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US Pressure Might Inadvertently Bring India & China Back Together
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, The pretext upon which Trump recently doubled tariffs on India to 50% was its continued trade with Russia, which India has refused to curtail for the five reasons explained here, yet it turns out that the...
China seizes on US-India rift to bolster alliance with Delhi
The Times
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China’s foreign minister has begun a visit to India as Beijing seeks to capitalise on its neighbour’s rift with Washington to build a stronger Asian alliance. Wang Yi is making his first visit to Delhi for three years, during which time the Biden...
India’s unemployment rate sees marginal drop
Hindustan Times
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August 18, 2025
India’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% from 5.6% in the previous month, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey released on Monday. Self-employment dominated in rural areas, while regular wage/salaried employment was predominant in urban...
China extends probe into EU dairy products
Kuwait Times
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August 18, 2025
BEIJING: China extended on Monday its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union dairy imports by six months, showing little sign of let up in a two-front trade war with Brussels and Washington that threatens to upend its export-orientated...
Agritourism, sports, entertainment boosts income in rural Xinjiang
China Daily Global
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Anglers enjoy leisure fishing in Yukak Qigetu village, Shule county, Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Saturday. [Photo by Zhao Ruixue/chinadaily.com.cn] On any given weekend, throngs of anglers converge at Yukak Qigetu...
China’s NewNew Shipping to link Kazan, Arkhangelsk by logistics route
TASS
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August 18, 2025
KAZAN, August 18. /TASS/. China’s NewNew Shipping plans to link by a logistical route Kazan and Arkhangelsk, from which the Arctic line along the Northern Sea Route was launched to Chinese ports, CEO of NewNew Shipping Ke Jin said at the 3rd...
Farmers urged to adapt to the ‘new normal,’ or whither in heat
The Asahi Shimbun
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Extreme heat in Japan should be considered the “new normal.” The warning from Tomoyoshi Hirota, a professor of agricultural meteorology at Kyushu University’s graduate school, comes as the mercury recently hit an all-time high of 41.2 degrees in...
China’s Xinjaing Corps to expand cooperation with Tatarstan
TASS
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August 18, 2025
KAZAN, August 18. /TASS/. The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) of China plans to deepen its partnership with the Republic of Tatarstan in the industrial and trade spheres, develop joint projects in the energy and machinery...
India's Russian oil purchase funding Ukraine war, claims Trump adviser
Hindustan Times
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August 19, 2025
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sharply criticised India for purchasing Russian energy and defence equipment, pledging to “hit India where it hurts” in order to change New Delhi’s policy. In an opinion piece for the Financial Times,...
China, Russia can boost mutual investments in green energy — expert
TASS
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August 18, 2025
KAZAN, August 18. /TASS/. Cooperation in the spheres of green energy, the digital economy and smart products will play a key role in mutual investment growth between regions of China and Russia, Secretary-General of the China Chamber of Commerce...
Chinese excavators assembly to be organized in Kazan — CEO
TASS
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August 18, 2025
KAZAN, August 18. /TASS/. The assembly of excavators of two Chinese manufacturers can be organized in Kazan with further localization of production, CEO of Taurus Motors Alexander Shepelev said at the 3rd Sprouts Business Forum. "We want to...
Farmers’ Almanac Releases Long-Range Winter Weather Forecast For California — Rain, Wind, And What To Expect
Secret Los Angeles - California
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August 18, 2025
Elena Takmakova / Unsplash The over-200-year-old weather publication Farmers’ Almanac has officially released its long-range forecast for winter 2025-2026. The periodical anticipates a wet winter with average temperatures for California. Farmers’...
India's jobless rate eases in July, but gender and urban gaps persist
Mint
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi: India’s unemployment rate for those aged 15 years and above eased to 5.2% in July from 5.6% in June, offering modest relief in an uneven labour market. The improvement was driven by rural areas, where unemployment fell to 4.4% in July...
Chinn: NWS investment is good, more info needed from USDA
Brownfield Ag News
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News Chinn: NWS investment is good, more info needed from USDA August 18, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Livestock, Missouri, News The Missouri Ag Director says USDA’s investment in a domestic sterile fly production facility in Texas is good news...
India News | Punjab CM Mann Challenges Sukhbir Badal on Bargari Firing, Drug Deaths
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
Rupnagar (Punjab) [India], August 18 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday launched a sharp attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, challenging him to take responsibility for the Bargari firing incidents as...
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Farmers' Almanac Predicts a 'Winter Wonderland'—These Regions Will Get the Most Snow
Martha Stewart
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Key Points The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a colder-than-average winter for much of the U.S., with dramatic temperature swings and widespread snow resembling an "old-fashioned winter." The coldest conditions are expected in New England and the...
India blinks, removes duty on cotton imports in trade thaw with US
Mint
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi: In a move seen as breaking the ice in strained trade relations with the US, the Indian government late on Monday removed the customs duty and agriculture cess on cotton imports, a step that industry observers believe could ease tensions...
Regional Research Agenda (RRA) Series: Lessons from Mani Mua’s research on pest management and farmer adoption
Pacific Community (SPC)
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The future of sustainable agriculture in the Pacific relies on understanding the challenges and perspectives of farmers. John Allwright Fellow (JAF), Mani Mua’s research on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adoption reveals critical insights into...
Researchers discover next-gen revenue source that could transform agriculture: 'Probably the highest profit-making piece on this farm'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 18, 2025
For the farmers, it's a win-win situation. by Michael MuirAugust 18, 2025 A new initiative in northern Michigan is exploring the possibilities of harnessing solar energy to make agriculture more sustainable. Michigan State University is working...
Peru expects Asia to replace the US as top buyer of its blueberries
The Business Times Singapore
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[LIMA] Powerhouse fruit producer Peru is paving the way to open new markets for its exports in Asia, hoping the continent can soon displace the US as the top buyer of one of its key agricultural products. The Andean nation is the world’s biggest...