The United States has updated its travel advisory for Bahrain to Level 3, urging citizens to reconsider travel. The advisory cites elevated security concerns stemming from terrorism and regional armed conflict. The notice highlights potential risks to transportation hubs, tourist sites, and critical infrastructure.
Nvidia has instructed its cloud computing partners to ensure at least 51% of their business comes from non-Chinese customers, according to media reports. The guidance reportedly applies to new contracts and was delivered verbally through regional sales channels rather than written directives. The move comes amid stricter US export regulations affecting Chinese access to advanced computing chips.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to reports that Nvidia instructed cloud partners to limit services provided to Chinese firms. Mao stated she was unfamiliar with the specifics but emphasized that all parties should cooperate based on fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination. The response followed a Financial Times report claiming Nvidia told partners that at least 51 percent of service revenue must come from non-Chinese clients.
According to Indian government data reported by The Hindu, India eliminated crude imports from the U.S. and reduced Russian purchases by 18% in September 2026. The pivot followed the enactment of a new U.S. sanctions law and saw India expand oil purchases from the UAE by 67% month-on-month. The UAE's share of India's crude imports reached an all-time high of 26.5%, with Russia and the UAE together accounting for 60% of total supplies.
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