US and Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Sustainable Metal Procurement in Africa

The United States and Saudi Arabia are proactively engaging in collaborative discussions to harness vital metals from Africa. These metals will play a significant role in bolstering their energy transitions, as per insights shared by informed sources. This collaborative initiative involves a Saudi state-supported venture strategically investing in mining assets, estimated to be worth $15…

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Biden speaks to China’s Li at G20, says economic ‘crisis’ makes Taiwan invasion less likely

By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he held his highest level talks with Chinese leadership in months, adding that Beijing’s economic wobbles would not lead it to invade Taiwan. Biden said he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s No.2, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, at the…

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US and Vietnam ink historic partnership in Biden visit, with eyes on China

By Nandita Bose, Francesco Guarascio and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday secured deals with Vietnam on semiconductors and minerals as the strategic Southeast Asian nation lifted Washington to Hanoi’s highest diplomatic status alongside China and Russia. The U.S. has been pushing for the upgrade for months as it sees the…

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