Iran has issued its first open warning to the United Arab Emirates, claiming that U.S. strikes against it were launched from Emirati territory. As hostilities involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel move into their third week, Tehran has urged people to leave several vital ports in the UAE, including the busiest in the Middle East.
Zimbabwe has abruptly imposed a ban on raw lithium exports—originally slated for 2027 but unexpectedly enacted on February 25—to bolster domestic processing and refining. This move has already sent shockwaves through global battery supply chains, highlighting the growing importance of local value addition in resource-rich nations.
A large explosion disrupted a mass rally in central Tehran on Friday, where thousands had gathered to show solidarity with Palestinians. The detonation followed Israel’s earlier warning that it would target the very site of the demonstration.
A group of once-forgotten islands in the Mississippi River near Lee County is set to rise again. The Lee County Conservation Board has approved a vital financial partnership to bring these landscapes above the surface, reinforcing local habitats and highlighting the importance of environmental restoration.
