BEIJING (Reuters) -China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology, unauthorised overseas cooperation and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor users. Exports of technology used to mine and process rare earths or make the associated magnets is barred without permission, the Ministry of…
The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, forecasting only a slight slowing of global growth this year and in 2026. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said recent economic data showed a softening in the U.S. economy, but…
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Apple Inc. is currently taking on flak for its decision to remove two apps from the App Store that tracked the activity of people being arrested by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE. Last week, ICEBlock became the first ICE-related app removed from the App Store after pressure from the Trump administration. The…
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China announced it is tightening the export of rare earth technologies, broadening restrictions that have been a source of tension between Beijing and Washington. Technologies related to the extraction of rare earth minerals, manufacturing of magnets and recycling of rare earths are banned from being exported unless permitted, according to a notice published Thursday by…
Chad has reportedly ended its 15-year partnership with African Parks, a conservation group linked to Prince Harry, citing poor anti-poaching efforts and “disrespect” toward the government. The decision marks another setback for the Duke of Sussex, who also left his Sentebale charity earlier this year. Meanwhile, Prince Harry recently appeared in a UNAIDS campaign urging…
Depending on who you ask, we’re in the midst of an AI bubble or an AI boom. OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), a company that hasn’t turned a profit, is spending billions building out data centers to power its artificial intelligence offerings. On Monday, the company inked a multiyear, multibillion-dollar deal with AMD (AMD) that will see the…
Titan Cloud, the leading AI-driven data platform for Energy Asset Optimization, today announced plans to acquire Urgent and Techniche EV, best-in-class maintenance solutions from Techniche Limited. The acquisition, expected to close early Q4 2025, advances Titan Cloud’s strategy to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive platform for energy asset management. The deal strengthens Titan Cloud’s maintenance…