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CNBC Daily Open: Consumers are worried over the economy. The White House insists it’ll be fine

People shop at a grocery store in Manhattan on April 01, 2025, in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images A day without major tariff developments from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is, for markets, a day of cautious optimism (or at …

US lawmakers urge White House to ditch Biden’s AI chip rule

Seven Republican US senators have sent a letter to US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, urging him to scrap a Biden administration rule restricting global access to AI chips before it kicks in next month. The letter, signed by senators Pete Ricketts, …

Obama condemns Trump’s $2.3bn Harvard funding freeze as ‘unlawful and ham-handed’ – US politics live

Obama urges other universities to defy federal attempts to 'stifle academic freedom' after Harvard funding freezeGood morning and welcome to our US politics blog. Former US president Barack Obama has condemned the education department for freezing …

Trump Revenge Tour Targets Cyber Leaders, Elections

President Trump last week revoked security clearances for Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) who was fired by Trump after declaring the 2020 election the most secure in U.S. history. The White …

China Ratchets Up Espionage War Against Taiwan

In recent months, the People’s Republic of China (China) has been ratcheting up espionage capabilities against the Republic of China (Taiwan). Meanwhile, China is increasing its threats on the island, with Taiwan responding in kind. In March, a Chinese …

Tony Clement: A stronger Canada-Taiwan alliance is not just desirable—it’s essential

With the federal election now in full swing, we as Canadians now have to confront our inability to have a competitive and innovative economy. If we are susceptible to economic coercion by Donald Trump or anyone else, a key weakness is our lack of ability …

Xi and Putin drive Japan and NATO closer together

NATO’s European nations are ratcheting up efforts to mobilise friendly non-allies around the world to come to Ukraine’s aid, as the US commitment under the Trump administration is in question. Last week, Tokyo signalled its willingness to step up. During …

“Because of the election and tariffs”: Trump claims Nvidia’s AI pivot as his win

Nvidia has announced it will begin mass-producing its AI supercomputers in Texas—a sharp pivot from its traditional overseas manufacturing hubs in Taiwan and China. The move, which is part of a $500 billion plan to build AI infrastructure in the United …

President Trump Suspends Most Reciprocal Tariffs for 90 Days, While Significantly Increasing Tariffs on China

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (Reciprocal Tariffs EO) imposing a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on nearly all US trading partners, effective April 5, and an additional reciprocal tariff on 57 countries, effective April …

A look at the US-China-Taiwan trade relationship

Taiwan President Sounds Hopeful About First Round of Tariff Talks

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, on Monday, indicated that the first round of trade talks with the Trump administration has gone " …

Taiwan on front line of global cybersecurity threats: Lai

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Taiwan not only faces military intimidation from China but also stands on the front line of global cybersecurity threats, and it is taking action to counter those attacks, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Tuesday. Speaking at the …

Cambodia says arrested Taiwanese fraud suspects handed over to China

Audio By Carbonatix (Reuters) -Cambodia said on Tuesday it had arrested a number of “Chinese criminals” in late March, including individuals from Taiwan, and days later handed them over to Chinese authorities, in deportations that have angered Taipei. …

Taiwan to simulate impact of US tariffs on semiconductor sector

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will simulate the impact of any U.S. tariffs on the semiconductor industry and seek talks with Washington on the issue, the island's economy minister said on Tuesday. The Trump administration is probing the import of chips, …

Taiwan talks with America for the first time regarding tariff!

Taiwan talks with America for the first time regarding tariff! Taiwanese officials held talks with their American counterparts for the first time on friday regarding President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Both sides are ready for further discussions …

President Lai speaks at CYBERSEC 2025

President Lai Ching-te spoke at the CYBERSEC 2025 Taiwan Cybersecurity Conference on their opening day. (Photo: CNA) Speaking at the opening ceremony of the CYBERSEC 2025 Taiwan Cybersecurity Conference on Tuesday, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) highlighted …

Taiwan expands study opportunities to cultivate high-level talents

Taiwan's Representative to Vietnam Liu Shih-chung introduces Taiwan's International Industrial Talents Education Special Program to Vietnamese students in Hanoi. (Photo: CNA) To address Taiwan's growing demand for mid- to high-level …

Taiwan sees heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

TAIWAN: Taiwan recorded 10 sorties of PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territory on Tuesday, as shared by Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND). In a post on X, MND observed that these were detected up until until 6 a.m. (UTC+ …

Beyond the Trade War: France’s Envoy to Taiwan on Europe’s Strategic Reset

As the U.S. and China escalate their trade war, France—one of the EU’s leading powers—is reassessing the global landscape. In an exclusive interview with CommonWealth Magazine, Franck Paris, France’s Representative to Taiwan, shares his insights on how the …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 Perfumes Hit the Auction Block

Only 25 Sets of these perfumes were created by Stuart Devlin and Stanley Hall LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume …

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips,  sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

ISIS is on the ropes in Syria. A successful transition in Damascus could deliver a knockout blow

For much of the past two decades, the Islamic State (ISIS) has enjoyed favorable conditions in Syria, but since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, dynamics have changed. With Assad’s departure, ISIS lost its long-standing and vitally …

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Poland

Warsaw, 14 April 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission for the 18 May 2025 presidential election in Poland, following an invitation from the national authorities. The …

Ukrainian border guards enhance ability to detect forged documents on OSCE study tour to the Netherlands

Senior officers from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service (SBGS) strengthened their document fraud detection capability and explored ways to enhance border control operations at airports and maritime ports during a study tour to the Netherlands organized …

Experts and policymakers work to strengthen women’s role in cybersecurity at OSCE workshop in Astana

Cybersecurity experts and policymakers from Central Asia, South Caucasus and Mongolia explored ways to strengthen the role of women in cybersecurity at a workshop in Astana organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department with the support of the OSCE …

NCLA Asks Supreme Court to Decide District Courts Cannot Reinstate Fired Executive Branch Officials

Washington, DC, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay district court injunctions purporting to reinstate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair …

UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance

UAE elected to chair INTERPOL’s top governance body, marking a major step in global policing leadership and international security cooperation. PARIS, FRANCE, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has …

NPF Releases Open Letter to Minister Ellis Addressing Repeated Falsehoods about Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent representing ~20,000 RCMP Regular Members and Reservists, including approximately 3,500 serving Albertans, has issued a public letter …

Epilepsy Community Unites to Oppose Cuts to Crucial Federal Epilepsy Programs

BOWIE, Md., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united in …

National Training on Cybercrime for Judges Launched in Tashkent

14–15 April 2025 OSCE Conference Hall, Tashkent Today marked the opening of the first tailored national training course for representatives of the judiciary in Uzbekistan on "Cybercrime: from Detection to Court Judgment." The training features …

OSCE Presence organizes advanced risk assessment training for Albanian State Police analysts

From 7 to 11 April 2025, the OSCE Presence in Albania held an intensive training programme focused on strengthening the analytical capabilities of the Albanian State Police. The training brought together analysts from the Information Analysis Units at …

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and towns lie …