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Taiwan weaponises semiconductor sector to deter China on world stage

Taipei's chip curbs reflect its strategy to increasingly use economic and trade policy for diplomatic goals

Ashok Leyland ties up with China's CALB to advance lithium-ion battery tech

Ashok Leyland's collaboration with a Chinese cell-making behemoth, if successful, could serve as a test case for some of the largest Indian conglomerates

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits northwest Venezuela, no damage reported

People felt the earthquake in several states, and in neighbouring Colombia. Many evacuated residential and office buildings in areas near the border

Typhoon hits Hong Kong, China after killing dozens in Taiwan, Philippines

In Taiwan, 17 people died on Wednesday after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county, and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines

China, largest carbon polluting nation, announces new goal to cut emissions

It came as more than 100 world leaders lined up Wednesday to talk of increased urgency and the need for stronger efforts to curb the spewing of heat-trapping gases

Iran president blames US, Israel for peace setback as sanctions loom

Pezeshkian is in New York as Tehran seeks to engage in last-minute talks with European nations to stop the coming reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme

China rejects Trump's criticism, says US and EU also trade with Russia

Guo Jiakun criticised the EU for its continued imports of Russian energy but was conspicuously silent on Washington's own trade with Moscow.

China ends developing-nation status to strengthen WTO amid Trump tariffs

Commerce Ministry officials on Wednesday said the move was an attempt to boost the global trading system

Zelenskyy questions UN's effectiveness, says weapons decide survival

The Ukrainian leader underscored that the decisive factor in the war with Russia would be weapons rather than legal frameworks

Three people shot at Dallas ICE facility, shooter dead: US officials

Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin later told Fox News that no ICE agents were injured

French court orders Sanofi to pay $177 mn for anti-competitive behaviour

Sanofi said it is currently analysing the grounds of the ruling and reserves the right to file an appeal before the French Supreme Court

EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams

The EU is increasing its regulatory scrutiny of major US technology companies via the Digital Services Act

Lithium Americas soars on report Trump administration seeking equity stake

TD Cowen analysts said a government stake would lend credence to project completion and expansion to multiple phases with perhaps enhanced economics

Man arrested in UK over alleged cyberattack that affected European airports

The UK's National Crime Agency said the suspect was held in West Sussex on Tuesday on suspicion of offenses involving the misuse of computers

'Worst in Europe': Eli Lilly CEO slams UK drug prices, warns of fewer drugs

Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks slammed the UK's strict drug pricing rules, warning that the country risks losing new medicines and investment unless changes are made to its rebate scheme

Can humans outsmart AI? This New York job seeker's clever trick says yes

Cameron Mattis, a US-based professional, came up with a creative way to distinguish AI recruiters from human ones on LinkedIn

TikTok tracked and collected Canadian children's personal data, probe finds

A Canadian investigation found TikTok collected sensitive data from children and failed to block underage users; the company has agreed to improve safety and privacy measures

Trump blames India, China again for Russia's war, threatens more tariffs

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump also attacked his Nato allies, and reiterated his claim of stopping seven wars

Super Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan, China evacuates over 1 million

The typhoon's outer circulation continues to lash Taiwan's eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, triggering heavy rainfall

WhatsApp, Reddit hit by Australia's social media ban; check full list here

eSafety Commissioner has written to 16 firms, warning that the ban may apply to their services and encouraging them to use the 'self-assessment' tool