Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defends his company's chip sales to China, asserting that the Chinese military doesn't rely on US technology and has ample domestic computing capacity. He criticizes US export controls as counterproductive, emphasizing the need for global accessibility to American tech, despite facing billions in losses due to restrictions and warnings from US lawmakers.
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The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity. These warrants cite the systematic persecution of women, girls, and those defying the Taliban's gender policies in Afghanistan since August 2021. The ICC emphasizes the deprivation of fundamental rights and freedoms through discriminatory decrees and edicts.
During the ongoing Test, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant sustained a painful injury to his left index finger while attempting to stop a delivery. Nasser Hussain reported that Pant split his fingernail, but thankfully, the finger isn't broken. Despite receiving treatment, Pant left the field, and Dhruv Jurel, who has prior experience, took over behind the stumps.
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During the Indiana Fever versus Connecticut Sun game, a fan wearing a Caitlin Clark jersey was removed. The fan allegedly made contact with Saniya Rivers. Rivers alerted the officials. Other fans booed the ejected fan. The Indiana Fever won the game 85-77. Caitlin Clark may have suffered a groin injury. Her condition is currently unknown.
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