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China reveals 20GW high-power microwave weapon power unit

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XI’AN: Chinese researchers have detailed a compact pulsed-power device designed to drive high-power microwave systems, describing a unit that can generate extremely high peak power while remaining small enough for transport. The work was published in the peer reviewed journal High Power Laser and...
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Türkiye and Iceland lead sharp rise in EU aluminium imports

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The European Union (EU) recorded a trade deficit in aluminium of €11.1 billion in 2024, as per newly published data from Eurostat. The EU imported €29.5 billion worth of aluminium and related articles, while exports totaled €18.4 billion, reflecting a...
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Electricity consumption drives global energy demand surge in 2024

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Global energy demand increased sharply in 2024, rising by 2.2% and nearly doubling its average annual growth rate of the previous decade, according to the latest Global Energy Review released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report attributes the...
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Emirates adds new China, Vietnam, Cambodia flights in 2025

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Emirates is set to enhance its presence across Asia with the launch of three new routes, expanding its already extensive network in the region. The Dubai-based airline will introduce daily non-stop flights to Shenzhen starting July 1, 2025, marking its...
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Potential US pullback from IMF could impact credit ratings

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Concerns over the United States' commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...
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Researchers discover bat coronavirus in China, CDC sees no threat

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Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with genetic similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the public that there is no...
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Trump announces new import tariffs on cars, chips, and medicines

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on automobile imports, semiconductor chips, and pharmaceutical products entering the United States, with the measures set to take effect as early as April 2. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort...
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AI governance takes center stage as 61 nations sign Paris agreement

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Representatives from 61 countries gathered in Paris for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, reaching a consensus on principles for ethical and inclusive AI development. The summit, held on Tuesday, concluded with a joint declaration advocating for AI that is...
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From crisis to catastrophe: China’s potential 65 million COVID cases per week by June

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China's COVID-19 situation is teetering on the brink of a precipice. The populous nation is potentially staring down an unprecedented spike of 65 million cases per week by June, escalating global concerns and prompting urgent deliberation on the pandemic's trajectory....
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Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU’s high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion

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The European Union (EU) witnessed a substantial surge in high-tech imports from non-EU countries in 2022, totaling an estimated €482 billion—an impressive 22% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the EU's exports to these countries reached €446 billion, reflecting...