QtrendsHuawei chip chief pushes semiconductor self-reliance amid US curbs
He Tingbo, Huawei's 'chip queen,' is leading the company's push to rewrite China's semiconductor playbook as US chip curbs tighten. Huawei faces hurdles on the road to self-reliance but is expanding its tech replacement drive to include AI chips. Nvidia is 'likely the most concerned' as Huawei bets on new chip architecture law. The developments underscore the deepening US-China tech rivalry in semiconductors.
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The EU is exploring options to find a mediator who could negotiate with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, UK intelligence agency GCHQ warns that Russia is 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democratic processes. Russia has taken the unusual step of telling its own banks to shoot down drones themselves. The developments highlight the widening scope of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary election. The victory solidifies former President Trump's grip on the GOP and signals a shift to the right within the party. Paxton's win was widely seen as a test of Trump's continued influence over Republican voters. The race drew national attention as a proxy battle between establishment and Trump-aligned factions.
Muslims around the world gathered for Eid al-Adha celebrations, with large congregations in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. In India, Muslims reported being denied access to public spaces for Eid prayers, raising concerns about religious freedom. In Gaza, Palestinians prepared for the festival with limited resources, holding onto hope despite the ongoing war. The contrasting experiences highlight the different realities facing Muslim communities globally.