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
Switzerland nears deal to cut US tariffs to 15%
Switzerland may secure a deal to lower US tariffs on its exports from 39% to 15% by the end of the week.
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.
Trump proposes $2,000 payout to Americans funded by tariffs on imported goods
Donald Trump has proposed paying Americans a $2,000 dividend funded by tariff revenue, even as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the legality of his trade policies.
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