January 28, 2025
US
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Trump's administration attempted to freeze federal funding nationwide, affecting grants and loans across agencies. By early afternoon, reports emerged of Medicaid payment portals failing in multiple states. The White House's new press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, struggled to clarify exemptions while announcing broader access for conservative media.
Immigration enforcement intensified as DHS Secretary Noem joined NYC raids personally, leading to the capture of a Tren de Aragua gang leader. The raids expanded nationwide while deportation flights to Colombia resumed under the previous day's agreement.
By evening, a federal judge temporarily blocked the funding freeze until February 3, as the White House offered federal workers seven months' salary to quit voluntarily. The administration continued its institutional reorganization, confirming Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary and facing lawsuits over the removal of Trump investigation prosecutors.
Markets remained unstable following the previous day's DeepSeek-triggered tech selloff.
Immigration enforcement intensified as DHS Secretary Noem joined NYC raids personally, leading to the capture of a Tren de Aragua gang leader. The raids expanded nationwide while deportation flights to Colombia resumed under the previous day's agreement.
By evening, a federal judge temporarily blocked the funding freeze until February 3, as the White House offered federal workers seven months' salary to quit voluntarily. The administration continued its institutional reorganization, confirming Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary and facing lawsuits over the removal of Trump investigation prosecutors.
Markets remained unstable following the previous day's DeepSeek-triggered tech selloff.
Israel
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Released hostage Naama Levy broke her silence, revealing 50 days of solitary confinement, while families received confirmation that eight hostages from phase A would not return alive. Trump's scheduled meeting with Netanyahu generated conflicting reports about timing, as his envoy Witkoff prepared for crucial phase B negotiations.
Three political ultimatums emerged by afternoon: Deri demanded ultra-Orthodox draft law within two months or new elections, Religious Zionism opposed further hostage deals, and the US pressed for Palestinian civilian return to northern Gaza. The day ended in tragedy when IDF forces mistakenly killed Kobi Avitan, a Defense Ministry contractor, in the Netzarim corridor.
Reports of US transfer of Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine surfaced, while Saudi-Israel normalization talks showed progress according to diplomatic sources.
Three political ultimatums emerged by afternoon: Deri demanded ultra-Orthodox draft law within two months or new elections, Religious Zionism opposed further hostage deals, and the US pressed for Palestinian civilian return to northern Gaza. The day ended in tragedy when IDF forces mistakenly killed Kobi Avitan, a Defense Ministry contractor, in the Netzarim corridor.
Reports of US transfer of Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine surfaced, while Saudi-Israel normalization talks showed progress according to diplomatic sources.
Germany
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Morning coverage focused on China's DeepSeek AI platform challenging US tech dominance, with Trump characterizing it as a "wake-up call" amid market turbulence. The story evolved into broader coverage of US-China AI competition.
The CDU-AfD firewall debate intensified as SPD regions expressed alarm over Merz's five-point migration plan. By afternoon, Berlin's CDU leader Wegner broke his silence on the issue while the AfD announced support for CDU migration proposals despite anti-AfD provisions. Legal experts questioned the constitutionality of Merz's proposals.
Evening news shifted to security concerns, with Scholz warning about Putin's "shadow fleet" operations in the Baltic Sea and Trump's plans for an American Iron Dome system. Serbian PM Vučević's resignation following corruption protests received parallel coverage, while reports emerged of EU strategies to counter Trump's Greenland ambitions.
The CDU-AfD firewall debate intensified as SPD regions expressed alarm over Merz's five-point migration plan. By afternoon, Berlin's CDU leader Wegner broke his silence on the issue while the AfD announced support for CDU migration proposals despite anti-AfD provisions. Legal experts questioned the constitutionality of Merz's proposals.
Evening news shifted to security concerns, with Scholz warning about Putin's "shadow fleet" operations in the Baltic Sea and Trump's plans for an American Iron Dome system. Serbian PM Vučević's resignation following corruption protests received parallel coverage, while reports emerged of EU strategies to counter Trump's Greenland ambitions.
