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Russia says it’s open to economic cooperation with US on rare earth minerals and energy
February 25, 2025
Russia says it’s open to economic cooperation with US on rare earth minerals and energy
CNN — Russia says it is open for economic cooperation with the United States, including on energy and mining rare…
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed ship suspected of cutting undersea cable
February 25, 2025
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed ship suspected of cutting undersea cable
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s coast guard detained a cargo ship and its Chinese crew on Tuesday and said it…
Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine
February 25, 2025
Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine
CNN — This is how much Donald Trump has already transformed America’s global role. Loath to condemn Kremlin aggression on…
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition, Vatican says
February 25, 2025
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition, Vatican says
CNN — Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update…
South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
February 25, 2025
South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a string of legal battles as the suspended…
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
February 25, 2025
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
CNN — The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine…
Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals
February 24, 2025
Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was “ready” to resign as leader if it meant it would…
7,000 killed since January in fighting in DRC, prime minister says
February 24, 2025
7,000 killed since January in fighting in DRC, prime minister says
Reuters — Some 7,000 people have died since January in fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), its prime…
How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets
February 24, 2025
How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets
Washington CNN — The CIA is conducting a formal review to assess any potential damage from an unclassified email sent…
Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election – and far-right support surges
February 24, 2025
Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election – and far-right support surges
Berlin CNN — Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said…