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Why Trump and his Republicans can't take over US elections Repeating his view that elections in the US are compromised, Donald Trump has called for the federal government to run voting. But the US Constitution stands in his way. South Korea stunned by Trump's latest tariff hike Resentment is growing in Seoul as South Korean politicians scramble to protect US trade following yet another tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump. US-Iran talks: How far will Tehran go to make a deal? Iran is preparing for fresh talks with US officials over its contentious nuclear program. This time, a series of steps proposed by the Kremlin is reported to be at the heart of the diplomatic push. Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law exposes systemic failures As Uganda drops the first case brought under its Anti-Homosexuality Act, the fallout shows a justice system strained by political pressure, public fear and inconsistent enforcement. Nigeria: President deploys troops after Kwara state attack President Bola Tinubu deployed an army battalion in the west after Islamists killed well over 100 villagers. Meanwhile, a Christian association said all 166 churchgoers kidnapped in the north last month had been freed. How US Project Vault challenges China's rare-earth dominance Donald Trump's Project Vault seeks to secure US access to rare‑earth minerals vital for advanced tech and clean energy. The EU wants a minerals alliance with Washington, but can they really shift China's outsized lead? US wants to establish critical minerals trade bloc To defend against Chinese dominance of critical minerals, the US plans to form a trading bloc with its allies to uphold minimal prices. New START: Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, raising fears of new global arms race With the New START pact now expired, the US and Russia face no limits on their nuclear weapon stockpiles for the first time in decades. The UN warns the risk of nuclear use is now at its highest in decades. Winter Olympics begin quietly with curling The mixed doubles curling event kicked off the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics two days before the official opening of the Games. US, Iran to hold talks in Oman on Friday Despite disagreements over the possible agenda, US and Iranian officials confirmed that the countries will hold talks in Oman. Turkey's textile industry crushed by China and Bangladesh Asian rivals have pushed Turkey's manufacturers out of EU markets. Factories are closing and jobs are vanishing. Is there still hope the industry can survive? Nigeria: Extremists kill over 100 in western villages Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross. A member of parliament said that two villages, Woro and Nuku, bore the brunt of the attack.