40 h. ago China invites the world on its mission to Mars while Nasa reels from Trump cuts

Short deadline for science project submissions suggests Tianwen-3 could be on track to win race to bring samples back to Earth.

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3 d. ago US judge orders Musk’s Doge to release records: ‘unusual secrecy’

Last week, Trump responded to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts by Doge, saying they should be carefully targeted.

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7 d. ago Trump cuts grants to Columbia University over antisemitism accusations

The Ivy League school has been at the centre of protests calling for an end to US support for Israel due to civilian deaths in the Gaza war.

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7 d. ago Trump job cuts may blind US Space Force to China’s moves in the sky, mission chief warns

Staff cuts under Pentagon’s hiring freeze straining ability to monitor foreign threats in orbit, Space Rapid Capabilities Office chief says.

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8 d. ago Walmart asks China suppliers for price cuts on Trump tariffs, Bloomberg News reports

Walmart asks China suppliers for price cuts on Trump tariffs, Bloomberg News reports  Yahoo Finance

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9 d. ago China pledges to spend more an hour before Donald Trump promises to cut back

China pledges to spend more an hour before Donald Trump promises to cut back  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago As Trump cuts US profile at United Nations, China’s leadership opportunity grows

Washington’s pullback gives Beijing a historic chance to advance its global standing and agenda, but how much will it pursue?

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3 w. ago As Trump cuts US profile at UN, China’s leadership opportunity grows

As Trump cuts US profile at UN, China’s leadership opportunity grows  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Xi Risks Becoming Top US Threat If Trump Cuts Deal With Putin

Xi Risks Becoming Top US Threat If Trump Cuts Deal With Putin  Bloomberg

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3 w. ago How Trump’s pitch to cut defense spending could affect Russia and China

How Trump’s pitch to cut defense spending could affect Russia and China  The Hill

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3 w. ago ‘Difficult year’ ahead for Hong Kong developers as fading rate

Developers will rely on low prices to draw buyers as rising US inflation and Trump tariff threats make rate cuts unlikely, experts say.

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