New AI models launched by China’s biggest players underscore how the country’s companies are keeping up with the U.S.
Sources: TSMC plans to invest another $100B to build four more US fabs to ensure tariff-free chip sales; analysis: its Arizona site has land for four more fabs (Financial Times)
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Sources: TSMC plans to invest another $100B to build four more US fabs to ensure tariff-free chip sales; analysis: its Arizona site has land for four more fabs — Agreements reached between Taiwan and Trump administr…
Trump says Iran regime change ‘best thing that could happen’ as second carrier heads to region
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as he confirmed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. The US president is hoping to strike a deal with Ira…
Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman poised to become PM as Islamists concede defeat
Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister after 17 years in sel…
Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos
In Nigeria’s capital, a rock musician is taking to the streets with roses and a guitar to remind people to slow down and feel the love ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Demystifying The Rafale Imperative: India’s Strategic Pivot In Aerial Supremacy
India’s prospective acquisition of 114 Rafale fighters under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program represents far more than a routine procurement. It embodies a strategic imperative shaped by decades of operational necessities, infrastructural commitments, and geopolitical realities.This deal addresses the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) enduring requirement for medium-weight multirole
Harvard University Sued Over Documents Linked To Racial Discrimination Probe
The Justice Department sued Harvard University for allegedly failing to hand over documents related to investigations into racial discrimination in admissions, the latest legal clash between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution.
‘Strangled, Not Hanged’: Doctor Who Observed Epstein Autopsy Makes Big Claim
A pathologist, who observed the post-mortem examination of American financier Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a fresh investigation into the death of the convicted sex offender.
Defence Secretary Highlights TEJAS MK-1A Milestones: Five Jets Flying, Production On Track Amid Engine Wait
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has provided a positive update on the TEJAS MK-1A program, highlighting significant milestones in production and testing.Speaking to ANI on Friday, he noted that five engines are currently available, with five aircraft already airborne. This progress underscores the maturing capabilities of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and its Indian vendor
UW baseball drops season opener to NC State; WSU beats Alabama
Plus, UW softball sweeps a doubleheader against Fresno State.