Korea Zinc plans $7.4bn US minerals refinery with Washington’s backing

The United States has pledged to seek Senate approval for security guarantees aimed at protecting Ukraine from potential future attacks, a crucial requirement for Kyiv amid ongoing tensions with Russia. This commitment follows recent peace talks in Berlin involving U.S., Ukrainian, and European leaders, which focused on establishing a framework for Ukraine's security.

Three Americans, including two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter, were killed in an ambush by the Islamic State in Palmyra, Syria. This incident marks a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the region, prompting Washington to blame ISIL for the attack and promise retaliation.

The government of Trinidad and Tobago announced it will grant the US military access to its airports in the coming weeks amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela. Authorities clarified that a newly installed US radar in Tobago is intended for crime-fighting purposes and not for launching attacks.

Korea Zinc has announced plans to construct a $7.43 billion zinc smelter in Clarksville, Tennessee, marking a significant investment in the U.S. minerals sector. This facility aims to produce essential metals and minerals, reinforcing the company's position as the world's largest zinc producer.

Belarus has released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and prominent opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova, along with 121 other political prisoners, following negotiations with the United States that resulted in the lifting of certain sanctions against Belarus. This significant move marks a potential thaw in relations between Belarus and the U.S.

Belarus has released 123 political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, following a deal with the United States that resulted in the lifting of certain sanctions against the country. This significant move indicates a thaw in relations between Washington and Minsk.