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India’s Rare Earth Paradox: Vast Reserves but Negligible Global Production

December 29, 2025

India’s Standing in Global Rare Earth Reserves

India holds the third-largest reserves of rare earth elements (REEs) in the world, yet its role in global production remains disproportionately small. According to a recent report by Amicus Growth, India has approximately 6.9 million tonnes of rare earth oxide reserves, trailing only China (44 million tonnes) and Brazil (around 21 million tonnes). With nearly 6–7 per cent of global reserves, India appears well-positioned on paper to emerge as a strategic supplier.

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Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey Scripts History With First-Ever Eight-Wicket Haul in Men’s T20Is

December 29, 2025

Historic Bowling Feat in Gelephu

Bhutan’s 22-year-old left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey etched his name into the record books by becoming the first bowler in men’s T20 International history to claim eight wickets in a single innings. The extraordinary performance came during the third T20I against Myanmar at Gelephu, producing one of the most dominant bowling spells ever seen in the shortest format of the game.

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Australia to Offer Zero-Duty Market Access for All Indian Exports from 2026

December 29, 2025

Australia Eliminates Tariffs on Indian Exports

Australia has announced that it will remove customs duties on 100 per cent of its tariff lines for Indian exports from January 1, 2026, marking a major milestone under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA). The move coincides with three years of the agreement’s implementation and represents a significant step toward deeper economic integration between the two countries.

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North Korea Test-Fires Strategic Cruise Missiles Over Yellow Sea

December 29, 2025

Cruise Missile Test Highlights Pyongyang’s Military Posture

North Korea has conducted a test launch of two strategic long-range cruise missiles, reinforcing its emphasis on what it calls heightened “combat readiness”. The test, reported by state media on December 29, reflects Pyongyang’s continued focus on strengthening its nuclear-capable strike forces amid persistent tensions with the United States, South Korea, and their regional allies.

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China Conducts ‘Just Mission 2025’ Military Drills Around Taiwan

December 29, 2025

China Launches Multi-Domain Military Exercise

China has initiated a large-scale military exercise encircling Taiwan, prompting the island to activate its armed forces in response. Announced on December 29, the drill reflects Beijing’s growing military assertiveness toward the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its sovereign territory. The operation marks another escalation in cross-strait tensions and follows a pattern of increasingly frequent and complex Chinese military activities around Taiwan.

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