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‘Putin can still be crushed’: Russia’s invasion two years on | Ukraine: The Latest at the US Embassy - the Telegraph
Jane Hartley, America’s ambassador to the UK opened the event, saying: “The United States and our allies continue to have one goal in mind: to see that Ukraine wins this war.”
Defense Minister Subianto’s victory in Indonesia’s presidential vote comes with complications - the Washington Times
Defense Minister and former commando Prabowo Subianto has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election after opening a big lead in preliminary results late Wednesday.
Seen from abroad, Pakistan elections disappoint, add to instability - Reuters
Pakistan's election has been remarkable in producing a result disappointing to most of its foreign partners and rivals, with little reason for optimism about the government that will eventually...
African Rail Projects Become Battleground For US-China Competition In Strategic Mineral Supply Chains - Benzinga
U.S. delegation attends mining conference in South Africa, signaling increased interest in African minerals and combating China's dominance. A U.S. delegation to a major mining conference...
Empowered edge versus the centralization trap: Who will wield AI better, the US or China? - Breaking Defense
Ukraine has become “the graveyard of command posts,” in the words of one US Army general. In the age of drones, big headquarters are big targets, and Russia in particular has lost general...
Pakistan’s surprising election results, explained - Vox
Pakistan’s parliamentary elections ended in a surprise upset, one that could make the transition to the next government a chaotic affair and that could leave the winning politicians without real...
Debating the US presence in Syria: The ISIS factor - Responsible Statecraft
Roughly ten years ago, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, swept across Mesopotamia. At its peak, it controlled large swathes of Iraqi and Syrian territory, equivalent in size to Great Britain, subjecting more than 10 million people to its brutal governance. Although the “caliphate” lost its ...
Biden to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah who's pushing for a cease-fire in Gaza - NPR
King Abdullah of Jordan visits the White House on Monday — on his diplomatic tour to push for a Gaza cease-fire. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Why American, European companies need to invest in Africa’s mining sector - Premium Times
In the shadows of the African mining sector, a complex web of great power competition, security concerns, and conflicting interests unfolds. Amidst this backdrop, the fate of critical minerals hangs in the balance, shaping not only the continent’s development but also the delicate balance of ...
US Congress interest in deep-sea mining grows as China invests - S&P Global
The US may be having some regrets after not ratifying an international treaty governing deep-sea mining, now that China has become active in the arena.