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Russia accused of developing orbital weapon targeting satellite networks

Western intelligence sources indicate that Russia is progressing on a new type of anti-satellite weapon designed to compromise Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network by releasing swarms of metallic pellets in low-Earth orbit. This device, described as a “zone-effect” weapon, would create......

Mountain climate shift puts billions at risk

Mountain regions are now warming faster than the rest of the planet, disrupting water supplies, destabilising slopes and putting both local communities and billions of downstream residents at growing risk.​ Climate change in the mountains A major international review of “elevation dependent......

G7 forms alliance on critical minerals to challenge China's dominance

The Group of Seven nations has unveiled a landmark alliance aimed at bolstering the production of critical minerals, a move described by Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson as a pivotal shift in efforts to lessen Western reliance on China's grip over resources vital for modern technology. Revealed......

Trump's visit to Japan sets stage for pivotal talks with Xi

Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......

Gold prices drop as US-China trade optimism reduces haven demand

Gold prices fell on Monday as optimism surrounding critical trade negotiations between the United States and China dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Both nations signaled progress in resolving their prolonged trade conflict, easing market tensions. Spot gold declined by 1.3% to $4,060.80 per......

EU threatens trade sanctions over China's rare earth export restrictions

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has issued a stern warning to China, signaling that the European Union may deploy its most powerful trade weapon in response to Beijing’s tightening control over rare earth exports. The move, which has disrupted European supply chains,......

Australia and the United States forge partnership to secure rare earth supply chains

Australia and the United States have entered a strategic partnership to ensure reliable access to rare earth minerals, essential for defense systems, clean energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The agreement, signed in Canberra on Monday, reflects a joint effort to reduce dependence on China,......

Africa challenges colonial cartography with 'correct the map' campaign

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a bold campaign to replace the outdated Mercator map projection with a more accurate representation of Africa, challenging centuries of geographical distortion that have diminished the continent’s size and significance on the global stage. For over 400 years,......

US and China reach new trade agreement

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China have recently signed a trade deal aimed at resolving the ongoing trade conflict between the two largest global economies. Speaking at a White House event on Thursday evening, Trump confirmed the signing but did not offer further details.......