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Comment on Installation of the power plant 90 percent complete, says energy minister by Fred
Dominica News Online - Monday, August 18th, 2025 at 11:09 AM Geothermal project. photo: GISMinister for Energy Dr. Vince Henderson recently announced that the installation of the Power Plant in the Roseau Valley is 90 percent complete. “We got a...
US’s Differing Stands on India & China: WH Advisor Navarro Says India Needs to Stop Purchasing Russian Crude
India’s allegations on being singled out does hold relevance in the current global geopolitical scenario. This can be understood in the context of follows growing questions over why the United States imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for...

Over Sixty Kazakh Firms Compete to Join First Nuclear Power Plant Project
More than 60 Kazakh companies have expressed an interest in supplying goods, services, and undertaking construction work for the country’s first nuclear power plant, according to Sergey Agafonov, chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Energy...

India's ability to prepare for tech-driven wars to decide country's future: Adani at IIT Kharagpur
Stressing the role of IIT Kharagpur's in technology, self-reliance and nation building, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Monday said as the world is moving from conventional wars to technology-driven ones, India's ability to prepare will...

China's foreign minister arrives in India amid Trump's tariff war
China's top diplomat landed in neighbouring India today (18 August), seeking to bolster long-fraught relations in the face of intense pressure and tariffs from the United States. Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with his counterpart...

China’s Energy Transition Gains Momentum Amid Rising Power Demand
China’s reliance on fossil fuels has been steadily declining despite increasing energy demand, marking a significant shift in the nation’s energy landscape. Coal and gas consumption saw a dip in 2025, even during a scorching July, as the...

China's five-year transformation in economic growth, innovation, green development and people's livelihoods
A teacher reads a picture book to toddlers at a kindergarten in Boxing County, Shandong Province, on July 22 (XINHUA) China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period will conclude this year. Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform...

China Poised to Beat NASA in Moon Race by 2030
In the escalating race to return humans to the lunar surface, recent developments suggest China is poised to outpace the United States, a scenario that could reshape global space dominance. According to a detailed analysis in Ars Technica,...

China’s Foreign Minister Wang arrives in India
New Delhi: China’s Foreign Minister landed in neighbouring India on Monday, seeking to bolster long-fraught relations in the face of intense pressure and tariffs from the United States. Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his counterpart...

Chinaâs giant floating wind turbine breaks records, pioneering new era in renewable energy
China’s giant floating wind turbine breaks records, pioneering new era in renewable energy China’s new 17-megawatt floating wind turbine breaks records, capable of powering 6,300 U.S. homes annually. Installation in deep waters off Yangjiang,...

‘Stable Instability’: China-Japan Dilemmas in the Shadow of Sino-American Rivalry
As Asia-Pacific nations grapple with an increasingly complex security environment, Japan and China find themselves locked in what can be described as “stable instability” – a relationship characterized by sustained economic engagement alongside...

India’s Russian crude buying has to stop
Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:00 AM US adviser Navarro says REUTERS Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:00 AM White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India's purchases of Russian crude...

China’s clean energy patent surge reshapes global tech landscape
China has eclipsed global rivals in clean energy innovation, filing more than twice as many high-quality patents as the U.S. in 2022 and transforming from a technology imitator into a dominant inventor. Max Bearak and Mira Rojanasakul report for...

Oil steady as Trump-Putin talks ease supply fears
Oil prices were steady during Asian trade on Monday, recovering from early weakness, as concerns over Russian supply eased after U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. By 3:15 pm AEST (5:15 am GMT), Brent...

India News | PM Modi Chairs Meeting to Discuss Roadmap for Next-generation Reforms
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to deliberate on the roadmap for next-generation reforms aimed at speedy and comprehensive reforms that will enhance Ease of Living, improve...

India needs to act like strategic partner of US: Trump`s trade adviser
In a column for 'The Financial Times' on Monday, the White House counsellor for trade and manufacturing accused India of acting as a global clearinghouse for Russian oil by converting embargoed crude into high-value exports President Donald...

China’s top diplomat to meet India’s Modi in New Delhi
China’s foreign minister was due to arrive in New Delhi for talks aimed at rebuilding relations five years after fierce border clashes — efforts which have also been given a fillip by trade pressure from Washington. Wang Yi’s trip will include a...

India’s exporters rush to beat US 50% tariff deadline, face $11.5 billion loss risk, say industry experts
India’s exporters are scrambling to meet the looming August 27 deadline for 50% tariffs announced by the United States, industry leaders told CNBC-TV18. With trade talks between India and the US postponed, companies are accelerating shipments and...

China LNG Imports at 6-Year Low on Output Record
China’s LNG imports slumped by 19% year on year for the first seven months of 2025 as both domestic gas output and overland piped gas imports from Russia surged to record highs amid lackluster domestic gas demand.

China slams Germany for 'hyping' regional tensions in A...
BEIJING, Aug 18: China lashed out at Germany on Monday, warning Berlin against "inciting confrontation and hyping up tensions" after its foreign minister said Beijing was "increasingly aggressive" in the Asia-Pacific region. During a visit to...