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US $36T Debt: Treasury Fragility & Global Contagion Risk 2026
US national debt hits $39.2 trillion in 2026 with debt-to-GDP at 127%. IMF warns global debt near 100% of GDP. Treasury fragility from hedge fund leverage and safety premium erosion risks global fiscal contagion.
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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 2026 Geopolitical Reckoning
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony trigger sixfold price spikes. The U.S. launches FORGE (54 nations) and Project Vault ($12B reserve). Can the West diversify within a narrowing 12-18 month window?
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Philippines School Shooting: 3 Dead in Tacloban | Bullying Motive
Three students killed, seven wounded in rare Philippines school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban. Two minors arrested; bullying revenge cited as motive. DepEd reviews safety protocols.
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Colombia Election: Trump-Backed De la Espriella Wins Narrowly
Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff by less than 1% over Iván Cepeda, marking the closest election in history and a shift to hardline policies.
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Critical Minerals Race Reshapes Global Alliances in 2026
In 2026, the global race for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths is redrawing alliances as the West launches FORGE and Project Vault to counter China's processing dominance. The EU's €3B ReSourceEU plan and the Lobito Corridor in...
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Critical Minerals Race: US, EU vs China in 2026 Geopolitical Struggle
China controls 70% of rare-earth processing as US launches $30B FORGE initiative and EU scrambles on CRMA targets. Neodymium prices surged 34% in 2026. Learn how the critical minerals race is reshaping global power.