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Trump warns of 'wake-up call' as low-cost Chinese AI jolts Silicon Valley
Fears of upheaval in the AI gold rush rocked Wall Street on Monday following the emergence of a popular ChatGPT-like model from China, with US President Donald Trump saying it was a "wake-up call" for Silicon Valley.
Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief
Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -– which is already triggering global jitters.
US Justice Dept officials involved in Trump prosecutions fired
The US Justice Department fired a number of officials on Monday who were involved in the criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Nvidia loses nearly $600 bn in value as Chinese AI firm jolts tech shares
US chip-maker Nvidia led a rout in tech stocks Monday after the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could threaten American dominance in the fast-growing industry.
Colombia sends plane for migrants after Trump clash
Colombia on Monday sent an aircraft to repatriate migrants from the United States after being forced by President Donald Trump to back down in a blazing row over deportations.
More deaths as Colombian guerrilla violence displaces nearly 50,000
A new bout of fighting between two guerrilla groups in northeastern Colombia, where violence has displaced nearly 50,000 people in 10 days, claimed 13 lives this weekend, authorities said Monday.
Israel says 'eliminated' 15 Palestinians in Jenin raid
The Israeli military on Monday said it had "eliminated over 15 terrorists" and arrested 40 wanted people during a major raid that began last week in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
Flood of Palestinians return to north Gaza after hostage breakthrough
Masses of displaced Palestinians streamed into the north of war-ravaged Gaza on Monday after Israel and Hamas reached a deal for the release of another six hostages.
Clashes kill 17 in DR Congo's Goma as pro-Rwandan forces enter city
Clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's besieged city of Goma have killed at least 17 people and injured nearly 370, hospital sources said on Monday, as the Congolese army fought to hold off M23 forces backed by the Rwandan army.
'A bad dream': Russian troops threaten Dnipropetrovsk
Svitlana Rudokvas once took solace in the fact that fighting between the Ukrainian army and Russian forces was raging at a safe distance in the eastern Donetsk region neighbouring her own.
Silicon Valley rattled by low-cost Chinese AI
Fears that the AI gold rush could be under threat rocked Wall Street on Monday following the emergence of a ChatGPT-like model from China, triggering predictions of turmoil for Silicon Valley and accusations of cheating.
Auschwitz survivors decry anti-Semitism on 80th anniversary
Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz returned to the Nazi death camp on Monday, condemning a "huge rise" in anti-Semitism on the 80th anniversary of its liberation.
Nvidia loses $500 bn in value as Chinese AI firm jolts tech shares
US chip-maker Nvidia led a rout in tech stocks Monday after the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could threaten US dominance in the fast-growing industry.
Colombia awaits deported migrants after Trump forces climbdown
Colombia said Monday it had sent aircraft to repatriate migrants deported from the United States after apparently bowing to President Donald Trump's threats of painful tariffs for defying his plans for mass expulsions.
EU's largest far-right bloc to rally in Madrid next week
The European Parliament's largest far-right bloc will hold its first summit in Madrid next week with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and France's Marine Le Pen in attendance, Spanish party Vox said on Monday.
Lebanon says Israeli fire kills two as residents try to go home
Lebanon's heath ministry said Israeli fire killed two people Monday and wounded 17 others in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried again to return to border villages.
Nasdaq slumps on Chinese AI upstart, Nvidia loses some $400 bn in value
The tech-rich Nasdaq tumbled early Monday as traders around Wall Street and other global bourses reacted to the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI venture that has apparently overtaken US companies.
Fighting rages in DRC's Goma after militia, Rwandan troops enter city
Heavy artillery fire and gunshots echoed through the besieged Congolese city of Goma on Monday as DR Congo forces battled militia fighters and Rwandan troops, while Kigali said five civilians were killed across the Rwandan border.
Lawmakers set to confirm Scott Bessent for US Treasury chief
The US Senate is widely expected to confirm billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Monday, putting him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already sparking global jitters.
Auschwitz survivors return to death camp for 80th anniversary of liberation
Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz returned to the notorious Nazi death camp on Monday as the world marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation.
'A bad dream': Russia marches on Dnipropetrovsk
Svitlana Rudokvas once took solance in the fact that fighting between the Ukrainian army and Russian forces was raging at a safe distance in the eastern Donetsk region neighbouring her own.
Lebanon says Israeli fire kills one as residents try to go home
Lebanon's heath ministry said Israeli fire killed one person Monday and wounded seven others in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried again to return to border villages.
Stocks slide on Chinese AI threat
European and Asian stock markets mostly slid Monday and Wall Street was forecast to open sharply lower on talk that a cheaper Chinese generative AI programme can outperform big-name rivals, notably in the United States.
Auchan's Russia unit dismisses sale rumours
The Russian subsidiary of French supermarket chain Auchan quashed rumours of an impending sale on Monday, saying it continued to operate for the benefit of the local population.
Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid
Nordic leaders met on the weekend and reiterated they are united on defence issues, Denmark's prime minister has said, as her country reels from US President Donald Trump's attempts to take over Greenland.
China's Xi strikes bullish tone in speech to mark Lunar New Year
Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year, after acknowledging "complex and severe situations" in recent months.
DR Congo's Goma close to falling to militia, Rwanda troops: France
The besieged Congolese city of Goma was rocked by heavy artillery fire on Monday as France warned the regional capital was on the brink of falling to militia fighters and Rwandan troops.
Palestinians return to north Gaza after breakthrough on hostages
Masses of displaced Palestinians began streaming towards the north of the war-battered Gaza Strip on Monday after Israel and Hamas said they had reached a deal for the release of another six hostages.
India boosts domestic arms industry and looks West to pare back Russia reliance
India's efforts to pare back a longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware is bearing fruit after the courting of new Western allies and a rapidly growing domestic arms industry, analysts say.
World marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday, with some of the few remaining survivors set to attend ceremonies at the site of the notorious Nazi death camp.
Palestinians return to north Gaza after breakthrough in hostage diplomacy
Palestinians began returning to the north of the war-battered Gaza Strip on Monday after Israel and Hamas said they had reached a deal for the release of another six hostages.
South Korea president's indictment: what happens next?
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol was indicted for his martial law declaration that plunged the country into political turmoil, with prosecutors accusing him of being a "ringleader of insurrection".