US eyes more AI chip curbs on Chinese companies to close loophole
US rules restricting shipments of AI chips and chipmaking tools to China are set to be tightened in the coming days, sources say.
Race for US House speaker in chaos as Republican nominee drops out
Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, plunging the paralysed lower chamber of Congress deeper into crisis.
Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, plunging the paralysed lower chamber of Congress deeper into crisis.
Chilean president to hold talks with Xi Jinping while in Beijing
Gabriel Boric is expected to attempt to lure renewal energy investments to Chile, which is home to 48 per cent of global lithium reserves, a mineral needed for EV batteries.
Gabriel Boric is expected to attempt to lure renewal energy investments to Chile, which is home to 48 per cent of global lithium reserves, a mineral needed for EV batteries.
US man shot dead ramming car into Chinese consulate named as Zhanyuan Yang, 31
San Francisco police opened fire at the driver, who later died in hospital. A witness said he had been yelling about the Chinese Communist Party.
San Francisco police opened fire at the driver, who later died in hospital. A witness said he had been yelling about the Chinese Communist Party.
Hamas attack: Trump calls Hezbollah ‘smart’, says Israel PM ‘not prepared’
The White House described the ex-US president’s comments as ‘unhinged’, while an Israeli minister said it was ‘shameful’ and showed Trump could not be relied on.
The White House described the ex-US president’s comments as ‘unhinged’, while an Israeli minister said it was ‘shameful’ and showed Trump could not be relied on.
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US ‘by Israel’s side’, Palestinians have ‘legitimate aspirations’: Blinken
Washington’s top diplomat Antony Blinken, in the Middle East to try to prevent the conflict spreading, pledged support for Tel Aviv but also said Hamas militants do not represent those who want freedom, security, justice and opportunity.
Tearful ex-girlfriend calls FTX collapse a relief in Bankman-Fried trial
Caroline Ellison said at the fraud trial on Wednesday that the collapse of FTX had lifted the ‘dread’ hanging over her.
Caroline Ellison said at the fraud trial on Wednesday that the collapse of FTX had lifted the ‘dread’ hanging over her.
Microsoft asked to pay nearly US$29 billion in back taxes in US
The software giant says it will appeal the US Internal Revenue Service’s decision that the company owes taxes from 2004 to 2013.
The software giant says it will appeal the US Internal Revenue Service’s decision that the company owes taxes from 2004 to 2013.
US urged to work with technology leader China on transition to clean energy
The United States can’t be protectionist when it comes to the electric vehicle and EV battery industries, which are now dominated by China, analyst warns.
The United States can’t be protectionist when it comes to the electric vehicle and EV battery industries, which are now dominated by China, analyst warns.
Jada Pinkett Smith says separated from Will Smith in 2016, before Oscars slap
The Hollywood power couple’s marriage came under intense spotlight last year when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife.
The Hollywood power couple’s marriage came under intense spotlight last year when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife.
Republican divisions threaten Scalise’s ascent to House speaker
Republican Steve Scalise faces a fight to become House speaker that could drag on for days or even weeks.
Republican Steve Scalise faces a fight to become House speaker that could drag on for days or even weeks.
Nasa asteroid sample contains life-critical water and carbon
The finding offers yet more evidence for the theory that the foundations for life on Earth were seeded from outer space
The finding offers yet more evidence for the theory that the foundations for life on Earth were seeded from outer space
Israel strikes demolish Gaza amid power cut, US claims Egypt warned of attack
The war, which has already claimed at least 2,200 lives on both sides, is expected to escalate – and compound the misery of people living in Gaza, where necessities and electricity were already in short supply.
The war, which has already claimed at least 2,200 lives on both sides, is expected to escalate – and compound the misery of people living in Gaza, where necessities and electricity were already in short supply.
Ukraine’s Zelensky seeks winter defences to fight Russia on visit to Nato
Ukraine is pushing to become a member of Nato in a bid to ensure its long-term security in the face of Moscow’s aggression.
Ukraine is pushing to become a member of Nato in a bid to ensure its long-term security in the face of Moscow’s aggression.
Russia accuses US of nuclear test site activity, says won’t test unless US does
Accusation came as Russia’s lower house of parliament urgently studies how to revoke Moscow’s ratification of a landmark treaty banning nuclear tests.
Accusation came as Russia’s lower house of parliament urgently studies how to revoke Moscow’s ratification of a landmark treaty banning nuclear tests.
Utah sues TikTok, saying it lures children into addictive social media habits
The US state says the company misrepresents its app’s safety and deceptively portrays itself as independent of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
The US state says the company misrepresents its app’s safety and deceptively portrays itself as independent of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
US Navy sailor pleads guilty to sharing military data with China
Wenheng Zhao was accused of accepting nearly US$15,000 in exchange for information, photos and videos of involving US Navy exercises, operations and facilities.
Wenheng Zhao was accused of accepting nearly US$15,000 in exchange for information, photos and videos of involving US Navy exercises, operations and facilities.
US government shutdown could delay end-of-year decision on China tariffs
The Office of the US Trade Representative has been reviewing the need for and impact of the additional duties since May 2022.
The Office of the US Trade Representative has been reviewing the need for and impact of the additional duties since May 2022.
China and electric vehicles forge a growing political target for Republicans
US President Joe Biden’s goal of a domestic EV industry, using Chinese battery technology, draws fire, startling local officials as efforts to bring new business to their towns are now criticised.
US President Joe Biden’s goal of a domestic EV industry, using Chinese battery technology, draws fire, startling local officials as efforts to bring new business to their towns are now criticised.
Biden condemns Hamas attack on Israel, says 14 Americans killed, others captured
Hamas has threatened to start killing hostages every time Israel strikes a civilian target in Gaza without warning.
Hamas has threatened to start killing hostages every time Israel strikes a civilian target in Gaza without warning.
