Author: Grace Johnson

The US government has approved Nvidia’s sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The Department of Commerce announced the decision on Tuesday. Officials said the move follows a review of US chip supply. The approval eases earlier export limits on sensitive technology. Washington had restricted the sales over security concerns. Officials warned the chips could strengthen China’s technology sector and military. The new decision relaxes those limits under strict conditions. Authorities described the shift as carefully controlled. H200 processors cleared under strict rules The approval applies to Nvidia’s H200 processors. The chip ranks as Nvidia’s second-most-advanced AI product. Regulators…

The world waits for a response President Trump faces a critical decision on Iran. Ten days ago, he said the United States would step in to protect Iranian protesters if authorities used violence. He said American forces were locked, loaded, and ready. Those remarks came before the crackdown escalated. The scale of repression now shocks observers. The world watches closely for Trump’s next move. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said only the president knows his plans. She added that the world can continue guessing. That uncertainty now dominates Washington. Observers question how long patience can last. Military options and…

Elon Musk accused critics of his platform X of using censorship as a pretext. He spoke after anger erupted over Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot tied to the site. Users used the tool to create sexualised images without consent. Campaigners said the practice enabled serious abuse. Musk dismissed the backlash as an attack on free expression. Regulator starts fast-track review Media regulator Ofcom said it began an urgent review of X. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall publicly supported the move. She said the regulator would receive full government backing. Ofcom confirmed it contacted X earlier this week. Officials demanded explanations within…

US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from dozens of international organisations. Many of the affected groups focus on climate policy and environmental protection. Nearly half of the 66 organisations operate under the United Nations umbrella. The list includes the Framework Convention on Climate Change, which supports global climate efforts. The decision also affects organisations working on development, gender equality, and conflict prevention. The administration has repeatedly criticised these areas as promoting globalist or ideological agendas. The White House said the organisations no longer serve American interests and pursue ineffective or hostile goals. White House Says…

A slimmer guide echoes familiar advice with political flavor New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday repeat familiar nutrition advice but add political emphasis. The guidance aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement. Officials urge Americans to eat more protein and healthy fats. They also press people to limit ultraprocessed foods and added sugars. Kennedy framed the message bluntly during a White House briefing. He said Americans should eat real food. He positioned the guidance as simple and practical. The previous guidelines from 2020 ran nearly 150 pages. They offered detailed advice for every life…

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. He linked the transfer to a US-led military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump valued the oil at about $2.8bn and described it as high quality and sanctioned. He announced the plan in a social media post. He said the oil sale would follow market prices. He added that he would control the proceeds. He said the funds would benefit people in Venezuela and the United States. Trump said US oil production in Venezuela would restart quickly.…

Barcelona claimed a crucial derby victory over Espanyol and strengthened their grip on first place. Late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski decided the match. The result moved Barcelona seven points clear at the summit of La Liga. The leaders controlled possession for long spells. Clear chances remained rare for much of the game. Late surge breaks Espanyol resistance Hansi Flick’s team struggled to break through an organized Espanyol defense. Patience finally paid off four minutes from time. Fermin Lopez changed the game after coming on. He slipped a precise pass into Dani Olmo’s path. Olmo curled a brilliant…

Drinking a glass of orange juice can have a measurable impact on health. For many people, breakfast feels incomplete without a cold glass of fresh orange juice. For years, however, nutrition experts treated the drink with suspicion. Critics warned that orange juice delivers sugar too quickly into the bloodstream. They argued that repeated sugar spikes could promote insulin resistance. Over time, this process could increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. This view now looks increasingly incomplete. New research suggests that orange juice may offer significant health benefits. Scientists now argue that sugar alone does not define the…

China’s BYD is closing in on a defining moment. The carmaker is set to surpass Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller. The shift would mark the first annual sales lead over its US rival. BYD released strong figures on Thursday. Sales of battery electric vehicles climbed by nearly 28 percent last year. Global deliveries topped 2.25 million cars. Tesla plans to publish its full 2025 sales results later on Friday. Analyst estimates already suggest a clear gap. They indicate Tesla sold about 1.65 million vehicles during the year. Tesla Confronts a Tough Competitive Landscape Tesla endured a demanding…

Gold and silver closed the year with intense volatility after a powerful rally. Both metals moved toward their strongest annual gains since 1979. Trading remained unsettled in the final sessions. Investors reacted to shifting policy signals, geopolitical stress, and unstable markets. Gold prices advanced more than 60 percent over the year. The metal reached a record peak above 4,549 dollars per ounce. Prices eased after Christmas. Gold traded near 4,330 dollars per ounce on New Year’s Eve. Silver showed similar turbulence. The metal hovered around 71 dollars per ounce at year end. Earlier, silver climbed to an all-time high of…