France
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Storm Herminia intensified with 600 evacuations across three departments under red alert, while Rennes requested natural disaster status. By mid-morning, Bayrou's "submersion" immigration comments from the previous evening sparked political backlash, with the Socialist Party suspending budget negotiations.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek caused market turbulence in Silicon Valley, while the M23 rebels' advance on Goma led to attacks on Western embassies in Kinshasa. Afternoon coverage shifted to Macron's Louvre visit, where he announced a decade-long renovation including relocating the Mona Lisa and creating a new eastern entrance. The death of weather presenter Catherine Laborde at 73 received extensive coverage.
Evening reports focused on Putin's statement about Ukraine negotiations excluding Zelensky, while Coca-Cola recalled products across France due to high chlorate levels.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek caused market turbulence in Silicon Valley, while the M23 rebels' advance on Goma led to attacks on Western embassies in Kinshasa. Afternoon coverage shifted to Macron's Louvre visit, where he announced a decade-long renovation including relocating the Mona Lisa and creating a new eastern entrance. The death of weather presenter Catherine Laborde at 73 received extensive coverage.
Evening reports focused on Putin's statement about Ukraine negotiations excluding Zelensky, while Coca-Cola recalled products across France due to high chlorate levels.
Lebanon
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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The Lebanese Army expanded deployments into 21 southern border towns following Israeli withdrawals, marking progress in the restoration of state authority. One soldier and three civilians were wounded by Israeli fire near Yaroun-Maroun Al-Ras road during the morning operations.
PM-designate Nawaf Salam maintained his position on cabinet formation criteria while negotiations continued, though no final decisions on portfolios emerged. Al-Habtor's announcement of liquidating all Lebanese investments highlighted growing economic concerns.
By evening, Israeli airstrikes hit Nabatieh, initially wounding 7 people, with casualties rising to 24. Israel claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah arms vehicles, characterizing them as responses to "agreement violations." Nine Lebanese detainees were released, with Mikati seeking the release of nine more. The German Chancellor rejected Trump's Gaza population transfer proposal, while Cyprus granted Israel priority access to military bases.
PM-designate Nawaf Salam maintained his position on cabinet formation criteria while negotiations continued, though no final decisions on portfolios emerged. Al-Habtor's announcement of liquidating all Lebanese investments highlighted growing economic concerns.
By evening, Israeli airstrikes hit Nabatieh, initially wounding 7 people, with casualties rising to 24. Israel claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah arms vehicles, characterizing them as responses to "agreement violations." Nine Lebanese detainees were released, with Mikati seeking the release of nine more. The German Chancellor rejected Trump's Gaza population transfer proposal, while Cyprus granted Israel priority access to military bases.
Ukraine
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Russian drone attacks struck multiple regions overnight, with Kharkiv reporting a major fire at an industrial facility and Kyiv region seeing damage to Yanukovych's vintage car museum. The attacks extended to Odesa, causing civilian casualties including a 91-year-old man.
Military developments included Ukrainian forces' partial withdrawal from a Donetsk region town, while intense urban combat continued in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. The suspension of the U.S. U4U refugee program emerged as a significant policy shift.
Evening brought confirmation from NATO about Russia's attempted assassination of Rheinmetall's CEO, while USAID's grant freeze prompted emergency consultations between Kyiv and Washington. The day ended with a Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv, killing two women, while military reports showed increased combat intensity with 174 engagements along the frontlines.
Military developments included Ukrainian forces' partial withdrawal from a Donetsk region town, while intense urban combat continued in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. The suspension of the U.S. U4U refugee program emerged as a significant policy shift.
Evening brought confirmation from NATO about Russia's attempted assassination of Rheinmetall's CEO, while USAID's grant freeze prompted emergency consultations between Kyiv and Washington. The day ended with a Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv, killing two women, while military reports showed increased combat intensity with 174 engagements along the frontlines.
