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DRC Seeks US Military and Investment Aid in Exchange for Access to $24 Trillion in Mineral Reserves

Facing ongoing conflict with M23 rebels controlling 10% of its territory, the DRC seeks a strategic partnership with the US, offering access to its $24 trillion worth of untapped mineral reserves in exchange for military aid and investment. This follows the DRC's announcement to strengthen its milit...

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CSIS Warns of Growing Threats to Canada's Arctic

A Canadian Security Intelligence Service assessment warns that converging global developments are making the Arctic an attractive target for foreign adversaries seeking to establish a presence in Canada, using resource extraction, increasing ship traffic, and potential militarization as avenues to g...

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Blue Ghost Attempts Moon Landing; Odin Probe Lost

The Firefly Aerospace-built lunar lander Blue Ghost, launched by SpaceX, attempts a Moon landing today at 09:34 AM to study the Mare Crisium region for two weeks; simultaneously launched Odin probe lost contact 20 hours after launch, while Athena aims to find water on the Moon.

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Macron Challenges Trump's Ukraine Aid Claims, Revealing Transatlantic Rift

French President Macron and US President Trump met on Monday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, revealing differing approaches to aid and resource access. Macron contradicted Trump's assertion that the US was unfairly burdened, stating Europe provided 60% of aid, structured as loans, guarantees, and gra...

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US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Faces Viability Questions Amidst War and Data Uncertainties

A US-Ukraine agreement aims to exploit Ukraine's substantial critical mineral deposits, including rare earths vital for green energy and defense, despite experts raising concerns about the feasibility of commercial extraction due to outdated data, war-related energy shortages, and ongoing security r...

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US-Ukraine Resource Deal Stalled Amidst Disagreements

Ukraine's parliament will negotiate a deal with the Trump administration granting the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals, but disagreements over revenue sharing and security guarantees cause delays, potentially impacting Starlink access.

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Greenland Elections: Geopolitical Stakes Rise Amidst US Interest and Disinformation Concerns

Greenland holds elections on March 11th, with 40,000 voters choosing 31 parliament members. The election is significant due to a rising independence movement and intensified US interest under President Trump, who aims to gain control of Greenland for strategic and economic reasons, despite low publi...

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Greenland's Rapid Warming: A Double-Edged Sword of Opportunity and Risk

Greenland is warming four times faster than the global average, causing rising sea levels, impacting livelihoods, and creating both challenges and opportunities, including increased access to resources and shipping routes, while also posing risks such as tsunamis and permafrost thaw.

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Opaque US-Ukraine Rare Earth Minerals Deal Raises Questions Amid War

A vaguely worded US-Ukraine deal concerning rare earth minerals is raising questions about its feasibility given the war-torn state of Ukraine's mining sector and conflicting interpretations of the deal's terms.

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Ukraine, US Agree to Rare Earth Mining Deal; Security Guarantees Absent

Ukraine and the U.S. have reportedly agreed to an economic deal focusing on joint rare earth mining, without explicit security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially worth $1 trillion, with President Zelenskyy possibly signing it in Washington D.C. this Friday.

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EU Invests in Greenland to Reduce China's Raw Material Dominance

The European Union is investing €94 million in Greenland's mining sector to secure access to critical raw materials, reducing its dependence on China and addressing geopolitical vulnerabilities; however, environmental and social concerns remain.

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Greenland's Mineral Ambitions: Independence and the Struggle Against Colonial Narratives

Greenland's drive for independence, fueled by its mineral wealth, is challenging colonial narratives while navigating complex relationships with global powers and its own history of oppression, as evidenced by the recent discussions on a new constitution and nationality issues.

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