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Critical Minerals 2026: Rare Earths & Battery Metals Battle
China's 2026 rare earth export controls triggered sixfold price spikes, forcing US-led FORGE and Project Vault to secure critical mineral supply chains.
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Deep Seabed Mining Showdown: 2026 Global Alliance Shift
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Energy Innovation 2026: Security Replaces Climate as Driver
IEA's 2026 State of Energy Innovation report shows 80% of experts rank energy security top driver. Public R&D stagnates at $55B; China holds 60% of corporate R&D. Learn more.
Stabbed Flydubai Pilot Tells Modi: I Wanted to Save Lives
Stabbed Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi he 'wanted to save lives' after co-pilot attack. Flight with 174 people diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
400 French Schools Closed: Student Protests Explained
Over 400 French schools closed on 2 October 2026 amid student protests over teacher shortages, overcrowding and dilapidated buildings. Get the key facts.
Michigan Toddler Pulls Loaded Gun at Daycare: Parents Charged
A 3-year-old boy pulled a loaded handgun from his backpack at a Canton, Michigan daycare and passed it to other children. His parents now face charges.
Critical Minerals Power Shift: Resource Nationalism 2026
Critical minerals power shift 2026: China curbs rare earth exports, FORGE launches with 15 members, Gulf funds invest billions. Learn key impacts now.
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Police Expand Drone Traffic Enforcement: Amsterdam Pilot Update
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