Palestine
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Mass movement north through Netzarim corridor dominated morning coverage, with 90% of returnees finding their homes destroyed. Trump's proposal for Palestinian relocation to Egypt and Jordan generated immediate regional responses, with Cairo officially denying rumored Sisi-Trump phone call.
By afternoon, EU announced resumption of Rafah crossing monitoring mission for February, while Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence to discuss next phase of ceasefire. Israel ordered UNRWA to cease Jerusalem operations within 48 hours, escalating pressure on the agency.
Evening brought renewed military operations in West Bank, with artillery strikes near Jenin's Cinema Square and a fatality during house siege in Tulkarem. Israeli strikes resumed in South Lebanon, causing 24 injuries near Nabatieh, as Hezbollah rejected agreement extension. Qatar confirmed progress in negotiations for Arbel Yehud's release before Friday.
By afternoon, EU announced resumption of Rafah crossing monitoring mission for February, while Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence to discuss next phase of ceasefire. Israel ordered UNRWA to cease Jerusalem operations within 48 hours, escalating pressure on the agency.
Evening brought renewed military operations in West Bank, with artillery strikes near Jenin's Cinema Square and a fatality during house siege in Tulkarem. Israeli strikes resumed in South Lebanon, causing 24 injuries near Nabatieh, as Hezbollah rejected agreement extension. Qatar confirmed progress in negotiations for Arbel Yehud's release before Friday.
UK
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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China's DeepSeek AI emergence wiped $1 trillion from US tech stocks, prompting Trump to frame it as America's "Sputnik moment." The market shock, which began the previous evening, continued through morning trading, with particular impact on Nvidia shares.
Migration dominated domestic discourse as government projections showed UK population reaching 72.5 million by 2032. A leaked Home Office document sparked controversy by categorizing discussions of "two-tier policing" as extremist narratives.
Palestinians continued returning to northern Gaza following Qatar's deal, while King Charles visited Auschwitz for Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations. By evening, a Church of England scandal emerged with sexual harassment allegations against a senior bishop.
Trump's attempt to freeze federal funding faced judicial opposition, with a US judge issuing a temporary block by late evening. UN agencies began reducing aid operations in response to the attempted suspension.
Migration dominated domestic discourse as government projections showed UK population reaching 72.5 million by 2032. A leaked Home Office document sparked controversy by categorizing discussions of "two-tier policing" as extremist narratives.
Palestinians continued returning to northern Gaza following Qatar's deal, while King Charles visited Auschwitz for Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations. By evening, a Church of England scandal emerged with sexual harassment allegations against a senior bishop.
Trump's attempt to freeze federal funding faced judicial opposition, with a US judge issuing a temporary block by late evening. UN agencies began reducing aid operations in response to the attempted suspension.
Iran
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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The Supreme Leader's meeting with Islamic ambassadors dominated morning coverage, with repeated warnings about "hidden hostilities behind diplomatic smiles" - a clear reference to ongoing back-channel negotiations. This messaging intensified as Araghchi's cautious statements about potential new negotiations emerged.
Chinese AI development received significant attention, with Trump's warnings about DeepSeek affecting Asian tech markets. The narrative shifted when IRGC announced naval exercises to protect oil facilities, while Foreign Minister issued warnings about potential attacks on nuclear sites.
By evening, coverage turned to Prince Reza Pahlavi's speech at the U.S. National Press Club, while state media emphasized reports of Iranian intelligence penetration into Israeli systems. The electronic ration card implementation for Ramadan remained a consistent background theme, indicating continuing economic pressures.
Chinese AI development received significant attention, with Trump's warnings about DeepSeek affecting Asian tech markets. The narrative shifted when IRGC announced naval exercises to protect oil facilities, while Foreign Minister issued warnings about potential attacks on nuclear sites.
By evening, coverage turned to Prince Reza Pahlavi's speech at the U.S. National Press Club, while state media emphasized reports of Iranian intelligence penetration into Israeli systems. The electronic ration card implementation for Ramadan remained a consistent background theme, indicating continuing economic pressures.
