Saturday, August 29, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has ordered new trade measures to impose price floors and tariffs on polysilicon and related products, citing national security concerns and aiming to boost domestic production in solar manufacturing and semiconductors.
AMD has agreed to acquire Toronto-based startup Taalas, which specializes in specialized AI inference silicon. The deal aims to enhance the efficiency of AI systems globally.
Sources indicate Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will sign a joint defence agreement today in Jeddah.
Batteries are crucial for emerging technologies such as AI glasses, electric vehicles, and drones, making them a key strategic growth market worldwide.
V5 Technologies reported a record consolidated revenue of NT$273 million in July 2026, up 7.78% from June and 63.4% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for AI chips and expansion in semiconductor packaging capacity.
Chinese optical transceiver suppliers are attempting to reassure investors following reports that the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may restrict new China-made data-center components, impacting global AI infrastructure supply chains.
Automakers from Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea traditionally held strong bargaining power over critical components through rigorous contracts and tightly controlled supply chains. However, Volkswagen’s ongoing standoff with Gotion highlights how China is increasingly asserting its leverage in the electric vehicle battery industry.
South Korean tech giant Naver is intensifying its focus on defense artificial intelligence, setting up a dedicated team and deploying field engineers to military systems.
Chipmaker Nvidia is partnering with Chinese telecom equipment companies to develop 6G AI radio access network base stations for international markets.
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders related to birthright citizenship following the Supreme Court's rejection of his previous attempts.
The investigation into the death of businessman Mir Raza Ali has seen a change in the judicial medical board assigned to exhume his body and conduct a second examination.
Negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday, aimed at reshaping the country’s political system and preparing for elections after years of turmoil.
Lionsgate's movie division reported a profit of $105 million in the June quarter, driven by the success of the biopic 'Michael', which helped narrow the loss to $29 million.
AUO has warned that panel demand will face pressure in the second half, with IT channel inventories remaining elevated, particularly for notebooks. TV inventories, however, remain healthy due to support from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and year-end promotion campaigns.
Peshawar High Court has dismissed petitions filed by two former Afghan generals seeking temporary stay, visa renewal, and protection from deportation.
The Press Information Department (PID) in collaboration with MASRO organized a one-day capacity-building workshop for media professionals to strengthen climate change reporting and public awareness.
PTI Chairman Gohar Khan has backed the establishment of new provinces, stating it is a necessity and must be supported by a two-thirds majority.
Any such move must be backed by two-thirds majority.
Gohar Khan, PTI Chairman
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has stated that European football's governing body is taking a more assertive stance against FIFA, echoing his mantra of 'choosing your battles.'
'choose your battles'
Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president
Israeli authorities have once again sealed off roads and closed checkpoints in the West Bank following violence, causing significant delays for pregnant women seeking medical care.
Apple is urgently securing mobile DRAM to ensure the packaging of approximately US$1 billion worth of next-generation iPhone 18 processors.
A collision between a car and a van near 82 Morr on Bhakkar Road, close to Karor Lal Esan, resulted in five injuries.
Taiwan's aerospace industry has achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of the KOYO-1 CubeSat in July 2026, validating local suppliers' advancements in FOG technology and opening doors to global space supply chains.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology launched surprise inspections in late July 2026 at five electric vehicle manufacturers as part of Beijing’s broader crackdown on 'involution' industries, focusing on battery quality, smart-driving safety, and marketing claims.
Despite calls for his resignation, Gianni Infantino retains the backing of FIFA's board following a positive meeting in Rabat.
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle arrested three suspects for migrant smuggling and visa fraud in separate raids in Lahore and Sialkot on Thursday.
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council has allocated NT$182.3 billion (US$5.7 billion) for technology spending in the 2027 budget, a 9.5% increase from 2026.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree is set to go public, raising approximately CNY4.2 billion (US$622 million) in its initial public offering. The company's post-listing valuation could range from CNY40 billion to CNY50 billion and it will be the first A-share market listing focused on humanoid robotics.
Samsung Electronics has agreed to pay Netlist up to US$897 million over five years to settle a long-standing memory patent dispute.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Health workers in Ituri province have gone on strike over pay issues, worsening access to healthcare.
Surrey players Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are included in the England squad for the first two Test matches against Pakistan.