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on the demand side, continued weakness in global manufacturing activity could be one of the major causes of subdued demand for iron ore in 2025.

India blocks Chinese state media outlets Global Times and Xinhua News Agency on X for spreading fake news and disinformation during Operation Sindoor.

India strongly rebuffs China's repeated attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling them "vain and preposterous."

China’s Baidu is developing an AI system to translate animal sounds and behaviors into human language. Still in research, it could help pet owners better understand their animals' emotions and intentions.

While the team is still expected in Asia, Argentinian media reports suggest matches will be held in China and Qatar.

Following trade talks in Geneva, the US and China agreed to pause reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. President Trump called it a “total reset”, noting improved relations and ongoing discussions to address long-term trade concerns.

HRW has urged Pope Leo XIV to review the 2018 Vatican-China deal on bishop appointments, citing concerns over Beijing's control and persecution of underground churches, and called for action to protect religious freedom in China.

In a statement released on a government website, the military has urged the public to rely on verified information and that the claims were unfounded.

The US and China have agreed to a 90-day suspension of certain tariffs and will reduce existing tariffs by 115%. This marks a major step toward easing trade tensions and advancing negotiations between the world’s two largest economies.

India-Pakistan conflict escalated with missile exchanges and retaliatory strikes. US-brokered ceasefire efforts faced challenges with China's discontent over exclusion from mediation, leading to brief ceasefire violations before tension eased.