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US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth
Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion articleFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in doubt amid approach of second stage of deal
There is new concern for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after six more Israeli hostages were released over the weekend, the last in the first phase of the deal. Meanwhile, ...CBS News - 6d -
Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal
Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.MarketWatch - 6d -
Mystics deal All-Star Atkins to Sky for No. 3 pick
The Mystics on Sunday traded two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Sky in exchange for the No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft and two other 2027 selections.ESPN - 6d -
Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth
President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear.The New York Times - 5d -
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Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall
Israel ready to resume fighting if there is no progress in crucial talks this week, reports say. Israel is seeking to extend the first stage of the ceasefire agreement in the war with Hamas in Gaza ...The Guardian - 5d -
Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday as Kyiv and the Trump administration work to finalize an agreement on critical minerals. President Trump told ...The Hill - 4d -
What a potential Ukraine mineral deal could look like
The U.S. is requesting access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war against Russia. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at the Center ...CBS News - 4d -
Russia offered U.S. a deal for minerals in Ukrainian territory it seized
Russian officials proposed to Trump administration officials an agreement for the U.S. to make money off critical minerals and metals under Moscow’s control.NBC News - 4d -
US, Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington on Friday.ABC News - 4d -
Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.CBS News - 4d -
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Palestinian prisoners expected to be released as ceasefire deal impasse resolved
The delayed release of 600 Palestinian prisoners will reportedly go ahead when Hamas returns four Israeli hostages' bodies.BBC News - 4d -
Ukraine says it is close to signing critical rare earth mineral deal with U.S.
Ukraine and the United States have prepared a draft agreement that would give Washington access to Kyiv’s rare-earth minerals in exchange for unspecified security guarantees, the Ukrainian ...NBC News - 4d -
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Telefónica chair vows to challenge US tech supremacy with European deals
Marc Murtra says the Spanish group will pursue acquisitions to boost the region’s independenceFinancial Times - 4d -
Colombia risks return to violent past, says architect of landmark peace deal
Exclusive: The bloody foundering of President Gustavo Petro’s ‘Total Peace’ strategy is a ‘national failure’, says Juan Manuel Santos, who ended war with Farc guerrillas in 2016. Colombia risks ...The Guardian - 4d -
Erik ten Hag feels today’s players ‘find it difficult to deal with criticism’
Dutchman admits ‘more tact and more love’ needed Ten Hag enjoyed Manchester United spell ‘very much’ Erik ten Hag says the current generation of players “usually find it difficult to deal with ...The Guardian - 4d -
FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties
Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movementFinancial Times - 4d -
Ukraine agrees to rare mineral deal with US for security guarantees
Ukraine has confirmed that its government will authorize a deal with the United States that they say would share revenue from some of Ukraine’s key mineral resources with the U.S. in exchange for ...NBC News - 4d -
As Miami deal awaits, Lucas helps Duke top Canes
Jai Lucas, who has emerged as the focus of Miami's search for a new head basketball coach, was on the Duke sideline on Tuesday and helped the Blue Devils rout the Hurricanes 97-60.ESPN - 4d -
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...The Hill - 4d -
What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal
A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.The New York Times - 3d -
U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees
A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.”The New York Times - 3d -
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.CBS News - 3d -
Johnson says deal to avert shutdown will probably be 'clean,' without DOGE cuts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday that a stopgap to avert a government shutdown next month is “becoming inevitable” and that it will probably be as “clean” as possible, as both sides ...The Hill - 3d -
Homeowner affected by landslide says buyout program is "not a good deal"
A FEMA-funded buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining share is absorbed by sellers.CBS News - 3d -
Indonesia set to lift iPhone ban after deal with Apple on local investment
Agreement to put $320mn into manufacturing and innovation comes after Jakarta rejected $1bn offer from US tech groupFinancial Times - 3d -
Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right
Christian Stocker, the ÖVP leader, says ‘common programme’ has been agreed with SPÖ and Neos. . Five months after the far-right Freedom party (FPÖ) finished first in parliamentary elections, ...The Guardian - 3d -
US support 'crucial,' Zelenskyy says amid mineral deal negotiations
Ukraine is "preparing for negotiations" with the U.S. regarding security guarantees and "crucial" aid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.ABC News - 3d -
Anthropic’s Newest AI Wants to Be a Pokémon Master. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
For Anthropic, having their AI play Pokémon is more than just a game—it shows how their system is improving.Inc. - 3d -
Dell sees its backlog swell as big AI deals come through
The company is expanding beyond large cloud providers with its AI-server business.MarketWatch - 2d -
Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right
The announcement was a victory for mainstream political parties, after earlier talks involving the hard-right Freedom Party broke down.The New York Times - 2d -
GPs to offer online appointments across the day in reform deal
UK health secretary says deal will end ‘8am scramble’ to see a doctor and free up phone linesFinancial Times - 2d -
Austrian centrist parties reach deal to govern without far right
Austria’s three main centrist parties in parliament reached a deal to form a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party that won the last parliamentary election five months ago.NBC News - 2d -
Applebee’s ‘underwhelming’ $9.99 meal deal draws downgrade for Dine Brands
Analyst cuts Dine Brands to neutral after the “Really Big Meal Deal” offers value but doesn’t improve same-store sales at Applebee’s.MarketWatch - 2d
