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Resources minister says she is ‘sad’ the US did not embrace a more reliable supply of minerals for renewable energy and battery technologiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian resources minister was saddened the US did not accept an offer of guaranteed supply to critical minerals in return for steel and aluminium tariff exemptions, and has warned the package will not be improved.Australian diplomats proposed a more reliable supply of critical minerals – which are essential for renewable energy, computer and battery technologies – as they sought exemptions from a 25% tax on steel and

US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald TrumpThe United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump.“South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country,” Rubio posted on X on Friday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/15/south-africa-ambassador-us-no-longer-welcome-marco-rubio-ebrahim-rasool Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2025-03-15 04:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Falcon 9 rocket takes off on journey to replace duo who have been at International Space Station since JuneThe replacements for two Nasa astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for nine months launched on Friday evening, paving the way for the pair’s long-awaited return.SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7.03pm ET (11.03pm GMT) in Florida carrying the four astronauts who will take over from Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the orbital lab since June. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/14/spacex-nasa-mission-international-space-station Author : Staff and agencies Publish date : 2025-03-14 23:46:00

Bill to avert shutdown passes 54-46 but furious progressives accuse yes-vote senators of acquiescing to TrumpUS politics live – latest updatesThe Senate on Friday approved a Republican bill to fund federal agencies through September, averting a government shutdown hours before the midnight deadline after Democrats relented.The bill passed the Senate in a 54-46 vote, overcoming steep Democratic opposition. It next goes to Donald Trump to be signed into law. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/14/aoc-chuck-schumer-gop-funding-bill Author : Joseph Gedeon, Chris Stein and Lauren Gambino in Washington Publish date : 2025-03-15 00:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.