Diana Furchtgott-Roth, energy adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, claims two solar plants were responsible for Spain’s April blackout and criticizes Europe’s reliance on renewables at a global intelligence forum in Madrid.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark strategic partnership agreement including a $142 billion defense deal and memorandums on energy, mining, and tech cooperation. The pact aims to channel up to $1 trillion in Saudi investment into the U.S. economy under the broader Vision 2030 strategy.
President Trump’s executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining has sparked international condemnation. Critics argue it violates ocean treaties, threatens marine ecosystems in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, and benefits private firms at the cost of global environmental and diplomatic stability.
The U.S.–Ukraine strategic resource agreement grants Washington access to untapped rare earths and energy reserves, while Kyiv secures vital funding and military support for postwar recovery. The deal may reshape global supply chains and Ukraine’s economic future.
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining exploration, aiming to secure critical minerals like copper and cobalt and reduce U.S. dependence on China, despite environmental concerns.