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Germany's Merz urges AI investment ahead of Nvidia deal

Germany's Merz urges AI investment ahead of Nvidia deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged stronger AI investment in Germany and Europe ahead of an anticipated Nvidia deal, emphasizing competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new $45 billion AI cloud deal, source says

Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new $45 billion AI cloud deal, source says

Nvidia-backed Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly negotiating a $45 billion AI cloud deal, according to a source.

Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visas

Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visas

State Department says Trump’s administration has revoked over 300,000 visas in his second term, accelerating an immigration crackdown that rights advocates say violates due process and free speech.

As France erupts, Europe's far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections

As France erupts, Europe's far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections

Soaring fuel prices and cost-of-living protests across Europe are boosting far-right parties, including Le Pen’s National Rally and Germany’s AfD, ahead of elections.

The fake commute: How China's unemployed save face

The fake commute: How China's unemployed save face

Unemployed Chinese are faking commutes and workdays to hide joblessness from relatives, reflecting a weak job market and pressure to save face.

Singapore and Qatar renew energy pact to strengthen LNG cooperation, move towards strategic partnership

Singapore and Qatar renew energy pact to strengthen LNG cooperation, move towards strategic partnership

Singapore and Qatar renewed an energy pact to boost LNG cooperation and advance toward a strategic partnership.

Indian court extends custody of ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders

Indian court extends custody of ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders

An Indian court extended custody of two Cockroach Janta Party leaders by two days after their banned Jantar Mantar protest demanding the election commissioner’s resignation.

France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest

France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest

France has announced curfews in response to unrest as the government struggles to restore order.

Singapore Environment Council restricts Indonesian firm APP's green certification over haze-linked suppliers

Singapore Environment Council restricts Indonesian firm APP's green certification over haze-linked suppliers

Singapore Environment Council has restricted Asia Pulp & Paper's green certification after linking some suppliers to haze-causing fires, limiting the Indonesian firm's use of the eco-label.

Thailand threatens forced sale of US$420m in land held through foreign proxies

Thailand threatens forced sale of US$420m in land held through foreign proxies

Thailand may force the sale of up to 2,360 land plots worth US$420 million held through foreign proxies, as its government cracks down on illegal foreign land ownership.

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says loudspeaker broadcasts towards Seoul being considered, KCNA reports

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says loudspeaker broadcasts towards Seoul being considered, KCNA reports

Kim Yo Jong said North Korea is considering more tactical weapons and restarting loudspeaker broadcasts near the South Korean border, calling the situation unstable, KCNA reported.

S. Korea President Lee says country capable of taking back wartime command of combined US forces

S. Korea President Lee says country capable of taking back wartime command of combined US forces

South Korea’s President Lee says Seoul is fully capable of regaining wartime operational control of combined US forces, with talks progressing and a goal before 2030.