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G7 Ministers Convene in Washington to Address Critical Minerals Supply Chain Security

January 13, 2026

Amid China-Japan Tensions, G7 Talks Focus on Reducing Rare Earth Dependence

Amid escalating tensions between China and Japan over export controls, the United States is convening a high-level gathering of Group of Seven ministers this week to deliberate on rare earths and critical raw materials. The meeting underscores mounting apprehensions among leading industrialized nations regarding over-reliance on Chinese-dominated supply chains, which are fundamental to defense, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors.

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Indian Army Officer Major Swathi Honoured with UN Secretary-General's Award 2025

January 13, 2026

Gender-Inclusive Peacekeeping: Major Swathi's UNMISS Initiative Wins Global Acclaim

An Indian Army officer serving with a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been globally honoured for her exceptional contributions to advancing gender-inclusive operations. Major Swathi Shantha Kumar has been conferred the prestigious United Nations Secretary-General’s Award 2025 in recognition of her pioneering leadership and tangible impact in promoting gender parity and community engagement within a conflict zone.

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ISRO PSLV-C62 Mission Faces Anomaly Technical Analysis Underway

January 13, 2026

India's First 2026 Space Launch Encounters Third-Stage Disturbance

India's inaugural space mission of 2026, the PSLV-C62 launch, commenced successfully but subsequently encountered a technical anomaly. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated the mission, which faced an unexpected disturbance near the conclusion of its third-stage burn, leading to a comprehensive review of flight data.

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Malaysia Blocks Grok AI: Joins Indonesia in Restricting Chatbot Over Ethical Misuse

January 13, 2026

Regulatory Scrutiny Rises as Southeast Asia Cracks Down on Generative AI Platforms

Malaysia has instituted a temporary ban on Grok, the generative AI chatbot created by Elon Musk's xAI, citing its alleged use in producing and distributing sexualized and non-consensual imagery. This action follows closely on the heels of a similar restriction imposed by Indonesia, highlighting increasing regulatory caution against generative AI tools across Southeast Asia.

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Building Mars with Microbes: Biocementation Offers Sustainable Habitat Solution

January 13, 2026

Cyanobacteria & Bacteria Could Build and Oxygenate Future Martian Settlements

Scientists are pioneering a revolutionary biological strategy to address one of the most daunting obstacles to human life on Mars: constructing durable and self-sustaining habitats. Emerging studies indicate that robust microorganisms from Earth could play a dual role—helping to transform Martian soil into stable construction material while simultaneously contributing to oxygen production, thereby reducing the exorbitant cost and risk of transporting everything from Earth.

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