U.S. and Ukraine Sign Strategic Resource Deal to Secure Rare Earths and Defense Ties

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.

Spain Restores 99.95% of Power After Blackout with Hydropower and International Grid Support

Red Eléctrica confirms nearly full recovery of Spain’s power grid after Monday’s blackout, crediting swift action, hydropower stations, and international grid support from France and Morocco.

U.S. Slaps Record Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels Over China-Linked Dumping

A solar panel with blue photovoltaic cells mounted on a pole, angled towards the sun under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, set in a green grassy field.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced tariffs exceeding 3,500% on solar panels from Southeast Asia, targeting what officials call a “transnational subsidy scheme” led by China. The move, which could reshape global solar supply chains, pits trade enforcement against clean energy expansion as the U.S. balances industrial protection with climate goals.