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Saudi Manara Eyes Investment in Zambia's Copper Sector

Lusaka, Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals seeks to invest in Zambia’s copper assets, highlighting potential foreign investment and its impact on global commodity markets from January 2025.

UK Economy Grows at Modest 0.1% in November; Below Expectations

London, Thursday, 16 January 2025.
The UK economy expanded by 0.1% in November 2024, below the forecasted 0.2%, amid post-Brexit challenges and upcoming tax hikes, potentially affecting global markets.

EPA Highlights PFAS Risks in Biosolids Impacting Farmers

Washington D.C., Thursday, 16 January 2025.
The EPA’s new report warns of significant health risks from PFAS in biosolids used on farms, urging upstream regulation to prevent contamination of food and water supplies.

Barrick Gold Suspends Mali Operations Amidst Government Seizure

Mali, Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Barrick Gold halts operations in Mali after the government seizes gold stockpiles and issues an arrest warrant for the CEO, impacting global gold markets.

Ukraine and Russia Escalate Conflict with Major Strikes Amid Political Transition

Ukraine, Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Ukraine and Russia exchange significant drone and missile strikes as U.S. President-elect Trump’s inauguration approaches, drawing global attention to potential diplomatic shifts.

China Considers Selling TikTok's US Operations to Elon Musk Amid Ban Threat

Beijing, Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Chinese officials are exploring a sale of TikTok’s US operations to Elon Musk as a strategic alternative if a ban proceeds. TikTok denies these acquisition rumors as “pure fiction.”

Russia Accused of Forging Letter to Spark Trump's Greenland Interest

Copenhagen, Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Danish intelligence claims Russia used a forged letter to provoke Trump’s interest in buying Greenland, aiming to disrupt NATO’s Arctic strategy.

French Premier Reopens Pension Reform Talks to Ensure Economic Stability

Paris, Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
French Premier François Bayrou has reopened discussions on pension reform, highlighting its importance for economic stability and fiscal balance amid political challenges and previous opposition.

Stem Inc. Expands in Europe with Major Solar Software Deal

San Francisco, Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Stem Inc. secures a five-year agreement to manage a 484 MW solar portfolio in Hungary, enhancing its foothold in Eastern Europe’s renewable energy market.

RedNote Surges as TikTok Faces Imminent US Ban

Washington, D.C., Monday, 13 January 2025.
As TikTok faces a potential US ban by January 19, 2025, RedNote, a Chinese social media app, climbs to the top of Apple’s App Store, reflecting user migration amid geopolitical tensions.