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AstronautsNASA, Boeing aiming for July launch of Starliner space capsule. Russia's only female cosmonaut praises ISS mission. Virgin Orbit suspends operations, in wake of failed orbital launch. New mining technology uses CO2 as tool to access critical minerals. Small stars may host bigger planets than previously thought.
China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts complete 3rd spacewalk- China.org.cn
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Lee Hsien Loong · BeijingChinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing. Both sides agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to an "All-Round High-Quality Future-Oriented Partnership" Lee said Singapore is ready to work with China to expand cooperation in such fields as finance, digital economy, green development and urban sustainable development.
Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Japan · JapanThe retirement age for national and local civil workers in Japan was raised from the current 60 to 61. The move came on Saturday as part of the country's initiatives to alleviate workforce shortages partly reflecting the nation's shrinking population. Those who retire at 60 will experience a no-income period as Japan's state pension age is increased to 65.
Japan raises retirement age of civil servants to the age of 61
Coverage: 2 sources
EnvironmentChinese researchers have developed an implantable and self-charging saltwater battery that helps kill tumor cells by regulating the very environment supporting a tumor's growth. The battery, in combined use with a prodrug called tirapazamine, reduced tumor volume by 90 percent over the course of two weeks.
Chinese scientists design implantable battery to help kill tumors
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Europe · GenevaThe United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk deplored on Friday how grave human rights violations were "shockingly routine" in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the number of civilian casualties was far higher than official figures.
U.N. human rights chief decries 'shockingly routine' abuses in Ukraine war
Coverage: 7 sources
ChinaSingapore and China have completed substantive negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement that will boost market access for businesses. The countries also signed six agreements on Saturday (Apr 1), expanding cooperation in areas ranging from food safety to the arts and biodiversity conservation. The Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) were inked between Singapore government officials in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's delegation and their Chinese counterparts.
Singapore, China conclude 'substantive talks' on FTA, to expand cooperation in 6 areas
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China · BeijingChina and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday, Beijing's latest salvo against the almighty greenback.
China and Brazil strike deal to use own currencies for trade instead of dollar
73% Right coverage: 22 sources
Business · BeijingBO'China’s new No. 2 leader said Thursday its economic recovery improved in March and tried to reassure foreign companies the country is committed to opening to the world. Premier Li Qiang spoke before an international audience of businesspeople and politicians as the government tries to revive business and consumer confidence after anti-virus controls that isolated China were abruptly dropped in December.
China committed to economic opening up, reforms, Premier Li says
57% Center coverage: 23 sources