Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme | Technology

Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme | Technology

Former military personnel will be used to test and refine the government’s divisive digital ID scheme from Friday, when ministers make a smartphone-based veteran card available to 1.8 million people. The proof of service, which in its current physical version gives access to charities, retail discounts and certain public services, will be the first of…

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Trump claimed India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. New Delhi says it knows nothing about it

Trump claimed India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. New Delhi says it knows nothing about it

India has seemingly pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claim it had agreed to stop importing Russian oil, signaling the issue that has strained ties is unlikely to be resolved soon. Trump on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “assured me today that they (India) will not be buying oil from Russia,”…

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[News] Microsoft Reportedly Moving Most Laptop and Server Production Outside China as Early as 2026

[News] Microsoft Reportedly Moving Most Laptop and Server Production Outside China as Early as 2026

According to Nikkei, major U.S. tech companies are reportedly accelerating efforts to lessen their dependence on China. Sources indicate that Microsoft aims to produce most of its upcoming products outside the country as early as next year, while Amazon Web Services is extending its supply chain diversification down to the component level. This is reportedly…

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Allies United Against China on Rare Earths

Allies United Against China on Rare Earths

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he plans to coordinate with allies to counter China’s weaponization of rare-earth minerals. It’s the right move, though he might find it easier to rally the world if President Trump weren’t also hitting our allies with unprovoked unilateral tariffs. PREMIUM Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Mr. Bessent earlier in the…

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