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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 […]

JAPA: Overstay your visa, face permanent ban, US warns Nigerians
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JAPA: Overstay your visa, face permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

The United States government has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals, including Nigerians, cautioning that overstaying a U.S. visa could lead to deportation and a permanent ban from re-entering the country. In a statement made available to the press on Monday by the United States mission in Nigeria, U.S. immigration authorities reiterated their longstanding […]

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UK airport shuts indefinitely as plane crash sparks fireball

Southend Airport in the United Kingdom has been shut down indefinitely after a small aircraft crashed on Sunday afternoon, triggering a massive fireball. Footage shared online captured intense flames and thick black smoke billowing from the scene. Essex Police said officers were called shortly before 4pm following reports of a collision involving a 12-metre plane. […]

Shares rises as US lifts export ban on chip design software
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Shares rises as US lifts export ban on chip design software

Shares of United States chip design giants Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems surged on Thursday after the U.S. government lifted recent export restrictions on advanced semiconductor software to China, providing relief to the Electronic Design Automation industry and easing tensions in the ongoing tech trade dispute. Synopsys shares rose 6.7% in pre-market trading, while Cadence […]

US-Nigeria bilateral trade hit nearly $13bn in 2024 – US Ambassador
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US-Nigeria bilateral trade hit nearly $13bn in 2024 – US Ambassador

Trade between the United States and Nigeria has surged to nearly $13 billion in 2024, marking a significant milestone in economic relations between the two nations. The announcement was made by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., during a business forum hosted by Lagos Business School. Speaking at the event themed “Towards […]

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US-China tensions reignite over Huawei AI chip export rules

Efforts to ease trade tensions between the United States and China have hit a setback as a new dispute over semiconductor regulations reignites friction between the two global powers. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke to recent U.S. export restrictions targeting Huawei’s artificial intelligence chips, threatening legal action against those who […]

US delivery company DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo in £2.9bn deal
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US delivery company DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo in £2.9bn deal

United States meal delivery giant DoorDash is set to acquire British rival Deliveroo in a deal valued at approximately £2.9 billion ($3.85 billion), the companies announced on Tuesday. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening DoorDash’s footprint in Europe amid growing competition in the food delivery sector. Talks between the two companies were revived last month […]

US considers equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS act
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Trump to slash US tariffs on China ‘substantially’

President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling a possible thaw in the tense U.S.-China trade relationship that has rattled global markets. During a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Trump indicated that the hefty tariffs—some reaching as high as 145%—could soon be eased, though not eliminated entirely. […]