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Cobalt Deal Highlights Rising Global Resource Rivalry

A major cobalt purchase by global mining and commodities firm Glencore is drawing renewed global attention to the growing strategic importance of critical minerals, as countries race to secure materials essential for the future of clean energy and advanced technology. The agreement
February 25, 2026

G7 Leaders Reaffirm Ukraine Sovereignty Support

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have once again delivered a unified message backing Ukraine’s sovereignty, marking four years since the conflict with Russia began. Their joint declaration reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity, and long-term stability, while emphasizing that
February 25, 2026

ICC Opens Sahel Probe Amid Sovereignty Concerns

The International Criminal Court has announced a new investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Africa’s Sahel region, a move that is already stirring debate over international justice and national sovereignty. The announcement was made  at the court’s headquarters
February 24, 2026

BRICS Advances Local Currency Trade Settlement Plans

Senior financial officials from the BRICS group have taken new steps toward expanding trade using their own national currencies, in a move aimed at reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar and strengthening financial cooperation among emerging economies. The high-level technical meetings, held
February 24, 2026

Ukraine War Enters Fourth Year Amid Uncertainty

The war in Ukraine has entered its fourth year, with diplomatic efforts intensifying but no clear breakthrough in negotiations to end one of the most consequential conflicts in modern Europe. Leaders from across Europe and the United States gathered in Brussels on
February 24, 2026

DR Congo Reviews Major Foreign Mining Contracts

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a major review of several large mining agreements involving foreign companies, signaling a shift toward greater national control over its vast mineral wealth. The decision, confirmed on February 23, 2026, in
February 24, 2026

Kenya Opposition Warns Government Over Election Tensions

Political tensions are steadily rising in Kenya as the country moves closer to next year’s general election, with opposition leaders warning of possible unrest and promising to defend what they describe as the people’s democratic will. Opposition figures have publicly accused the
February 24, 2026

Mexican Forces Kill Cartel Leader El Mencho Reported

A major security operation in Mexico has reportedly resulted in the death of one of the country’s most feared and influential cartel figures, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known by his alias “El Mencho.” The development, announced by military authorities, has quickly drawn
February 24, 2026

Somaliland Offers US Bases, Minerals For Recognition

The government of Somaliland has announced it is ready to grant the United States exclusive access to its rare mineral resources and land for military bases, in what officials describe as a strategic move to deepen ties with global powers and strengthen
February 23, 2026

Iran Warns US Amid Nuclear Tensions Talks

Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, saying it will respond directly to any military attack by targeting American bases in the Middle East, as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear programme and fragile diplomatic efforts continue behind closed doors.
February 23, 2026