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India-Canada strike long-term nuclear-energy deal and broader partnership
world4 hours ago

India-Canada strike long-term nuclear-energy deal and broader partnership

India and Canada announced a 10-year nuclear-energy deal alongside agreements on technology, minerals, space, defence and education, as Modi and Carney reset frayed ties. The leaders aim for a comprehensive economic pact by 2026 to push bilateral trade toward $50 billion, with Canada supplying uranium and collaborating on small modular reactors and advanced reactors, while both countries boost cooperation in AI, semiconductors, renewables and other strategic areas under a broader strategic energy partnership.

EU seeks stronger India alliance amid Russia ties and trade negotiations
world5 months ago

EU seeks stronger India alliance amid Russia ties and trade negotiations

The EU is elevating its strategic partnership with India by proposing a trade and defense cooperation agenda aimed at diversifying supply chains and reducing dependence on Russia, amidst complex geopolitical tensions involving the US and Russia. The move seeks to strengthen ties with India as a counterbalance to China and Russia, while managing disagreements over Russian oil purchases and military exercises.

Norway Chooses British Type 26 Frigates
defense6 months ago

Norway Chooses British Type 26 Frigates

Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for acquiring new Type 26 frigates, marking the largest defense investment in Norwegian history, with delivery expected to start in 2030. The partnership emphasizes deepened military and industrial cooperation, with the ships designed for anti-submarine operations and potential joint crew training, strengthening NATO's maritime security in the High North.

China and Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills in Sea of Japan
world7 months ago

China and Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills in Sea of Japan

China and Russia have launched joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan near Vladivostok, involving submarine rescue, anti-submarine, air defense, and maritime combat operations, as part of their efforts to strengthen strategic ties and counterbalance US influence. The drills, which include Chinese and Russian vessels, are part of an annual series that began in 2012, and come amid concerns over their growing military cooperation and regional security implications.

Google and Magic Leap Team Up for Augmented Reality Headsets
technology1 year ago

Google and Magic Leap Team Up for Augmented Reality Headsets

Google and Magic Leap have announced a strategic partnership to advance the XR ecosystem, leveraging Magic Leap's expertise in optics and manufacturing. While details are scarce, the collaboration aims to develop innovative AR glasses, despite both companies' past struggles in the AR/VR market. This move follows Google's previous mystery deal with Samsung and Qualcomm for a headset, indicating ongoing interest in augmented reality technologies.

Google Teams Up with Magic Leap for AR Headset Innovation
technology1 year ago

Google Teams Up with Magic Leap for AR Headset Innovation

Google has formed a strategic technology partnership with Magic Leap to advance its AR headset technology, focusing on optics. This collaboration aims to help Google compete with Meta and Apple in the AR market by leveraging Magic Leap's expertise in optics and manufacturing. The partnership may result in Google developing its own AR headset using Magic Leap's technology, while Magic Leap continues its enterprise-focused business.

"Russia and China Bolster Alliance Against US in Lavrov-Xi Meeting"
international-relations1 year ago

"Russia and China Bolster Alliance Against US in Lavrov-Xi Meeting"

During Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Beijing, China and Russia expressed their commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation, with President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin affirming their support for each other. The two countries have ramped up contacts in recent years, with China's influence growing as Moscow faces international isolation due to its invasion of Ukraine. Despite U.S. warnings against aiding Russia, both China and Russia condemned Western sanctions and emphasized their commitment to opposing hegemony and promoting international peace and stability.