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Bessent points finger at Lutnick as Nvidia row ignites Washington blame game

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has blamed Howard Lutnick’s commerce department for failing to ban exports of Nvidia’s chips to Megaspeed, the Singapore-based company linked...

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Lutnick under fire as Bessent blames Commerce Dept. in Nvidia crisis

Fallout from Jensen Huang’s ouster as Nvidia Corp. chief executive officer is reaching deep into Washington, where Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is confronting accusations that...

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Trump’s top economic advisers clash over Lutnick’s handling of Nvidia

svg]:overflow-visible”> Listen to article • 0:00 min A private clash between two of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers burst into the open Friday, exposing deep division over...

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Europe ramps up space war with Russia through ‘low orbit’ technology

European nations are racing to invest money in space capabilities as Russia eyes satellite infrastructure as a key target (Picture: Isar Aerospace) With cyber warfare a...

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COP31 climate change talks seem starkly unambitious

Estimates vary, but the organisers of this year’s UN climate talks in Türkiye said earlier this week that there were 94,866 people in Antalya for...

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Europe to send a diplomat team to Ukraine talks as leaders push for a voice

The European Union says Europe will send a team of diplomats from across the continent to Ukraine peace talks. European Council President Antonio Costa says the...

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Huang’s China affair may fix Howard Lutnick, the man who wanted to fix India

TOI correspondent from Washington: For commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, the roadmap for major trade deals was simple: countries like India and Brazil had to be...

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China Aims to Control Next Dalai Lama Selection, Says Tibetan Leader Tsering

Washington: China is actively seeking to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama, a move aimed at asserting greater authority over Tibetan Buddhism, according...

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Rubio claims Marxism hides behind rules-based international order

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking aim at “soulless global bureaucrats” using...

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Jaguar Land Rover reports £451m quarterly loss after cutting 4,000 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has reported a £451m quarterly loss as it counts the cost of cutting 4,000 jobs, while its chief executive has called for...

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Treasury’s Bessent blames Lutnick’s Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chips to China

U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent gestures whle speaking at the U.S.-China Relations Gala Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin...

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China’s great AI chip loophole: How American espionage stopped China — this time

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! China may have discovered a remarkably effective way around America’s restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence chips:...

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AI is not invincible. One of its victims is now stirring

As the artificial intelligence trade stumbles because of shifting political winds, steep valuations and – wowie – a sex-and-spy scandal at Nvidia Corp. NVDA-Q, look...

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FTSE 100 holds firm despite renewed US tech falls

Stocks in London closed on Friday mixed amid a fresh US tech sell-off as a turbulent week in the financial markets approached its end. ...

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OpenAI joins push to curb China’s access to AI chips and chipmaking tools

OpenAI is backing a bipartisan effort in Congress to block China’s access to artificial intelligence chips and curb China’s access to chipmaking equipment, adding support...

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Relax, BJP! Sonia Memoir Is More M&B Than Machiavelli

“Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?” This has been the dominant theme for the past week. Here’s why: Let’s start with the much discussed book —...

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Rwanda: How Liverpool-Born Paul Mccartney Built a $1.4bn Music Empire

For decades, Paul McCartney has made music that has travelled across generations. His success has also extended beyond record sales and sold-out concerts,...

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Rwanda: Mashariki Film Festival Unveils 2026 Iziwacu Nominations

The Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF) has unveiled nominees for its 2026 edition, with six feature films, three television series and 10 web...

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Rwanda: Rwanda’s Dusabejambo Signs With Hollywood Talent Agency CAA

Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), marking another milestone in a year that has brought international recognition for...

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Namibia: NSC Defends Awards Representation Amid Nomination Concerns

The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) has defended the representation and integrity of the 2026 Namibia Annual Sport Awards (NASA), acknowledging that only 25...

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Namibia: Mighty Angels Brace for Double Test

Mighty Angels FC face an early test of their ambitions in the FNB Women's Super League when they take on Arrows Ladies FC...

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Tanzania/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Tanzania Live Updates – Super Eagles Seek Crucial Victory in Uyo

Nigeria have collected three points from their opening two Group L matches and will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering...

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Mozambique: Prime Minister Calls for Modernisation of Dredging Company

Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi has called for the modernisation of the operational capacity of the publicly owned Mozambican Dredging Company...

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Kenya: Ukambani Region Rallies Behind Sh100bn Twake Dam Project

Nairobi -- Communities in Makueni and Kitui counties have called on politicians and other individuals opposed to the construction of the Thwake Multipurpose...

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Burkina Faso: Cecab President Voices Concern Over Economic Situation During Meeting With Head of State

Bujumbura -- Fuel and fertilizer shortages, a scarcity of foreign currency and problems with electricity supplies. These were the main concerns regarding Burundi's...

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Africa: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games – After The Historic Achievement, The Challenge of a Lasting Legacy for Africa

The first Youth Olympic Games held on the African continent, the Dakar 2026 YOG, concluded on November 13th with a record praised by leaders...

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South Africa: Labour Inspections Put Foreign Hiring in the Spotlight

Inspector General Aggy Moiloa says most of the jobs were entry-level positions that South Africans could fill. Agriculture recorded the most foreign...

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