Washington has moved to seize a shipment of South African-made anti-submarine warfare trainers that were reportedly bound for China, escalating tensions over military technology transfers and great-power competition, according to officials familiar with the matter. The equipment, described by sources as advanced naval training systems designed to simulate submarine detection and tracking, was intercepted while […]
European leaders are bristling over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats linked to Greenland, a move that has injected fresh tension into transatlantic relations and handed strategic breathing room to China and Russia. The controversy erupted after Trump, campaigning on an aggressive trade and security platform, floated the idea of imposing punitive tariffs […]
A starkly named mobile app called Are You Dead? has surged in popularity across China, striking a chord with millions of young people living alone in major cities. The app’s concept is simple: users must check in every two days by tapping a large on-screen button to confirm they are alive. If they fail to […]
The United States government has approved the sale of Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, easing restrictions that had previously limited exports over national security concerns. The Department of Commerce confirmed on Tuesday that Nvidia will be allowed to ship its H200 processors—its second-most-advanced AI semiconductor—to Chinese customers, provided there is sufficient supply available […]
China and Canada have announced significant tariff reductions following a landmark meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, signalling a reset in relations after years of diplomatic and trade tensions. Under the agreement, China will cut tariffs on Canadian canola oil from 85% to 15% by March 1, […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada and China have reached a preliminary trade agreement aimed at easing tariffs and reopening stalled commercial ties, a move that could allow limited entry of Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market while restoring access for key Canadian agricultural exports. Speaking after meetings with senior Chinese officials […]
I-Train Africa, an Africa based organisation that focuses on employability, workplace readiness, and career advancement will host a major impact gathering event in Lagos on the 17th of January 2026 at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Victoria Island Lagos. The event which promises to bring experts from different walks of life across the continent is part of […]
The European Union and China have agreed on a framework aimed at easing tensions over the import of Chinese-made electric vehicles into the European market, following months of trade friction triggered by steep EU tariffs. Under the agreement announced on Monday, Brussels outlined next steps through a new guidance document setting out conditions for Chinese […]
Singapore-based Grab Holdings has announced the acquisition of Infermove, a China-based developer of AI-powered robotics solutions, in a move aimed at enhancing its first- and last-mile delivery services. In a statement on Tuesday, Grab said the acquisition will allow the company to “bridge online and offline in better and smarter ways” by developing Infermove’s technology […]
China has criticised the United States over what it described as the use of force in Venezuela, warning that such actions threaten peace and stability across Latin America. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it supports the convening of a United Nations Security Council meeting to address the situation. Speaking at a briefing on Monday, ministry […]
