U.S. Approves Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to Major Chinese Tech Firms
The United States approved sales of Nvidia H200 AI chips to several major Chinese technology companies, though broader geopolitical tensions continue limiting shipments.
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U.S. Government’s Intel Stake Gains $25.7 Billion in Eight Months After CHIPS Investment
A U.S. government investment in Intel has generated $25.7 billion in unrealized gains in just eight months after shares surged following earnings.
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing regulatory concerns over the cross-border deal.
U.S. Launches $166 Billion Tariff Refund Program After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration has begun issuing up to $166 billion in tariff refunds to importers following a Supreme Court decision, with payments expected to take months...
Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record as Oxfam Flags Rising Political Influence
Global billionaire wealth climbed to a new peak in 2025 as the number of ultra-wealthy individuals surpassed 3,000 for the first time, according to Oxfam. The...
Japan Launches World’s First Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Project
Japan has become the first country to begin extracting rare earth elements from the ocean floor, marking a major step to secure critical mineral supplies and...
Singapore’s SGX and Nasdaq Launch Dual-Listing Bridge to Boost Market Competitiveness
Singapore Exchange and Nasdaq have unveiled a dual-listing framework allowing large companies to list in both markets using a single regulatory process. The move aims to...
U.S. and Switzerland Reach Trade Deal Reducing Tariffs to 15%
The United States and Switzerland agreed on a framework trade deal that cuts U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% and secures $200 billion...
Trump Family’s Crypto Boom Spurs Conflict of Interest Questions
An investigation reveals the Trump family earned nearly $864 million in crypto-related ventures during the first half of 2025, raising ethics concerns amid links to foreign...
Ro Khanna Proposes Ban on Crypto Trading for Trump Family and Federal Officials
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna is introducing legislation to bar the president, congressional members and their families from trading cryptocurrencies, citing mounting concerns about conflicts of interest...