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Chinese scientists have created the PD-General algorithm for Nvidia GPUs, which speeds up calculations by 800 times. The technology makes it possible to perform complex material calculations on conventional GPUs in minutes instead of days.

Bitcoin dropped to $97,600 due to escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The SEC is cutting its cryptocurrency regulation unit amid the Trump administration's policies.

The US Postal Service has temporarily stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong due to the intensification of the trade war. The decision is related to Trump's new customs restrictions on low-value goods.

Putin signs a decree to hold the Intervision music contest in Moscow in 2025. The event will be funded with 600 million rubles, and China, Belarus, and other countries are planning to participate.

DeepSeek has been verified by the App Store and Google Play, but its security is still being analyzed. According to Borniakov, the app has been verified by marketplaces and is unlikely to contain spyware.

WINWIN AI Center of Excellence was presented in Ukraine to introduce artificial intelligence into government processes and key areas of life. The center is headed by Danylo Tsvok and will focus on defense, medicine, education, and business.

The US imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing responded with restrictions on American goods. Canada and Mexico received a 30-day deferral, and exchanges reacted with a sharp drop in shares of Asian companies.

J. D. Vance will make his first foreign visit to France and Germany. He will participate in the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris and the Munich Security Conference.

The United States agrees to a 30-day pause in customs threats against Mexico and Canada following their border security moves. Canada appoints a “fentanyl czar” and adds Mexican cartels to the list of terrorist groups.

The cryptocurrency market recovered after Trump's decision to postpone the introduction of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Bitcoin reached $100,000, and most altcoins rose by 5-13% after the previous drop.

China imposes new tariffs on imports of US goods in response to US restrictions. Starting on Monday, duties of 15% on coal and gas, 10% on oil, cars and agricultural machinery will be imposed.

The Philippines and the United States conducted joint air patrols over the South China Sea with FA-50 fighters and B1-B bombers. Chinese warships were spotted in the Philippine maritime zone.

Chinese authorities have allowed Uighurs to move more freely within the country. However, opportunities to travel abroad and reunite with relatives remain severely limited, Human Rights Watch reports.

Canada and the US agreed to a 30-day suspension of US tariffs on Canadian imports. Trudeau also announced that border controls between the two countries would be tightened.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with the president of Panama after Trump's statements about his intention to regain control of the canal. The main topic was China's growing influence in the region.

US President Donald Trump plans to hold talks with China on customs tariffs in the next 24 hours. The main reason for discussing the tariff plan is the problem of fentanyl entering the United States.

The Hungarian prime minister announced his intention to maintain all business relations with Russia, despite the EU's opposition. Orban claims that Russian energy is vital for Hungary's economy.

Tedros Ghebreyesus called on WHO member states to put pressure on Washington to reverse the decision to leave the organization. The United States plans to officially leave the WHO on January 22, 2026.

At a meeting in Brussels, EU leaders discussed a possible response to Trump's new tariffs on European goods. European leaders declared unity in opposing US trade restrictions.

The cryptocurrency market suffered a sharp decline after Trump imposed new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Bitcoin hit a three-week low, and ether lost a quarter of its value in three days.

OpenAI has introduced the “deep research” feature for ChatGPT, which allows performing complex analytical tasks. The feature is available to Pro users with a limit of 100 queries and demonstrates an accuracy of 26.6% in the “Last Exam of Humanity” test.

WTI and Brent oil prices rose after Trump imposed new trade duties on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Canadian energy products will be subject to a 10% duty, and Mexican energy products - 25%.

The cryptocurrency market plummeted after Trump imposed new trade duties on China, Canada, and Mexico. Bitcoin dropped to $91,695, and Ether lost 22.7% of its value due to the outflow of investors from risky assets.

The President of Panama announced the suspension of participation in the One Belt, One Road project after talks with the US Secretary of State. The country is also considering an early withdrawal from the Chinese initiative.

Donald Trump said that it is advisable to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, despite the possible economic consequences for the United States. The president urged these countries to move production to America to avoid 25% tariffs.

The European Commission will discuss a response to Trump's announcement of tariffs on EU goods. The US has already imposed additional duties on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.

Canada has published the first stage of the tariff list of US goods in response to the new US duties. The list includes food, clothing, alcohol, household appliances and other goods worth $30 billion.

The US imposes a 25% duty on goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10% duty on Chinese goods. The three countries announced countermeasures and readiness for a trade confrontation.

China's Ministry of Commerce announced its intention to file a lawsuit with the WTO over the introduction of new US duties on Chinese goods. Beijing called on Washington to engage in dialogue and promised to take countermeasures to protect its interests.

Canada imposes a 25% duty on US goods worth CAD 155 billion. The restrictions will affect food, household appliances, and critical minerals.