US Funds Projects to Produce Rare Earth Elements

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing funding for projects aiming to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal and its by-products to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. California Institute of Technology and University of Utah are working on methods to obtain rare earth elements and critical minerals from domestic coal reserves. Kuwait's Al-Salam association is sending about 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza through Cyprus, with plans to assist civilians in need. The U.S. Central Command has concluded the mission to deliver aid to Gaza via a temporary pier, transitioning to using U.S. vessels from Cyprus to Ashdod port, ensuring aid reaches Gaza efficiently. Pentagon emphasizes the commitment to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, exploring options like re-anchoring the temporary jetty or using the Ashdod port for aid transportation.