Here’s What to Know About Rare Earth Minerals and Renewable Energy
The shift to cleaner power needs resources from China. An export ban just cut off some supplies.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Meets With a European He Likes, Meloni of Italy, and Discusses Tariffs
Giorgia Meloni visited the White House representing Italy and the rest of Europe, which are seeking more lasting tariff relief.
Europe and America, at Odds Over Ukraine, Try Talking to Each Other
President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted a lunch with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy, as European delegations converged on Paris.
Trump Threatens to Block Harvard From Enrolling International Students
The Trump administration said Harvard must share detailed records about its foreign students, an escalation in the administration’s fight against prominent American schools.
U.K. Court Ruling on Trans Women Is Part of Wider Debate on Sex and Gender
President Trump and right-wing politicians in Europe have railed against trans rights. Britain’s top court has now added its voice to the discussion.
South Korea Shipbuilding Strength Could Help in Tariff Talks With U.S.
As it faces the possibility of a 25 percent tariff on its exports, South Korea has taken notice of President Trump’s stated goal to revive U.S. shipbuilding.
Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him
Despite Europe’s size, economic might and longstanding alliances with Washington, Trump officials have made clear it is not a priority, European officials say.
Trump Administration Aims to Redefine ‘Harm’ for Endangered Species
Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil.
Trump Waved Off Planned Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Israel developed plans for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities that would have required U.S. assistance. But some administration officials had doubts.
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.