Russia
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Tucker Carlson's claims about Biden's alleged assassination attempt on Putin dominated morning coverage, with Kremlin spokesman addressing security measures. Denmark approved Nord Stream 2 conservation works, while reports emerged of China and India halting Russian oil purchases.
Military updates focused on the capture of Dvurechna in Kharkiv region and continued drone interceptions near Smolensk. The nuclear icebreaker "50 Let Pobedy" sustained damage in the Karsk Sea. EU announced new sanctions targeting gaming consoles.
Putin's afternoon visit to AvtoVAZ became a platform for broader policy statements, including demands for officials to use Russian-made vehicles. By evening, Putin outlined potential negotiation terms with Ukraine, claiming the conflict could end within two months without Western support, while dismissing Zelensky's legitimacy to sign agreements. The statements followed Belarus's electoral announcement and appeared coordinated with broader regional messaging.
Military updates focused on the capture of Dvurechna in Kharkiv region and continued drone interceptions near Smolensk. The nuclear icebreaker "50 Let Pobedy" sustained damage in the Karsk Sea. EU announced new sanctions targeting gaming consoles.
Putin's afternoon visit to AvtoVAZ became a platform for broader policy statements, including demands for officials to use Russian-made vehicles. By evening, Putin outlined potential negotiation terms with Ukraine, claiming the conflict could end within two months without Western support, while dismissing Zelensky's legitimacy to sign agreements. The statements followed Belarus's electoral announcement and appeared coordinated with broader regional messaging.
Italy
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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DeepSeek's emergence disrupted global tech markets in early trading, while Italy's first migrant transfer to Albania materialized with 49 arrivals at Shengjin port. Severe weather across northern Italy caused flooding in Florence and wall collapses in Genoa, prompting red alerts across Liguria and Emilia-Romagna.
The afternoon brought Mediobanca's rejection of Monte dei Paschi's merger offer, citing value destruction concerns. This corporate drama was overshadowed by prosecutors serving investigation notices to Prime Minister Meloni and three cabinet members regarding the Almasri case. Meloni responded with a video statement declaring non-intimidation, while coalition partners Salvini and Tajani framed the investigation as judicial overreach.
Meanwhile, Congo's deteriorating situation reached crisis levels as rebels seized Goma's airport, while Israel announced cessation of UNRWA contacts at the UN.
The afternoon brought Mediobanca's rejection of Monte dei Paschi's merger offer, citing value destruction concerns. This corporate drama was overshadowed by prosecutors serving investigation notices to Prime Minister Meloni and three cabinet members regarding the Almasri case. Meloni responded with a video statement declaring non-intimidation, while coalition partners Salvini and Tajani framed the investigation as judicial overreach.
Meanwhile, Congo's deteriorating situation reached crisis levels as rebels seized Goma's airport, while Israel announced cessation of UNRWA contacts at the UN.
Japan
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Morning trading opened with Tokyo stocks plunging on DeepSeek's AI breakthrough, erasing the equivalent of "two Toyotas" from Nvidia's market value. A major sinkhole in Yashio consumed a truck, initiating an 11-hour rescue operation that continued into the evening.
The Kyoto Animation case reached its conclusion as Shinji Aoba withdrew his appeal, finalizing his death sentence. This development dominated afternoon coverage across all media platforms. Weekly Bunshun issued a correction regarding their Nakai scandal reporting, following yesterday's extended Fuji TV press conference aftermath.
The evening brought news of economist Takuro Morinaga's death at 67, while reports emerged of a passenger aircraft fire evacuation in Busan. The Kakatsu CLUB data breach affecting 7.29 million users remained in focus throughout the day.
The Kyoto Animation case reached its conclusion as Shinji Aoba withdrew his appeal, finalizing his death sentence. This development dominated afternoon coverage across all media platforms. Weekly Bunshun issued a correction regarding their Nakai scandal reporting, following yesterday's extended Fuji TV press conference aftermath.
