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Stories from across Asia reflect the region's complexity: from energy markets and trade relations to corporate accountability, data security and competition in emerging industries like electric vehicles. Whether driven by government policy, corporate behaviour or market forces, developments in Asia often ripple through global supply chains, financial markets and international diplomacy, making regional news essential context for understanding world affairs.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tries to act ‘business as usual’ in office return after ‘China spy’ affair bombshell: report

  • Huang resumed meetings after apologising to Nvidia staff.
  • Nvidia and the FBI are investigating the relationship.
  • The company reportedly lost over $400 billion in value this week.

Jensen Huang returned to Nvidia’s California headquarters and led his regular executive meetings after disclosing an affair with Alice Huang, a Singapore-based executive suspected of being a Chinese spy. He reportedly apologised to staff, then moved on to the agenda, as the company faces questions about national security…

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Nissan cuts Chinese petrol car output as electric demand accelerates

  • Nissan is cutting petrol-car production in China.
  • Its China sales fell 32% in the first nine months.
  • The company plans to expand electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Nissan is scaling back petrol car production in China after falling behind a faster-than-expected shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles. The move matters because it highlights the pressure on global carmakers to adapt to Chinese competitors and a market where demand and technology are changing rapidly. The company…

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Andy Burnham hints he will back Bill to add ‘black English’ and ‘Asian English’ categories to Census

  • Burnham says he wants to support the Census Bill.
  • The proposal would add “Black English” and “Asian English” categories.
  • The Bill returns to the Commons on 23 April 2027.

Andy Burnham has indicated he wants to support a Bill that would add “Black English” and “Asian English” options to the Census, saying it could challenge what he called poisonous politics around English identity. His comments came in the Commons after Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey raised the…

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Russia, China and U.S. in Talks to Curb AI Use in Nuclear Arsenals, Report Says

  • Russia, China and the US are discussing limits on AI in nuclear systems.
  • The planned summit agenda has narrowed to areas of potential agreement.
  • Diplomats are also working on a declaration against nuclear war.

Russia, China and the United States are discussing a mutual commitment to limit artificial intelligence in nuclear arsenals, according to a report ahead of a planned trilateral summit next week. The talks matter because they could establish safeguards for AI in nuclear command systems, though Russia has been…

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John Kerry: America Must Now Follow China’s Lead on Clean Energy

  • Kerry urges the US to follow China’s clean-energy shift.
  • China’s clean-tech exports topped $220bn in 2025.
  • Cop31 may signal whether Beijing will lead on climate policy.

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and other countries must follow China’s shift towards clean energy or risk losing economic ground while worsening climate change. His comments come as Cop31 opens in Turkey, amid questions over whether Beijing will take a stronger leadership…

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Nvidia Sheds $430B in Two Days as Jensen Huang Faces Calls to Resign

  • Nvidia lost about $430 billion in market value in two days.
  • US figures called for Jensen Huang to step aside during investigations.
  • No public finding says Megaspeed broke chip export rules.

Nvidia’s market value fell by about $430 billion over two trading days as scrutiny intensified over CEO Jensen Huang’s reported ties to a businesswoman whom US intelligence reportedly identified as a Chinese spy. The company has opened an investigation, while calls for Huang to resign have brought the…

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Best of the Babylon Bee: Heartbroken Eric Swalwell learns Chinese intelligence has been seeing other people

  • A weekly collection of Babylon Bee satire
  • The headline jokes about Swalwell and Chinese intelligence
  • Other items mock political figures and concerns about liberty

The article is a weekly selection of satirical one-liners and stories from The Babylon Bee, presented as a midweek diversion. Its headline jokes that Eric Swalwell is heartbroken to learn Chinese intelligence has been seeing other people, then claims he was spotted in Chinatown seeking another role as…

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Germany news: Only 1/3 of Germans satisfied with state of democracy

  • Democracy satisfaction fell to a record low in Germany.
  • Only 22.8% in the former East German states were satisfied.
  • The study found notable agreement with chauvinistic and antisemitic views.

Only a third of people surveyed in Germany are satisfied with how democracy is functioning, the lowest share since the Leipzig Authoritarianism Study began in 2002. The decline comes despite broad support for democracy as a principle, and the findings also show substantial agreement with chauvinistic and antisemitic…

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Players Use In-Game Ocarina to Play Everything From Linkin Park, Titanic, and Japanese Supermarket Themes

  • Players are performing a wide range of songs on Link’s ocarina.
  • Japanese supermarket jingles have joined game and film themes.
  • The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.

Players of the newly released *Ocarina of Time* remake are using Link’s ocarina to perform songs from games, films, anime and everyday life. The feature has fuelled a wave of social media posts, showing how a familiar game mechanic has become a creative way for players to share…

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Germany reportedly bans Chinese drones at military bases over security concerns

  • Germany has reportedly banned Chinese-made drones at military sites.
  • The decision follows concerns about sensitive data being transmitted.
  • A lack of purchase records has prompted a blanket ban.

Germany has reportedly banned commercially available Chinese-made drones from military bases and training grounds, citing concerns that they could transmit sensitive information to Beijing. The move highlights growing unease among Western militaries about connected technology and the potential risks to security at sensitive sites. The ban takes immediate…

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