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US establishing critical minerals reserve in counter to China

US establishing critical minerals reserve in counter to China

Reserve will 'ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage,' says President Donald Trump

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US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel ‘within days’ for talks on Iran, Gaza: Israeli media
02.02.2026

US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel ‘within days’ for talks on Iran, Gaza: Israeli media

Trump administration’s Middle East envoy expected to meet Israeli premier, though Washington, Tel Aviv have yet to confirm visit

Swedish UN official resigns after contact with Epstein revealed
02.02.2026

Swedish UN official resigns after contact with Epstein revealed

Chair of Sweden for UNHCR steps down after newly unsealed documents show she visited late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

US 1st lady’s ‘Melania’ documentary posts strong opening weekend at box office
02.02.2026

US 1st lady’s ‘Melania’ documentary posts strong opening weekend at box office

Amazon MGM Studios estimates $7M opening for documentary

US Olympic athletes join criticism of federal shootings in Minneapolis
02.02.2026

US Olympic athletes join criticism of federal shootings in Minneapolis

Protests against ICE operations intensify as players and Olympians speak out on unrest in Minnesota

Trump blasts 2026 Grammys, threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke
02.02.2026

Trump blasts 2026 Grammys, threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke

US president calls awards 'unwatchable,' denies ever visiting Epstein’s island and vows legal action over 'defamatory' remark