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Nvidia suppliers have reportedly paused production after Chinese customs blocked shipments of the company’s H200 AI chips, even though the processors were cleared for export by the United States. According to reports cited by Reuters, Chinese officials warned domestic tech firms against buying the chips and gave no clear reason for the restriction, leaving it unclear whether the move is temporary or a full ban. The situation is complicated by US rules requiring the Taiwan-made chips to pass through the US, triggering a 25% tariff. Analysts are divided over whether allowing sales would slow China’s chip development or risk boosting…
Google has filed an appeal against a landmark US district court ruling. The court found the company illegally maintained monopoly power in online search. Google said users choose its services voluntarily, not because they are forced. Lee-Anne Mulholland, vice president for regulatory affairs, responded to the August 2024 decision. She argued the ruling misrepresented why people rely on Google products. Company disputes judge’s take on competition Google announced the appeal on Friday and criticised Judge Amit Mehta’s conclusions. The company said the ruling ignored rapid technological innovation. It also said the court underestimated competitive pressure from rivals. Google requested a…
A controversial US-backed study on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled due to ethical concerns. The confirmation came from Yap Boum, a senior official at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the trial design raised serious ethical challenges. The $1.6m study, funded under the authority of Robert F Kennedy Jr at the US Department of Health and Human Services, was criticised for potentially withholding a proven hepatitis B vaccine from thousands of infants in a country with a high disease burden. Africa CDC said the study could only proceed if redesigned to…
Trump warns Iran of possible military action The United States has made it clear that military intervention remains on the table if Iranian authorities continue using lethal force against protesters. Speaking at an emergency UN Security Council session, US Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is prepared to act decisively, emphasizing that “all options are on the table” to stop what Washington calls the ongoing slaughter of civilians. While the threat remains, Trump also hinted that the violence may be easing. Iran pushes back at the UN Iran’s deputy ambassador to the UN, Hossein Darzi, strongly rejected US claims,…
India’s aviation regulator launched an investigation after an Air India aircraft ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport. No passengers or crew were injured. The aircraft’s right engine sustained major damage, and Air India grounded it for repairs and inspection. Flight returned following sudden airspace closure The Airbus A350 was flying to New York when it returned to Delhi shortly after take-off. Iran temporarily closed its airspace, forcing airlines to reroute flights. The aircraft landed safely on Thursday morning. After landing, it exited the runway and taxied toward the parking bay with passengers onboard. Dense fog limited visibility…
European forces move in Troops from several European nations have started arriving in Greenland, taking part in reconnaissance and training missions around Nuuk. France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden are among the countries sending personnel, with France planning to reinforce its initial team with land, air, and naval units in the coming days. Greenland’s deputy prime minister said NATO forces will increase their presence in the region for exercises and training, emphasizing the strategic importance of the island. Diplomatic talks hit a wall The deployments followed high-level discussions in Washington between US officials and representatives from Denmark and Greenland. Danish Foreign…
West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan back from Flamengo until the end of the season. Flamengo’s opening €35m bid was rejected and, although they are prepared to raise it to about €40m, they are reluctant to loan the midfielder back, believing they can wait and secure him more cheaply in the summer. West Ham, locked in a relegation battle and sitting seven points behind 17th, fear losing Paquetá now would severely damage their survival chances. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after becoming disillusioned in England following spot-fixing…
2026 opens amid political and economic turmoilThe year 2026 began with intense global uncertainty. President Donald Trump threatened decisive action against Iran. The warning followed US forces capturing Venezuela’s leader. His administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Officials also targeted major profit sources at banks and institutional investors. These moves sent shockwaves through international markets. Stock markets hold steady despite turmoilInvestors expected a sharp equity selloff. That decline never materialized. Traders largely ignored the political chaos. US stock indexes reached record highs early in the week. Prices later dipped only slightly. Despite mounting geopolitical and economic…
BP has said it expects to take a writedown of up to $5bn on its struggling green and low-carbon energy businesses as it refocuses on fossil fuels under its new leadership. The company said the impairment, largely affecting its gas and transition divisions, would not impact underlying profits when full-year results are published in February. BP has already cancelled hydrogen projects in the UK, Oman and Australia and is seeking to sell a stake in its solar arm, Lightsource. The announcement comes as BP grapples with weaker oil trading and falling crude prices, with Brent averaging $63.73 a barrel in…
The US government has approved Nvidia’s sale of high-performance artificial intelligence chips to China. The Department of Commerce announced the decision on Tuesday. Officials said they reviewed domestic chip supply before acting. The move relaxes previous export restrictions on sensitive technology. Washington had blocked the sales over national security concerns. Officials warned the chips could strengthen China’s technology sector and military. The new policy lifts some restrictions under strict conditions. Authorities described the change as cautious and controlled. H200 processors approved for export The approval applies to Nvidia’s H200 processors. The chip ranks as the company’s second-most-advanced AI product. Regulators…
