Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026 October 23, 2023 at 11:04PM

The Malaysian government has granted Lynas Rare Earth permission to continue importing and processing rare earths until March 2026. This comes after Lynas proposed a new technology to extract radioactive elements from the waste it produces. The government had previously ordered Lynas to move its processes out of the country by the end of this year due to radiation concerns. The government now considers the extraction proposal feasible and believes it fulfills their decision to not allow the accumulation of radioactive waste.

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit US this week for high-level talks October 23, 2023 at 10:23PM

China's foreign minister Wang Yi is set to visit Washington for high-level talks with US secretary of state Antony Blinken. The visit is seen as a potential precursor to a meeting between president Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. The talks will cover bilateral, regional, and global issues as part of efforts to manage the US-China relationship and maintain open communication channels. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, including trade disputes and conflicts in the South China Sea.

At least 20 killed, scores injured as two trains collide in Bangladesh October 23, 2023 at 02:21AM

At least 20 people are feared dead and over 100 injured after two trains collided in Bangladesh.Officials fear that the toll could rise further with a significant number of people sustaining injuries.According to AFP, the crash took place in the eastern city of Bhairab when a freight train smashed into a passenger train travelling in the opposite direction.The collision caused two passenger carriages to derail, officials said. "We have recovered 15 bodies, many are injured," Sadiqur Rahman, a government administrator in Bhairab told AFP.

Israel pounds Gaza as soldiers skirmish with Hamas October 23, 2023 at 12:43AM

Israel continues to bombard Gaza with air strikes while soldiers fight Hamas militants on the ground. The conflict has also spread to southern Lebanon and the occupied West Bank. The United Nations warns that civilians in Gaza are running out of food, water, and shelter. Aid is slowly trickling into Gaza, but it is not enough to meet the needs of the population. Both Israel and Hamas reported overnight clashes in Gaza, with Israel conducting limited raids and airstrikes and gathering information on hostages held by Hamas. .