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Trump Greenlights Hermosa Mine in Arizona
The Trump administration approves South32's Hermosa Mine, a $3.3 billion project, as a strategic move against Chinese mineral dependency.
2026-07-07
Frank Garcia Takes Over Africa Desk
Frank Garcia's appointment to lead the Africa desk signals a shift in US policy toward the continent, sharpening focus on trade, minerals and diplomacy.
2026-05-26
Gaza’s Board of Peace
The US-backed Board of Peace's demand that Hamas disarm risks reigniting tensions in Gaza, putting the group's future and the peace process under fresh strain.
2026-05-23
Gaza's Reconstruction Stalled
Gaza's reconstruction is frozen as disarmament talks stall among Israel, Hamas, and US negotiators, turning rebuilding into a tool of political leverage.
2026-05-21
Democrats Push for Israel's Nuclear Acknowled
30 House Democrats urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to end 57 years of US silence on Israel's nuclear arsenal amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
2026-05-05
Hormuz Standstill
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting oil flows, leaving India's supply exposed despite US assurances and raising fresh energy security risks.
2026-05-04
Washington's Strategy
Washington's new Syria strategy enlists former jihadists to help combat resurgent ISIS threats, a risky bet reshaping US policy across the Middle East.
2026-05-03
US Minimizes Iran Conflict at IMF Meetings
US representatives at IMF meetings downplayed the Iran conflict's economic risks, diverging from global concerns over energy market and oil price shocks.
2026-04-20
Trump's NSF Funding Cuts Threaten Innovation
Trump's FY2027 budget proposes a 54% cut to the NSF, risking US scientific leadership and benefiting China and Europe.
2026-04-19
ICE Hiring Surge Sparks Vetting Concerns
ICE's rapid hiring of thousands of new agents under lax vetting raises integrity concerns as a big budget increase fuels an aggressive enforcement push.
2026-04-17