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The United States has turned to Australia in efforts to counter China’s influence over critical minerals. US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Monday, signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement as they met at the White House. The deal commits both nations to invest $1 billion each over six months in mining…
Industry leaders indicated that China’s restrictions will impact the import of components. (AI image) India’s manufacturing sector, which saw a booster shot when the government announced sweeping GST rate cuts, now faces an operational crisis with China’s latest rare earth export curbs.China’s export restrictions, now including light rare earth magnet components, are expected to deepen…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Sunday, successfully crossing the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), South Korea’s military said. The soldier, who expressed a desire to resettle in the South, was taken into custody by South Korean forces and will undergo investigation, officials said.The Joint Chiefs of…
Indian companies are exploring potential partnerships with Russian firms to secure better supplies of rare earth magnets and critical minerals, as China continues to tighten its grip on global rare earth exports. Beijing’s increased rare earth export restrictions have continued to hit industries worldwide and in India, as it controls nearly 90% of rare earth…
Saira Banu shared a rare photo of Hema Malini with herself and Dilip Kumar on Hema’s birthday, recalling their first meeting in 1966. She fondly remembered their conversations about old films and life, highlighting Hema’s enduring grace and the beauty of lasting companionship. The post also touched upon their shared memories of introducing Hema to…
Matthew and Kelly Stafford (Image credits: IG/X) Josh Allen’s heartfelt comments about his personal life didn’t just make headlines — they inspired a touching response from another NFL spouse. Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly Stafford, reshared a clip of Allen’s ESPN interview on Instagram with a message that quickly went viral. The exchange highlighted the unseen…
Polar bears chilling at research station (AP) Polar bears have been observed taking shelter in an abandoned Russian polar research station on Kolyuchin Island, located off Russia’s far eastern coast, according to recent drone footage captured by photographer Vadim Makhorov, reported AP. Makhorov was filming the rugged landscape of Kolyuchin Island in the Chukchi Sea…
China hit back at the US on Wednesday, warning that trade conflicts create “no winners” after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of halting cooking oil imports from China.When asked about Trump’s threat, China’s foreign ministry said trade disagreements were “not in the interests of any party.” The product in question is used in biofuels,…
Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco face off on Thursday (Image via: Getty Images) Thursday Night Football will feature a rare moment as Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 41, and Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals, 40, face each other. This is only the third time in NFL history that two quarterbacks over 40 have…
The US-China trade war took a sharper turn this week, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s regime of making “provocative,” economic moves after Beijing tightened export controls on rare earth minerals.Speaking to Fox Business on Monday, Bessent said the move was a direct challenge to the global economy, “This is…
