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Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot Recycling

Australian government commits AU$24.7 million to national solar module recycling pilot

According to the government announcement, only 17% of solar modules are currently recycled in Australia, despite the potential to unlock up to AU$7.3 billion in benefits through reduced waste and material reuse. The pilot programme aims to develop a sustainable national solution to manage the growing volume of retired solar modules…
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January 16, 2026
Multipolar South Asia Cold War

Multipolar South Asia

SOUTH Asia remained largely bipolar during the Cold War era due to India’s inward-looking approach and Pakistan’s proactive alignment with the West. However, the balance of power steadily shifted in India’s favour in the first quarter of the 21st century. Islamabad’s internal security and economic fragility...Read More
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January 16, 2026
Alibaba’s Qwen app links Taobao, Alipay in end-to-end AI shopping push Alibaba

Alibaba’s Qwen app links Taobao, Alipay in end-to-end AI shopping push

Alibaba Group said on Thursday that its Qwen app has been fully integrated with key services across its ecosystem, including Taobao, Alipay and travel platform Fliggy, enabling users to complete tasks such as ordering food, booking flights and shopping through a single AI-driven interface. The company said users can carry…
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January 16, 2026