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Loans go to battery, scandium mining, magnet development as Washington funds mining schools United States President Donald Trump speaks next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio during an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the US Department of State in Washington, DC, US, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of … Read more

Falling debris damages civilian infrastructure in Kyiv as fire breaks out at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery Smoke rises from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters Russia and Ukraine accused each other of overnight strikes Saturday that killed three people … Read more

Veteran actor calls for greater understanding of pregnancy blues, postpartum mental health Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf urged husbands and in-laws to be more compassionate and understanding towards postpartum women. She also urged support for women dealing with postpartum depression, pregnancy blues and the emotional challenges that often accompanied motherhood. “I feel those who are around … Read more

Operation in response to Houthi attacks on military camps in Marib, Hadhramaut, says spokesperson Yemen’s army announced on Saturday that it launched a military operation at Houthi targets and military equipment. Army spokesman Col Majid al-Nuzaili said in a statement that the operation was carried out in response to Houthi attacks on military camps in … Read more

Party eyes subpoenas, hearings to obtain records from entities tied to president’s political, business orbit US Congress. Photo: Reuters (file) United States House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with … Read more