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TRUMP GREENLIGHTS NVIDIA CHIPS TO CHINA - Security Review Follows

President Trump has approved the export of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China, reversing decades of strict controls and triggering a U S security review as lawmakers and allies warn of strategic risks to advanced AI capabilities

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1.5tn - Target valuation reported for SpaceX in potential 2026 IPO

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"seditious, perhaps even treasonous" — Donald Trump

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Trump allows Nvidia H200 chips to ship to China - security review attached

The White House reversed long standing export limits by allowing advanced Nvidia H200 AI chips to be sold to China. The move involves U S national security reviews and ignites concern about tech transfer and strategic leverage over AI capabilities.

U S fighter jets fly over Gulf of Venezuela - closest approach to Maduro yet

U S military aircraft made a close approach to Venezuelan waters as Washington escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The flights mark the most assertive signal yet in a campaign to confront Caracas and its regional influence.

Hegseth tells leaders he is weighing release of boat strike footage

Members of Congress are demanding unedited footage and legal justifications for a series of deadly maritime strikes carried out by U S forces. The Defense Department faces threats to travel budgets and bipartisan pressure to disclose the strikes' evidence.

Zelensky says Ukraine could hold wartime elections if partners guarantee security

Ukraine signals readiness to hold elections even amid war if allies can guarantee security. Kyiv's leaders are weighing tight timelines for a vote while managing diplomatic pressure and battlefield risks.

Russia and China run joint air patrol near Japan - Tokyo protests

Beijing and Moscow staged high profile air patrols near Japan that prompted Japanese and South Korean jets to scramble. The flights underline rising great power military friction in the East Asian airspace.

Kim Jong Un convenes ruling elite as party meeting opens

North Korea convened top leadership for a rare party meeting while the military fired artillery nearby. Analysts see the actions as preparations for a major party congress and a show of readiness that heightens regional tensions.

Israel launches new wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon

Israel conducted heavy air raids in southern Lebanon amid rising cross border strikes, while Hamas continued to press for international pressure over ceasefire breaches. The developments escalate tensions across Israel's northern front.

Thailand Cambodia border clashes enter third day as 500000 flee

Heavy fighting has resumed on the Thailand Cambodia frontier, displacing hundreds of thousands and drawing international diplomatic intervention. U S officials say President Trump plans to intervene to try to halt hostilities.

Coupang CEO resigns after massive breach exposed 30 million accounts

South Korea's biggest online retailer resigned its CEO after a massive customer data leak exposed tens of millions of accounts. The resignation highlights corporate accountability and privacy risks in Asia's e commerce sector.

Judge orders Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials to be unsealed

Judges ordered previously sealed grand jury materials in the Ghislaine Maxwell case to be released, reopening public access to high profile evidence tied to the Jeffrey Epstein prosecution and prompting renewed legal scrutiny.

F D A expands Covid vaccine inquiry to include adult deaths

Federal health regulators widened an inquiry into Covid vaccine safety to include adult deaths and announced related probes. The FDA's steps have broad implications for vaccine oversight and public confidence in approvals.

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves at least one dead

A campus shooting at Kentucky State University left at least one student dead and others wounded, triggering an immediate police response and raising alarms about safety at higher education institutions.

Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoralty - breaks 30 year GOP streak

Voters in Miami elected a Democrat as mayor for the first time in nearly three decades, flipping a major city office and signaling potential headwinds for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.

SpaceX eyes 2026 IPO targeting roughly 1.5 trillion valuation

SpaceX is moving toward an initial public offering that could raise tens of billions and target a multibillion dollar valuation, marking a pivotal moment for the commercial space sector and investor appetite for Starlink revenue.

Fed widely expected to cut rates this week as markets parse guidance

Global markets are bracing for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut while bond yields and other indicators show market stress. Investors remain sensitive to central bank guidance and inflation signals ahead of the cut.

FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs for babies and toddlers

The FDA opened a safety review into injectable RSV drugs for infants and toddlers, a significant public health development that could affect recommended treatments for vulnerable populations.

Defense Department unveils GenAI military platform powered by Google Gemini

The Pentagon launched a new military AI platform and selected commercial AI tools for initial deployment, drawing scrutiny about tech suppliers and the military's use of generative models in operations.

Appeals court lets Pentagon reinstate transgender service limits

Federal appeals courts issued rulings clearing the way for the Trump administration to enforce limits on transgender military service, a major legal win that shifts policy and personnel rules across the armed forces.

U S sanctions network accused of recruiting Colombians to fight in Sudan

The U S Treasury sanctioned a transnational network accused of recruiting Colombians to fight in Sudan and highlighted growing concern about foreign recruitment for proxy conflicts.

Environmental coalition pushes for national moratorium on new data centers

Environmental groups and local authorities are pressing for limits on new data center construction to protect water and energy resources, prompting calls for national moratoriums in some quarters.

Webb telescope spots most ancient supernova ever observed

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories have spotted the oldest known supernova, offering rare insights into the early universe and stellar death in the first billion years.

U S plans to screen foreign tourists’ social media histories at entry

The U S government published plans to screen visiting tourists' social media histories as part of broader entry checks, prompting debate over privacy and travel procedures for short term visitors.

Senate to vote on rival healthcare proposals as ACA subsidies near expiry

Congress faces dueling healthcare proposals as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies near expiration, forcing high stakes votes and partisan maneuvering ahead of a looming funding cliff for millions of Americans.

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