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AI Chip War 2026: BIS Case-by-Case Licensing & Rare Earth Retaliation
In January 2026, the U.S. BIS shifted to case-by-case licensing for NVIDIA H200 and AMD MI325X chips to China, imposing a 25% tariff and 50% volume cap. Beijing retaliated with stringent rare earth export controls, fragmenting...
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China's Critical Minerals Showdown: 2026 Supply Chains Rewired
China's 2025-2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony trigger sixfold price spikes and sub-25% licensing approvals for European firms. With 90% processing control, the West faces a 12-18 month window to...
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AI-Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers Driving Nuclear Renaissance in 2026
AI data centers will consume over 500 TWh in 2026, surpassing France's total usage. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta sign multi-decade nuclear deals totaling 9.8 GW, creating a parallel energy economy with one-third of data...
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Hegseth: Guantanamo detainees should have been executed
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Guantanamo detainees should have been executed, sparking controversy. 15 prisoners remain at the Cuba base, including 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
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Critical Minerals 2026: The New Geopolitical Battleground for Supply Chains
The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial launched FORGE and $30B in financing to counter China's 90% rare earth refining dominance. New entrants Saudi Arabia and UAE reshape supply chains. Learn how this geopolitical battle...
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Bill Gates: Epstein Blackmailed Me Over Extramarital Affairs
Bill Gates testified before Congress that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed him over extramarital affairs. Gates called meeting Epstein a 'grave error in judgment' and denied knowledge of his crimes.