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China Halts AI Chip Sales To ByteDance And Alibaba Tech Firms

China Halts AI Chip Sales To ByteDance And Alibaba Tech Firms

September 22, 2025 11:23 am

China’s top internet regulator has barred major technology companies from acquiring or testing advanced AI chips from US firm Nvidia, signalling an intensifying push for domestic semiconductor independence. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) specifically targeted products including Nvidia’s high-performance RTX Pro 6000D graphics processors, widely used for artificial intelligence applications.

The move affects leading Chinese tech giants such as ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, and e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba. Analysts say it could significantly slow AI development in some of China’s most innovative firms, as Nvidia chips have been central to research in machine learning and large-scale data processing.…

Ancient Pharaoh’s Gold Bracelet Stolen, Melted For $4,000

Ancient Pharaoh’s Gold Bracelet Stolen, Melted For $4,000

September 19, 2025 6:59 am

Egyptian authorities have confirmed the arrest of a museum employee and three alleged accomplices after a priceless 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, sold for less than $4,000, and then melted down beyond recovery.

The artifact, a gold band inlaid with lapis lazuli beads, dated back to the reign of Pharaoh Amenemope of the 21st Dynasty (1070–945 BC) and had been kept inside a locked safe in the museum’s conservation laboratory.

According to the Interior Ministry, the theft occurred on September 9 when a restoration specialist on duty removed the piece, later working with a silver trader in …

EU Scrambles For Climate Deal Ahead Of UN Summit In Brazil

EU Scrambles For Climate Deal Ahead Of UN Summit In Brazil

September 18, 2025 5:59 am

Europe’s claim to global climate leadership is under strain. On Thursday, environment ministers from the European Union’s 27 member states will meet in Brussels, racing against a looming United Nations deadline to finalize a plan for slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.

The EU — the world’s fourth-largest emitter after China, the United States, and India — has long styled itself as the standard-bearer for climate ambition. Yet deep divisions over the bloc’s green agenda have left Brussels scrambling to avoid embarrassment ahead of November’s COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil.

With member states unable to agree on a binding 2040 …

Australia’s Climate Pledge Branded ‘Anti-Climactic’

Australia’s Climate Pledge Branded ‘Anti-Climactic’

September 18, 2025 5:47 am

Australia has pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 70 percent from 2005 levels by 2035 — a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed as “responsible” and “science-based.” But the announcement, made Thursday in Canberra, has been met with disappointment by climate experts and Pacific leaders who argue the country is still falling short of what science demands.

The target forms part of Australia’s formal submission under the Paris climate accord, which requires nations to outline their emissions-cutting goals and detailed roadmaps. The stakes are high: Australia is seeking to co-host next year’s UN climate summit with …

UNICEF: Gaza’s Children Endure Severe Hunger In Ongoing War

UNICEF: Gaza’s Children Endure Severe Hunger In Ongoing War

September 17, 2025 9:16 am

The war in Gaza, now in its second year, has created a generation of children teetering on the edge of survival. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned this week that more than 10,000 children in Gaza City alone require urgent treatment for acute malnutrition — a stark reminder that the conflict’s toll extends well beyond the battlefield.

“Mass displacement is pushing families into unimaginable conditions,” said Tess Ingram, a UNICEF spokeswoman based in southern Gaza’s Al-Mawasi zone. “For the most vulnerable, it is a deadly threat.”

Ingram spoke during a UN press briefing in Geneva, painting a grim picture …

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal On TikTok Ownership Talks

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal On TikTok Ownership Talks

September 16, 2025 7:26 am

The United States and China have reached a “framework agreement” over TikTok’s U.S. operations, potentially paving the way for American ownership of the popular video-sharing app. The deal was confirmed Monday after two days of trade negotiations in Madrid, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, adding that President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to finalize details on Friday.

The talks come ahead of a critical September 17 deadline requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. division or face a nationwide ban. The deadline, originally set for earlier this year, has already been extended …

Patel Faces Congress Over FBI Missteps In Kirk Murder Probe

Patel Faces Congress Over FBI Missteps In Kirk Murder Probe

September 15, 2025 7:36 am

FBI Director Kash Patel will face back-to-back hearings before Congress this week as lawmakers scrutinize his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The hearings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are expected to probe both the agency’s missteps during the high-profile case and Patel’s overall capacity to lead a bureau under pressure.

The controversy erupted after Patel prematurely announced on social media that a suspect in Kirk’s killing was already in custody, a claim later proven incorrect. The blunder not only fueled public confusion but also raised fresh doubts about his leadership style and operational …

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

September 15, 2025 6:50 am

Manchester United, Napoli, and Bayern Munich have all been linked with moves for Raheem Sterling, though not all approaches appear to have advanced significantly.

United made tentative contact in the late stages of last summer’s window, but Sterling was not strongly inclined to push for a move. His salary demands and questions about how regularly he would feature were also factors that slowed progress.

Napoli have assessed Sterling as a potential addition to their squad, particularly as they weigh alternatives to other attacking targets. The England international’s versatility and experience continue to make him an attractive option for clubs in …

Defying Damascus, Sweida’s Druze Fight A Struggle To Survive

Defying Damascus, Sweida’s Druze Fight A Struggle To Survive

September 13, 2025 6:41 am

In the heart of southern Syria, the Druze community of Sweida has found itself at the center of a deadly confrontation with the Damascus government, driven by demands for self-determination and survival.

“The people of Sweida feel betrayed and abandoned by the majority of Syrians at the worst time in our history,” one resident told reporters anonymously, citing fear for his family’s safety. He called on Syrians to reject sectarianism and to resist the government’s grip, insisting that the Druze will never accept extremist figures or groups like Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

The violence that swept through Sweida in mid-July …

South Korean Workers Caught in U.S. Raid Return Home

South Korean Workers Caught in U.S. Raid Return Home

September 12, 2025 9:17 am

SEOUL — More than 300 South Korean workers detained in a sweeping immigration raid at a Hyundai factory site in Georgia last week are heading back to Seoul, their departure stirring diplomatic ripples and raising questions about the future of Korean investment in the United States.

A chartered Korean Air flight carrying the workers — along with 14 non-Koreans also swept up in the raid — left Atlanta on Thursday afternoon. It is scheduled to land at Incheon International Airport on Friday. One South Korean reportedly chose to remain in the United States to seek permanent residency.

The departure was …

Republicans Block Schumer Push To Unseal Epstein Files

Republicans Block Schumer Push To Unseal Epstein Files

September 11, 2025 9:06 am

In a dramatic but short-lived skirmish on the Senate floor, Republicans on Wednesday swiftly quashed a surprise attempt by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to force the Justice Department to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender whose shadow still looms over American politics.

By a 51-49 vote, the Senate tabled Schumer’s amendment, which had been quietly attached to the must-pass annual defense bill. The measure would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn over any available documents relating to Epstein and his network of associates. Two Republicans — Missouri’s Josh Hawley and Kentucky’s …

Over 120,000 Evacuated As Floods Ravage Central Pakistan

Over 120,000 Evacuated As Floods Ravage Central Pakistan

September 9, 2025 10:08 am

Pakistan — Under a blistering late-summer sun, families huddled in tents and open fields Monday after record floods forced more than 120,000 people from their homes in central Pakistan. What they carried with them was little more than the clothes on their backs; what they lost was nearly everything else.

The mass evacuation, backed by military helicopters and rescue boats, unfolded overnight in Jalalpur Pirwala, a city in eastern Punjab province where weeks of torrential monsoon rains combined with dam releases from India swelled rivers to dangerous levels. Officials said nearly 2.2 million people across Punjab have been displaced since …

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