The US has long depended on China for its rare earth elements. However, the Pentagon has seen an opportunity to potentially sever this dependence by investing $400 million in MP Materials, the sole company mining rare earth elements in the United States. Rare earth elements are
There has been a drastic change in how China engages with Europe amidst the Russia-Ukraine war. Beijing's stance is firm, signaling to the European Union that it cannot see Russia lose this war. The message and tone have raised eyebrows over China's intentions and role
Archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkable collection of large Roman shoes at Magna Fort, near Hadrian's Wall in northern England. Among these finds is a shoe measuring nearly 13 inches (32.6cm) long, equivalent to a U.S. size 15 or European size 49, making it one the
While the war in Ukraine continues, warfare is evolving rapidly, which is changing Europe's security. This impact has spilled over into other NATO countries, which are now considering past policies and their own defensive strategies. Escalations are rising on both sides, and many other nations are
Across 2024 and 2025, there were numerous sabotage attacks aimed at military and other important infrastructure in Russia. This attacks were orchestrated by both Ukrainian forces and pro-Ukraine groups inside the country's borders. Some of the more high-profile attacks were directly attributed to Ukrainian intelligence and
In January 2026, Japan plans to begin the deepest rare earth element (REE) mining expedition in history, aiming to extract mineral-rich mud from the ocean floor at a depth of 5,500 meters close to Minami-Torishima Island in the Pacific Ocean. In this historic operation, approximately
Every once in a while, the quiet beaches of Texas harbor secrets that date back thousands of years—secrets that rewrite our understanding of history, and ignite the imaginations of archaeologists and amateur explorers alike. What started as a simple day at the beach can quickly
China's claim that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation "must follow Chinese law" is a calculated tactic to preserve social stability and national sovereignty, not merely a bureaucratic requirement. In order to prevent outside influence and maintain unity in a multiethnic country, the Chinese government insists that
The formidable supercarrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, accompanied by its powerful strike group, marks a new era in maritime dominance and strategic presence for the U.S. and its allies. With a displacement of over 100,000 tons, a length of 1,093 feet, and the capacity to carry
On July 11, 2025, the American energy landscape began to change as the Brook Mine in Ranchester, Wyoming, officially opened its gates. This isn’t just another mine—it's the first new rare earth mine in the United States since the Cold War, and it promises to
