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Stretched, not squeezed: Why the Xizang quake was a 'pull-apart'
Stretched, not squeezed: Why the Xizang quake was a 'pull-apart'
Europe considers new quotas and tariffs to stem Chinese imports
The European Union may hit more Chinese industries with quotas or tariffs before further negotiations with Beijing, the bloc’s trade chief said on Friday, naming plastics as a sector in which investigations are advanced. Maros Sefcovic said that when the bloc needs to move quickly to protect its industries, it will consider safeguards, which allow emergency measures to curb surges in imports, instead of engaging in longer negotiations. “We clearly will have to put it in order, prioritise, and...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang brings ‘sovereign AI’ push to Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching the concept of “sovereign AI” in Kazakhstan – part of his global crusade urging nations to build domestic computing infrastructure using the firm’s chips – as the energy-rich nation emerges as a US-China battleground for artificial intelligence. Speaking at a fireside chat in Astana on Friday with Kazakh AI and digital development minister Zhaslan Madiyev, Huang said AI was reshaping every industry in a transformation that “affects every single person and...
LOOK: Paolo Duterte files libel raps vs Matibag, GMA
DAVAO CITY — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a libel and cyberlibel complaint against several GMA News personalities, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, and former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. on Friday. The complaint stemmed from allegations by Gracioso, a former security aide of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, that he delivered
CGTN Poll: World doesn't need more talk but governance that works
CGTN Poll: World doesn't need more talk but governance that works
Rep. Abante eyes filing cyberlibel complaint vs vloggers
MANILA, Philippines – Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday for a potential cyberlibel complaint against vloggers. Abante visited the office of NBI Director Melvin Matibag amid what the lawmaker described as “below-the-belt” allegations online. READ: Abante wants Sara Duterte subpoenaed over P612.5-M confidential
DILG says Bato has 1 week to surrender, offers P50-M reward for arrest
Senator Dela Rosa, who has a pending ICC warrant, has been in hiding since May
Why jaw-jaw is the best route EU leaders can take right now
Beijing has told Brussels not to “fantasise” that pressure will extract concessions. This came after China made a goodwill gesture in the recent hybrid-car trade deal. The European Union responded by doubling down on a proposed trade “kill switch”. The instrument follows a Franco-German proposal. It would let the bloc swiftly restrict single-market access in response to economic coercion. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says all 27 leaders back it. Chemicals and machinery are priority sectors....
Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies link to Laos drug smuggling attempt
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he was being implicated simply because he is a Duterte supporter. Rimbang issued the statement after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla tagged the former parliament
Xi Jinping leads early Politburo meeting to signal anti-corruption drive ahead of plenum
China’s Communist Party convened an early monthly Politburo meeting on Friday to review a key internal inspection report, doubling down on its high-pressure anti-corruption campaign ahead of a major party conclave next week. Chaired by President Xi Jinping, the now 21-member Politburo met on Friday – earlier than its traditional end-of-month schedule – to discuss a comprehensive report on the seventh round of inspections by the 20th Central Committee. The latest inspection is a major internal...