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Monopoly in the making: How China quietly built a global rare earth dominance over decades
China quietly built a near-monopoly in rare earth metals through decades of strategic investment, innovation, and state-led industrial policy.
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China’s first Legoland opens near Shanghai amid sluggish consumer mood
New park joins growing roster of foreign IP-themed attractions targeting young families and nostalgic adults.
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McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme call it quits on doughnut partnership after rocky rollout
Once touted as a sweet deal for breakfast sales, the experiment ends with operational woes, missed expectations, and financial strain.
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BCG under fire for role in Gaza aid project tied to mass relocation plan
Consulting giant disavows multimillion-dollar work linked to controversial Israeli- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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Saudi-Israel peace push falters as Gulf realigns with Iran after war
Riyadh distances itself from normalization as Netanyahu and Trump push Middle East reshuffle.
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AI is rewriting the rules of online dating — and not everyone’s happy about it
As dating apps embrace artificial intelligence, users question what’s real, what’s fake, and who they’re really talking to.
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Tesla sales fall sharply as Elon Musk bets on autonomous driving and political brinkmanship
Q2 deliveries drop amid weak demand, underused factories, and investor scepticism over robotaxis.
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Hamas weighs 60-day Gaza cease-fire deal as pressure mounts for permanent end to war
Proposal includes phased hostage release, partial Israeli withdrawal, and mediation toward lasting peace.
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Ramzan Kadyrov’s illness raises questions about Chechnya’s future and Putin’s control
As speculation swirls about the Chechen strongman’s health, Moscow faces the challenge of preserving order in a region built on one man’s fear-based rule.
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Extreme heat wave sweeps Central Europe, sparking wildfires and health alerts
As temperatures climb across the continent, authorities warn of dangerous conditions and issue emergency advisories.
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Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government
Diplomatic breakthrough follows years of isolation and signals Moscow’s deeper strategic push in the region.
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South Korea’s stock market rebounds after political crisis and promises of reform
Kospi leads Asia with 30% gain as new president vows to tackle “Korea discount” and attract investors.
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US hiring is stable but begins to exhibit strain in the wake of immigration crackdown
147,000 jobs are added in June, although private employment slows and labour-force participation declines.
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US-Vietnam trade pact aims to push China out of Southeast Asian supply chains
Trump’s new tariffs seek to penalize transshipments and pressure countries to decouple from China.
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European CEOs urge pause on AI Act as Brussels weighs major changes
Airbus, BNP Paribas, and other industry leaders warn EU rules threaten innovation and global competitiveness.
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Ukraine proposes new workaround to get US weapons as Trump halts direct aid
Facing a stalled offensive and frozen arms deliveries, Kyiv urges Europe to buy American weapons on its behalf.
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Trump’s plan to eliminate taxes on tips draws global contrast and domestic criticism
As the US moves to make tips tax-free, critics warn it could entrench an already flawed wage system.
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CIA review faults process behind 2016 Russia-Trump election report, but upholds key conclusion
Findings support assessment that Russia sought to harm Clinton and help Trump, while criticising rushed and politicised intelligence process.
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Trump’s tax bill offers $6,000 senior deduction, but most low-income retirees won’t benefit
White House touts provision as a win for seniors, but critics warn it helps upper-middle earners and weakens Social Security.
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Tesla sales slump deepens as Musk bets big on robotaxis and AI
Despite falling profits and shrinking EV demand, Musk pushes vision of a driverless, humanoid-powered future.
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Trump pauses key weapons to Ukraine as Pentagon reviews global arms distribution
Decision reflects growing concerns over US stockpile shortages amid rising global demand.
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Harvard braces for billion-dollar shortfall amid Trump’s escalating crackdown
Cuts to research funds, student aid, and tax threats strain the university’s finances and future.
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Russia launches largest drone and missile barrage of war as Ukraine scrambles to defend skies
Over 500 drones and missiles pummel Ukraine overnight, killing pilot and straining air defences as Zelensky urges US to send more Patriot systems.
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Canada scraps tech tax targeting US giants to salvage trade talks with Trump
Move averts renewed trade war and revives stalled US-Canada economic negotiations ahead of July summit deadline.
