WASHINGTON, United States — The Trump administration plans to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as it seeks to expand domestic production, strengthen defense supply chains and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, President Donald Trump said on Friday.
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DigiLocker, AAERI Launch Digital Verification for Indian Students
NEW DELHI, India — Indian students applying to Australian universities will have access to a new digital document verification system after the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) partnered with the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) to launch AAERI Verify.
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Several States Today
NEW DELHI, India — Several parts of India are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday, August 8, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting widespread showers across northern, central, eastern, northeastern, western and peninsular regions. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in some areas, with the weather department warning of possible waterlogging and flooding.
Ebola Outbreak Hits Women and Children Hard in Eastern DR Congo
ITURI, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Women and children are bearing a disproportionate share of the impact of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with nearly one million people displaced in Ituri province and essential health services sharply disrupted, according to United Nations agencies.
Senate Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Named for Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation targeting Russia and Iran with new sanctions, advancing the measure after months of stalled negotiations and naming it in honor of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of its strongest supporters. The bill passed 86-11 and now moves to the Republican-controlled House, where its prospects remain uncertain.
US Sees Near-Term Hormuz Deal as Gulf States Sign Defense Pact
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States expects a possible agreement between Iran and Oman that could restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact amid escalating regional tensions. The developments came as Washington continued diplomatic efforts to contain the wider conflict involving Iran, Israel and Iranian-backed groups.