Up to 6,000 metres (19,700 feet) beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, billions of potato-shaped metallic nodules are scattered across the seabed. The Clarion-Clipperton zone’s reserves of vital metals such as nickel, cobalt and manganese could surpass the total known reserves on land, according to some estimates. While no commercial mining has yet taken place on the underwater plain, the International Seabed Authority has issued 17 exploration contracts for the...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from October 17-22 to strengthen strategic ties. He plans to meet officials to discuss regional developments and energy partnerships, which are currently under negotiation. Rubio's agenda includes engagements with business leaders to increase investment between the two nations. Before India, he will participate in the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from October 17-22 to strengthen strategic ties. He plans to meet officials to discuss regional developments and energy partnerships, which are currently under negotiation. Rubio's agenda includes engagements with business leaders to increase investment between the two nations. Before India, he will participate in the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Iran has begun using new offensive tactics against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters. This strategy aims to limit oil shipping and influence the upcoming US midterm elections. Reports indicate an increase in maritime attacks near the strait, signaling a potential escalation of tensions. Iranian officials have warned of possible complete closure of the strait to violating vessels.
City face severe sanctions, including potential relegation from Premier League after an independent commission found them guilty on over 100 charges between 2009 and 2018.
A limited fire broke out in an Aramco administrative building without injuries reported amid escalating tensions. The Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen in response to missile threats. Houthi forces retaliated by claiming they would target Saudi Arabia if attacked. Fighting in Taiz resulted in casualties and food shortages, leading to civilian displacement.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under criticism for his comments saying he would be "really concerned" if City's Abu Dhabi owners left the club following the verdict.
Microsoft has announced the next generation of its custom AI chip and said it plans to deploy potentially more than a million of them next year to back its internal AI services.
Man United have made their worst domestic start in 40 years and this league phase defeat in the Spanish capital was another blow, with the team now winless in five games.
Jurrien Timber's deft finish opened the floodgates just after the hour at the Emirates Stadium before Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka rounded off the scoring.
Kane scored for the ninth straight Champions League match, equalling a club record set by Robert Lewandowski and drawing two behind the record of 11 set by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Tresoldi, a 22-year-old Italian-German forward, scored the first three goals for the Belgian side.