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Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

SCO Nations Commit to Collaborate on Developing Alternative Fuels

SCO Nations Commit to Collaborate on Developing Alternative Fuels

The Lede: Energy ministers of China, Russia, India, and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) agreed to work together on emerging fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as biofuels like ethanol, linking these nations that are emerging as significant fuel producers and consumers. What we know:

China Cuts Steel Output for Green Objectives

China Cuts Steel Output for Green Objectives

The Lede: China is set to reduce its yearly crude steel production in 2023 for the third consecutive year, as the government enforces output restrictions in an effort to decrease carbon emissions and mitigate the environmental impact of heavy pollution. What we know: * Being the world’s largest producer and

This Year's U.S. Philippine Military Exercises Will Be the Biggest Ever Conducted

This Year's U.S. Philippine Military Exercises Will Be the Biggest Ever Conducted

The Lede: The annual war games held in the Philippines and conducted with the U.S. and associated allies are scheduled from April 11 to 28. This will be the largest such exercise ever conducted and come amid heightened tensions with China. What we Know: * A total of 17,680

India Urges Traders to Avoid Settling Foreign Trade in Chinese Yuan

India Urges Traders to Avoid Settling Foreign Trade in Chinese Yuan

The Lede: India has reportedly urged banks and traders to abstain from utilizing the Chinese yuan to pay for Russian imports due to longstanding political tensions with China. Three government officials and two banking sources confirmed the move with Reuters, indicating that India is seeking to distance itself from the

Australia Plans Fleet of Nuclear Submarines to Counter China

Australia Plans Fleet of Nuclear Submarines to Counter China

The Lede: The U.S. plans to sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as a western-aligned country positioned against China in the Indo-Pacific under the AUKUS security pact. Australia will begin building its own fleet of nuclear-powered submarines following this initial acquisition. What we Know: * On March 14, 2023, the leaders

Trump WH Official: US May Target Taiwan Semiconductor Factories if China Invades

Trump WH Official: US May Target Taiwan Semiconductor Factories if China Invades

The Lede: The U.S. would consider destroying the factories that the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) uses to make chips in the case of a Chinese invasion of the island, says Robert O’Brien, former national security advisor for the Trump administration. The move would be intended to deny

Rare Earth Metals: Canada Seeks to Overtake China as Leading Producer

Rare Earth Metals: Canada Seeks to Overtake China as Leading Producer

The Lede: Canada is accelerating efforts to position itself as an alternative for European governments that seek to reduce their dependence on China for critical raw materials that are crucial for the production of various products, including electric cars, smartphones, solar panels, and more. What we know: * One of the