China's trade ministry is probing US semiconductor firms, demanding sensitive sales data and customer details for an anti-dumping investigation into analog chips. This move escalates the ongoing trade war, with both nations imposing restrictions and probes, creating significant pressure for companies operating in both markets.
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President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated India would significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump shared this information following a conversation with Modi, emphasizing Modi's desire for the Russia-Ukraine war to conclude.
Two Israeli soldiers were injured in Tubas, West Bank, on Saturday evening when Palestinian fighters threw an explosive device at them during an IDF operation. The assailant escaped, and the soldiers were hospitalised. In response, the IDF reinforced its presence in Tubas and blocked town entrances.
Gold prices saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This followed a significant drop the previous day. Investors are now keenly observing US inflation figures. These numbers will offer clues about the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions. The market is anticipating potential buying opportunities after the recent price decline.
Indian refiners are reportedly set to halve their Russian oil imports, a White House official stated. However, Indian sources suggest this reduction hasn't materialized yet, with December/January data expected to show any change. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs denied any recent conversation between PM Modi and US President Trump regarding this matter, emphasizing India's consumer-centric energy policy.
Pakistani teams received handshakes from opponents in hockey and cricket, a welcome sight amidst lingering tensions. Despite a dominant 93-run Test victory over South Africa, commentators used the moment to criticize India's past refusal to reciprocate sportsmanship, highlighting the ongoing impact of the Asia Cup controversy.
NFL star Justin Herbert and pop sensation Madison Beer are the talk of 2025. Their romance, sparked by sightings and confirmed with a sideline kiss at a Chargers game, blends sports and entertainment. Beer's evolving style, from glamorous stage wear to chic off-duty looks, further fuels fan fascination with this high-profile couple.
Eliza Monroe Hay, daughter of President James Monroe, will be laid to rest in Virginia nearly two centuries after her death in France. Her remains, previously in an unmarked grave, are being repatriated following research that revealed her financial struggles and attempts to return home. This brings closure to a long period of neglect for the eldest presidential daughter.
Nigeria is set to host the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in West Africa, a move aligning with India's National Education Policy 2020. The IIT Nigeria campus, located at the Federal Government Academy in Suleja, will offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering and technology, with the first students expected in 2026.
This is where the comparison to Suu Kyi becomes instructive. Suu Kyi’s global reputation was built on non-violence and patient moral authority; her fall from grace came only after she took power and failed to live up to those ideals, most notoriously by defending Myanmar’s army amid the Rohingya genocide. Machado’s scrutiny, by contrast, is coming now — before she has even had a chance to govern.