The evening brought news of economist Takuro Morinaga's death at 67, while reports emerged of a passenger aircraft fire evacuation in Busan. The Kakatsu CLUB data breach affecting 7.29 million users remained in focus throughout the day.
Netherlands
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Chinese AI company DeepSeek's breakthrough caused Nvidia's stock to drop by 562 billion euros, marking the largest single-day value loss in stock market history. The development highlighted China's emerging AI capabilities and potential shift in global tech dominance.
The aftermath of the Drents Museum heist continued to unfold, with police identifying suspects from North-Holland and Romania demanding unprecedented compensation from the Dutch state. The Dutch embassy in Congo faced attacks amid broader unrest targeting foreign missions.
Minister Van Hijum proposed significant reforms to disability benefits, potentially reducing payments for permanently disabled individuals. Four minors were arrested in Rotterdam following a "choking challenge" incident, while preparations for Trump's visit to The Hague advanced with confirmation of five-star hotel arrangements.
The VVD maintained opposition to a complete fireworks ban, despite growing support from other parties including the CDA.
The aftermath of the Drents Museum heist continued to unfold, with police identifying suspects from North-Holland and Romania demanding unprecedented compensation from the Dutch state. The Dutch embassy in Congo faced attacks amid broader unrest targeting foreign missions.
Minister Van Hijum proposed significant reforms to disability benefits, potentially reducing payments for permanently disabled individuals. Four minors were arrested in Rotterdam following a "choking challenge" incident, while preparations for Trump's visit to The Hague advanced with confirmation of five-star hotel arrangements.
The VVD maintained opposition to a complete fireworks ban, despite growing support from other parties including the CDA.
India
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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The morning coverage centered on Trump's phone conversation with Modi, discussing illegal immigration and potential February White House visit - a continuation of Trump's renewed engagement with India since his re-inauguration. By mid-morning, attention shifted to a tragic incident in Baghpat where a 65-foot platform collapse during a Jain Nirvana festival claimed seven lives.
The afternoon saw Election Commission demanding proof from Kejriwal regarding his claims about Haryana poisoning Yamuna water, while preparations for Mahakumbh's Mauni Amavasya peaked with expectations of 100 million devotees. The Ram Temple trust simultaneously requested local devotees to defer visits due to unprecedented crowds.
Evening coverage focused on India's T20 loss to England in Rajkot, while reports emerged of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's impact on US tech stocks, causing significant market turbulence.
The afternoon saw Election Commission demanding proof from Kejriwal regarding his claims about Haryana poisoning Yamuna water, while preparations for Mahakumbh's Mauni Amavasya peaked with expectations of 100 million devotees. The Ram Temple trust simultaneously requested local devotees to defer visits due to unprecedented crowds.
Evening coverage focused on India's T20 loss to England in Rajkot, while reports emerged of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's impact on US tech stocks, causing significant market turbulence.
Poland
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Education Minister Nowacka's reference to "Polish Nazis" during a German event dominated headlines, with PiS demanding her resignation and IPN warning of international repercussions. Prime Minister Tusk defended her, characterizing it as a slip of tongue while redirecting attention to historical memory issues.
Meanwhile, US weapons delivery announcements included systems for neutralizing Russian air defenses, while reports emerged of Trump's potential deal with Putin over Ukraine. The Oder River regulation works were declared illegal by courts, while Russian oligarchs' continued wood trade despite sanctions exposed holes in EU restrictions.
By evening, media focus shifted to US deportation policies and their implications for Polish migrants, while Rwanda's military involvement in Congo sparked concerns of regional escalation. Presidential campaign dynamics intensified as Trzaskowski faced criticism over his 800+ benefits stance regarding Ukrainian refugees.
Meanwhile, US weapons delivery announcements included systems for neutralizing Russian air defenses, while reports emerged of Trump's potential deal with Putin over Ukraine. The Oder River regulation works were declared illegal by courts, while Russian oligarchs' continued wood trade despite sanctions exposed holes in EU restrictions.
