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April 13, 2026 4 visible stories Energy & Climate

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin extracts oxygen from Moon dust in a breakthrough for long-term human life on Moon

Blue Origin has successfully extracted oxygen from Moon-like soil in lab tests, a significant step for sustained lunar presence. This molten regolith electrolysis technique could drastically cut reliance on Earth supplies. The process, which also yields useful metals for construction, addresses a key challenge for future long-term human missions beyond our planet.

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EU launches critical minerals procurement platform to cut China dependence

The European Union on Monday launched ⁠the critical minerals ⁠section of its energy and materials ⁠procurement platform, which aims to give more power to regional buyers and cut dependence on dominant producer China by aggregating their purchases. The platform is part of the bloc’s RESourceEU strategy, announced in December ‌to develop its supply chains for rare earths and other strategic minerals needed for the ener...

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SCMP Asia

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Australia pledges US$1.7 million in aid after Cyclone Maila kills 11 in Pacific

Australia has pledged A$2.5 million (US$1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbours Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. Australia stood “shoulder to shoulder” with its neighbours, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Sunday, pledging A$1 million for Papua New Guinea and A$1.5 million for the Solomon Islands, where severe impacts...

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin extracts oxygen from Moon dust in a breakthrough for long-term human life on Moon

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EU launches critical minerals procurement platform to cut China dependence

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Australia pledges US$1.7 million in aid after Cyclone Maila kills 11 in Pacific

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Hormuz oil crisis hits China; a family of dentists: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Cancelling orders’...

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

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CNN World

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Reuters World

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