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The fossilized appendages of the sea scorpion, accompanied by an artist's recreation.

Giant scorpion fossils discovered recently in erstwhile Gondwana land; First ever eurypterid known

T. xiushanensis is the first mixtopterid found in what may be the supercontinent Gondwana, formed after Pangaea split in two.

Oct 19, 2021

India vows to mainstream biodiversity across all sectors

Biodiversity: Over 100 nations adopt Kunming Declaration, Japan increases fund

The landmark post-2020 global biodiversity framework is expected to be approved in May 2022, following official discussions in January 2022.

Oct 14, 2021

Why governments across the globe are taxing major tech companies: Explained

It is pertinent to note that the IMF has also expressed some interest in the proposal.

Oct 13, 2021

No breakthrough in India, China military talks to resolve remaining border disputes

The military talks between India and China to end border disputes have not resulted in any resolution with the Chinese not agreeing to "constructive suggestions" provided by the Indian delegation.

Oct 11, 2021

China's Lunar Mission Chang'e-5 probe reveals volcanic activity on Moon

To validate predictions regarding the Oceanus Procellarum area, the Chinese researchers utilised only tiny fragments.

Oct 9, 2021

Biden, Xi to abide by Taiwan pact

The declaration comes amid escalating tensions between Taiwan and Beijing.

Oct 7, 2021

North Korea welcomes Seoul's "End of War" declaration offer; Kim Jong-un highlights strong China ties [New Signals]

North Korea's relations with other communist countries, such as China and Russia, have gotten stronger.

Sep 25, 2021

Come September, NASA's Mars Mission 2020 and China's Tainwen-1 go into safe mode; Here's why

Tainwen-1 and its rover will be in safe mode from September to October due to storms from the Sun

Sep 21, 2021

China developing ethnic-specific bioweapons to kill people based on race, says top expert

During the talk, Gordon G. Chang claimed that China has committed the most heinous crime of the century

Sep 10, 2021

China behind malware-ridden classic push-button phones sold in Russia [details]

China hasn't spared classic push-button phones; malware-infested phones sold in Russia

A security researcher has made a shocking discovery wherein malware was found inside low-budget push-button phones sold as cheaper alternatives to popular feature phones in Russia.

Sep 6, 2021

Foreign Minister of Denmark, Jeppe Kofod

Denmark won't recognize Taliban as legitimate govt of Afghanistan; will continue development efforts [details]

The European country admitted that the Taliban government was not created legally and that the group had taken control of the country not in a peaceful manner.

Sep 5, 2021

Unsure China seeks US help to 'guide' Taliban in Afghanistan.

After Russia, US, it's China's turn to guide new Taliban regime in Afghanistan, seeks help from all erstwhile players

China, which has praised the Afghan Taliban for being "more clear-headed and rational than it was in power last time", suddenly finds itself on shaky ground. A more circumspect Beijing is now urging "all parties", including the United States, to "make contact" with the new regime in Kabul and also "guide it actively".

Aug 31, 2021

Afghanistan's $3 trillion worth of minerals, including Lithium, make China lead the race to Kabul

China, already Afghanistan's largest foreign investor, is seen as likely to lead the race to help the country build an efficient mining system to meet its insatiable needs for minerals.

Aug 20, 2021

India left out of Afghan troika talks; Russia cites New Delhi's "lack of influence" over Taliban

As the Taliban's attack in Afghanistan continues, Russia has increased its efforts to reach out to all important parties in the country's war-torn conflict in order to cease the violence and advance the Afghan peace process.

Aug 6, 2021

Over 12,600 enemy properties left behind by Chinese, Pakistani nationals; govt tells RS [details]

The government of India also said that movable properties worth Rs 2,706.91 crore had been sold and the proceeds were put in the consolidated fund of the India account.

Aug 5, 2021

Children's short-sightedness on rise amid Covid lockdown with increased use of mobiles, computer screens [Study]

Covid limitations increased myopia in children, according to researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New cases of short-sightedness were higher among children in the Covid-19 group.

Aug 4, 2021

Wechat announces sticker challenge with a prize money worth Rs. 5 Lakh

WeChat suspends new user registrations in China amid widening crackdown

Social messaging app WeChat said on Tuesday it has temporarily suspended registration of new users in China, as the regulators in the country come down heavily on the internet firms.

Jul 28, 2021

No clearance given to Chinese firm DJI's drones, they're still danger to national security, says Pentagon

Drones made by China's Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) Systems continue to pose a threat to national security, says Pentagon which had previously barred the use of all commercial off-the-shelf drones, regardless of manufacturer, due to cybersecurity concerns.

Jul 26, 2021

Tibetan groups oppose Beijing hosting Winter Olympics, call for diplomatic boycott

Tibetan organisations located in Switzerland have filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee, as calls for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics have become louder.

Jul 24, 2021

China President Xi Jinping pays unexpected visit to Tibet

President of China Xi Jinping paid an unexpected visit to Tibet. Xi may also pay a visit to one of Lhasa's monasteries.

Jul 23, 2021

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