In a move that signals a major shift in global technology diplomacy, the US Commerce Department has authorised the export of advanced American semiconductor chips to state-linked AI firms in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This breakthrough reflects deepening ties between Washington and Gulf tech powerhouses.Announced in November 2025 but gaining fresh attention in early 2026, the decision allows UAE’s G42 and Saudi Arabia’s Humain to purchase up to 35,000 Nvidia Blackwell-class chips each. These processors are among the most powerful that are currently available for artificial intelligence applications.
‘Get them out of here’: Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Tony Burke heckled at Eid prayers in Sydney over support for Israel — watch
Anger of the Muslim community toward the Australian government spilled into an Eid prayer gathering in Western Sydney, attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke,…