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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
Congress passes minibus spending bill that rejects proposed NASA cuts Space Debris

Congress passes minibus spending bill that rejects proposed NASA cuts

WASHINGTON — Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while canceling one major mission. The Senate voted 82-15 Jan. 16 to pass a “minibus” appropriations bill combining three spending measures, including the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) bill.…
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January 16, 2026
Seagrass meadows could be good for your health—yet they’re disappearing fast Space Debris

Seagrass meadows could be good for your health—yet they’re disappearing fast

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The well-being benefits of nature are often linked to forests or habitats that support diverse pollinators. Spending time in green spaces reduces stress and anxiety, for example. By contrast, the benefits of the ocean are more commonly associated with fishing, exciting creatures such as whales and…
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January 16, 2026
Table for One: Why McDonald’s Solo Seats Are Viral in China Space Debris

Table for One: Why McDonald’s Solo Seats Are Viral in China

McDonald’s outlets in China have gone viral on domestic social media for dine-in seats designed for customers who want to eat alone, sparking discussion about social anxiety and changing attitudes toward personal space among young Chinese.  The seats, arranged along the restaurant’s wall and separated by partitions, offer solo diners…
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January 16, 2026