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Trump Warns Zelensky of the Consequences of Abandoning the Rare Earth Minerals Agreement

In the early hours of Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the potential negative consequences if he were to backtrack on the rare earth minerals agreement allowing the United States to exploit Ukrainian mineral resources.
During his conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated that Zelensky would face "big problems" if he decided to abandon this vital agreement. Previously, on Sunday, Trump expressed his frustration towards all parties involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, lamenting the ongoing failure to resume ceasefire talks.
The U.S. president's remarks especially targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he threatened to impose new tariffs on Russian oil. NBC's correspondent Kristen Welker reported that Trump had contacted her to express his dissatisfaction with Putin's questioning of Zelensky's future as a leader.
During her program "Meet the Press," Welker relayed Trump's statement that if he could not reach an agreement with Russia to end the conflict, he would impose tariffs on Russian oil.
Welker also noted that Trump was "very angry and upset" about Putin's comments regarding Zelensky's leadership, which included discussions of potential new leadership in Ukraine. Trump mentioned that he intends to speak with the Russian president in the coming week.
In a shift in his tone, Trump directed his anger towards Zelensky, warning him against retreating from the minerals agreement, indicating that such a decision could have serious consequences for him.
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- April 23, 2025
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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