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08/04/2025

08/04/2025

China rejects US demands to stop buying Russian, Iranian oil
China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands.

ByDIDI TANG Associated Press
August 3, 2025, 8:11 PM

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National headlines from ABC NewsCatch up on the developing stories making headlines.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, but they remain far apart on one issue: the U.S. demand that China stop purchasing oil from Iran and Russia.

08/03/2025

08/03/2025

08/03/2025

FRANCE’S FACTORY CRISIS DEEPENS AS AFRICA RISES 🚨

France is facing a wave of factory closures as high energy costs cripple its industrial sector. Over the past 12 months, 58 factories have shut down across the country:
• 35 closures in late 2024.
• An additional 23 between July and December 2025.
These shutdowns are hitting critical industries, including agriculture, automotive, steel, and metal production.

Why is this happening?

Soaring energy prices are making it increasingly expensive to operate factories in France. The loss of access to Niger’s uranium, a key fuel source for France’s nuclear power plants, has worsened the situation. As African nations reclaim control over their natural resources, Europe’s energy supply is under strain, leaving countries like France struggling to power businesses and sustain jobs.

A shifting global dynamic
For decades, Europe benefited from Africa’s resources to fuel its growth. Now, as nations like Niger assert their sovereignty, the consequences are becoming clear. Africa’s rise is reshaping the global economic landscape, while Europe grapples with a deepening industrial crisis.

French leadership is beginning to recognize the mistake of overlooking the importance of equitable partnerships with resource-rich African nations. As the saying goes, they ignored “the chicken that lays the golden eggs.”
Pray for France 🇫🇷