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.
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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.
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