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For any small or middle power looking to emerge as a strong contender within the complex global semiconductor value chain evolving around the US-China tech rivalry, four central prescripts from Vietnam’s approach are noteworthy.1. Build the basicsOver the past decade, Vietnam has focused on building a strong base in assembly, testing and packaging (ATP), the last stage of the semiconductor value chain before chips are shipped to customers. Vietnam made its name as a “reliable backend” by attracting investments from global leaders such as Intel, while also encouraging foreign investments in local companies for ATP. This strong backend is the fundamental…

new video loaded: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Apartment Building Kills 4Ukrainian drones struck an apartment building and ignited a fire at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ryazan on Friday. At least four people were killed in the attack on the residential building, according to the regional governor. The barrage follows a series of Russian drone strikes that killed at least 24 people in Kyiv, Ukraine.By Monika Cvorak, Jorge Mitssunaga and Nataliya VasilyevaMay 15, 2026

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election. Polis’ decision — which was swiftly condemned by other Colorado Democrats — follows months of pressure from President Trump to release Peters, who has promoted Mr. Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. The president had threatened “harsh measures” if Colorado did not free Peters from prison.  Tina Peters, left, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Mesa County Sheriff’s Office /…

SC attorney general vows to retry Alex Murdaugh after conviction overturned South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addresses the state’s intent to pursue a retrial for Alex Murdaugh. This follows the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Murdaugh’s 2023 double murder conviction, citing improper jury influence by court clerk Becky Hill. Wilson states his office will ensure justice for Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday that prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial…

A video of a jockey hitting a horse at a Winnipeg racetrack is prompting calls for increased surveillance in private stables to ensure equestrian safety from an animal rights group. In the video, which was shot in the track barns at Assiniboia Downs last year, a jockey is shown hitting a mare, Animal Justice said in a news release.The video from 2023 was recently shared with Animal Justice, an animal law advocacy organization operating across Canada.“When I first saw the video, I had to turn it off. It was just so hard to watch,” said Kaitlyn Mitchell, the director of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from a drug overdose, the California Post reported, citing the Maricopa County Medical Examiner.The Post said that Mauro died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication.”Mauro’s death was ruled accidental, the outlet added. Josh Mauro of the Oakland Raiders is on the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sept. 29, 2019. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post last month, saying he passed on April 23.”With many tears and…

Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.

Search operations have been called off at a building struck during Russia’s heaviest bombardment of the Ukrainian capital so far in 2026.

JAKARTA: Indonesia has sought to defend its tougher approach to natural resources and foreign investment after a Chinese business group complained to President Prabowo Subianto that rising costs, stricter enforcement and alleged misconduct by officials were hurting Chinese-backed companies in the country.Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Jakarta would prioritise national control over its minerals, including in planned changes to mining royalties.“It’s fine with the minerals, they’re ours,” Purbaya told news outlet Kompas.com in Jakarta on Tuesday (May 12).He added foreign investors could look elsewhere if Indonesia’s policies no longer suited their business interests.“If others want to move, they can just look…

As the World Cup approaches its kickoff day, the participating teams are getting closer to finalising their squads and planning their final few weeks before the June 11 opener in Mexico.With the majority of the expanded rosters for the 48 teams announced, the attention will now shift towards travelling to the United States, Mexico and Canada for the last phase of their friendly matches and training sessions.Meanwhile, in the host nations, the tournament’s hospitality sector is busy putting together finishing touches before teams’ arrivals at their base camps.Here’s what we know about the World Cup base camps, training facilities and…