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A Bachelor's In Rare Earths? China Has Schools For That
Donald Trump and other Western leaders have pledged billions of dollars in investments to break China's chokehold on rare earths refining - a powerful lever Beijing has wielded in its trade war with Washington

Watch: Indian Ambassador Speaks Mandarin, Gives Tour Of Embassy In Beijing
Vikram Doraiswami takes viewers on a tour of the embassy, explains the services it offers, and shows its different sections.

Trump's Mount Rushmore Moment? AI Photo Shows Him With 4 US Presidents
The edited image depicts Trump standing alongside the faces of former US presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Kerala Man Wins Big In UK Job Dispute With Employer, Gets Rs 38 Lakh Payout
Recalling his experience, he explained that he was left completely broke and forced to rely on charity.

Why PM Balen Shah's India-Border Dispute Remarks Have Triggered Many In Nepal
Nepal and India share a long and open border, much of which was defined by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. However, mapping remains incomplete in areas such as Susta and Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh-Kalapani.

"Fire Reaches Eiffel Tower," Claims Viral Video. A Fact-Check
The video shows the parts of the tower shrouded in thick black smoke, giving an illusion that the iconic tower itself is on fire.

Indian-Origin Pilot Dies In US Chopper Crash. He Got Married Just Hours Ago
According to his father, Dave Fiji, a first officer for Delta Air Lines, had concerns about the weather before the takeoff.

30 Or 16? Nigerian Politician Mahmud Sadis Buba Caught In Age Scandal
Buba addressed his small body size by explaining that he has dwarfism, a condition he says he inherited from his paternal grandfather.

US Strikes Iran's Radar, Drone Control Sites In Goruk And Qeshm Islands
US says it struck Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend

What To Know As Israel's Lebanon Incursion In 25 Years Complicates Iran Deal
Israel has warned Lebanese civilians across the south to evacuate or risk being in the line of fire. Lebanese PM on Saturday accused Israel of "implementing a policy of total destruction of cities and towns."

Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban For Under-16, Platforms Must Verify Age
The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Did Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Resign Over Disagreement With IRGC? A Fact Check
This added to months of reports claiming tensions between the government and the Islamic Republic's military-security institutions.

US-Iran war live updates: Iran To Revise Deal Draft After US Changes, Says 'Nothing Final'
US-Iran war live updates: The remark by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf came as reports suggested US President Donald Trump has sent back a revised, tougher peace proposal

US-Iran Nuclear Deal Could Unlock $300 Billion For Tehran: Report
On the nuclear issue, Iran would agree not to develop nuclear weapons, while both sides would later decide the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and enrichment activities in a final deal

Arty Banana, Eaten Earlier By Hungry Tourist, Stolen From France Museum
The missing fruit -- which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian" -- was noticed by a guard on Saturday to have gone missing.

Medieval Castle Captured In Israel's Deepest Push Into Lebanon In Decades
The capture of Beaufort castle came after days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members.

Google's 32 Million-Strong Mosquito Army To Fight...Mosquitoes
The technique of sterilising pest insects to control their numbers is not a new one and has been discussed as a chemical-free alternative for decades.

Video: Huge Explosion Rocks Myanmar Building, Children Among 45 Dead
About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the village of Kaungtup, in Namhkam township.

The Night Paris Plunged Into Chaos: Riots, Death, Mayhem Grip City Streets
Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League title on Saturday, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, but the joy of victory gave way to destruction on the streets of France's capital.


