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Huang says Nvidia still sees major China AI chip demand
Huang says Nvidia still sees major China AI chip demand

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said on May 23 that China remains part of the company's projected $200...

Protesters support Taiwanese president’s $40 billion defense plan
Protesters support Taiwanese president’s $40 billion defense plan

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Hundreds of people gathered in central Taipei on May 23 to support the government's plan to increase defense spending....

Update: Chinese military spokesperson condemns Dutch warship's provocative acts in South China Sea
Update: Chinese military spokesperson condemns Dutch warship's provocative acts in South China Sea

BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese military spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the provocative acts by a Dutch Navy vessel, urging...

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-GERMANY-ECONOMY AND ENERGY MINISTER-MEETING (CN)
CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-GERMANY-ECONOMY AND ENERGY MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

(260527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist...

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN & NINGBO-LI QIANG-INSPECTION TRIPS (CN)
CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN & NINGBO-LI QIANG-INSPECTION TRIPS (CN)

(260527) -- NINGBO, May 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau...

Dutch World Cup squad loaded with Premier League talent
Dutch World Cup squad loaded with Premier League talent

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) Captain Virgil van Dijk leads a World Cup roster for the Netherlands that includes...

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Twin attacks in Nigeria, 25 people abducted by gunmen
Twin attacks in Nigeria, 25 people abducted by gunmen

ABUJA, Nigeria:  Suspected bandits attacked a police station and a traditional ruler's palace in Kwara state, Nigeria, early on May...

Record May heat grips Europe, triggers deaths and warnings
Record May heat grips Europe, triggers deaths and warnings

LONDON/PARIS: An unusually early heat wave swept across parts of Western Europe this week, breaking temperature records in Britain...

U.S, and Israel's past disdain for international law obstructing deal with Iran
U.S, and Israel's past disdain for international law obstructing deal with Iran

On May 24, Iran rejected President Trump's latest peace deal, confirming that he had misrepresented what Iran had agreed to and that...

Warsh takes Fed helm as Trump faces economic pressure
Warsh takes Fed helm as Trump faces economic pressure

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has tied the...

Former Scottish National Party chief Murrell pleads guilty to fraud
Former Scottish National Party chief Murrell pleads guilty to fraud

LONDON, U.K.: Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell admitted in court on May 25 that he stole more than...

US extends Ebola restrictions to permanent residents
US extends Ebola restrictions to permanent residents

WASHINGTON, D.C: The United States has expanded its temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions to include lawful permanent residents...