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US Imposes Strict New Limits on AI Chip Exports

The U.S. government imposed new restrictions on AI chip and technology exports, limiting access for most countries while granting unlimited access to close allies and barring exports to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, aiming to maintain U.S. AI dominance and address national security concerns.

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US Imposes Strict Limits on AI Chip Exports

The U.S. government announced new restrictions on artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, dividing the world into tiers to maintain U.S. dominance in AI while limiting access for China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The rules will take effect 120 days after publication.

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Ishiba Urges Biden to Clarify US Steel Block, Citing Investor Concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pressed US President Joe Biden for clarification on blocking Nippon Steel's US Steel Corp. bid, citing concerns about investor confidence; this occurred during a virtual summit with the Philippines focused on security and infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific.

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Trump Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings

President-elect Trump's nominees for key positions, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, will undergo confirmation hearings this week, with Republicans aiming for swift approvals, particularly for nat...

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Leaked Documents Reveal Hamas Plan, State Actor Involvement, and Dispute Over Israeli Leadership's Knowledge

New details in the leaked documents scandal reveal a Hamas plan to psychologically pressure Israel, a state actor's involvement in an attack, and a dispute over whether the Israeli political leadership was fully informed. A non-commissioned officer, Ari Rosenfeld, faces legal action for leaking the ...

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Biden Administration Imposes New Export Restrictions on AI Chips

The Biden administration implemented new export controls on AI chips before leaving office to prevent China from obtaining advanced technology, sparking criticism from US tech companies and potentially escalating US-China tensions.

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US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks

A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.

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Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor Team Up in Bid for U.S. Steel

Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor are jointly bidding to acquire U.S. Steel for an amount exceeding $30 per share, aiming to prevent the company's acquisition by Japanese firm Nippon Steel, which was blocked by the White House over national security concerns.

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China's Espionage in Taiwan: Criminal Gangs Used in Sharp Rise of Arrests

China's State Security Ministry is employing criminal gangs and shell companies to gather intelligence on Taiwan's defenses, leading to 64 espionage arrests in 2023—a sharp increase from previous years—with half involving current or former Taiwanese military personnel.

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Multiple Drone Sightings Near German Military Bases Spark Espionage Concerns

German police are investigating multiple drone sightings near two military bases in Bavaria, Manching and Neuburg an der Donau, between December 16th and 25th, 2024, raising concerns about potential espionage linked to the war in Ukraine. Investigations include helicopter deployments and a public ap...

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Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024

In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...

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US Extends Deadline on Blocked Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger

On June 18th, the deadline for Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel to abandon their $14.1 billion merger, blocked by President Biden on January 3rd due to national security concerns, was extended; the companies filed lawsuits challenging the decision.

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