Critical Minerals 2026: Supply Chain Geopolitics Explained
Critical minerals supply chains are reshaping global power in 2026. China controls 90% of rare earths; FORGE, Project Vault and EU CRMA race to diversify.
Netanyahu was warned of a major Hamas attack 10 days before Oct. 7, 2023, a new Haaretz book claims. The UAE president called him; Netanyahu denies it. 1,200 killed, 251 hostages.
Dollar reserve share fell to 56.92% in Q1 2026, a 30-year low. BRICS' mBridge processed $55.5B, BRICS Pay and The Unit challenge SWIFT. Learn what's next.
German power grid sabotage suspect Daniel V., 48, arrested near Weisweiler, 20 km from Dutch border, after days-long manhunt for climate-extremist attacks.
Four Renoir paintings were stolen from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer on 8 September 2026. Two were found in the garden; two remain missing. Get the full story.
BRICS+ local-currency trade topped 67% in early 2026 as the dollar's reserve share hit a 30-year low. Learn how BRICS Pay and the gold-backed Unit reshape finance.
Europe's €800 billion rearmament faces 150+ weapon systems, a 25% engineer retirement wave, and 63% US procurement. Discover why money alone won't fix the defense gap by 2035.
Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport reopens after Anak Krakatau eruption, restoring flights for 341,000 travelers. Learn the latest on 2,961 disrupted flights.
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