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What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?
President Trump said the stockpile would 'ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage'.
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
How important is the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing?
The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?
US president dismisses Taylor Rehmet’s Texas State Senate victory as a ‘local’ race.
As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants
Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.
Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percent
Donald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.
Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension
Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.
Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain
It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.