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The Trump administration announced a major weapons sale to Taiwan valued at about $11bn. The package includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and multiple missile systems. US officials released details late Wednesday. Congress must approve the sale before it can proceed. The administration described the deal as critical to regional security. This is the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The administration continues to expand military cooperation with Taipei. Officials said the package responds to increasing security threats. The deal significantly strengthens Taiwan’s defensive capabilities. China steps up military activity China…

Board to guide shareholders Warner Bros Discovery plans to advise shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say the board could issue guidance as early as Wednesday. Executives cite major financial and strategic risks. They argue the deal lacks clarity and long-term value. Paramount claims its offer exceeds a $72bn agreement Warner Bros struck with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount presents its proposal as superior. Warner Bros executives strongly dispute that assessment. Financing concerns shape decision Warner Bros plans to highlight funding risks as a key reason for rejection, according to the Financial Times.…

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion defamation lawsuit over an edited January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida, accusing the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations, according to court documents. The organisation apologised last month for the edit but rejected compensation demands and denied any legal basis for defamation. Trump’s legal team said editors deliberately altered his words. The lawsuit described the edit as malicious and deceptive, intended to harm his reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded publicly. Documentary broadcast sparks legal confrontation Trump announced plans to sue after the documentary…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team is underperforming. He says criticism from former players is natural at a club like United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He believes the squad should have earned more points. United face Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has been rare this season. Inconsistent Results Highlight Deeper Challenges United last managed consecutive weeks in the top six late in the 2023-24 season. That run ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss…

Disaster, catastrophe, nightmare. Hollywood’s creative workforce describes Warner Bros’ collapse in stark terms. The once-powerful studio now faces a breakup or acquisition. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are locked in a fierce struggle. The industry braces for job losses and uncertainty. Warner Bros’ decline hits an already fragile entertainment sector. A historic production slump has battered film and television. The studio’s potential disappearance threatens thousands of jobs. It also removes a major buyer for new films and TV projects. For decades, Warner Bros shaped global cinema. The studio produced Casablanca, Goodfellas, Batman, and Harry Potter. Many workers fear its cultural legacy…

A billionaire investor pursuing TikTok’s US operations says uncertainty continues as another deadline approaches. The United States has postponed the app’s forced sale multiple times. Officials warn the platform could face a ban without a completed deal. President Donald Trump appears ready to extend the deadline again on Tuesday. This would mark the fifth delay since Congress passed the law. Investor Frank McCourt said his group remains on standby. He said the investors are prepared to act immediately. McCourt said they already secured the funding needed for a purchase. He added that repeated delays prevent effective planning. The prolonged uncertainty,…

High Court case disputes sweeping under-16 law Reddit launches a High Court challenge against Australia’s law blocking users under 16 from joining major social platforms. The law took effect on Wednesday and requires ten companies to prevent young Australians from creating accounts. Supporters argue it shields minors from harmful content and manipulative algorithms. Reddit complies with the rule but warns it threatens privacy and political freedoms. Two teenagers are also pursuing a separate case awaiting a High Court hearing. Company says policy misreads youth online behavior “Despite good intentions, this law misses the mark,” Reddit states on its website. The…

A Fast Lane to US Citizenship President Donald Trump unveils a visa programme for wealthy foreign nationals. Applicants must pay at least one million dollars. Trump promises a direct path to citizenship for fully vetted candidates. He says the plan helps US companies retain essential international talent. He calls the initiative a major boost to the American economy. How the Gold Card Operates The Gold Card offers a fast-tracked US visa for applicants who demonstrate significant economic value. The official website says the programme targets people who provide substantial benefits to the United States. The launch coincides with Washington tightening…

Massive Rule Changes Set to Reshape the Sport The 2025 season ends with McLaren winning both championships, but 2026 promises a full-scale transformation. Formula 1 introduces sweeping technical regulations and expands the grid to eleven teams. A leading British sports outlet highlights the key changes fans should watch as the sport enters this bold new era.The new rules mark the most significant overhaul in years. Cars shed 30 kilograms, narrow by ten centimetres, and become far more efficient. Power units now split output nearly equally between electric and combustion energy. Fully sustainable fuels complete the shift.The effect on racing remains…

US Updates Policy on Advanced Tech Exports US President Donald Trump now allows Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to “approved customers” in China. He says the decision protects national security, supports American jobs, and maintains the US lead in artificial intelligence. The policy also applies to other US chipmakers like AMD and follows lobbying from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who recently visited Washington. Nvidia Faces Tensions Between US and China Nvidia, the world’s leading chipmaker and most valuable company, remains caught between Washington and Beijing. The firm previously faced a ban on selling its most advanced chips to…