Trump Reverses Course, Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China with 25% U.S. Cut
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Trump Reverses Course, Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China with 25% U.S. Cut

In a significant policy reversal, President Donald Trump announced on December 8, 2025, the approval for Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to "approved customers" in China, overturning previous Biden administration restrictions. This groundbreaking decision, which includes a 25% cut of the proceeds for the U.S. government and aims to bolster American jobs, has been met with enthusiasm by Nvidia but drawn sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers concerned about national security and China's military capabilities.

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Thailand Launches Airstrikes Amid Renewed Border Clashes with Cambodia, Ceasefire Collapses
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Thailand Launches Airstrikes Amid Renewed Border Clashes with Cambodia, Ceasefire Collapses

A severe escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia unfolded on Monday, December 8, 2025, as Thailand reportedly launched airstrikes against its neighbor, shattering a fragile ceasefire agreement. While Thailand claimed self-defense against Cambodian aggression, Cambodia denied initiating hostilities, with the renewed fighting resulting in multiple civilian and military casualties and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warnings
Technology about 4 hours ago

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warnings

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast late Monday, December 8, 2025, triggering immediate tsunami warnings for several prefectures and prompting tens of thousands to evacuate. While initial tsunami advisories were later lifted, the seismic event caused injuries to dozens, widespread power outages, and significant disruptions to train services across the affected region.
Asteroid Bennu Samples Reveal Life's Essential Sugars, Bolstering Origin Theories
Science about 6 hours ago

Asteroid Bennu Samples Reveal Life's Essential Sugars, Bolstering Origin Theories

Scientists analyzing pristine samples from asteroid Bennu have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying sugars crucial for biological processes, including ribose and, for the first time in an extraterrestrial sample, glucose. This pivotal finding significantly advances our understanding of how life's building blocks may have originated and spread throughout the early solar system, strongly supporting the "RNA world" hypothesis.

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India Hosts Landmark UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Session at Historic Red Fort
International about 12 hours ago

India Hosts Landmark UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Session at Historic Red Fort

India is currently hosting the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi, a significant first for the nation that has drawn over 1,000 delegates from more than 185 countries. This landmark event, coinciding with India's 20th anniversary of ratifying the 2003 UNESCO Convention, aims to protect and popularize living traditions globally, with India notably proposing Diwali for inscription on the ICH list.
Northwestern Scientists Unveil Wireless Light Device for Direct Brain Communication
Technology about 14 hours ago

Northwestern Scientists Unveil Wireless Light Device for Direct Brain Communication

Northwestern University scientists have developed a groundbreaking wireless device that communicates directly with the brain using light, bypassing natural sensory pathways. This innovative implant, detailed in Nature Neuroscience, successfully stimulated neurons in mice to enable decision-making without relying on their natural senses, offering immense potential for restoring lost senses and advancing prosthetic technology.

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