BHP warned copper could face a structural deficit around 2030, as rising demand from data centers and digital infrastructure is expected to outpace new supply.
Leading Chinese figures in generative AI say China is unlikely to surpass the US in artificial intelligence anytime soon, citing structural and technological gaps despite steady progress.
ExxonMobil CEO tells President Trump Venezuela is currently “uninvestable” without significant legal and commercial reforms, dampening hopes for near‑term major U.S. oil investment.
The Trump administration freezes $129 million in food assistance for Minnesota amid alleged misuse, affecting hundreds of thousands of SNAP recipients while legal challenges loom.
North Korea accused South Korea of flying drones across their shared border, denying the claim and vowing retaliation, while Seoul rejects the allegation and seeks clarity amid strained relations.
The Monroe Doctrine — long thought obsolete — has been revived in U.S. policy under Trump to justify intervention in Venezuela, reframed as a modern hemispheric guarantee of American security and influence.
European troop deployment in Ukraine — largely debated as a post‑ceasefire reassurance force — could involve several thousand troops focused on deterrence, infrastructure security, and monitoring, shaped by political and logistical constraints.
Putin’s silence over Maduro’s removal in Venezuela reflects strategic restraint, prioritizing Ukraine, diplomatic leverage, and avoiding confrontation with the U.S. while signaling disapproval subtly.
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, including its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile, killing civilians and signaling a strategic warning to Western allies supporting Kyiv.
A massive landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, has killed at least four and left dozens missing as rescuers race to find survivors amid unstable debris and dangerous conditions.
Delaware State Police detectives arrested a Wilmington woman in connection with the 2023 Dover homicide of her mother, charging her with first‑degree murder and related counts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Venezuela, Ukraine, and broader security issues, reaffirming shared diplomatic engagement.
Trump’s “easy or hard way” rhetoric on Greenland raises questions about military, diplomatic, or coercive strategies, though international law and local sovereignty make such attempts highly unlikely.
China released draft rules to regulate online personal data collection and use, aiming to protect user rights, limit excessive gathering, and improve transparency
Congress largely rejects proposed deep Trump-era cuts to science funding, maintaining support for NSF, DOE, NASA, and other agencies, affirming the nation’s commitment to research and discovery.
Syrian authorities said four civilians were injured after drones targeted residential neighborhoods in Aleppo, attributing the attack to the SDF organization.
The Supreme Court’s surge in emergency docket rulings has slowed its regular decision schedule, raising debate about transparency, pacing, and how urgent matters shape the Court’s work.
USCIS will increase premium processing fees effective March 1, 2026, raising costs for expedited visa and immigration benefit requests to account for inflation under federal law.
Missouri Senator Denny Hoskins admits drafting a flawed ballot summary for a gerrymandering referendum, highlighting how subtle language can influence voter understanding.
Protestors gathered outside an Albuquerque DHS/ICE facility to decry the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good, leading to confrontations with agents, the use of pepper spray, and two detentions.
Jordan’s army said it thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics using electronically guided balloons in the eastern military region, seizing the materials without incident.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s former family bodyguard was arrested in Ohio on drug trafficking charges, raising questions about trust, security, and the unseen complexities of public life.
Iraq’s oil minister said recent shifts in Venezuelan oil supply could contribute to a market surplus, reflecting broader rebalancing in global crude production and demand.
California is fully drought‑free for the first time in 25 years, with no areas showing dryness after a wet start to the year and abundant winter storms replenished reservoirs.