China tightens rare-earth control with quotas, consolidation and tech export bans
China has consolidated its rare-earth sector into two state-owned giants, tightened export quotas, and introduced new supply-chain tracking systems as...
At least 27 people have died after powerful storms swept across the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky among the hardest-hit states.
Powerful storm systems swept across parts of the Midwest and Southern U.S., leaving at least 27 people dead. Kentucky was the hardest hit, with at least 18 fatalities reported, mostly in Laurel County, where a tornado tore through homes and flipped a car on the interstate.
Governor Andy Beshear said at least 10 people remain in critical condition. One of the victims was a veteran firefighter who died after being injured while responding to the disaster.
Emergency crews continue to search for survivors amid widespread damage. Other states, including Missouri and Virginia, also reported storm-related deaths, while parts of Illinois and Wisconsin experienced dust storms and tornadoes.
The National Weather Service warns more severe weather is expected this weekend across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
China has warned Myanmar's Kachin rebels it will block rare-earth imports from their territory unless they halt an offensive on a key junta stronghold, raising fears over the global supply of critical minerals.
Late this week, Rome will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 and the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, an initiative led by the United Kingdom and France. The two initiatives are aimed to guarantee Ukraine's survival as an independent, sovereign nation in response to Russia’s invasion.
China has consolidated its rare-earth sector into two state-owned giants, tightened export quotas, and introduced new supply-chain tracking systems as part of a sweeping push to reinforce its global dominance in critical mineral processing.
A man was gored and seven others injured during the adrenaline-charged second day of Spain's iconic San Fermin bull running festival.
Beijing has warned the Trump administration against restoring steep U.S. tariffs next month and signalled it will retaliate against countries that cut China out of supply chains through bilateral deals with Washington.
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