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Huawei unveils AI cluster breakthrough to supercharge China's tech drive
Huawei has developed powerful AI supernodes using its own chips, aiming to boost China's computing power and reduce reliance on foreign technologies like Nvidia
 "Huawei unveils AI cluster breakthrough to supercharge China's tech drive")
Wall St hits record high after Fed indicates more rate cuts; Intel soars
Intel jumped 29% and was set for its biggest one-day gain since October 1987 after Nvidia said it would invest $5 billion in the struggling US chipmaker. Peer Advanced Micro Devices slipped 3.1%
 "Wall St hits record high after Fed indicates more rate cuts; Intel soars")
Only a third of world rivers had water within normal range in 2024: WMO
Only a third of rivers had normal flows in 2024 while glaciers shrank for the third year, WMO report warns, urging stronger monitoring and data sharing to avert future crises
 "Only a third of world rivers had water within normal range in 2024: WMO")
Starmer, Trump praise renewed US-UK special relationship, avoid disputes
Starmer, standing alongside his wife Victoria, greeted Trump warmly at his Chequers country residence to the sound of bagpipes for a meeting which is not without perils
 "Starmer, Trump praise renewed US-UK special relationship, avoid disputes")
Nvidia to invest $5 bn in Intel to co-develop chips, expand AI platforms
The move comes almost two weeks after US President Donald Trump signed a deal with Intel to acquire a 10 per cent stake in the company to revive the struggling chipmaker
 "Nvidia to invest $5 bn in Intel to co-develop chips, expand AI platforms")
US jobless claims fall to 231,000 after recent surge to 4-year high
Though the report from the Labor Department on Thursday confirmed layoffs remained relatively low, the hiring side of the labor market has almost stalled
 "US jobless claims fall to 231,000 after recent surge to 4-year high")
Trump says may extend China truce alongside TikTok talks with Xi Jinping
Trump said the deal on TikTok would be done "in conjunction with China" and that the US is getting "a 'fee plus' for just making the deal."
 "Trump says may extend China truce alongside TikTok talks with Xi Jinping")
Trump seeks Supreme Court order to remove Lisa Cook from US Fed board
The White House campaign to unseat Cook marks an unprecedented bid to reshape the Fed board, which was designed to be largely independent from day-to-day politics
 "Trump seeks Supreme Court order to remove Lisa Cook from US Fed board")
Trump says he disagrees with UK move to recognise Palestinian state
Starmer said he and Trump agreed on the ultimate aim of peace in the region
Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches ISS a day late after engine glitch
Astronauts used the space station's robot arm to pluck Northrop Grumman's Cygnus capsule from orbit as they soared over Africa
 "Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches ISS a day late after engine glitch")
UK police arrest suspects as Lithuania exposes Russia-linked sabotage plot
The Metropolitan Police said Thursday they arrested three people just east of London on suspicion of spying for Russia
 "UK police arrest suspects as Lithuania exposes Russia-linked sabotage plot")
What China ban means for Nvidia's billions and who gains in Beijing?
China has reportedly directed its biggest technology firms, including ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent, to stop buying Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips and cancel existing orders
 "What China ban means for Nvidia's billions and who gains in Beijing?")
BoE holds main UK interest rate at 4% with inflation above target
The decision was widely anticipated, as was the split of votes on the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee
 "BoE holds main UK interest rate at 4% with inflation above target")
Japan political party appoints AI as party head after leader quits
The party's founder, Shinji Ishimaru, recently quit the party after 10 candidates lost seats in the country's upper House election held in July this year
 "Japan political party appoints AI as party head after leader quits")
Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces shut down
It's the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, and leaves government offices, the private sector, public institutions, and homes without Wi-Fi
 "Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces shut down")
Experts resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump admin
Experts' revival of the Census advisory panel marks latest pushback by researchers against statistical changes under Trump's second term, seen as threatening data integrity and transparency.
 "Experts resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump admin")
Climate-driven health risks could cost global economy $1.5 trn by 2050: WEF
The study encourages companies to act now to protect workforce health, build operational resilience and safeguard productivity
 "Climate-driven health risks could cost global economy $1.5 trn by 2050: WEF")
China closes Google antitrust probe as trade talks with US advance
Beijing has ended its investigation into Google. Nvidia is now under regulatory focus amid trade tensions between the US and China
 "China closes Google antitrust probe as trade talks with US advance")
At 18.9%, China's youth unemployment rises to highest level since 2023
A record 12.2 million university students graduated this summer, with many of them joining a job market that was strained by deflationary pressures and external uncertainties
 "At 18.9%, China's youth unemployment rises to highest level since 2023")
China's rare earth exports hit record high in August ahead of Xi-Trump call
China's rare earth exports surged to a record 7,338 tons in August, even as EU firms raise issues on licensing delays
 "China's rare earth exports hit record high in August ahead of Xi-Trump call")