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US Needs Another Decade to Fix $1.2 Trillion Rare Earth Crisis

US Needs Another Decade to Fix $1.2 Trillion Rare Earth Crisis

Despite new investments in mining and refining around the world, China is positioned to keep its grip on the rare earth elements that matter most

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US Needs Another Decade to Fix $1.2 Trillion Rare Earth Crisis

Despite new investments in mining and refining around the world, China is positioned to keep its grip on the rare earth elements that matter most

US Needs Another Decade to Fix $1.2 Trillion Rare Earth Crisis

April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Indian Rupee's Big Swings Under Central Bank Chief Malhotra's Watch

hp promo for india rupee timeline

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026

Why the AI Boom Will Make Phones, Cars and Electronics More Expensive

AI demand is triggering a historic memory-chip shortage. Meeting exponential demand for chips will be expensive and maybe even impossible.

Why the AI Boom Will Make Phones, Cars and Electronics More Expensive

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

Why the US Torpedo Attack on an Iranian Warship Matters, In Maps

Why the US Torpedo Attack on an Iranian Warship Matters, In Maps

February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

China Trader Who Made $3 Billion on Gold Bets Big Against Silver

Gold Tops $5,500 as Record Rally Gains Pace

December 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

Inside China’s Shadow LNG Fleet Offering a Lifeline to Putin

A clandestine operation involving shell companies and high-seas maneuvers is keeping the Sino-Russian energy trade afloat.

hp promo China lng dark fleet

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

Year in Review: 2025 in Graphics, Maps, and Visual Stories

The Year in Graphics

2025: The Year in Graphics (4x3 animated GIF V2)

November 23, 2025

November 23, 2025

Banned Chinese Bond Tactic That Turns 8% Yields Into 16% Is Roaring Back

Banks are helping investors secure bond returns that far exceed official rates — and it’s all happening out of view.

lgfv bonds hp promo

October 20, 2025

October 20, 2025

China’s Global Network of Shipping Ports Is Too Big for Trump to Unravel

Beijing exerts variable degrees of influence over some 90 deepwater ports overseas.

China’s Global Network of Shipping Ports Is Too Big for Trump to Unravel

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

China’s Underused Car Factories Are Flooding the World With Exports

Promo image for china car story

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

China Wants 115,000 Nvidia Chips to Power Data Centers in the Desert

Companies want to buy 115,000 banned Nvidia chips to power the country’s AI ambitions.

Data Center in Xinjiang

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

French Prosecutors Claim Najib Had Role in 2002 Submarine Deal Bribes

Allegations against former Malaysian prime minister are in 2024 court document. Prosecutors haven’t recommended that Najib stands trial.

Malaysia Submarines - 03 Sep 2009

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Thousands of Falling Satellites Put the Atmosphere at Risk

Thousands of Falling Satellites Put the Atmosphere at Risk

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

In Singapore’s Election, Success Is Less About Who Wins Than by How Much

The ruling People’s Action Party has dominated the city-state for six decades

In Singapore’s Election, Success Is Less About Who Wins Than by How Much

December 24, 2024

December 24, 2024

2024: The Year in Graphics

The Year in Graphics

2024 Year in Graphics

November 26, 2024

November 26, 2024

Chinese Carmakers Are Trouncing Once-Unbeatable Japanese Rivals

Brands including Toyota, Honda and Nissan are losing share at a worrying rate.

Chinese Carmakers Are Trouncing Once-Unbeatable Japanese Rivals

August 29, 2024

August 29, 2024

How Japan Ignored Climate Critics and Built a Global Gas Empire

Japan’s championing of gas minted it a $14 billion profit last year, while entrenching dependence on a fossil fuel as experts urge a faster shift to renewables.

How Japan Ignored Climate Critics and Built a Global Natural Gas Empire

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

K-Pop Is Turning Itself Less Korean in Hunt for Global Revenue

The industry is betting on a new internationalized business model that could be a make or break moment for the idol music genre.

K-pop story new hp image

July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

Olympic Athletes Go High-Tech to Beat Extreme Heat

From wearable heat sensors to inflatable ice pools, Olympic athletes are adjusting their training and performance routines for extreme heat

Olympic Athletes Go High-Tech to Beat Extreme Heat

July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024

Four Pathways for Democrats Against Trump — With or Without Biden

President Joe Biden's weak debate performance has raised questions about the possibility of a different Democratic candidate. Here's how the various scenarios might work

President Biden Hosts State Visit For Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese