Geopolitics

【Tel Aviv, Is】Sparkling Secrets of Israel’s Billion-Dollar Diamond Business

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable paradox of Israel’s diamond industry, which dominates global trade without mining a single stone….

【European Uni】EU Sanctions’ Two-Way Street: More Pressure on Russia and Belarus, Less on Syria | Insights

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Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, adopted on the third anniversary of the invasion of…

【Ukraine】What are Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals and Why Does Trump Want Them?

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Editor’s NoteThis article provides a clear introduction to the 17 rare earth elements, explaining their critical role in modern technology and…

【Antwerp, Bel】When the World’s Largest Diamond Dealer Plays a “Double Game” and Abandons Antwerp: “These People Have No Ethics”

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines how Russian diamonds continue to reach the U.S. market despite sanctions, and explores the historic dominance of…

【Ukraine】What rare earth minerals does Ukraine have? Why does Trump want to own them?

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s public rejection of a reported proposal from former U.S. President…

【USA】US Tech Stocks Rally, Google Surges Over 4%; Precious Metals Soar Overnight, Silver Jumps 8%; Trump Hints at Not Refunding Illegal Tariffs

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Editor’s NoteU.S. and European markets closed broadly higher on Friday, with tech stocks leading the gains. The Nasdaq outperformed, rising 0.9%. US…

【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Seeks State Aid Due to Russia Sanctions

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Editor’s NoteThe global diamond trade faces a critical test as geopolitical sanctions reshape supply chains. This report from Antwerp examines the…

【Antwerp, Bel】G7 Announces Botswana as Second Verification ‘Node’ for Rough Diamonds

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Editor’s NoteThe G7 has designated Botswana as its second certification point for rough diamonds, a move that leverages the country’s role as the…

【Kachin State】Myanmar Rebels Seize Rare Earth Mining Region… Prices Expected to Rise

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Editor’s NoteThis report details the recent occupation by the Kachin Independence Army of a key rare earth mining region in Myanmar, a major global…