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Drivers of China’s science and tech goals revealed as US rivalry intensifies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Policy meeting led by Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang unveils China’s tech leadership team, with observer noting focus on military-civil fusion. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295270/drivers-chinas-science-and-tech-goals-revealed-us-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed

Discovery of massive rare earth deposit in Yunnan a boost for China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China Geological Survey says deposit has potential resources of 1.15 million tonnes, including more than 470,000 tonnes of key rare earths. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3295217/discovery-massive-rare-earth-deposit-yunnan-boost-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Hundreds of Miners Were Trapped for Months —Until an Extraordinary Two-Man Rescue Mission

Wall Street Journal The volunteers risked their lives to venture thousands of feet underground and retrieve their neighbors. What they found was horrific. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trapped-miners-south-africa-rescue-misson-fb99d8ec

US CENTCOM commander meets SDF commander-in-chief in northern Syria

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838051

Palestinian Authority, Jenin Battalions sign truce following month of clashes

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838050

Pence Is Said to Be Planning to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

New York Times The relationship between President-elect Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, was irreparably broken when Mr. Pence refused Mr. Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/mike-pence-trump-inauguration.html

Full Israeli cabinet votes to endorse Gaza ceasefire, hostage-release deal — report

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/world/1901085

Qatar PM: 13 months of wasted negotiations, agreed same framework in Dec. 2023

Jerusalem Post Prime Minister Al Thani praised incoming President-elect Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff , for helping achieve the deal, “He fought for this deal.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838049

Little-Known Intelligence Agency Outlines Limits on Spying

New York Times The move by an agency within the Department of Homeland Security was part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to strengthen oversight and set clear guidelines for handling intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/homeland-security-intelligence.html

Democrats Frame Trump’s Friends as Foes

New York Times Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/democrats-frame-trumps-friends-as-foes.html