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How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal
Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.
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8 million teens in world's wealthiest countries functionally illiterate: UNICEF
Children in many of the world’s wealthiest countries saw marked declines in their academic performance, mental wellbeing, and physical health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report published by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A historic course correction: How the world’s shipping sector is setting sail for net zero
Long overlooked as a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, the shipping industry is now at the forefront of a unique display of international cooperation. The shift signals that even the world’s largest transport sector can be steered toward climate accountability.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:In Berlin, broad backing for UN peacekeeping as global threats mount
More than 130 countries and international partners threw their weight behind UN peacekeeping at a high-level ministerial summit in Berlin on Wednesday, pledging military, tech and political support.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:‘Politically unacceptable, morally repugnant’: UN chief calls for global ban on 'killer robots'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again called for a global ban on lethal autonomous weapon systems – machines capable of taking human lives without human oversight – describing them as “politically unacceptable” and “morally repugnant.”
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Sudan refugees, aid for Syrian returnees, MERS alert in Saudi Arabia, Venezuela urged to end secret detentions
More than 40,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad in the past month to escape intensifying violence in Darfur.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:US-Houthi ceasefire ‘a welcome opportunity’ to advance peace efforts in Yemen
The ceasefire between the United States and Houthi rebels in Yemen provides an opportunity to revitalize the peace process in the Middle Eastern country, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Funding cuts in Afghanistan mean ‘lives lost and lives less lived’
In a remote village clinic in the Bamyan Province in Afghanistan last week, a group of teenage girls were given potentially life-saving reproductive health advice, excited by the small kit of menstrual supplies they had been given.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:UN aid office denounces attacks on Gaza hospital
The UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, underlined the need to protect civilians and healthcare facilities in the Gaza Strip in a renewed appeal on Wednesday.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:GM, LG Energy Solution to make new, lower-cost battery cells for future EVs
The Detroit automaker is trying to lower its battery costs to enable cost parity with its gas-powered products by adding new types of cells and chemistries in those cells.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A German director in the Cannes competition: Mascha Schilinski
Nine years after Maren Ade's "Toni Erdmann," a German filmmaker has once again made it into the Cannes competition. Mascha Schilinski is screening her film "Sound of Falling."
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Former cycling world champ Dennis receives suspended sentence after death of Olympian wife Hoskins
Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence on Wednesday over what was termed a "tragic accident" that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:‘Albania belongs in EU,’ von der Leyen tells re-elected PM Rama
The EU saw the vote as a test of the democratic maturity of the Balkan nation, by far the most Europe-oriented in the region.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Russia To Address Political and Technical Issues at the Istanbul Meeting
On Sunday, President Putin proposed to Ukraine holding peace talks on May 15 in Istanbul. On Wednesday, Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov announced that the Russian delegation will address political and technical issues with Ukrainian negotiators on Thursday in Istanbul. RELATED: Putin Warns Foreign Companies: “Apologizing Is Not Enough” to Return to Russian Market […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Andrew Hastie reveals ‘desire to lead’ Liberals one day after Sussan Ley takes top job
MP cites ‘personal reasons’ for not opposing Sussan Ley but wants to contribute to the party’s coming ‘battle of ideas’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe shadow defence minister, Andrew Hastie, has declared his “desire to lead” the Liberal party in the future after ruling himself out of the race for opposition leader following the Coalition’s crushing election defeat.The 42-year-old West...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Spyware victims not allowed to testify at MEP event
Victims of mercenary spyware were not allowed to give testimony in the European Parliament's civil liberties committee.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Defence is no longer free, Romanian interim President Ilie Bolojan tells Euronews
In an Euronews Romania interview ahead of a crucial presidential election on Sunday, Ilie Bolojan warned that the scale of the hybrid threat from Russia will demand increased spending to keep his country safe.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Here’s how you can handle your finances during economic uncertainty
Some ways of gaining better control of your finances include creating an emergency fund and finding areas where you can cut back.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mortgage demand from homebuyers continues to recover, even with higher interest rates
After falling for most of April, homebuyer mortgage demand rose for the second straight week, as buyers are enticed by more inventory.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump meets with Syrian president Sharaa, who once fought U.S. troops
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first such encounter between the leaders of those two countries in 25 years.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Minerals for muscle? Why Trump's Ukraine resources deal could be a sign of things to come
Critical minerals refer to a subset of materials considered essential to theenergy transition.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?
Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How ‘Friend’ Trump Embarrassed Modi
Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modi’s "strong leader" image at home.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board
The plane is a ‘domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft’ that is used for ‘all basic flight courses’.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following tsunami warning?
Authorities issued a tsunami alert in the area shortly after the tremor, which was felt as far away as Israel, Syria and Egypt.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Peru's prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Gustavo Adrianzén's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chega leader André Ventura discharged from hospital
The leader of Portugal's third largest party fell ill while speaking at a rally in Tavira in the Algarve. Hospital sources say he suffered an oesophageal spasm associated with a spike in blood pressure.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Germany arrests 3 for planning Russian 'sabotage' attacks
German prosecutors have said three Ukrainian men acting as "foreign agents" for Russia were arrested on suspicion of planning to plant explosive devices in transported goods.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Stock and crypto trading site eToro prices IPO at $52 per share ahead of Nasdaq debut
Israel-based stock brokerage platform eToro said it has priced shares for its IPO at $52, which would value the company at about $4.2 billion
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Baidu's robotaxi unit plans Europe expansion
Chinese tech company Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi business plans to expand to Europe this year, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts
Wednesday’s ruling is likely to affect how the EU’s executive arm treats text messages in the future.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom
Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:At least 60 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, medical officials say
Israel said it was striking Hamas infrastructure and that it had issued evacuation warnings in Jabaliya.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station
Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up
Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.
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