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Jan. 11, 2026, 2:14 p.m.
Trump is making a power play in Latin America, but China is already there

Trump’s new focus on Latin America threatens to loosen China’s economic grip in a region where it has quietly used abundant trade, enormous loans and financial tie-ups to build influence.

Trump is making a power play in Latin America, but China is already there

Trump's new focus on Latin America threatens to loosen China’s economic grip in a region where it has quietly used abundant trade, enormous loans and financial tie-ups to build influence.

Jan. 11, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and 'Shadow fleet' tankers

How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC…

UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and 'Shadow fleet' tankers

How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC…

Jan. 11, 2026, 12:27 p.m.
BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out

South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.

BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out

South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.

Jan. 11, 2026, 11:55 a.m.
Links 1/11/2026

Our strategic daily links: Culinary art, weird robots, heating oceans, Venezuela mess, Chinese missiles, Greenland grab, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and w…

Links 1/11/2026

Our strategic daily links: Culinary art, weird robots, heating oceans, Venezuela mess, Chinese missiles, Greenland grab, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and w…

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:31 a.m.
As geopolitics turns turbulent, India may need new ways to protect its strategic autonomy

As global alliances fray and trade, security and diplomacy pull in different directions, India is entering a year that will test its strategic reflexes. New Delhi may need to think beyond the obvious, exercise pragmatism and learn from unexpected examples.

As geopolitics turns turbulent, India may need new ways to protect its strategy autonomy

As global alliances fray and trade, security and diplomacy pull in different directions, India is entering a year that will test its strategic reflexes. New Delhi may need to think beyond the obvious, exercise pragmatism and learn from unexpected examples.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:28 a.m.
Chinese FM puts forward proposals to further deepen China-Africa friendship

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo on Friday in Dar es Salaam, calling for further strengthening China-Africa friendship.

Chinese FM puts forward proposals to further deepen China-Africa friendship

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo on Friday in Dar es Salaam, calling for further strengthening China-Africa friendship.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:26 a.m.
Chinese voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit

BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) - China’s foreign minister said Beijing supported Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity in a phone call on Sunday wi… Leggi

China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit

BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) - China’s foreign minister said Beijing supported Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity in a phone call on Sunday wi… Leggi

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:15 a.m.
Nvidia boss underscores China–US mutual dependence

Beijing and Washington continue to accuse one another of IP theft, tech transfer and export controls, disrupting global trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Nvidia boss underscores China–US mutual dependence

Beijing and Washington continue to accuse one another of IP theft, tech transfer and export controls, disrupting global trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Jan. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.
Rare earth choke: After staring back the US, China may have overestimated the leverage it has over Japan

China’s latest rare-earth export curbs aimed at Japan may prove counterproductive. Tokyo has had a decade-long headstart in reducing its reliance on Chinese supplies and Beijing’s may find others are ready to follow Tokyo’s lead on breaking free of its grip.

Rare earth choke: After staring back the US, China may have overestimated the leverage it has over Japan

China’s latest rare-earth export curbs aimed at Japan may prove counterproductive. Tokyo has had a decade-long headstart in reducing its reliance on Chinese supplies and Beijing’s may find others are ready to follow Tokyo’s lead on breaking free of its grip.

Jan. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.
Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

As the prime minister gears up to visit China next week, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nati…

Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

As the prime minister gears up to visit China next week, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nati…

Jan. 11, 2026, 8:08 a.m.
BMW Cuts Prices On 31 Cars In China To Counter Falling Sales

BMW has a bit of a problem in China. The rise of domestic automakers continues to erode the luxury brand’s market share. Substantially cheaper, tech-laden cars are making life increasingly tougher for legacy manufacturers. The... First published by https://ww…

BMW Cuts Prices On 31 Cars In China To Counter Falling Sales

BMW has a bit of a problem in China. The rise of domestic automakers continues to erode the luxury brand’s market share. Substantially cheaper, tech-laden cars are making life increasingly tougher for legacy manufacturers. The... First published by https://ww…

Jan. 11, 2026, 7:31 a.m.
Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote. It would be the first time for the conservative Takaichi, Japan's fi…

Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote. It would be the first time for the conservative Takaichi, Japan's fi…

Jan. 11, 2026, 7 a.m.
Taoiseach's China visit tests Ireland's global position

While Micheál Martin was in China for an official visit aimed at improving economic and diplomatic ties with Beijing, it ended up being events on the other side of the world that garnered much of the spotlight, Aengus Cox of our foreign staff looks back at an…

Taoiseach's China visit tests Ireland's global position

While Micheál Martin was in China for an official visit aimed at improving economic and diplomatic ties with Beijing, it ended up being events on the other side of the world that garnered much of the spotlight, Aengus Cox of our foreign staff looks back at an…

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:53 a.m.
More than a fight for liberty: An assessment of the Iranian missile industry

Iran's race to rebuild is the real danger to Israel, writes the Alma Research Center in this report.

