China has found Trump’s pain point – rare earths

China's Ministry of Commerce has implemented new, sweeping restrictions on rare earth exports, escalating trade tensions with the US and granting Beijing significant leverage. This move tightens China's near-monopoly on these critical minerals essential for various technologies, prompting strong reactions from Washington.

Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

Australia's telecommunications provider, Optus, is facing intense scrutiny and potential "significant consequences" after a widespread outage last week was linked to multiple deaths. The incident left hundreds unable to contact emergency services for 13 hours, sparking public anger and an investigation by the communications regulator.

China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths

China has significantly tightened its export regulations for crucial rare earth elements and associated processing technologies, citing national security concerns. These new rules formalize existing restrictions and are expected to impact foreign arms manufacturers and certain semiconductor firms, amidst ongoing trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington.

How China is challenging Nvidia’s AI chip dominance

China is rapidly challenging Nvidia's dominance in AI chips, with major tech firms and government backing pushing for self-reliance and advanced domestic chip production.

China’s former minister sentenced to death for bribery

Onsong Scola Onsongo out to extend her regional dominance

  The recent participation of Kenyan golfer  Scola Onsongo in the Ugandan Golf Tour which took her to among others  Entebbe Golf Club and  Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa is set to motivate the golfer and igniter her desire to win. Onsongo described her experience in K