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Critical Minerals Chessboard: Supply Chain Geopolitics in 2026
In 2026, the US, EU, China, and Gulf states race to secure lithium, cobalt, and rare earth supply chains. Analysis of bilateral deals, China's 15th Five-Year Plan, EU financing gaps, and developing nation leverage reshaping...
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Ancient Aboriginal Rock Art at Risk from Australia Gas Project
Australia's High Court hears challenge to Woodside's gas project extension threatening 50,000-year-old Murujuga rock art. UNESCO site at risk from industrial emissions, with UN intervening.
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IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth to 3%: War & AI Reshape Economy
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0%, raises inflation to 4.7% amid Middle East war and AI boom. See regional projections and key risks in the July WEO update.
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Andy Burnham Sworn In as UK PM, Starmer Steps Down
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, replacing Keir Starmer. He promises decentralization, public ownership, and a 'new politics of hope.' First PM from the North since the 1950s.
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EU-China EV Price Undertaking: New Trade War Template?
In January 2026, the EU and China replaced anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EVs with a price undertaking framework featuring minimum import prices. Learn how this 'Great EV Truce' could reshape global trade in clean technologies.
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US Airstrikes on Iran: Retaliation After Troop Deaths in Jordan
US launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after two American troops killed in Jordan attack. Strikes target IRGC near Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire collapses.