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‘America needs you’: US seeks trade alliance to break China’s critical mineral dominance
The US is urging countries to form a critical mineral trading bloc to shore up access to resources that are pivotal to manufacturing energy, digital and advanced technologies and technologies, and to reduce the world’s dependence on China for mineral supplies. Washington says this mineral club would provide countries with a tariff-free trade zone to […]
Gas flaring soars in Niger Delta post-Shell, afflicting communities
There are days when the sulphur-like, toxic smell coming from the nearby oil facilities is so potent that Azuh Chinenye struggles to go outside her house early in the morning. “When you inhale, you as a person, your body system, and every other thing will change… you can’t stand the odour,” she said. Chinenye lives […]
Mozambique: Authorities must promptly investigate attempted murder of journalist Carlitos Cadangue
Responding to yesterday’s attempted murder of journalist Carlitos Candangue by armed men reportedly wearing police uniforms, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “The attempted murder of Carlitos Cadangue, who has been actively reporting on the illegal mining of gold in the province of Manica, is gravely concerning and shows […]
Australia’s Albanese Should Raise Israeli Crimes With Herzog
Click to expand Image Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. © 2026 Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP Photo In the wake of the Bondi Hannukah attack, the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in three decades, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit, to […]
Venezuela: Interim president hails amnesty bill’s first vote
Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved an amnesty bill in its first vote that could lead to the mass release of political prisoners. The bill marks a milestone in the post-Maduro transition.
Trump says new nuclear treaty needed to replace New START
The expiration of New START treaty has ended the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia.
In freezing Kyiv, Ukrainians endure without heat, power
In Kyiv, hundreds of thousands of residents are facing subzero temperatures without any heat or electricity. Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said municipal services are "working around the clock" to restore heat to homes.
UK’s Keir Starmer struggles with Epstein Mandelson fallout
The British prime minister apologized to Epstein victims in a speech, and accused his former US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, of telling "lies" to secure a spot in his government. Mandelson faces a police investigation.
Cuba president open to dialogue with US, rejects ‘pressure’
The US has prevented oil shipments to Cuba in recent weeks, plunging the country into deeper and more frequent blackouts. Cuba’s president said that any talks must be held without interference in its internal affairs.
Israel 5 February 2026 #1
Israel 5 February 2026 #1 nrafati Thu, 02/05/2026 – 21:13 Israel Thu, 02/05/2026 – 12:00 5 February 2026 Israeli authorities announced the arrest of two individuals for suspected espionage on Iran’s behalf. The same day, another Israeli citizen was sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of spying for Iran.
