Wind turbines and hybrid cars are two of the green energies most reliant on a handful of special metals called rare earths. They are the building blocks for magnets that power everything from the neodymium in the rechargeable batteries of your E.V.
A cyber attack has hit twelve Norwegian government ministries, Norway’s Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development said in a statement on Monday. It is unknown if the email accounts of Prime Minister Erna Solberg or other cabinet members were among those
A North Korean government-backed hacking group penetrated an American IT management company. According to two sources familiar with the matter, it is used as a springboard to target cryptocurrency companies. The hackers broke into Louisville, Colorado-based JumpCloud in late June and used
The Russian state has taken control of French yogurt maker Danone’s (DANO.PA) Russian subsidiary along with beer company Carlsberg’s (CARLb.CO) stake in a local brewer, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. The decree said that foreign-owned stakes
On Tuesday, oil prices were little changed as traders weighed supply cuts by the world’s biggest oil exporters against a sluggish global economic outlook. Brent crude futures were up 2 cents to $77.71 a barrel by 0945 GMT, while U.S. West Texas
The disputed Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been a flashpoint for both sides in the ongoing conflict that began with Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The sprawling compound has been fought over ever since, with repeated rocket strikes —
China’s Ministry of Commerce said that the Netherlands should not hinder bilateral cooperation in the semiconductor industry and not abuse export control measures. The ministry added that it supports “open international trade and the free movement of technology” and called on both
The Chinese spy balloon that passed over the US early this year used American technology that helped it collect audio-visual information, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. It cited preliminary findings from a closely held investigation. Analysis from several US defense
Li Shufu, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur, has emerged as a transformative force in the global automotive industry. Li has established himself as a visionary leader through his relentless pursuit of innovation and strategic business decisions. This article explores Li Shufu’s background, rise
The controversial singer who rose to fame after taking second place in Korea’s Got Talent in 2011 has died of suicide, Seoul police said on Wednesday. He was 33. Choi Sung-bong wowed the judges and the public with his operatic performance of