Kazakhstan has named China’s CNNC as a strategic partner in its nuclear power expansion plans, signaling deeper energy cooperation between the two countries.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that Kazakhstan plans to build at least two or three nuclear power plants and is considering China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) as a key strategic partner in this initiative. Speaking during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Tokayev emphasized CNNC’s global expertise and reliability in the nuclear industry, positioning the company to play a major role in Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy sector.
Tokayev also pointed to the strong history of nuclear cooperation between the two nations, highlighting Kazakhstan’s role as a trusted supplier of uranium and nuclear fuel to China. The move marks a significant step in Kazakhstan’s push to diversify its energy sources and strengthen energy ties with China.
China has expanded its nuclear arsenal at the fastest rate of any nation, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Scientists at the South China University of Technology have engineered a new ceramic material that pushes the boundaries of heat resistance, a development with major implications for hypersonic flight, rocket engines, and energy production.
China is set to eliminate tariffs for all 53 African countries it has diplomatic ties with, offering duty-free access not just to the poorest nations but also to middle-income economies.
The euro surged to its highest level in nearly four years against the U.S. dollar, as global investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal.
For years, companies have navigated stringent U.S. data requirements for sensitive exports. Now, in a significant turn, China is implementing a similar system for its critical rare earth minerals, asking Western firms for proprietary business information and signaling a new global standard.
Donald Trump's media company has filed for a Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), prompting fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest as the U.S. President remains active in both politics and cryptocurrency ventures.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said expelling Russia from the G8 was a “mistake,” suggesting the absence of Moscow complicated global diplomacy, and expressed openness to the idea of China joining the group.
Kazakhstan has named China’s CNNC as a strategic partner in its nuclear power expansion plans, signaling deeper energy cooperation between the two countries.
The United States has redirected the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz from a scheduled stop in Vietnam to the Middle East, amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has raised alarms over regional energy security and trade stability as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, urging both countries to resume negotiations and keep critical maritime routes open.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
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The Israeli military has issued an evacuation advisory for Iranian civilians living near weapons production sites and associated infrastructure within Iran. The message was shared on the social media platform X in both Arabic and Farsi by an official military spokesperson.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said expelling Russia from the G8 was a “mistake,” suggesting the absence of Moscow complicated global diplomacy, and expressed openness to the idea of China joining the group.
The United States has redirected the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz from a scheduled stop in Vietnam to the Middle East, amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has raised alarms over regional energy security and trade stability as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, urging both countries to resume negotiations and keep critical maritime routes open.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that removing Russia from what was once the G8 was a “very big mistake,” claiming the ongoing war in Ukraine could have been avoided if Moscow had remained at the table. He also suggested China’s inclusion in the G7 could be considered.
President Donald Trump has called on Iran to resume negotiations amid escalating violence with Israel, warning Tehran is “not winning this war” and should act “before it’s too late.”
Donald Trump's media company has filed for a Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), prompting fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest as the U.S. President remains active in both politics and cryptocurrency ventures.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said expelling Russia from the G8 was a “mistake,” suggesting the absence of Moscow complicated global diplomacy, and expressed openness to the idea of China joining the group.
Kazakhstan has named China’s CNNC as a strategic partner in its nuclear power expansion plans, signaling deeper energy cooperation between the two countries.
The United States has redirected the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz from a scheduled stop in Vietnam to the Middle East, amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has raised alarms over regional energy security and trade stability as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, urging both countries to resume negotiations and keep critical maritime routes open.
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