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Global Crises Converge: Minerals, Libya, Iran, Gaza, Venezuela in the Spotlight

US, UK, EU, and Others to Forge Critical Minerals Alliance Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Washington D.C. – Ministers from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are convening in Washington this week to discuss a strategic alliance focused on critical minerals, according to The Guardian. The summit is viewed as an effort to repair transatlantic relations and reduce reliance on China for rare earth elements. The meeting includes about 20 countries, including G7 states, and involves discussions on rare earths, including proposals for the US to guarantee a minimum price.

The alliance discussions occur amidst other significant geopolitical developments. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran warned of a potential "regional conflict" if the US were to attack, as reported by Sky News. In response, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Iran, stating, "Why wouldn't he say that? Of course, he could say that. We have the..." before the article cuts off.

Meanwhile, tensions remained high in the Gaza Strip. A group of eight Islamic countries condemned Israel for "repeated violations" of the Gaza ceasefire, according to Sky News. The condemnation followed Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 30 people in Gaza over the weekend. Israel's Diaspora Ministry also announced plans to ban medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, further escalating the situation.

In South America, the United States continued to normalize relations with Venezuela. Euronews reported that Laura Dogu, the US chargé d'affaires for Venezuela, arrived in Caracas to reopen the US diplomatic mission, which had been closed since 2019. This move comes almost a month after the US military operation that deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "I have...", Dogu said upon arrival, as reported by Euronews.

Adding another layer of complexity to the global landscape, newly released documents revealed that an associate of Jeffrey Epstein had devised plans to access Libya's frozen state assets, according to Al Jazeera. The documents, released by the US Department of Justice, included an email outlining financial and legal opportunities linked to political and economic uncertainty in Libya. The email also mentioned seeking potential support from former British and Israeli intelligence officials.

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