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US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the trade war over the past year exposed how dependent most countries are on the critical minerals that China has a stranglehold on
 "US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance")
US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota
Homan said last week that federal officials could reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate
 "US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota")
Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi as US pushes peace efforts
The current talks also coincide with the expiry of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States on Thursday
 "Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi as US pushes peace efforts")
China's Xi and Russia's Putin hold video talks on bilateral ties
The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over Russia's war in Ukraine
 "China's Xi and Russia's Putin hold video talks on bilateral ties")
Trump pushes efforts to secure critical minerals supply beyond China
The US is expected to sign deals on supply chain logistics, though details have not yet been revealed
 "Trump pushes efforts to secure critical minerals supply beyond China")
UNSC condemns latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens
UN Security Council President James Kariuki said council members condemned in the "strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks across multiple locations" in Balochistan
 "UNSC condemns latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens")
Trump pushes plan for arch near Lincoln Memorial, citing disputed history
Trump first unveiled the idea at an October dinner for top donors to his ballroom
 "Trump pushes plan for arch near Lincoln Memorial, citing disputed history")
Seif al-Islam, son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, shot dead
According to Libyan officials, an initial investigation found that Seif al-Islam was shot to death, but they did not provide further details about the circumstances of his killing
 "Seif al-Islam, son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, shot dead")
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran steps down from White House post
President Donald Trump appointed Miran in September to a seat on the Fed's seven-member board of governors after Adriana Kugler, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, abruptly resigned
 "Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran steps down from White House post")
Trump admin sued over $16 bn funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels
The White House budget director, Russ Vought, said on the social platform X at the time that officials believed the spending was based on unconstitutional diversity, equity and inclusion principles
 "Trump admin sued over $16 bn funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels")
Trump signs $1.2 trillion bill, ending partial US government shutdown
Trump has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk, ending the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday
Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge
US District Judge Michael Simon ordered federal officers to not use chemical or projectile munitions unless the person targeted poses an imminent threat of physical harm
 "Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge")
Iran's President seeks 'fair' negotiations as US shoots down drone
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has been planning to hold talks with Iranian officials in Turkey later this week
 "Iran's President seeks 'fair' negotiations as US shoots down drone")
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September
 "Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe")
Disney names Parks chief Josh D'Amaro as successor to CEO Bob Iger
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive.
 "Disney names Parks chief Josh D'Amaro as successor to CEO Bob Iger")
Vietnam's embrace of the US masks deep military mistrust, documents show
While China and Vietnam have been at odds over territorial claims in the South China Sea, the documents portray China more as a regional rival than a threat like the US
 "Vietnam's embrace of the US masks deep military mistrust, documents show")
Iran's president seeks 'fair, equitable negotiations' with United States
The comments from President Pezeshkian represent the first clear signal from Iran that it may take part in negotiations being organized by Turkey
 "Iran's president seeks 'fair, equitable negotiations' with United States")
Nasa hit by fuel leak during final practice countdown of moon rocket
Just a couple hours into the daylong operation, excessive hydrogen was detected near the bottom of the rocket
 "Nasa hit by fuel leak during final practice countdown of moon rocket")
Justice Dept says it removed Epstein files that may reveal victim details
It blamed the release of sensitive information that drew an outcry from victims and their lawyers on mistakes that were 'technical or human error'
 "Justice Dept says it removed Epstein files that may reveal victim details")