The United States plans to invite India to join the Pax Silica initiative. This move aims to challenge China's dominance in rare earth mining and secure critical AI supply chains. Bilateral negotiations continue this week despite recent diplomatic strains
India advances its ₹7,280-crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing, crucial for EVs and defence. IREL to supply 500 tonnes of raw material annually.
Donald Trump reiterates his intent for the US to acquire Greenland, citing national security and rare-earth minerals. He warns NATO's relevance is at stake. Read the full analysis.
Trump's Greenland interest highlights its rare earth reserves, but infrastructure, environment, and China's dominance are major hurdles. Explore the full story.
China's latest ban on rare earth exports to Japan may prove counterproductive, as Japan's decade-long diversification efforts and a global supply chain shift reduce Beijing's leverage. Read the full analysis.
Trump's push for Greenland faces harsh reality: extreme remoteness, technical hurdles, and fragile ecology block rare earth mining. Experts say focus should be on viable projects elsewhere. Read more.
China-Japan relations hit new low with export bans, delayed sake shipments, and rare earths supply chain fears. Tokyo reports customs delays as Beijing targets 'right-wing militarism'. Read the full analysis.
Japan calls for smooth international trade after reports of Chinese delays on Japanese imports & rare-earth exports. Details on the escalating two-month trade spat.
Beijing imposes export controls on Japan, targeting rare earths and chip materials, directly challenging Trump's claims and testing US-Japan ties over Taiwan. Analysis inside.
China bans exports of critical rare-earth magnets to Japan, escalating a geopolitical dispute. While Japan is prepared, global industries from EVs to wind turbines face supply chain turbulence. Explore the global ripple effects.
China bans exports of goods with potential military uses to Japan, escalating tensions over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. The move targets Japan's economy and showcases Beijing's economic leverage. Read the full analysis.
China has immediately banned exports of dual-use goods to Japan, citing national security. The move escalates tensions linked to Taiwan. Read the full details and implications.
China is turning the tables on the US in the ongoing trade war. Using strategic export controls on rare earths and batteries, Beijing is exploiting American vulnerabilities. Read how the power balance has shifted ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
A NASA-backed study reveals Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere is not permanent. Driven by the Sun's increasing brightness, oxygen levels will collapse in about a billion years, making the planet uninhabitable for complex life.
Europe's push to break China's rare earth dominance is reshaping Sweden's Arctic north. Discover how Kiruna's radical relocation powers the green tech supply chain. Read the full story.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
US-China trade tensions flare as Trump threatens 100% tariffs & China imposes rare earth export controls. Markets slump. Will November 1 deadline bring a truce? Read analysis.
Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun, called perihelion, on January 3, 2026. Discover why it doesn't cause seasons and how it affects our planet's speed and climate cycles. Read more.
Despite US pressure, China is winning the trade war through skilled retaliation and reshaping global trade norms. Read the full analysis of the economic standoff.
Explore China's strategic, decades-long plan to control the global supply of rare earth elements, crucial for modern tech and defense. Understand the geopolitical implications.
A US startup, Noveon Magnetics, is pioneering a method to recycle rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce global dependence on China's supply chain. Discover how this innovation could reshape geopolitics and clean energy.
India holds the world's 3rd largest rare earth reserves but contributes less than 1% to global production. A new report highlights the gap and China's dominance. Read more.
Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun, called perihelion, in early January. Discover why this doesn't make winters warmer and what truly causes the seasons.
Indian silver ETFs witnessed extreme volatility on Dec 29, with Nippon, Kotak, and Tata funds swinging up to 29% intraday. The chaos was triggered by China's export ban and CME margin hikes. Read more.
India's top electric bus and truck manufacturers plan to request a one-year extension on import exemptions for rare earth magnet motors under the PM E-Drive scheme, citing persistent supply disruptions from China. Read more.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
China's 2025 export ban on rare-earth magnets exposed India's auto sector vulnerability. Discover how companies and the government are building resilient supply chains for 2026.
A bus-sized asteroid made a safe, tracked flyby of Earth on 22 December 2025. NASA confirms no risk, highlighting routine monitoring of near-Earth objects. Read details.
New research shows Earth's atmosphere is slowly sending water and minerals to the Moon via magnetic highways. This turns lunar soil into a priceless archive of our planet's history. Read more!
Ever wondered why people on the bottom of Earth don't fall off? The answer lies in gravity, the fundamental force that pulls everything towards Earth's center. Discover the astonishing science that keeps us grounded.