September 15, 2026

EU capitals failed to extend one of the bloc’s sanctions programs against Russia after a disagreement over the inclusion of a controversial Russian tycoon, Politico reports.   After three rounds of talks on Monday — with breaks to allow consultations with national governments — EU ambassadors were unable to reach a unanimous agreement on rolling…

Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tonnes of ore containing uranium, one of the most significant rare earth discoveries in the world, the kingdom’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has said.   The discovery in the Madinah region comes as Saudi Arabia pushes to boost investments in its energy and mining sectors, Prince Abdulaziz…