Deep within the vast, otherworldly expanse of Argentina’s high desert, beneath layers of time and brine, a seemingly ordinary mineral conceals a remarkable power. This unassuming substance, often mistaken for table salt, is the key to powering electric vehicles, cell phones, and the burgeoning green energy revolution. They call it “white gold” – lithium. The […] Read more
On Tuesday, the Japanese government formally stated that 23 new items, including advanced semiconductor manufacturing machinery, will be added to its list of exports that are subject to regulation. The decision, which comes after restrictions akin to those imposed by the U.S., is anticipated to go into force on July 23 following a two-month public […] Read more
The US believes a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down over its territory is part of a wider fleet that has spanned five continents. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, “The United States was not the lone objective of this larger Programme. He further stated that other other nations have received information from […] Read more
Following news reports that the United States would increase pressure on telecommunications giant Huawei by denying access to any American suppliers, China’s leadership charged Washington on Tuesday with seeking “technology hegemony.” Bloomberg News, The Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal all reported on the potential action, which would strengthen limitations put in place in […] Read more
A four-star Air Force general predicted that the United States and China will be at war in two years and instructed his subordinates to prepare by shooting “a clip” at a target and “aiming for the head.” Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, wrote in a document issued on Friday that NBC News […] Read more
