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ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) is trending across various social media platforms on Wednesday. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof anticipates President Donald Trump will continue urging the Netherlands to restrict exports of chip-making machines from Netherlands-based ASML to China. What To Know:...

Top Stories for April 17, 2024: During a visit to Pittsburgh, President Joe Biden plans to announce new trade policies aimed at boosting the U.S. steel sector by imposing a 25% tariff on certain Chinese steel and aluminum imports. The move seeks to protect American manufacturing jobs from China...

As part of a “crowning partnership,” U.S. President Joe Biden‘s administration is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit this week. What Happened: The initiatives are focused on aligning closer U.S. and Japanese military cooperation and coordination. The...

President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping spoke in a phone meeting on Tuesday, their first communication with each other since Xi visited the U.S. for a summit meeting in November 2023. A senior U.S. official told reporters the conversation was part of their agreement, from the...

The United States and the United Kingdom have initiated high-level discussions regarding potential security threats that may arise if both nations hold elections around the same time this year. What Happened: The U.S. presidential election is scheduled for Nov. 5, while the U.K. general election is...

Japan’s stock market is witnessing a significant surge, with investors redirecting their funds from China to Japan. The move is attributed to the economic and geopolitical challenges faced by China, which has prompted investors to seek a more stable investment environment. What Happened: The...

A Chinese national, who is also a U.S. citizen, has been arrested for allegedly stealing sensitive missile-tracking secrets from a defense contractor. The man, who has ties to the Chinese government, was taken into custody in California. What Happened: Chenguang Gong was arrested in California and...

In a recent development, Saudi Arabia is reportedly willing to accept a political commitment from Israel for the establishment of a Palestinian state. This move is seen as an attempt to secure a defense pact with the U.S. before the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Saudi Arabia is willing...

Japan, a key ally of the U.S. in Asia, is advising U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump against forming any agreements with China that could potentially disrupt the region’s precarious peace. What Happened: Japan has amplified its efforts to communicate with individuals close to Trump,...

The potential re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sectors could significantly impact the country’s oil revenue, energy investments, and domestic fuel supply, according to industry experts. What Happened: The U.S. has ordered a cessation of all business...

The Houthis have issued an order for U.S. and British nationals in Yemen to leave the country within a month. What Happened: The Houthi authorities have directed U.S. and British staff of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations based in Sanaa to leave Yemen within 30 days, as reported by...

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed issuing joint European debt to finance critical sectors such as defense and technology. This move aims to ensure Europe’s sovereignty amidst growing competition from the US and China. What Happened: Macron, speaking at the World Economic Forum in...

U.S. defense forces targeted and destroyed four Houthi missiles in Yemen on Tuesday, in what was described as a preemptive action. What Happened: The U.S. Central Command stated, “These missiles were prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and presented an imminent threat to...

In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, the Chinese government criticized the U.S. for sending what it termed as a “gravely wrong signal” by congratulating the newly elected leader of Taiwan. What Happened: The Chinese government, through its foreign ministry, condemned the U.S....

Xi Jinping’s army, government sectors, as well as state-run artificial intelligence (AI) institutions and universities have managed to procure NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) semiconductors. This is despite the U.S. export ban currently in place. What Happened: Over the past year, various sectors...