.4% in the latest monthly reading, marking the strongest growth in three months and underscoring how the global AI investment cycle and higher commodity prices are feeding through to corporate earnings. Miners, chipmakers and raw-material suppliers were among the biggest beneficiaries, even as the broader economy continues to face uneven domestic demand and policy uncertainty.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

China’s AI Trade Has Lost Its Shine as Bubble Fears Spread

China’s artificial intelligence equity trade is showing clear signs of fatigue, with investors rotating away from speculative names after a sharp rally and a worsening profit backdrop. The pullback underscores a broader market problem: policy support has not been strong enough to offset weak earnings, persistent deflationary pressure and a lack of convincing stimulus.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

India Must Accelerate Domestic Solar Manufacturing as China Eyes Export Curbs, Solex Chairman Warns

India needs stronger incentives to expand domestic solar cell production before potential Chinese export restrictions tighten global supply, Solex Chairman Chetan Shah said, warning of a possible module shortage if local capacity does not come online in time. He said delays could ripple through project execution, raise costs and add pressure to solar tariffs at a moment when India is trying to scale clean-energy deployment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Five Global Market Themes to Watch as Central Banks, Big Tech and Politics Collide

Global markets enter a pivotal week shaped by central bank decisions, heavyweight earnings, and political developments across several major economies. Investors are balancing expectations for policy signals from the United States, Japan and Europe against fresh scrutiny of China’s growth outlook and election-driven volatility in Britain, Israel and Brazil.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

India Must Accelerate Domestic Solar Manufacturing as China Eyes Export Curbs, Solex Chairman Warns

India needs stronger incentives to expand domestic solar cell production before potential Chinese export restrictions tighten supply chains, Solex Chairman Chetan Shah warned. He said any delay in building local capacity could trigger module shortages, slow project execution and put upward pressure on tariffs in the renewable energy market.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Chinese Astronomers Identify Rare Real-World Three-Body System

Astronomers in China say they have identified a rare stellar trio that behaves like a real three-body system, offering an unusual laboratory for studying extreme gravity and pulsar physics. The finding is scientifically significant, but it is not the kind of chaotic celestial drama popularized in Liu Cixin’s fiction and film adaptations.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kim Jong Un Makes First China Visit in Over a Year as Ties Warm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his first known visit to China in more than a year, underscoring a renewed phase of engagement between the two neighbors. The trip comes as Beijing and Pyongyang appear to be deepening practical cooperation, with border infrastructure and trade links drawing fresh attention from regional observers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Five Market Themes to Watch as Central Banks, Earnings and Politics Collide

Global markets enter a pivotal week shaped by central bank decisions, heavyweight corporate earnings and politically sensitive developments in Israel, Brazil and China. Investors will be watching whether the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank reinforce the case for higher-for-longer rates, while results from Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft test the durability of corporate spending and consumer demand.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Ancient Mass Extinction Helped Shape Giant ‘D-rex’ Fungus, Scientists Say

Scientists in China have identified a giant fungus nicknamed “D-rex” that appears to belong to an ancient lineage dating back roughly 65 million years, linking its evolution to the same mass extinction event that ended the age of dinosaurs. The find adds a new piece to the ecological history of post-extinction forests and underscores how biological upheaval can create long-lived evolutionary opportunities.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Rare Fossils Sharpen the Picture of Denisovan Life

New fossil and protein evidence from China is helping scientists reconstruct what Denisovans may have looked like, narrowing the gap around one of human evolution’s most elusive branches. The findings, published in Nature and highlighted by several science outlets, suggest that the ancient hominins shared a recognizable set of physical traits that can now be linked to a specific population rather than treated as an abstract genetic mystery.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Scientists Reconstruct Denisovan Appearance From Ancient Proteins, Narrowing the Mystery of a Lost Human Lineage

A new study in Nature has brought the elusive Denisovans into sharper focus, using ancient proteins from Middle Pleistocene fossils to infer what members of this extinct human lineage may have looked like. Researchers say the analysis of Xujiayao hominin remains supports a Denisovan identification and reveals a set of shared physical traits that help bridge a long-standing gap in human evolutionary history.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yuan Climbs to Four-Year High as Strong China Data Temper Stimulus Bets

China’s yuan rose to a four-year high against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected third-quarter growth and firmer retail sales eased immediate concerns that policymakers would need to deploy aggressive stimulus. The move was also supported by a softer dollar and heavier corporate currency conversions, while investors now look for signals on monetary policy, exchange-rate management and the scale of any further support measures.

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Global Markets & Equities18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

China’s EV Market Is Splitting Into Four Distinct Transitions

China’s electric-vehicle shift is no longer a single story of passenger cars replacing combustion engines. New market analysis points to four separate transitions unfolding at different speeds: passenger EVs moving into the mainstream, electric buses nearing saturation, heavy electric trucks accelerating from a low base, and the broader industrial ecosystem adapting to each segment’s distinct economics. For global investors, the message is clear: China’s EV leadership is deepening, but the winners and risks are becoming more differentiated.

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Global Economy & Central Banks18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

U.S. Presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup Access in Bangkok Talks, Official Says

The United States raised concerns over market access for Mastercard and Citigroup during bilateral meetings with China in Bangkok this week, according to a U.S. Treasury official. The discussions underscore Washington’s continuing push for fairer treatment of U.S. financial firms as trade and economic tensions remain elevated.

