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Kenya: 21 Dead, Over 30 Missing After Deadly Landslide

November 2, 2025 12:26 pm

At least 21 people have been confirmed dead and more than 30 others are missing after a massive landslide struck western Kenya. The tragedy occurred

US semiconductor leader Nvidia on Friday said it will supply more than 260,000 of its most advanced AI chips to South Korea's government and some of the country's biggest businesses, including Samsung Electronics. The deal is the latest for a company at the core of a global race to integrate artificial intelligence into products and services, adding to a flurry of deals it is striking worldwide that helped it on Wednesday become the first $5 trillion firm. For Korea, the deal will put the country on track to become a regional AI hub after President Lee Jae Myung, who took office on June 4, prioritized AI investment to spur growth at a time when US tariffs have clouded the broader economic outlook. "Just as Korea's physical factories have inspired the world with sophisticated ships, cars, chips, and electronics, the nation can now produce intelligence as a new export that will drive global transformation," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement, disclosing neither deal value nor supply schedule. The announcement followed a meeting between Huang, Lee, and the leaders of Samsung, SK Group, and Hyundai Motor Group on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the southeastern Korean city of Gyeongju. Nvidia's deepening ties with Korea, home to semiconductor and automotive majors, come as the chip firm grapples with the fallout of a Sino-US trade war that Huang said this month has slashed its share of China's advanced AI chip market. The US has repeatedly imposed restrictions on the export of Nvidia chips to China, citing national security. US President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Korea on Thursday, but did not raise the issue. Nvidia has since tried to press its advantage in markets less affected by geopolitics, identifying uses beyond chatbots and image generators and targeting customers in sectors such as manufacturing and retail. Korea's government plans to invest in AI infrastructure using more than 50,000 of Nvidia's latest chips, while Samsung Electronics, SK Group, and Hyundai Motor Group will each deploy up to 50,000 AI chips in smart factories involved, for instance, in semiconductor and vehicle manufacturing. The country's largest internet portal and search engine provider, Naver, will also buy 60,000 Nvidia chips. Using its new trove of Nvidia chips, the government said it will work with internet companies such as Naver and Kakao to expand computing infrastructure through initiatives such as the National AI Computing Center. Hyundai Motor Group said it is deepening collaboration with Nvidia by building a "supercomputer" to develop in-vehicle AI, autonomous driving, smart factories, and robotics.

Nvidia Set to Deliver over 260,000 Blackwell AI chips to South Korea

October 31, 2025 4:17 pm

US tech giant Nvidia has announced that it will provide over 260,000 advanced Blackwell AI chips to South Korea’s government and major corporations, including Samsung

Bengaluru Bank Panic After Wi-Fi Renamed ‘Pakistan Zindabad’

October 31, 2025 3:20 pm

A private bank in Bengaluru witnessed chaos after its internal Wi-Fi network was shockingly renamed “Pakistan Zindabad.” The unexpected incident sparked panic among employees and

Hurricane Melissa Leaves 49 Dead in Caribbean

October 31, 2025 3:14 pm

Hurricane Melissa has claimed at least 49 lives across several Caribbean islands after unleashing torrential rain, violent winds, and flash floods. The powerful storm caused

Pakistan Calls for End to Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict

October 31, 2025 3:04 pm

Pakistan has urged the international community to respect Sudan’s sovereignty and immediately halt all forms of external interference in the country’s internal affairs. The statement

Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Israeli Military Service

October 31, 2025 1:05 pm

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews took to the streets across Israel to protest against mandatory military service, demanding continued exemption for their religious community. The demonstrations

Pakistani Astronaut to Join China’s Upcoming Space Mission

October 31, 2025 12:12 pm

In a groundbreaking development, Pakistan has announced that one of its astronauts will join China’s upcoming space mission, marking a new chapter in the two

Xi Signals Willingness to Work with Trump on Bilateral Relations

October 31, 2025 11:27 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his readiness to continue collaborating with US President Donald Trump in order to reinforce the foundations of China–US relations and

Oman Secures Top Spot In Global Safety Rankings

October 31, 2025 10:57 am

The Sultanate of Oman has once again demonstrated why it ranks among the safest countries in the world, according to the latest Gallup Global Safety

Saudi Arabia Adds Urdu Support for Umrah Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia Launches New App for Umrah Pilgrims

October 30, 2025 3:53 pm

Saudi Arabia has announced a major relief for Umrah pilgrims by launching a multilingual mobile application that now includes Urdu among its supported languages. The

RSF Massacres Over 1,500 in Sudan’s El-Fasher

October 30, 2025 2:49 pm

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly killed more than 1,500 civilians in the city of El-Fasher, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the

Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing After 30-Year

October 30, 2025 2:46 pm

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a three-decade-long moratorium that began in the early 1990s. The decision