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Metals are the new oil, JD Vance pitches to America: ‘There’s no realer thing than critical minerals’

Trump officials are pitching a new framework to think about raw minerals. It’s not actually new.

Fortune

A $3 Billion Reason to Buy This Rare Earths Stock

USA Rare Earth is a critical metals mining company forecast to expand at a rapid pace, driven by U.S. government investments.

Barchart

Donald Trump and Xi discuss Iran in major call, and what China wants is complicates everything

He wants China to greenlight his next move.

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Panama will not be threatened by China over canal court ruling, leader says

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says he hopes a legal battle with a Hong Kong firm over Panama Canal ports does not escalate

The Independent UK

Secret filming betrayal: How Telegram chats trade non-consensual videos of Chinese women | Explained

A vast network of Chinese-language Telegram chat groups has been exposed for sharing and trading secretly filmed intimate images of women and girls, often uploaded by people they know. Despite public outrage, authorities have so far remained silent.

The Times of India

Possibility of US ever selling Australia nuclear submarines is increasingly remote, Aukus critics say

Malcolm Turnbull says government is ‘engaged in an exercise of denial’, as defence minister insists $368bn deal is ‘full steam ahead’

The Guardian - AU

3 Rare Earths Stocks to Buy as Trump Announces Project Vault

Project Vault’s nearly $12 billion rare earths stockpile plan, launched to counter China’s grip on critical minerals, puts these names in the spotlight as leveraged plays.

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How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism

In many religions and cultures, women who are menstruating or who just gave birth are not allowed to enter sacred sites, such as temples, or participate in religious rituals. This is because they are often seen as ritually impure.

The Conversation

Donald Trump is making China great again

The president’s policies have weakened the US’s competitive position and undermined its alliances to China’s advantage

The Guardian - US

$The EU-India agreement is huge – and it illustrates the changing role of trade in a fractured world order$

The EU-India agreement is huge – and it illustrates the changing role of trade in a fractured world order

The recently concluded EU-India free trade agreement is notable for the huge scale and ambition of the deal. Labelled the “mother of all deals” by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it comes as India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

The Conversation

EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains

The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.

Euronews

Why has Draco Malfoy become the mascot for the 2026 Lunar New Year in China?

Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse - last seen in 1966. And this year's celebrations have an unlikely, Harry Potter-themed mascot. Here's why.

Euronews

How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country

Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call

Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November

The Guardian - AU

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Euronews

The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?

Times Life

Is India Overtaking the US in Economic Influence? Elon Musk Thinks So

When Elon Musk commented “The balance of power is changing” on a chart comparing global economic growth, it triggered a sharp global reaction. The question many began asking was simple yet provocative: Is India now economically stronger than the United States? The short answer is nuanced. India has not overtaken…

Euronews

Xi Jinping discusses growing links, ties with US and global crises in video call with Vladimir Putin

China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Euronews

Trump pushes Beijing to break from Tehran in phone call with Xi

Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran.

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The Guardian - UK

Green energy sector drove more than 90% of China’s investment growth last year, analysis finds

Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China’s economic growth

Barchart

Soybeans Rallying on President Trump Post

Soybeans are trading with 25 to 30 cent gains at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 27 cents higher at $10.27 1/2. Soymeal futures are $3.40 to $3.80 higher, with Soy Oil futures up 10 to 109 points. A phone call between President Trump and China’s President...

The Conversation

New Start’s expiration will make the world less safe – even if it doesn’t spark another nuclear arms race

The New Start nuclear arms control treaty has expired, opening up the way for a period of great power uncertainty and the possibility of a new arms race.

The Times of India

Harry Potter's villain Draco Malfoy trends in China's Lunar New Year celebrations - Here's why

Draco Malfoy, the scheming schoolboy who served as Harry Potter's rival in J K Rowling's fantasy series has emerged as an unlikely mascot for China's Lunar New Year celebrations, according to Reuters.

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China Has A Plan To Avoid European Tariffs: Team Up With Ford

Ford and Geely are reportedly exploring an industrial partnership focused on one of Ford’s major manufacturing sites in Europe. According to Automotive News Europe, the two automakers are in advanced discussions over a potential agreement that would allow the Chinese group to build vehicles in the European Union using Ford’s…

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ and British soldiers near Russian border

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over social media plan British soldiers carry out crucial exercise near Russian border Harry Potter villain emerges as Lunar New Year symbol in China Couple who allegedly put up ‘Free Palestine’…

The Times of India

‘Excellent conversation’: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran & Ukraine in ‘long and thorough’ phone call

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant phone call, addressing trade, security, Taiwan, Iran, and the Ukraine war. Trump described the discussion as "excellent" and "thorough," highlighting potential energy and agricultural deals. Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable and positive relationship between…

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