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The U.S. government is seeking improved access to the strategic semiconductor industry in the island nation, which China claims sovereignty over.Published January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareTaiwan and the United States have signed a trade agreement that allows Taiwan to increase its technology and energy investments in the United States in exchange for lower tariffs.Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies will invest at least $250 billion in the United States, the U.S. Department of Commerce said in a statement late Thursday announcing the deal. In return, the US government announced that it would reduce general…

Let’s take a look at what Greenland wants with Donald Trump. Upgrade to see the full report. Nuuk, Greenland — Snow is to Greenland what sand is to the Sahara Desert, but that may be an understatement. New snowfall accumulates hourly in the island’s capital. The rugged mountains bordering Nuuk’s small port fade in and out of view, hidden by drifting blue and gray clouds. Biting arctic winds chase the residents of Nuuk through the frigid streets. Winter has been like this for as long as the people of this autonomous Danish territory can remember. Unite and prepare for whatever…

After Michael Carrick has been appointed as Manchester United’s head coach until the end of the season, Sky Sports News’ Dan Khan looks at why he is the right choice for the club…I had the pleasure of spending some time with Michael Carrick at two different charity events over the past few months. Last but not least is his own foundation boot collection, which was recently held at Macclesfield FC. When I spoke to him off-camera, I was in awe. We shared a room with former Rochdale player Luke Matheson, who scored against Manchester United at the age of 16…

Israel’s December 26 recognition of Somaliland had little to do with the long-held aspirations of communities living in the breakaway region of Somaliland in northwestern Somalia. Rather, it was a product of changing geopolitics and a rapidly fragmenting world order. Once confined to the margins, the issue has since been drawn into the center of regional and international power struggles.One of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea Corridor, separated by the Bab al-Mandab Strait, is a hotly contested area. Israel, the Gulf states, Türkiye, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and China are all currently…

For years, concerns about rising college costs and student loan debt have led some high school students to abandon four-year degrees in favor of shorter, less expensive alternative courses. It is clear that students are now placing more emphasis on career training and post-university employment, with more students opting for two-year degrees and even shorter qualifications. The overall percentage of high school graduates choosing to enroll in community colleges and short-term certificate programs is increasing, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Enrollment in undergraduate certificate programs and associate degree programs both increased by about…

US President Donald Trump has claimed that exposing and eradicating fraud nationwide will eliminate the country’s deficit.President Trump specifically highlighted allegations of fraud in public services by Somalis in Minnesota, saying that fraud also exists in “many other places.””If we stop this fraud, this massive fraud, we will have a balanced budget,” President Trump said Tuesday in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club.In Minnesota, investigators identified fraud involving federal funds for housing programs, autism services, and child nutrition. Federal prosecutors have indicted dozens of defendants since 2022, before President Trump’s current term, and have filed more charges since Trump…

As millions of Venezuelans wait to see what will become of their economically and politically devastated country, a fight has erupted between two female leaders over the country’s future leadership and the support of the US president. On one side is Maria Colina Machado, an opposition leader and Nobel laureate who has made a name for herself in recent years for her tenacious fight for democracy in Venezuela, facing off against ousted former dictator Nicolás Maduro. She largely went into hiding after Venezuela’s disputed 2024 presidential election, after which government-controlled election authorities declared Mr. Maduro the winner, allowing Mr. Maduro…

Here are some stocks that are making big moves in intraday trading. Eli Lilly — The weight-loss drug maker’s shares fell nearly 4% after Reuters reported that the Food and Drug Administration’s decision on the company’s obesity drug would be delayed until April 10. The drug had been granted expedited review under a Trump administration program. The news agency did not mention the reason for the delay. Lilly previously said it expected the FDA to approve the drug in the second quarter. The report said reviews of the safety and effectiveness of Disc Medicine and Sanofi’s medicines were also delayed.…

A view of the TSMC Global R&D Center in Hsinchu, Taiwan on April 15, 2025. Anne Wang | Reuters Thursday gave markets a rare respite from the constant geopolitical upheaval. Still, the week’s headlines still reflected larger global trends.Case in point: Taiwan’s $250 billion investment in chip production in the United States. This is both commercial and strategic. Under the agreement, the U.S. will reduce tariffs on Taiwanese imports from 20% to 15%, and completely eliminate tariffs on other products such as generic drugs and aircraft parts. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC’s Brian Sullivan…

France’s finance minister has warned that US moves to seize Greenland could damage trade relations with the European Union, as one analyst told CNBC that tariffs and sanctions could lead to a “trade war.”US President Donald Trump has stepped up his talk this month of annexing Greenland, and has not ruled out the possibility of an armed occupation. Talks between the United States, Denmark and Greenland over the future of the world’s largest island ended on Wednesday without any diplomatic progress.French Finance Minister Laurent Lescure told the Financial Times on Friday that economic ties between the United States and Europe…