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Global Supply Chains Shift Amid US-China Chip Conflict

«The Rio Times» 

The US and China have intensified their competition over semiconductor dominance. Countries led by the US and the European Union have invested approximately $81 billion in semiconductor development to challenge China’s industrial policy. Globally, governments have earmarked $380 billion for semiconductor initiatives, aiming to dominate AI development. The US and China will hold their first […]

South African elections: populist opposition party gains ground in Western Cape

France24.com (en) 

Two weeks away from the elections in South Africa, the two main rivals the Cape Province, Nelson Mendela's ANC and the DA (Democratic Alliance), could be outdone by a kingmaker. The Patriotic Alliance, a populist party in favor of the death penalty and the deportation of immigrants. Its leader Gayton McKenzie, a former drug dealer, has filled stadiums in the suburbs of Cape Town. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent, An Wentzel.

Chhattisgarh: 30 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Bijapur district

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, 30 Naxalites surrendered to security forces, including nine with a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh on their heads. Six women were among those who turned themselves in. Notable surrenderers included members with rewards ranging from Rs 1 to 8 lakh each. Police said that 76 Naxalites have surrendered in the district this year.

Caricom joins forces to tackle arms trade

«MercoPress» (en) 

Dignitaries of Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have signed the first-ever international treaty to regulate the trade of conventional weapons and promote peace by preventing the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in the region.

Live: Wales puts controversial farm subsidy plans on hold for a year - Wales Online

Sports - Google News (uk) 

  1. Live: Wales puts controversial farm subsidy plans on hold for a year  Wales Online
  2. Wales farm subsidy plans delayed until 2026 after protests  BBC
  3. Welsh Government forced to postpone eco-scheme after farmers protest  The Telegraph
  4. Welsh farmer 'more confident' about the future following delay to subsidy scheme  Evening Standard
  5. Rollout of controversial new subsidy scheme for farmers in Wales delayed  Sky News

Biden announces a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs

BusinessInsider.com 

The White House announced that it was imposing tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese goods, including a 100% tax on Chinese-made electric cars.