Rare earth prices hit record high in China
This index measuring the prices in China of 21 rare earth oxides and combination products was published by the Association of China Rare Earth
Beijing voices concern over ban on Chinese apps in India
It came after sources said on Monday that India will ban 54 more Chinese apps that pose a “threat” to India’s security, informed sources
6 months of Taliban rule: Afghans poorer and hopeless
The United Nations warns that more than 97 per cent of Afghans will fall into poverty before summer, and the Afghan economy appears to
Police beat up student protesters in Quetta
Police in Balochistan have beaten up student protesters in Quetta who had staged a demonstration for their educational rights, Friday Times reported. Medical students
Pakistan honours Bill Gates with Hilal-e-Pakistan
The Pak premier’s house hosted a luncheon in honour of the tech billionaire, who was briefed on Pakistan’s efforts about polio eradication and Covid
Canada protesters face ‘Imminent action’
“We’ve been bolstering our resources, developing clear plans and preparing to take action. The action is imminent,” said official …reports Asian Lite News Canadian
US Senate passes resolution for Ukraine
The resolution calls on US President Joe Biden to impose significant costs on Russia in case of an invasion of Ukraine to restore peace
India presses for diplomatic solution on Ukraine crisis
Tirumurti expressed India’s support for the Minsk Agreements and the Normandy format of diplomacy for finding a solution to the Ukraine situation….reports Arul Louis
Blinken’s conditional nod for Lavrov’s invitation
Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border…reports Asian Lite
Russia not happy with US response to security concerns
Russia said that this approach together with rhetoric from US officials reinforces doubts that Washington is truly committed to rectifying the European security situation…reports
