While the state government admitted there was a delay, it blamed the Centre’s failure to release its share of funds

The world saw the highest number of armed conflicts in almost 80 years in 2024, dethroning 2023 as a record year, a Norwegian study published Wednesday showed, highlighting the risks linked to a US disengagement.

In a Truth Social post, Trump announced that Beijing will supply United States with”full magnets and all necessary rare earth materials.” In exchange for this, United States will let Chinese students study at American colleges and universities.