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Critical Minerals Tug-of-War: Lithium & Rare Earths Reshape Global Power in 2026
Global investment in critical minerals hit $128B in 2025, but China still controls 85% of rare earth processing. This analysis explores how the US-China trade war, EU Critical Raw Materials Act, and new bilateral frameworks...
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UN Adds Israel to Blacklist for Sexual Violence in 2025 Report
The UN added Israel to its blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, citing rape and forced nudity of Palestinian detainees. Russia was also listed. Israel condemned the move.
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Trump Peace Council: Out of Funds, FT Reports | Gaza Crisis
Trump's Peace Council for Gaza is out of money, per FT. Member states failed to pay billions. No reconstruction has begun. Experts call it a 'joke' amid ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Iran Won't Give Up Hormuz Trump Card Easily: Expert
Iran won't give up its Strait of Hormuz trump card easily, warns former Dutch naval commander, as US-Iran strikes continue despite ceasefire talks and oil prices surge.
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Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced for Ketamine Death
Matthew Perry's personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to 41 months for administering fatal ketamine dose. Full details on the case and sentencing.
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Russia's Nuclear Diplomacy in Africa: Geoeconomic Leverage 2026
Russia's Rosatom has signed nuclear deals with 16 African nations, including a $28B loan to Egypt for El Dabaa. This analysis examines how bundled financing, fuel supply, and maintenance create structural dependencies that...