Australia invests in system to detect Chinese submarines underwater
Australia builds a layered underwater network using drones, sonar, and AI to detect Chinese submarines and protect critical infrastructure.
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U.S. to end reliance on China for rare earths by end of Trump’s term
Department of War announces $400 million deal to secure American rare earth supply
Akinyemi urges stronger action, not just verbal support, in confronting America
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi warns verbal support from US, China, EU won’t help; urges Tinubu’s government to unite against terrorism.
Japan condemns Chinese envoy’s ‘threatening’ remarks on PM Takaichi
Japan protests “threatening” remarks from Chinese envoy after Taiwan-related comments by PM Takaichi.
Xi Jinping congratulates Biya, seeks deeper China–Cameroon ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on his re-election, pledging to deepen political and economic cooperation as both nations mark 55 years of diplomatic ties in 2026.
China’s navy expands with new aircraft carrier
China’s third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping’s drive to modernise the military.
Astronauts stranded in space after capsule hit by mystery object…
China has postponed the return of its Shenzhou-20 astronauts after their spacecraft was “suspected to have been struck by orbital debris,” according to the space agency.
Chinese astronauts stranded in orbit after space capsule hit by debris
Officials said the impact analysis and risk assessment are underway
China bars foreign AI chips from government-backed data centres – sources
AI data centre projects in China have drawn over $100 billion in state funding since 2021
China warns U.S. against interfering in Nigeria
China has declared full support for Nigeria and warned against U.S. interference following threats of military action over alleged Christian persecution.