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BANGKOK — China released new interim measures Friday tightening controls on mining and processing of rare earths that are used in many high-tech products including electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The rules released Friday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology apply both to rare earths originating in China and those that are sent to China for refining. They require companies to comply with quotas for various minerals. Companies must have government approval to deal with rare earths and must accurately report the amount of rare earths products being handled. Violators will face legal penalties and also have…

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HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano resumed erupting Friday by shooting an arc of lava 100 feet (30 meters) into the air and across a section of its summit crater floor. It was Kilauea’s 31st display of molten rock since December, an appropriately high frequency for one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The north vent at the summit crater began continuously spattering in the morning, and then lava overflowed a few hours later. The vent started shooting lava fountains in the afternoon. The eruption was contained within the summit crater, and no homes were threatened. A few lucky residents and…

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A mandatory evacuation has been issued following an explosion at a plant in Louisiana on Friday.The incident occurred at Smitty’s Supply, a lubricant manufacturer located in Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish, local officials said. A large plume of smoke could be seen following the explosion.In this screen grab from a video, flames rise high into the sky at the scene of the explosion in Roseland, LA., on Aug. 22, 2025.Lauren Hawkins/WBRZThe explosion was reported shortly before 1 p.m., according to Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller.The Tangipahoa Parish government shortly ordered a mandatory evacuation for those in the immediate area, that then…

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Here is a quick look at the top global stories of the week:Gaza is now experiencing famine, the world’s leading authority said Friday. This comes after months of warning by aid groups that Israeli restrictions on the entry of food into the Palestinian territory were causing starvation. Israel rejected the report, calling it a lie. Separately, Israel’s defense minister warned that Gaza’s largest city would be destroyed unless Hamas disarmed and released all the hostages. Read our explainer on how experts confirmed the famine, and see AP’s photos of Palestinians struggling for food.National Guard troops will soon start carrying weapons…

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Lyle Menendez was denied parole on Friday, keeping him behind bars with his younger brother Erik Menendez, whose parole was denied on Thursday.As Lyle Menendez, 57, attended the hearing remotely from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, parole commissioner Julie Garland commended him for his behavior in prison, including his lack of violence, his work on programs and his positive relationships with other inmates and staff. She also noted his strong support network and solid plans for a post-release life.But she said the panel found “there are still signs” that he poses a risk to the public.”You…

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New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has sounded a warning bell on the potential misuse and mis-prescription of weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.These GLP-1 medications, IMA national president Dilip Bhanushali told ET should only be prescribed by certified endocrinologists or diabetologists. IMA, the country’s largest organisation of modern medicine practitioners, will formally write to the health ministry and drug regulator to push for stricter prescription controls, Bhanushali said.“IMA has shared its concerns among its members regarding this because we thought that this should be prescribed by certified endocrinologists or diabetologists. It is a new drug, and we…

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Famine is now occurring in Gaza City, according to the world’s leading authority on food crises.The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification released an analysis Friday, saying more than more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, suffering widespread starvation and preventable deaths. It’s the first time the IPC has confirmed a famine in the Middle East, where Israel has been in a brutal war with Hamas since the militant group’s Oct. 7, 2023 attack.People in Gaza rely almost entirely on outside aid to survive because Israel’s military offensive has wiped out most capacity to produce food…

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