More than a fight for liberty: An assessment of the Iranian missile industry

Iran's race to rebuild is the real danger to Israel, writes the Alma Research Center in this report.

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:31 a.m.
Which animal tongue is green?

Which Animal Tongue Is Green? The definitive answer to which animal tongue is green is the Chow Chow dog. While other animals may have hints of green in their tongues due to various reasons, the Chow Chow and, to a lesser extent, the Shar-Pei, are uniquely kn…

Which animal tongue is green?

Which Animal Tongue Is Green? The definitive answer to which animal tongue is green is the Chow Chow dog. While other animals may have hints of green in their tongues due to various reasons, the Chow Chow and, to a lesser extent, the Shar-Pei, are uniquely kn…

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:19 a.m.
Analysis of China's Cognitive Warfare Tactics Against Taiwan in 2025

China continues to conduct cognitive warfare against Taiwan, hyping up selected important current events in Taiwan to achieve its strategic goals of "exacerbating internal divisions within Taiwan," "weakening Taiwanese people's will to resist the enemy," "inf…

Analysis of China's Cognitive Warfare Tactics Against Taiwan in 2025

China continues to conduct cognitive warfare against Taiwan, hyping up selected important current events in Taiwan to achieve its strategic goals of "exacerbating internal divisions within Taiwan," "weakening Taiwanese people's will to resist the enemy," "inf…

Jan. 11, 2026, 4 a.m.
Proton eMas 7 PHEV full specifications revealed – 262 PS/262 Nm, two LFP battery sizes, up to 996 km WLTP

A month after it was first shown at the Proton Tech Showcase at the Center of Excellence, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has gone on show again, this time at a dedicated media preview held […] The post Proton eMas 7 PHEV full specifications revealed – 262 PS/262 Nm, …

Proton eMas 7 PHEV full specifications revealed – 262 PS/262 Nm, two LFP battery sizes, up to 996 km WLTP

A month after it was first shown at the Proton Tech Showcase at the Centre of Excellence, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has gone on show again, this time at a dedicated media preview held […] The post Proton eMas 7 PHEV full specifications revealed – 262 PS/262 Nm, …

Jan. 11, 2026, 3:03 a.m.
BYD overtakes Tesla as the world's largest EV manufacturer

The year is 2011, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked in a Bloomberg interview whether Chinese automaker BYD Auto posed a real competitive threat to Tesla. Musk cheekily laughed and said, "Have you seen their car? I don’t think they have a great product… I don’t th…

BYD overtakes Tesla as the world's largest EV manufacturer

The year is 2011, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked in a Bloomberg interview whether Chinese automaker BYD Auto posed a real competitive threat to Tesla. Musk cheekily laughed and said, "Have you seen their car? I don’t think they have a great product… I don’t th…

Jan. 11, 2026, 2:26 a.m.
India looks at 'graded' opening of economy to China, easing curbs

Reciprocity from Beijing key factor, investment-related curbs on the table

India looks at 'graded' opening of economy to China, easing curbs

Reciprocity from Beijing key factor, investment-related curbs on the table

Jan. 11, 2026, 2 a.m.
Dismantlement of South Africa's Ferrochrome Industry

South African leaders must pivot to an energy agenda that accepts the present reality: Coal and natural gas are indispensable for industrial competitiveness – at least until affordable, reliable, on-demand alternatives can match their performance and cost.

Dismantlement of South Africa's Ferrochrome Industry

South African leaders must pivot to an energy agenda that accepts the present reality: Coal and natural gas are indispensable for industrial competitiveness – at least until affordable, reliable, on-demand alternatives can match their performance and cost.

Jan. 11, 2026, 1:14 a.m.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Leading the US and EU Into Industrial Decline

We must reject the argument that climate protection is a burden on the economy, says energy expert Hans-Josef Fell.

