China Imposes 75.8% Tariffs on Canadian Canola
China has announced a preliminary 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola, following an anti-dumping investigation launched last year in response to Canada’s 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). The Ministry…
New UK Internet Safety Law Sparks Backlash in Britain and the U.S.
A newly enforced U.K. law mandating age verification on adult sites and certain other online platforms has triggered a backlash from both domestic internet users and international critics, including U.S.…
Chinese State Media Claims Nvidia H20 Chips Unsafe for China
An account affiliated with China’s state broadcaster CCTV has warned that Nvidia’s chips may present security concerns, following Beijing’s heightened scrutiny over potential backdoor access. In a post published on…
South Korea Embarks on Ambitious AI Journey to Compete Globally
South Korea has enlisted some of its largest corporations and promising startups to create a national foundational AI model built primarily on domestic technology. The initiative is part of Seoul’s…
U.S. Charges Two Chinese Nationals for Illegal Shipment of Nvidia AI Chips to China
Two Chinese nationals in California, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, both 28, have been arrested and charged with illegally exporting tens of millions of dollars’ worth of artificial intelligence chips,…
India Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil Imports
India has stated it is being “targeted” by the United States and the European Union for its imports of Russian oil. The country’s foreign ministry issued a statement late Monday…
Nintendo Increases Original Switch Console Prices Citing ‘Market Conditions’
Nintendo has announced a price increase for its original Nintendo Switch game consoles, with the changes taking effect on August 3. The company stated that the price hikes are a…
Nintendo Sells Over 6 Million Switch 2 Consoles, Working to Prevent Shortages
Nintendo is maintaining its sales predictions for the first year of the Switch 2, despite the console’s performance exceeding the company’s own expectations. According to its latest financial results, the…
Nvidia Poised to Regain Partial Access to China but Faces Declining AI Chip Market Share
Nvidia’s H20 AI chips are expected to re-enter the Chinese market following assurances from the Trump administration last month, which allowed a resumption of exports after an effective ban in…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Trade Deal Setting Seoul Tariffs at 15%
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a “Full and Complete” trade agreement with South Korea, setting a blanket tariff rate of 15% on South Korean exports to the U.S.…
Google Proposes Expanding Play Store Access to More Real-Money Games in India
Google has proposed sweeping revisions to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps onto its platforms. This move is part of an…
China Tariff Deal Hinges on Trump’s Consent
Top officials from the U.S. and China concluded two days of talks described by both sides as “constructive,” focusing on whether to extend their 90-day tariff truce. China’s trade negotiator…
How Much Shein Prices Have Increased Following Trump Tariffs
Online retailers are facing significant challenges due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the recent changes to the de minimis exemption. Shein, a Singapore-based fast fashion e-commerce giant, has seen…
India’s AI-Powered Tech Layoffs Threaten Middle-Class Aspirations
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced plans to cut over 12,000 jobs at middle and senior management levels, reducing its workforce by 2%. This move reflects…
Thailand and Cambodia Leaders Agree to Ceasefire After Five Days of Fighting
The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Monday to an immediate ceasefire effective from midnight, aiming to end their deadliest conflict in over a decade following five days of…
India Bans 25 Streaming Apps Citing ‘Obscene’ Content
The Indian government has banned 25 streaming platforms accused of distributing “obscene” content, marking one of the country’s most sweeping moves against digital media to date. The ban targets lesser-known…
Samsung Invests in Video AI Startup Capable of Analyzing Thousands of Hours of Footage
Many AI tools today can summarize individual videos, but understanding and analyzing multiple videos or footage spanning hours remains a challenge. This limitation affects security companies monitoring thousands of hours…
Alibaba to Launch AI-Powered Glasses as a Chinese Competitor to Meta
Alibaba on Monday revealed its first smart glasses, the Quark AI Glasses, powered by the company’s own artificial intelligence models. The device marks Alibaba’s initial entry into wearable hardware and…
King Meets Modi Following Signing of India-UK Trade Deal
King Charles held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sandringham following the signing of a major free trade agreement between the UK and India. The deal will make…
Australia to End Import Ban on US Beef Following Trump Tariff Dispute
Australia will lift its longstanding restrictions on importing beef from the United States, removing a trade barrier that had previously angered the Trump administration. The country effectively banned American beef…