The Biden administration announces new export rules for advanced AI computer chips, limiting access to around 120 countries. The framework aims to safeguard AI technology for national security while balancing economic interests. Some industry leaders warn of potential supply chain disruptions and risks to US competitiveness.
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China expressed strong opposition to the new US tariffs, which include a 10 percent base tariff on global imports and an additional 34 per cent targeting China. Beijing condemned the move as violating international trade norms, harming global economic development, and destabilising supply chains. The Chinese commerce ministry urged Washington to cancel the tariffs.
Federal employees have been sent a government meno informing them that they will receive eight months' pay if they choose to resign. Elon Musk's design was seen in the move as he did the same when he took over Twitter. The email sent to the federal employees and the one sent to Twitter employees in November 2022 share the dame subject line: A Fork in the Road.
UK energy minister Ed Miliband met officials in Beijing on Monday after vowing to press them on China's emissions as well as touchy topics such as Hong Kong and forced labour. Miliband said he would also raise concerns over rights abuses in Hong Kong and the treatment of the Uyghur minority -- as well as "forced labour in supply chains" and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Beijing has never condemned.
British pubs are grappling with a Guinness shortage due to soaring demand, fueled by Gen Z's embrace of the Irish stout. Diageo, Guinness's parent company, has limited supplies, causing panic-buying and concern among publicans, especially during the festive season. While some pubs are running dry, others see an opportunity for alternative stouts to gain popularity.
A Russian vessel, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing. The ship was operated by Oboronlogistika, a Russian Defence Ministry-affiliated organisation. Ukrainian intelligence suggests it was transporting weapons, although the company claims it carried port cranes and icebreaker parts.
Liam Payne's father, Geoff, attempted to admit him to a psychiatric facility after a relapse in early 2024. Despite initial improvements, the One Direction singer's condition worsened, leading to a contract termination with his record label shortly before his death.
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The Harvard International Review removed an article critical of the Sikh separatist Khalistan movement after facing backlash and a complaint. The decision and subsequent controversy highlight tensions between editorial decisions and authors' perspectives, as well as the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the Khalistan movement.
A Tennessee pastor, Reverend Steve Caudle, called for possible violence against Elon Musk, citing fears of Musk interfering with the US Treasury and personal information. He suggested that violence might be necessary, invoking religious justification and referring to spiritual conflict. "I'm worried that we are on the verge of bloodshed. This is an attempt to take us back to a day that we do not want to go and we will not go. Therefore, there will be conflict," the pastor said.