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Leading the US and EU Into Industrial Decline

We must reject the argument that climate protection is a burden on the economy, says energy expert Hans-Josef Fell.

Jan. 11, 2026, 12:22 a.m.
$460m Abuja CCTV project probe nears conclusion – C’ttee chair

A House committee is concluding its probe into the failed $460m Abuja CCTV project, aiming to uncover why the security system collapsed despite the huge lo Read More: https://punchng.com/460m-abuja-cctv-project-probe-nears-conclusion-cttee-chair/

$460m Abuja CCTV project probe nears conclusion – C'ttee chair

A House committee is concluding its probe into the failed $460m Abuja CCTV project, aiming to uncover why the security system collapsed despite the huge lo Read More: https://punchng.com/460m-abuja-cctv-project-probe-nears-conclusion-cttee-chair/

Jan. 11, 2026, midnight
Association between triglyceride–glucose index and long-term frailty progression and transition in Chinese adults

Evidence on the longitudinal relationship between the triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index and different frailty progression and transition patterns, especially the early onset of frailty, is scarce. Participants aged 45 years and older were enrolled from the nat…

Association between triglyceride–glucose index and long-term frailty progression and transition in Chinese adults

Evidence on the longitudinal relationship between the triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index and different frailty progression and transition patterns, especially the early onset of frailty, is scarce. Participants aged 45 years and older were enrolled from the nat…

Jan. 11, 2026, midnight
Physical exercise promotes prosocial behavior in college students through a chain mediation of peer relationships and positive empathy

Grounded in the person-context interaction theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical exercise and prosocial behavior among college students, with a specific focus on examining the parallel and chain mediating roles of peer rela…

Physical exercise promotes prosocial behavior in college students through a chain mediation of peer relationships and positive empathy

Grounded in the person-context interaction theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical exercise and prosocial behavior among college students, with a specific focus on examining the parallel and chain mediating roles of peer rela…

Jan. 11, 2026, midnight
Research on the coupling mechanism between green space morphology and the urban heat island effect based on machine learning: a case study of Dali City, China

Green space configurations represent a critical pathway for mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. However, the underlying mechanistic link between green space morphology and UHI dynamics remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship…

Research on the coupling mechanism between green space morphology and the urban heat island effect based on machine learning: a case study of Dali City, China

Green space configurations represent a critical pathway for mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. However, the underlying mechanistic link between green space morphology and UHI dynamics remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship…

Jan. 11, 2026, midnight
Analysis of chloroplast genomes and SSR classification and identification of Agropyron species and closely related species

Scientific Reports - Analysis of chloroplast genomes and SSR classification and identification of Agropyron species and closely related species

Analysis of chloroplast genomes and SSR classification and identification of Agropyron species and closely related species

Scientific Reports - Analysis of chloroplast genomes and SSR classification and identification of Agropyron species and closely related species

Jan. 10, 2026, 11:45 p.m.
Exclusive—Sen. Bill Cassidy: Operation Absolute Resolve Created Momentum; Policy Must Follow

The U.S. needs a clear plan for the Western Hemisphere that supports U.S. manufacturing, ends corruption, and counters foreign powers trying to muscle their way into our neighborhood. The post Exclusive—Sen. Bill Cassidy: Operation Absolute Resolve Created Mo…

Exclusive—Sen. Bill Cassidy: Operation Absolute Resolve Created Momentum; Policy Must Follow

The U.S. needs a clear plan for the Western Hemisphere that supports U.S. manufacturing, ends corruption, and counters foreign powers trying to muscle their way into our neighborhood. The post Exclusive—Sen. Bill Cassidy: Operation Absolute Resolve Created Mo…

Jan. 10, 2026, 11:06 p.m.
'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite

A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite

A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

Jan. 10, 2026, 11:03 p.m.
Enterprise-grade Atlas humanoids heading for Hyundai factories

Boston Dynamics has unveiled the new industry-ready Atlas, a humanoid designed as a practical industrial tool for warehouses and factories. Atlas can operate 24/7 in extreme temperatures, and uses AI to adapt to its environment. Production has already started…

Enterprise-grade Atlas humanoids heading for Hyundai factories

Boston Dynamics has unveiled the new industry-ready Atlas, a humanoid designed as a practical industrial tool for warehouses and factories. Atlas can operate 24/7 in extreme temperatures, and uses AI to adapt to its environment. Production has already started…

Jan. 10, 2026, 9:28 p.m.
US Inflation to Pick Up After Muddy November CPI

US consumers probably experienced only a modest pickup in inflation as 2025 drew to a close, consistent with price pressures that are gradually abating.

