Rare earths: the latest weapon in the US-China trade war

May 29,2019
They are used in everything from lightbulbs to guided missiles, but with China controlling 95 percent of the world's supply of rare earth metals, they are also a potentially powerful weapon in Beijing's trade war with Washington.
Egypt receives most wanted terrorist from Libya
May 29
Egypt has secured the transfer of Hisham al-Ashmawi, one of Egypt's most wanted terrorists, from Libya where he was detained by the Libyan National Army (LNA), to Egyptian intelligence agency, local media reported Wednesday.
Australian PM, ministers sworn-in following election victory
May 29
Re-elected Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his new-look ministry have officially been sworn-in to office.
Tanzanian president arrives in Zimbabwe for two-day official visit
May 29
Visiting Tanzanian President John Magufuli arrived in Zimbabwe on Tuesday for a two-day official visit.
Six family members killed by gunmen in Nigeria
May 29
Six members of a family were shot dead by unknown gunmen in Nigeria's north-central state of Plateau, a police spokesperson told Xinhua Tuesday.
Turkey denies U.S. ultimatum on S-400 deal with Russia
May 29
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Monday dismissed reports that the United States had issued an ultimatum for Turkey to end its purchase of Russian S-400 air defense missile systems in two seeks.
Venezuela receives 4th batch of humanitarian aid from China
May 29
Venezuela received 68 tons of humanitarian aid offered by China on Monday, the 4th such batch with a shipment of medicine and other medical items.