Tech

Innovation

China Revises Biopharma Rules Effective May 15 to Spur Innovation

China's government unveiled revised drug clinical trial regulations set to take effect May 15, aiming to accelerate reviews and foster biopharmaceutical innovation. The new rules ban trial sponsors from charging subjects fees and mandate full traceability of clinical data.

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Economy

Victor Daniyan Advances Digital Payments and EV Infrastructure in Nigeria

Victor Daniyan, founder and CEO of Nearpays and Yourrider Energies, is spearheading contactless payments and electric vehicle networks amid Nigeria's shift from cash to digital transactions. A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, he discussed how recent cash shortages and regulatory pushes accelerated adoption in an interview.

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Corporate

Nissan Recalls 643,000 Rogue SUVs Over Throttle, Engine Risks

Nissan recalled 643,000 Rogue sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to two defects that can cause loss of drive power or, in rare cases, engine fires. The issues affect throttle body components and engine bearings in models from various years.

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Markets

Nvidia, Alphabet, TSMC Lead AI Boom with Shares Under $3,000

Investors with $3,000 can target Nvidia, Alphabet and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, three AI powerhouses analysts call unstoppable due to their market dominance and reasonable valuations. The trio commands key positions in chips, software and manufacturing amid soaring AI infrastructure spending.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Accelleran, Firecell Merge for EU-Sovereign Private 5G Networks

Belgian firm Accelleran and French vendor Firecell announced a merger Tuesday to create a pan-European leader in private 5G networks for industrial plants and enterprises. The deal, backed by a €7.9 million investment, aims to deliver fully EU-sovereign solutions.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Shell suits top Brits’ list of fashion regrets in new poll

Shell suits lead the list of fashion choices that make British adults cringe, according to a poll of 2,000 people. Low-rise jeans, peplum tops and cargo trousers follow close behind.

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Diplomacy & Trade

China Targets Auto Digitalization, CSP Expansion by 2030

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a plan December 30, 2025, to boost automotive digitalization, aiming to lift vehicle makers' smart manufacturing by one level and cut R&D cycles 20% by 2027. Separately, energy regulators set a 15-gigawatt target for concentrated solar power capacity with costs matching coal by 2030.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Opinion Piece Urges Global South to Rethink Internet Reliance for Cybersecurity

A Venezuelan commentary argues that true cybersecurity for nations in the Global South demands physical disconnection from the internet. The piece invokes a regional proverb to claim no online presence offers the ultimate protection against digital threats.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Xiaomi 17 Starts at €999 in Europe, Leaks Show

Leaked European prices put the Xiaomi 17 at €999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The pricier Xiaomi 17 Ultra reaches €1,699 for 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Broadband Forum’s USP reference code lands in prplWare 4.1 and RDK-B

Broadband Forum announced Tuesday that its User Services Platform reference stack is now available in prpl Foundation's prplWare 4.1 and the RDK-B software kit. The integration allows operators to embed the Open Broadband USP Agent into customer premises equipment more easily.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Digital Euro Setup to Cost EU Banks €4B-€6B Over Four Years

European banks face setup costs of €4 billion to €6 billion over four years to implement a digital euro, according to an ECB official. The figure equals about 3% of their annual IT maintenance spending.

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Diplomacy & Trade

HYBE Draws Fan Backlash for Using TXT, CORTIS in BTS Album Promo

Fans of K-pop groups TXT and CORTIS are criticizing HYBE for featuring their acts in promotions for BTS's upcoming album ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, 2026. The move has ignited online debates over potential collaborations and demands for reciprocal support during the junior groups' comebacks.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Japan Launches Efficient RoPax Ferries Keyaki and Sunflower Pirka

Japan's long-haul ferry operators have rolled out new ro-pax vessels that slash energy use and emissions on key domestic routes. The 14,157-gt Keyaki debuted in November on the 21-hour Otaru-Maizuru run, promising a 5% drop in energy consumption over older ships.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Händler mit Cannabisbeutel um Hals entgeht Haftstrafe

Marian George Preda aus Bury St Edmunds erhielt eine 11-monatige Haftstrafe auf zwei Jahre Bewährung. Suffolk-Polizei fand bei einer Verkehrskontrolle auf der A14 nahe Risby fast ein Kilo Cannabis im Wert bis 10.000 Pfund.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Conductor con kilo de cannabis al cuello evita cárcel en Reino Unido

Marian George Preda, de 21 años y vecino de Bury St Edmunds, recibió once meses de prisión suspendida por posesión de casi un kilo de cannabis valorado en hasta 10.000 libras. Suffolk Police halló las drogas durante un control en la A14 cerca de Risby en mayo de 2023.

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