Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

‘Each day feels like the last’: Haitians with TPS on edge as confusion clouds US work status

US employers and Haitian immigrants live in constant uncertainty as status of work permits remains in limbo For more than a month, Bobby Kuchinsky arrived at his Florida restaurant each morning worried about whether he still had enough staff or if this might be the last shift for some of his Haitian workers, who have spent more than a decade as cooks, busboys and oyster shuckers. On Tuesday, he suspended six of them after they lost authorization to work in the US. Continue reading...

By Associated Press

Humanoid robot videos show machines lashing out

Viral videos show humanoid robots flailing, lurching toward crowds, and one kicking a child during public performances, raising urgent safety questions.

US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concerns

The action is part of a wider US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.

U.S. ban on foreign-made humanoid robots targets China over security risks

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?

China’s robotics firms have run into a fresh obstacle in their global expansion, after the United States banned imports of new foreign-made models. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the authorisation required to be imported and sold in the US. The ban will cover all new humanoids, quadrupeds and a broad range of connected mobile machines, with the FCC citing supply ch...

By Wency Chen

US bans Chinese and foreign-made humanoid robots

The Trump administration has banned the import of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured outside the United States, citing national security concerns. The ban could strain diplomatic tensions with China.

Looking for a second home? Sellers in these markets could be ready to make a deal.

House hunters could find good prices in second-home markets across the South and Midwest.

By Aarthi Swaminathan

FM Djuric: Serbia, Albania reach agreement in principle to open consular offices

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric announced on Wednesday that Serbia and Albania reached an agreement in principle on opening consular offices in

Why the 2016 US-Mexico avocado deal matters for future trade negotiations

In 2016, the U.S. began allowing avocado imports from across Mexico as long as the Mexican farms met the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s strict production standards

By Jayash Paudel

‘There is no flexibility’: international students in the US discouraged by new visa limits

New immigration restrictions and the uncertainty they create are leading some applicants to consider other destinations for their studies

By Dilan Gohill

Could Agentic AI Bring American Manufacturing Back?

America faces a growing engineering shortage. Here's how Agentic AI could help manufacturers increase productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and bring work back home.

By Michael Ashley, Contributor

Daily Spotlight: U.S. the Leader in Drug R&D

India-US trade pact: Piyush Goyal explains the one condition to seal the deal

India's trade pact with the US awaits tariff competitiveness restoration for its first phase. Minister Piyush Goyal stated India needs a comparative advantage over rival nations. This condition must be met before the bilateral trade agreement can commence. Meanwhile, a US legislative proposal could impose tariffs on Russian energy buyers. India has increased its Russian crude oil purchases amid supply disruptions.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US bans imports of foreign-made humanoid robots ahead of Trump-Xi meet, targets China-dominated market

The latest ban follows a string of such restrictions on imports of Chinese products, including drones, and curbs on exports of advanced US technology to China.

US weighs delaying France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

France's selection of a new ambassador to the US has been complicated after France's mission to the UN criticized the US for voting against a proposal to extend the mandate of the UN's Volker Turk.

US Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security

The measures are likely to test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned US visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with US President Donald Trump in September.

Japan and Australia vow to boost cooperation on quantum tech

Since Japan has signed similar memorandums with the United States and India, the move is expected to accelerate cooperation on quantum technology within the "Quad" framework.

NeuroPace drops as bid to expand label for RNS System denied in U.S.

Akbayan seeks House probe into PH’s Pax Silica deal with US

MANILA, Philippines — The Akbayan party-list has filed a resolution seeking a House investigation into the country’s participation with Pax Silica as it raised the alarm on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s “rushing” to commit the country into the United States-led initiative.  The party-list filed House Resolution (HR) 1227 on Tuesday, a day after Marcos’ fifth State of the

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US imposes sanctions on Iranian insurance companies and oil tankers

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian insurance companies and oil tankers. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions targeting a network linked to Iran.

Imports from Nigeria rose 81% in H1 2026 — China

Chinese Embassy reports Nigeria’s imports to China surged by 81% in H1 2026, driven by expanding bilateral trade and China’s zero-tariff policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/imports-from-nigeria-rose-81-in-h1-2026-china/

By Punch Newspapers

Al-Nusra Front terrorist is now Syria’s chargé d'affaires in US

TEHRAN - It is worth noticing that a member of a terrorist group in Syria has now become a diplomat in the United States.

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over "unacceptable risks" to America's national security.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

National Museum Explores 250 Years of Hungarian–American Connections

The Hungarian National Museum officially opened its new exhibition, The American Dream: Hungarians in the United States, 1776–2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrating the enduring relationship between Hungary and the United States. Through stories of migration, achievement, and shared democratic values, the exhibition explores how generations of Hungarians helped shape American […] The post National Museum Explores 250 Years of Hungarian–American Conn...

By Hungary Today

Cameroon and the United States strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport sector

© Investir au Cameroun The bilateral relationship between Cameroon and the United States continues to flourish following a high-level strategic meeting held on July 27, 2026. The Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna NGALLE BIBEHE, hosted John G. Robinson, the Interim Head of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, following Robinson's appointment earlier in January. Supported by senior technical staff, the Minister engaged in productive discussions designed to address shared priorities...

By Louisa KINYUY