Economy & TradeGeopolitics
China Cracks Down on Rare Earth and Graphite Smuggling
Beijing penalizes 11 companies for illegal rare earth and graphite exports and launches an anti-smuggling task force in a major enforcement push.
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EconomyGeopolitics
SCO Fast-Tracks Plans for New Bank to Rival Western Lenders
The SCO accelerates plans for a development bank to rival the IMF and World Bank, signaling a push to reshape global financial architecture.
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DefenseGeopolitics
Belgian Minehunter Departs for Strait of Hormuz Mission
Belgium deploys minehunter BNS Primula toward the Strait of Hormuz, joining NATO forces to secure one of the world's most vital waterways.
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InternationalGeopolitics
US and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have largely negotiated a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a three-month blockade that disrupted global energy markets.
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