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Congress is asking whether business ties influenced the easing of US export controls The administration of US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny in Congress over its decision to give the United Arab Emirates easier access to advanced AI chips. Critics question whether business ties involving the president’s family influenced the policy change.The US Commerce Department announced on Friday that the UAE will be eligible for license-free exports and transfers of sensitive technologies, including advanced AI chips and servers, meaning approved entities will no longer need individual US export licenses. Washington cited “support in advancing US national security interests,”…
Karol G’s got a few pranks up her sleeve — and sometimes her friends are the target. The Grammy winner was part of Elle’s “Phoning It In” series, in which guest celebrities prank-call friends and family while listening to their reactions on speaker. “I’m a huge pranker. I’m always pranking my team. They suffer a lot,” she admitted at the beginning of the episode, during which she called three people: her manager, Raymond Acosta; her friend and guest on the upcoming Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, Becky G; and her best friend, Daiky Gamboa, to whom she said she was…
Both Rodri and Dani Olmo played significant roles in today’s win, just like they did in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. Here’s Luis de la Fuente talking about Dani Olmo:💬 “He is a spectacular footballer and his position is versatile. He’s a box-to-box player and can be in many positions especially between the lines as a midfielder. His growth goes hand-in-hand with the national team.“He’s a better player with these footballers around so he can play as brilliantly as he does. That is how we all understand it. I attach great value to his skills but also the team. He’s a…
After a meeting in Mexico City on Wednesday with Panamanian President Juan Raúl Mulino Quintero, President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed the Mexican government’s support for the Panama Canal neutrality protocol. Her remark during a joint press conference with Mulino at the National Palace comes after U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to retake control of the canal, which was formally transferred to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999. Two weeks ago, Trump said that the United States wouldn’t let China take control of the Panama Canal, a vital shipping route that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Mulino, a center-right president elected…
President Trump is reportedly considering a return to all-out war against Iran as he seeks to break a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and force Tehran’s hand in nuclear negotiations. The U.S. military has resumed strikes over the past week, mostly targeting air defense and radar systems and missile and drone launch sites near…
Soccer-Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to set up World Cup final against Spain
After 102 games across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has a final, with defending champion Argentina coming from behind for a 2-1 victory over England in Wednesday’s semifinal to advance to the title game against Spain. The matchup Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Meadowlands, NJ., means one country will win its second World Cup trophy; Spain won in 2010, while Argentina and its star Leo Messi won its first title in 2022 in Qatar. Argentina booked its chance to defend its title after scoring two goals to erase a…
Key eventsGovernment flags tougher anti- modern slavery penalties following US tariffsKrishani DhanjiThe government has promised to strengthen modern slavery laws, and penalise companies with revenue over $100m that fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.The announcement comes after the Trump administration announced it would impose tariffs on countries that have failed to stop goods using forced labour and modern slavery entering.The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said the government will consult on the details, and that there would be a defence available for a company if it could demonstrate they took reasonable steps to prevent modern slavery.Rowland said: double…
Cardi B is having a proud mom moment while celebrating her daughter Kulture’s 8th birthday. The Grammy winner posted a series of photos on her Instagram of her firstborn at different moments of the celebration. The carousel included shots from a photoshoot of Kulture in her birthday dress; posing in front of a private plane and in front of the pool at her birthday party; snapshots of Cardi and her family at Universal Studios; and various pictures in front of a four-story rainbow Care Bears-themed birthday cake. The singer included a message in the caption that said, “Happy birthday to…
Jul 15, 2026, 05:00 PM ETWe finally have our first finalist for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Spain’s 2-0 win over France in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. Now we have our second one!In one of international soccer’s greatest rivalries, England took on reigning world champions Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday and in another comeback performance, Argentina won 2-1 to book their ticket to Sunday’s final.Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.