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Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026The United States has issued a notice affirming its restrictions on shipments of semiconductors to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located outside China amid concerns about loopholes in Washington’s export control regime.The Department of Commerce said in the guidance issued on Sunday that its licensing requirements for the export of advanced AI chips applied to all businesses with headquarters or a parent company in China.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which falls…

Bembou Silaty, Guinea – Mamadou Aliou walks through the small village of Bembou Silaty in northwestern Guinea carrying an irresolvable contradiction.The 38-year-old works in the environmental health and safety department for a bauxite mining company, yet he is also an activist striving to improve life in his community, which often means criticising the actions of another mining company in the area.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Before these companies arrived, we cultivated our land, and it sustained us,” Aliou told Al Jazeera.“We could cover our daily needs, especially food. But now, when a piece of land is registered and…

Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the 1977 film Star Wars and was part of a group of pioneering female editors who were essential to film’s New Hollywood era, has died aged 80.Lucas, who was married to the Star Wars creator, George Lucas, from 1969 to 1983, died on Wednesday from metastatic cancer, her attorney Deidre Von Rock said in an email to the Associated Press.She died at home in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by loved ones, Von Rock said.“Her influence on film is indelible, but those who knew her best will remember the way she made…

Introduction to Healthy Muffins Healthy muffins represent a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional high-calorie treats, presenting an ideal option for those who aim to enjoy flavorful snacks while also adhering to weight management goals. The contemporary approach to muffin-making prioritizes the integration of wholesome ingredients that not only enhance the taste but also contribute positively to overall health. One of the primary benefits of incorporating healthy muffins into your diet is the increased fiber content. Fiber is essential for digestive health and can promote a feeling of fullness, making it easier to manage hunger and cravings. By using whole…

On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under strain, Ethiopia’s vote is more than a routine electoral event — it is a significant test of whether a large, diverse, and rapidly changing state can navigate the difficult process of democratic transition.Ethiopia’s electoral system differs from that of many African countries. Voters do not directly elect a president; instead, they choose parliamentary representatives, reflecting a system closer to that of the United…

With the stadium awash with shirts bearing Kohli’s name and iconic number 18, the former India captain delivered once again on the biggest stage.He may turn 38 later this year but a player famed for his ability to master a chase shows there is plenty left in the tank as he chalked up his fastest IPL half-century.Kohli and fellow opener Venkatesh Iyer, who struck 32 from 16 balls, gave RCB the perfect start with a rapid 62-run opening stand.Mohammed Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Iyer, before Kagiso Rabada removed Devdutt Padikkal to give Gujarat with an opening.Rashid Khan then…

The far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday and will face senator Iván Cepeda, the candidate backed by leftwing president Gustavo Petro, in the runoff.With 99.9% of ballots counted, the outsider and Donald Trump admirer Espriella secured 43.7% of the vote – just over 10.3m votes – compared with 40.9% (about 9.6m votes) for Cepeda, a philosopher and human rights activist who has served as a senator since 2014.The two will face each other in a runoff on 21 June.Although polls in recent weeks had already detected Espriella’s rapid rise, most…

Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the runoff for Colombia’s presidential election next month.As polls closed on Sunday, the two candidates surged ahead in the vote tally, quickly extinguishing the hopes of right-wing Senator Paloma Valencia, a former frontrunner.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAs of Sunday afternoon, with 99 percent of the votes tallied, de la Espriella took the lead, with 43 percent of the ballots cast in his favour.Cepeda trailed him by more than 600,000 votes, earning 40 percent of the ballots.Neither candidate breached the 50-percent threshold needed to avoid…

Amid the excitement of youth, world number three Zverev underlined his status as favourite for the men’s singles title with a clinical straight-set win over Jesper de Jong, which sent him through to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the sixth consecutive year. The second seed, 29, has long been earmarked as a future Grand Slam champion but despite reaching finals at three of the four majors – and leading Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one at the French Open in 2024 – he is still searching for his maiden title. However, with world number one Jannik Sinner and…

By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 31 May 202631 May 2026Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous leader, politician and activist, has died at age 73 after years in Nicaraguan state custody, prompting outcry from rights advocates.On Sunday, Nicaragua’s government attributed his cause of death to a bacterial infection that took hold after a bout of COVID-19.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut critics have expressed scepticism and outrage, as the announcement came after growing pressure to ascertain his welfare.“If he is dead, it cannot be said that the cause was illness,” said Reed Brody, a member of the United Nations…