US Inflation to Pick Up After Muddy November CPI

US consumers probably experienced only a modest pickup in inflation as 2025 drew to a close, consistent with price pressures that are gradually abating.

Jan. 10, 2026, 8:45 p.m.
If Trump takes control of Greenland, he would have to build a welfare state 'that he doesn't want for his own citizens,' expert says

Greenlanders currently have Danish citizenship and access to the Danish welfare system, including free health care and schooling.

If Trump takes control of Greenland, he would have to build a welfare state 'that he doesn't want for his own citizens,' expert says

Greenlanders currently have Danish citizenship and access to the Danish welfare system, including free health care and schooling.

Jan. 10, 2026, 8:42 p.m.
Chinese battery giant opens energy aftermarket facility in Riyadh

RIYADH, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) opened the Middle East's first NING SERVICE Experience Center here on Saturday, marking its largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China. Read full story

Chinese battery giant opens energy aftermarket facility in Riyadh

RIYADH, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) on Saturday opened the Middle East's first NING SERVICE Experience Center here, marking its largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China. Read full story

Jan. 10, 2026, 6:34 p.m.
China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Nuclear Fusion Limit Thought to Be Impossible

"Scientists in China have made a breakthrough with fusion energy that could finally overcome one of the most stubborn barriers to realising the next-generation energy source," reports the Independent: A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said i…

China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Nuclear Fusion Limit Thought to Be Impossible

"Scientists in China have made a breakthrough with fusion energy that could finally overcome one of the most stubborn barriers to realising the next-generation energy source," reports the Independent: A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said i…

Jan. 10, 2026, 6:20 p.m.
Force-based international order: Here's how the US is remaking world politics

America’s revived Monroe Doctrine puts hegemony above international courts and the UN system Read Full Article at RT.com

Force-based international order: Here's how the US is remaking world politics

America’s revived Monroe Doctrine puts hegemony above international courts and the UN system Read Full Article at RT.com

Jan. 10, 2026, 6:13 p.m.
Honor Magic 8 RSR: First pictures, specs and numerous camera samples of the Porsche Design Edition

While the Honor Magic 8 Pro is slowly appearing in stores in Europe, the first real images, official renders, specs and lots of photos of the "Honor Magic8 Ultimate" camera in Porsche Design look have surfaced in China, which will probably also be launched in…

Honor Magic 8 RSR: First pictures, specs and numerous camera samples of the Porsche Design Edition

While the Honor Magic 8 Pro is slowly appearing in stores in Europe, the first real images, official renders, specs and lots of photos of the "Honor Magic8 Ultimate" camera in Porsche Design look have surfaced in China, which will probably also be launched in…

Jan. 10, 2026, 4:40 p.m.
Nvidia's Blackwell gaming GPUs go through blower-style transformation to fuel AI data centers — RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti blower GPUs up for purchase in China

China's underground GPU operations have birthed a few more spectacles, new Nvidia RTX 50-series SKUs with blower-style coolers, aimed at data centers and server farms. Listed on Taobao, the RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, 5060 Ti & more are all priced higher than their re…

Nvidia's Blackwell gaming GPUs go through blower-style transformation to fuel AI data centers — RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti blower GPUs up for purchase in China

China's underground GPU operations have birthed a few more spectacles, new Nvidia RTX 50-series SKUs with blower-style coolers, aimed at data centers and server farms. Listed on Taobao, the RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, 5060 Ti & more are all priced higher than their re…

Jan. 10, 2026, 4:36 p.m.
Khamenei raises Iran's alert level to highest ever

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei won't leave Tehran, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi offers encouragement to protesters and promises to return to his homeland.

Khamenei raises Iran's alert level to highest ever

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei won't leave Tehran, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi offers encouragement to protesters and promises to return to his homeland.

Jan. 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Greenland proposes direct talks with US in attempt to resolve tensions

Donald Trump threatens to acquire self-governing Danish territory ‘whether they like it or not’

Greenland proposes direct talks with US in attempt to resolve tensions

Donald Trump threatens to acquire self-governing Danish territory ‘whether they like it or not’