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World Politics & Diplomacy17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

World’s Biggest Carbon Emitters Highlight the Uneven Geography of Climate Responsibility

A new ranking of the world’s largest carbon emitters underscores how global climate pressure remains concentrated in a small number of countries, with China, the United States and India accounting for a dominant share of emissions. The data sharpen the diplomatic challenge facing governments ahead of future climate negotiations, where burden-sharing, industrial policy and energy security remain tightly intertwined.

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Global Health & Biotech16 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM IST

China’s Wealthy Rush to Unwind Offshore Trusts as Tax Scrutiny Intensifies

China’s super-rich are accelerating efforts to dismantle offshore trusts, repatriate assets and raise cash as authorities intensify scrutiny of overseas holdings and tax compliance, according to people familiar with the matter. The shift marks a notable change in behaviour among high-net-worth families who once relied on offshore structures to preserve wealth, manage succession and reduce exposure to domestic policy risk.

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Global Markets & Equities16 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM IST

EU Weighs ‘Kill Switch’ Power to Force Chinese Firms Out of Market

The European Union is considering a far tougher trade weapon that would allow it to block Chinese companies from operating in its market, according to an exclusive report by the South China Morning Post. The move would mark a major escalation in Europe’s industrial policy as Brussels seeks to counter Beijing’s state-backed competition without fully severing trade ties.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

A World Bank-linked assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets in emerging economies. The warning places India alongside other high-risk economies, with China at 77% and Ethiopia at 85%, and raises urgent questions for policymakers, employers and investors about reskilling, productivity and job creation.

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Global Markets & Equities16 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM IST

Memory Stocks Sink as China Competition and 2029 Oversupply Fears Hit Chipmakers

Memory-chip equities are under heavy pressure as investors reassess the durability of the current upcycle and price in a more competitive supply landscape. Concerns are centering on China’s rapid progress in memory technology and warnings that the industry could face a fresh oversupply wave by 2029, even as some analysts argue the selloff has gone too far.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors16 Oct 2026, 12:55 AM IST

SK Hynix Seeks U.S. Approval for China Equipment Shipments as It Weighs New NAND Plant in America

SK Hynix’s Solidigm unit is reportedly pursuing U.S. approval to send additional chipmaking equipment to its China operations while the South Korean memory giant evaluates building a new NAND flash factory in the United States. The move underscores how leading semiconductor firms are trying to preserve access to China’s manufacturing base while aligning future investment with Washington’s push to localize advanced chip production.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 10:11 PM IST

Memory Chip Stocks Slide as China Demand Fears and 2029 Supply Glut Shake Investors

Shares of major memory-chip makers were hit hard in the latest technology sell-off, with SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics and Micron among the worst performers as investors reassessed the durability of the current cycle. The immediate concern is weakening China demand, but the deeper worry is a potential oversupply wave later this decade that could pressure pricing and margins across the sector.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:51 PM IST

China and North Korea Open Long-Delayed Border Bridge, Testing Sanctions Pressure

China and North Korea have opened a major new border bridge years behind schedule, creating a fresh land link between the two neighbors at a moment of heightened scrutiny over Pyongyang’s sanctions-battered economy. The crossing is likely to improve trade and logistics, but it also raises immediate questions about how much relief it can provide to North Korea and whether it could complicate enforcement of international sanctions.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

165-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Early Mammal Traits That Shaped Survival

Scientists studying a 165-million-year-old fossil from China have identified an unusually broad swimming tail and bony throat structures, offering a rare look at how early mammals adapted to aquatic life during the Jurassic. The find adds weight to the view that several mammal-like features emerged far earlier than previously believed, reshaping understanding of mammalian evolution.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

China’s ‘Loneliness Economy’ Turns Companionship Into a Paid Service

A new market in China is emerging around paid companionship for older adults, with workers hired to spend time with the lonely, assist with errands, and provide emotional support. The trend reflects deep demographic pressure, changing family structures, and the growing commercialization of care in a rapidly aging society.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM IST

165-Million-Year-Old Chinese Fossil Rewrites the Early Mammal Story

Scientists studying a 165-million-year-old fossil from China have identified an unusual combination of a broad swimming tail and bony throat structures, suggesting that key mammal traits emerged far earlier than previously believed. The find is sharpening understanding of how early mammals adapted to water, and how those adaptations may have influenced later evolutionary pathways tied to feeding, breathing and ultimately mammalian biology.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

China Stocks Slide as Hot U.S. Inflation Rekindles Rate-Hike Fears

Chinese equities fell sharply after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data revived concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer than markets had hoped. Technology shares led the decline across mainland China and Hong Kong, as investors reassessed the outlook for global liquidity and risk assets.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

Apple Readies First AI Rollout in China as December Launch Nears

Apple is preparing to introduce its first artificial intelligence features in China in December, according to reports, after clearing key regulatory hurdles in the world’s largest smartphone market. The move would mark a significant step in Apple’s effort to bring Apple Intelligence to Chinese users while navigating local rules, partner requirements and intensifying competition from domestic handset makers.

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