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New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Calls for Stronger U.S. Role in IndoPacific

In light of changing security concerns, New Zealands Foreign Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed the nations close ties with the United States and emph

In light of changing security concerns, New Zealands Foreign Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed the nations close ties with the United States and emphasised its significance in the IndoPacific area. While in Hawaii, Peters emphasised the two countries common strategic objectives, especially in the Pacific, where they work together to thwart Chinas expanding might. He stressed the necessity of an involved and aggressive U.S. presence and urged further collaboration on security, political, and economic matters. New Zealands commitment to regional stability and relationships was further reinforced during the visit by talks with regional representatives from Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands and officials from the U.S. IndoPacific Command. New Zealand is pushing for greater U.S. involvement in the Pacific, and this diplomatic engagement demonstrates that. Read More..

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Taiwan Prepares to Simulate Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Semiconductor Industry

To evaluate the economic effects and hold discussions with Washington, Taiwan is getting ready to model how possible U.S. tariffs would affect its sem

To evaluate the economic effects and hold discussions with Washington, Taiwan is getting ready to model how possible U.S. tariffs would affect its semiconductor sector. Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration looks into chip imports as part of a larger push to levy tariffs. Taiwans Economy Minister Kuo Jyhhe promised to maintain fair competition and highlighted the complementary nature of the American and Taiwanese chip industries. Apple and Nvidia, which have announced significant U.S. investments, continue to rely heavily on Taiwan, the home of TSMC, the largest contract chipmaker in the world. The government hopes to negotiate tariff reductions to minimise possible disruptions to the global semiconductor supply chain. Read More..

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Kraken Expands Beyond Crypto with CommissionFree Stock and ETF Trading

Beyond cryptocurrencies, Kraken has introduced commissionfree trading for more than 11,000 equities and ETFs listed in the United States. The service

Beyond cryptocurrencies, Kraken has introduced commissionfree trading for more than 11,000 equities and ETFs listed in the United States. The service initially launched in a few U.S. states with intentions to expand into foreign markets like the UK, Europe, and Australia. By fusing traditional finance with digital assets, Kraken lets customers handle cash, stocks, stablecoins, and cryptocurrency on a single platform. Fractional trading, which enables customers to purchase expensive stocks at a lower cost, is crucial. The action aligns with Krakens overarching plan to tokenise assets, allowing trading to be done anywhere, at any time. Offering a smooth, contemporary trading experience across several asset classes represents a substantial change in bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional finance. The launch supports Krakens efforts to promote innovation and financial accessibility. Read More..

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World Bank Announces $12 Billion Package to Stabilize Argentina’s Economy

The World Bank has launched a $12 billion programme to stabilise Argentinas economy, emphasising infrastructure, education, modernising taxes, and cre

The World Bank has launched a $12 billion programme to stabilise Argentinas economy, emphasising infrastructure, education, modernising taxes, and creating jobs. Five billion dollars will be used to strengthen the public sector, and $5.5 billion will be used to grow the private sector, focusing on vital minerals, energy, and agribusiness. An extra $1.5 billion will boost longterm growth by assisting SMEs in obtaining credit guarantees. Complementing the $20 billion loan from the IMF, the monies will be distributed over three years, boosting trust in Argentinas economic recovery initiatives. At a time of growing financial instability and global market volatility, this backing indicates significant international support for the nations reform plan, which aims to push economic stability and improve investmentfriendly laws. Read More..

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China and Vietnam Sign 40 Agreements on Trade, Railways, and Digital Economy

Amid growing trade tensions between the United States and China, Chinese President Xi Jinping has started his trip to Southeast Asia, beginning in Vie

Amid growing trade tensions between the United States and China, Chinese President Xi Jinping has started his trip to Southeast Asia, beginning in Vietnam. His visit coincides with Vietnam negotiating a 46% tariff reduction that would go into effect in July, while Beijing faces 145% U.S. duties. With an emphasis on collaboration in the digital economy, agricultural commerce, and railroads, Xi and Vietnamese officials inked 40 agreements. Although specifics remain unknown, China has also promised further loans for crossborder train connections. Vietnams antidumping penalties on Chinese steel and the South China Sea issues complicate matters despite the countrys close economic relations. To boost regional commerce and stave off economic pressure from the US, Xi is travelling to Malaysia and Cambodia. His visit highlights Chinas efforts to forge stronger ties with Southeast Asia in the face of changing global trade trends. Read More..

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ChatGPT Faces Global Outage, Users in India, US, and UK Report Access Issues

Users in the US, UK, and India are being impacted by ChatGPTs worldwide outage, which is causing interruptions on the website and app. Nearly 1,000 co

Users in the US, UK, and India are being impacted by ChatGPTs worldwide outage, which is causing interruptions on the website and app. Nearly 1,000 complaints had been filed when the problem peaked at 753 P.M. IST. Of those impacted, 84% cannot use the chatbot, and 9% and 6%, respectively, have issues with the website and app. Many people are frustrated because OpenAI has not yet acknowledged the problem. India reportedly had fewer outages, with only 50 customers impacted. Many users are experiencing error messages and are unable to access ChatGPTs services however, the cause is unknown. The outage is a reflection of persistent technological difficulties in scaling AI platforms for dependability and accessibility on a worldwide scale. Read More..

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Google Chrome 136 Fixes 23YearOld Privacy Bug That Tracked Browsing History

A privacy problem that was 23 years old and allowed websites to trace users browsing history via the CSSvisited selector—which altered link colours

A privacy problem that was 23 years old and allowed websites to trace users browsing history via the CSSvisited selector—which altered link colours based on previous visits—will be fixed in Google Chrome 136. Google is implementing triplekey partitioning to address this issue, ensuring that visited links are only recorded within the same site and frame origin, so avoiding crosssite tracking. This update protects user privacy by preventing unwanted access to data. The patch, which has already protected beta testers, will be released on 23 April along with Chrome 136. This represents a substantial security enhancement, reaffirming Chromes dedication to shielding user browsing information from decadesold internet monitoring techniques. Read More..

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Oppo Unveils Agentic AI Initiative to Revolutionize Personalized AI Experiences

To develop highly customised AI experiences by using AI agents that can independently control hardware and software, Oppo unveiled its Agentic AI Init

To develop highly customised AI experiences by using AI agents that can independently control hardware and software, Oppo unveiled its Agentic AI Initiative at Google Cloud Next 2025. AI Search is a significant invention that enables users to get multimodal document material from their home screen using natural language queries. Oppo is also developing a user knowledge system to eliminate fragmentation on mobile devices and centralise data. By the end of 2025, Oppo hopes to have 100 million people utilising AI, focusing on successfully integrating AI into everyday tasks in partnership with Google Cloud. By improving ease and productivity across mobile ecosystems, this endeavour represents a significant step towards intelligent AIdriven operating systems. Read More..

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