Category: Foreign News
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Guinea-Bissau General Sworn In as Transitional President Following Military Coup
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau — General Horta Nta Na Man has been sworn in as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau, one day after the country’s military deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in the latest of the West African nation’s frequent coups. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the military headquarters in Bissau, with dozens of heavily armed
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Four Journalists Acquitted in Istanbul Over Protest Coverage
A Turkish court has acquitted four journalists who were accused of participating in an allegedly unlawful demonstration in Istanbul while covering the event earlier this year. The ruling, issued Thursday morning, found no evidence that the media workers committed any offenses, marking a significant victory for press freedom in Turkey. Who Were Acquitted The journalists
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Japan Denies Report Trump Advised PM Takaichi Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan
Japan has officially denied a report claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China regarding Taiwan. The alleged advice was reportedly given following a phone call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which touched on Taiwan’s status and broader U.S.–China relations. At a news briefing on
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Hong Kong Fire at Wang Fuk Court Leaves 65 Dead, Hundreds Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
A devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has left at least 65 people dead, including a firefighter, and more than 70 injured. The blaze, which began on Wednesday afternoon, is now largely under control, but hundreds remain unaccounted for, trapped in upper apartments of the high-rise complex.
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Pentagon Considers Adding Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to China Military-Linked Companies List
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pentagon has reportedly concluded that Chinese tech and manufacturing giants Alibaba Group Holding (9988.HK), Baidu Inc (9888.HK), and BYD Co (1211.HK) should be added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s list of companies that aid the Chinese military, according to Bloomberg News. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg notified U.S. lawmakers of
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Taiwan Investigates Former TSMC Executive Over Alleged Trade Secret Leak
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese prosecutors conducted raids on the homes of a former senior executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) after allegations surfaced that he leaked trade secrets to his new employer, Intel Corporation (INTC.O). The move comes amid rising concerns over intellectual property security in the global semiconductor industry. TSMC, the world’s largest
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China’s Tech Giants Move AI Model Training Overseas to Access Nvidia Chips
BEIJING, China – Leading Chinese technology firms are increasingly training their artificial intelligence (AI) models abroad to gain access to Nvidia chips, circumventing U.S. restrictions aimed at limiting China’s advancement in advanced technology, according to a report by the Financial Times. Companies such as Alibaba (9988.HK) and ByteDance are reportedly leveraging data centers in Southeast
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Alibaba Launches Quark AI Glasses in China, Enters Global AI Wearables Market
SHANGHAI, China – Alibaba Group (9988.HK) officially launched its Quark artificial intelligence (AI) glasses in China on Thursday, marking the company’s bold entry into the growing AI wearables market. The move positions Alibaba against global tech giants such as Meta, Apple, Samsung, and Alphabet’s Google, which have dominated the AR and VR headset industries in
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Votes in General Election as ULP Seeks Sixth Consecutive Term
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Residents of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines head to the polls this Thursday in a general election that could mark an unprecedented sixth consecutive five-year term for Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP). At 79, Gonsalves is one of the longest-serving democratically elected
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Chile’s Presidential Runoff Could Threaten Abortion Rights Under Far-Right Candidate Jose Antonio Kast
SANTIAGO, Chile – Chile’s ongoing expansion of reproductive rights faces a potential setback as far-right presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast moves toward a likely runoff victory in December. Kast, a staunch Catholic and leader of the Republican Party, has consistently opposed abortion and emergency contraception, sparking concerns among women’s rights advocates that the country could
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