By evening, media focus shifted to US deportation policies and their implications for Polish migrants, while Rwanda's military involvement in Congo sparked concerns of regional escalation. Presidential campaign dynamics intensified as Trzaskowski faced criticism over his 800+ benefits stance regarding Ukrainian refugees.
Spain
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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The Chinese AI DeepSeek dominated morning coverage, causing market tremors in European tech stocks. The Supreme Court confirmed García Ortiz's appointment as Attorney General, one day before his testimony as defendant.
By midday, focus shifted dramatically to negotiations between the government and Junts over the failed omnibus decree. After initial denials of progress from Junts, Sánchez agreed to fragment the decree and debate a confidence vote, securing support for pension increases and social shield measures. The government delayed its ministerial meeting to finalize negotiations.
Evening coverage revealed Treasury findings that former football federation president Rubiales bypassed controls in a €40M Saudi deal. The European Commission responded to DeepSeek's market impact by declaring EU readiness to compete in AI development.
By midday, focus shifted dramatically to negotiations between the government and Junts over the failed omnibus decree. After initial denials of progress from Junts, Sánchez agreed to fragment the decree and debate a confidence vote, securing support for pension increases and social shield measures. The government delayed its ministerial meeting to finalize negotiations.
Evening coverage revealed Treasury findings that former football federation president Rubiales bypassed controls in a €40M Saudi deal. The European Commission responded to DeepSeek's market impact by declaring EU readiness to compete in AI development.
Turkey
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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Morning media coverage focused on CHP's presidential candidate selection process, with party leader Özel announcing all members would vote - a move positioning the party against potential judicial interference. By noon, parliament announced investigation into the Kartalkaya resort tragedy, while pro-government media intensified coverage of environmental issues in CHP-led İzmir.
Afternoon brought detention of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek in connection with expert witness investigations related to the Kartalkaya fire. Media watchdog RTÜK launched probe into journalist Kübra Par, while DEM Party's leadership faced increasing pressure through arrests and investigations.
Evening coverage shifted to mounting protests against journalist detentions, with opposition parties forming delegations to visit detention centers. Palestinian developments and Turkish-Syrian border negotiations received limited coverage despite significant developments.
Afternoon brought detention of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek in connection with expert witness investigations related to the Kartalkaya fire. Media watchdog RTÜK launched probe into journalist Kübra Par, while DEM Party's leadership faced increasing pressure through arrests and investigations.
Evening coverage shifted to mounting protests against journalist detentions, with opposition parties forming delegations to visit detention centers. Palestinian developments and Turkish-Syrian border negotiations received limited coverage despite significant developments.
China
•28.01.2025
•Tuesday
•208 days ago
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The emergence of DeepSeek dominated morning coverage, with reports of its $6 million AI model causing NASDAQ turbulence and NVIDIA value drops. State media initially maintained their Spring Festival narrative focus, but by mid-morning shifted to incorporate DeepSeek's success into national achievement messaging.
Hong Kong Free Press revealed DeepSeek's programmed avoidance of sensitive political topics, while BBC Chinese and DW compared the AI breakthrough to historical technological disruptions like Sputnik and Pearl Harbor. Trump's framing of DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" received extensive coverage.
By afternoon, attention turned to broader implications, with Caixin reporting on Chinese automakers' Mexico operations facing new Trump tariffs. Coverage concluded with analysis of conditions needed for China to produce more AI breakthroughs, while state media returned to traditional Spring Festival themes.
Hong Kong Free Press revealed DeepSeek's programmed avoidance of sensitive political topics, while BBC Chinese and DW compared the AI breakthrough to historical technological disruptions like Sputnik and Pearl Harbor. Trump's framing of DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" received extensive coverage.
By afternoon, attention turned to broader implications, with Caixin reporting on Chinese automakers' Mexico operations facing new Trump tariffs. Coverage concluded with analysis of conditions needed for China to produce more AI breakthroughs, while state media returned to traditional Spring Festival themes.
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