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China plans to triple AI chip production to cut reliance on Nvidia: Report

Huawei aims to begin production at a plant dedicated to making AI chips by year end, with two more facilities set to launch in 2026, the newspaper said citing people familiar with the matter

Trump extends influence over Washington by taking Union Station from Amtrak

The secretary said Union Station, located within walking distance of the US Capitol, had fallen into disrepair when it should be a point of pride for the city

Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged 'covert operation' in Greenland

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said that any attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom (of Denmark) will be unacceptable

US govt could take stakes in defence companies: Commerce Secretary Lutnick

Following Lutnick's comments, shares of Lockheed were up 1.1%, while Boeing was up about 0.7% and Palantir was down about 1%

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school left 3 dead, including shooter

O'Hara said the shooting suspect is dead and in his early 20s and does not have an extensive known criminal history. Officials are looking into his motive

Russian forces advance into eighth region of Ukrainian as peace talks stall

Western leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace efforts and avoiding serious negotiations while Russian troops move deeper into Ukraine

Rheinmetall wants to take over shipbuilder Naval Vessels Luerssen: Report

The CEO of Rheinmetall, which aims to fill gaps through acquisitions, said earlier this month that the company was in talks with partners about investing in the naval business

US govt stake in chipmaker Nvidia not on the table: Treasury Secy Bessent

"I don't think Nvidia needs financial support, so that seems not on the table right now," he said in an interview on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" program

Net-Zero Banking Alliance halts activities as global banks exit membership

The reality is NZBA "never truly challenged the fossil fuel-oriented business models of major banks," said Lucie Pinson, the founder of climate nonprofit Reclaim Finance

Why Trump is attacking Smithsonian national museums over slavery exhibits

US President Trump has targeted Smithsonian museums, criticising 'divisive' content and alleging museums were too focused on highlighting negative aspects of American history

Pro-Khalistani terrorist Pannun defends Sikh driver who killed 3 in Florida

Stating that Pannun has been in touch with Singh over the last two days, the former said the incident was not an intentional act but a misjudgment

Russia faces fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries

Russian media outlets reported fuel shortages are hitting consumers in several regions in the Far East and on the Crimean Peninsula, which was illegally annexed from Ukraine by Moscow in 2014

US firms show interest in Pakistan oil after Trump's claim on reserves

Trump sparked a surge of interest in Pakistan's energy potential after a social media post in July claimed the country has massive oil reserves

Trump's 50% India tariffs kick in; here's a list of countries hit by duties

The US has hit India with steep tariffs, with two 25% tranches in August, making it one of the most heavily tariffed nations among emerging markets, along with Brazil

Donald Trump's war on numbers: Can US economic data still be trusted?

The US jobs report, a key index of economic health, came in weak this month. Hours later, President Trump dismissed the figures as "phony" and fired agency head Erika McEntarfer

At least 8 dead as heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Southeast Asia

Nearly 20 centimetres (8 inches) of rain fell overnight in parts of northeast Vietnam and flood warnings remained for some riverside areas

OpenAI to update ChatGPT after US teen's parents sue over suicide

The decision to update the chatbot comes on the same day as the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a California high-school student, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman

Exxon Mobil exploring return to Russia's Sakhalin: Here's what we know

After its 2022 exit, Exxon is exploring a return to Russia's Sakhalin-1 project. The firm has been in talks with Russian energy major Rosneft, as Putin signals openness during Alaska summit

Asian stocks steady, dollar weak as investors wary over Fed independence

US Treasury yield curve has been steepening since Trump ordered the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that could lead to a legal tussle

Microsoft to probe Israel tech use, condemns protest at Brad Smith's office

An employee group called 'No Azure for Apartheid' says that by selling software and AI tools to Israel's military, the company's Azure cloud service is profiting from the deaths of civilians