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AP – Shares in computer chipmakers slumped after Nvidia said tighter United States (US) government controls on exports of computer chips used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra USD5.5 billion.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world’s largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump’s policies cast a pall on the economy.

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Foreign ministry officials from Bangladesh’s interim government and Pakistan resumed talks on Thursday after a 15-year gap, as the two South Asian Muslim-majority nations attempted to ease strained relations.

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie. Even as Cuba struggles with power outages and technological scarcity, this eatery has leaped into the 21st century with digital menus, Alexa-enabled assistance, touchless bathrooms and even a food-delivering robot.

ANN/THE DAILY STAR – Recent rainfall has caused problems in some areas of the country, but it’s been a blessing for Bangladesh’s main tea-growing region.

BELGIUM (AFP) – With United States (US) President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech.

MALE (AP) – The Maldives has changed its immigration law to bar people from entering the country with Israeli passports in a show of outrage over the war in Gaza.

Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) organised an Innovation Day 2025 yesterday, where it celebrated creativity, technology and innovation based on Islamic values.

A keynote address by Chief Operating Officer of A2Tech Sdn Bhd, Muhamad Hazwan, headlined the UNISSA Innovation Day 2025 on Tuesday at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA).

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC), highlighted that the Women in Sport Strategic Plan is an “initiative that reflects a significant step forward in our efforts to promote inclusivity and aligns with the goals we will explore over the next two days”.