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Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:45
Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.

Anti-immigrant violence continues in Northern Ireland town

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:29
Ballymena anti-immigrant riots continue for third night as leaders condemn racially motivated violence and urge unity.

Air India plane crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:20
The airline says that 242 passengers and crew members were on board Flight 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.

In a first, France opens terror probe for racist killing of Tunisian barber

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:08
Hichem Miraoui was gunned down by a suspect who was known for his anti-Arab views.

UN nuclear watchdog board finds Iran not complying with obligations

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 09:29
Iran vows to build new enrichment facility, upgrade nuclear centrifuge at Fordow after IAEA censure.

Activists gather for march to Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 09:02
Activists from across the world are set to meet in Egypt where they plan to march on foot towards Gaza.

Israel’s Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 08:45
Ultra-Orthodox parties in ruling coalition reach a deal on the divisive mandatory military service.

Japan protests to China after ‘dangerous’ moves by warplanes over Pacific

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 07:31
Japan said J-15 warplanes operating from two Chinese aircraft carriers in the Pacific carried out risky manouevres.

Thunder vs Pacers; NBA Finals: Mathurin, Haliburton help Indiana lead 2-1

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 07:05
Reserve guards bag 49 points at home as the Pacers top the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3.

Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:55
US president unveils site for applicants to register interest for 'Trump Card' granting path to citizenship.

Milei says Argentina to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2026

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:47
In a speech to Israel's parliament, the Argentinian leader described Swedish activist Greta Thunberg as a 'hired gun'.

Calls for schools to ditch formal uniforms

Education - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:26
Schools that have already changed their uniform policy say is allows children to play for longer.

One in 67 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced: UNHCR report

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:08
About 123 million remain forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

How is Pakistan raising money for a 20 percent hike in defence spending?

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:58
Pakistan hikes its defence budget by 20 percent after border clashes with India, economy remains reliant on IMF loans.

Australia confident AUKUS security pact will proceed despite US review

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:27
Australia says the plan to deliver nuclear submarines remains unchanged, despite opposition from a top Trump official.

Trump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, White House says

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:07
Remarks come after report said North Korean officials refused to accept letter from Trump to Kim.

N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 04:23
Rioters set fire to a leisure centre hosting people who fled anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena.

US evacuates personnel from Middle East in sign of growing regional tension

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 03:14
US broadcaster CBS reports White House decision to move staff partly due to Israeli preparations for attack on Iran.

US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 5 aid workers killed in attack

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 03:01
Bus carrying more than two dozen Palestinians attacked by Hamas, organisation says.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,204

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 02:15
These are the key events on day 1,204 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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