Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 () The Metals Company's US subsidiary has applied to NOAA for deep-sea mining permits, bypassing the International Seabed Authority and sparking international controversy. This move, enabled by a recent executive order, aims to secure critical metals but faces opposition from environmentalists and the ISA, which asserts its sole authority to regulate seabed mining.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Trump to discuss the upcoming NATO summit, highlighting European and Canadian defense spending as a key topic. Rutte praised Trump for pushing NATO..
China U.S Trade War :
The China-U.S. trade war has escalated as Beijing imposes a 15% tariff on key U.S. food commodities, targeting agricultural exports like soybeans, corn, and meat. This..