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Samsung blames US AI chip sanctions for profit slump, shares dip
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US revokes Samsung, SK Hynix chip production licenses for China

The United States is making it more difficult for chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix to produce chips in China by revoking authorizations that allowed the companies to receive American semiconductor manufacturing equipment there, according to the Federal Register. The U.S. Commerce Department had given the companies exemptions to sweeping restrictions created in 2022 on the […]

US Embassy in Nigeria moves to new visa service provider
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US proposes four-year visa limit for foreign students

Foreign students and journalists may soon face shorter stays in the United States under a proposed law by the Donald Trump administration. According to a Wednesday statement from the Department of Homeland Security, the law seeks to curb “visa abuse” and increase the agency’s ability to “properly vet” visitors. If finalised, international students would have […]

Trump to unveil AI expansion plan amid US-China tech race
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Gaza: Trump to hold post-war meeting today

United States President Donald Trump will host a meeting on Wednesday on post-war plans for Gaza, his envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday. In a Fox News interview, Witkoff stated, “We’ve got a large meeting in the White House tomorrow, chaired by the president, and it’s a very comprehensive plan we’re putting together on the next […]

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US court jails Osun monarch over COVID-19 fraud scheme

A United States court has sentenced the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to 56 months in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Oloyede, 62, who holds dual U.S. and Nigerian citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was sentenced on August 26 by U.S. District Judge Christopher […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
Technology

US parents blame ChatGPT for 16-year-old son’s suicide

The parents of a 16-year-old California boy who died by suicide have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company’s ChatGPT chatbot provided their son with detailed suicide instructions and encouraged his death. Matthew and Maria Raine argue in a complaint filed Monday in a California state court that ChatGPT cultivated an intimate relationship with […]

India seeks to keep US trade talks on track despite tariff hike
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India seeks to keep US trade talks on track despite tariff hike

India hopes to press ahead with trade negotiations with the United States despite Washington’s decision to double tariffs on its exports to 50% in response to New Delhi’s continued purchase of sanctioned Russian oil, two lawmakers said on Monday. The foreign affairs parliamentary panel was briefed on the matter by the foreign secretary after U.S. […]

US tariff could last beyond Trump era - JPMorgan report
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US tariff could last beyond Trump era – JPMorgan report

The effective tariff rate on United States imports is expected to remain close to 22%, with little likelihood of easing on duties tied to national security, according to a new report released Wednesday by JPMorgan Chase’s Center for Geopolitics. The report indicates that tariffs are now viewed across the U.S. political spectrum as essential to […]

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US slams Nigeria governors over lavish spending amid worsening poverty

The United States has condemned the extravagant spending habits of some Nigerian state governors, citing concerns over growing economic hardship across the country. The criticism follows reports that several governors are allocating billions of naira to luxury projects and new government buildings, even as poverty deepens and essential public services decline. In a statement shared […]

US passport slips to 10th in global power rankings
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US passport slips to 10th in global power rankings

The United States passport has fallen to its lowest-ever position in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index, now ranking 10th in the world. Once the world’s most powerful passport in 2014, the U.S. now trails behind 33 other countries when tied scores are taken into account. The index, compiled quarterly by London-based firm […]

US lawmakers question tech giants over submarine cable security
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US lawmakers question tech giants over submarine cable security

Three Republican members of the United States House of Representatives have raised concerns over national security risks linked to global submarine communication cables, urging tech giants to disclose their roles and safeguards regarding the infrastructure. In a letter sent Monday, the lawmakers asked the CEOs of Alphabet, Meta (Facebook’s parent company), Amazon, and Microsoft whether […]

US senate approves $9bn cuts to foreign aid
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US senate approves $9bn cuts to foreign aid

The United States Senate has approved a controversial $9 billion spending cut package proposed by President Donald Trump, targeting foreign aid and public media funding. The vote, which passed narrowly at 51-48 early Thursday morning, reflects growing Republican momentum behind deep budget reductions inspired by the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency, formerly led by Elon […]