Iraq Receives 5,000 ISIS Fighters From Syrian Prisons Via The Cradle Iraq has received close to 5,000 ISIS prisoners since the start of a US military campaign to relocate the extremist group’s fighters, of whom tens of thousands were previously held in Kurdish-run facilities in northern Syria. "The transfer of terrorist prisoners from Syria to Iraq is ongoing in coordination with the global coalit...
Iraq Receives 5,000 ISIS Fighters From Syrian Prisons Via The Cradle Iraq has received close to 5,000 ISIS prisoners since the start of a US military campaign to relocate the extremist group’s fighters, of whom tens of thousands were previously held in Kurdish-run facilities in northern Syria. "The transfer of terrorist prisoners from Syria to Iraq is ongoing in coordination with the global coalition, and they are being held in Iraqi prisons ," Sabah al-Numan, spokesman for the commander in chief of the Iraqi army, told Rudaw on 11 February. Numan went on to say that the country’s legal system has begun taking judicial measures "against those individuals who committed crimes against the Iraqi people . " Prior illustrative AFP file image of ISIS prison in northeast Syria. Nearly 5,000 are now in Iraqi facilities, according to the latest data from the Iraqi Joint Operations Command. The spokesman added that trials will continue “to ensure they receive their just punishment for what they have committed against Iraqis," adding that "all criminal and terrorist acts that were committed will be investigated." Ali Dhia, assistant head of the judiciary-linked National Center for International Judicial Cooperation (NCIJC), said among the ISIS members were those who took part in the genocide against the Yezidi minority in Iraq, which began in 2014. Last month, the Syrian army launched a major assault on Kurdish-held parts of northern and eastern Syria, seizing key oil fields and cities from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). During the assault, SDF forces were no longer able to hold Hasakah’s Shaddaddi Prison . After the facility fell to Jolani's Syrian army, some 1,500 ISIS prisoners escaped . The SDF, once considered a major US ally , accused Washington of ignoring distress calls for help. It said a US military base was only two kilometers away from the prison. The Syrian government also entered the Al-Hawl Camp, previously run by the SDF, which held tens of thousands of IS...
A stricter control measure is being enforced on Chinese nationals to curb any abuse of the visa-free facility under the Malaysia -China mutual visa exemption agreement, according to Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Saifuddin explained that while Chinese nationals are permitted visa-free entry for up to 30 days per visit, they are subject to a cumulative stay limit of 90 days within...
A stricter control measure is being enforced on Chinese nationals to curb any abuse of the visa-free facility under the Malaysia -China mutual visa exemption agreement, according to Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Saifuddin explained that while Chinese nationals are permitted visa-free entry for up to 30 days per visit, they are subject to a cumulative stay limit of 90 days within any 180-day window. “The provisions under this agreement do not grant continuous 90-day visa-free stays, unlike arrangements extended to certain other countries,” he said in a parliamentary written reply to Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin. Advertisement Yeo had asked the ministry to outline the measures taken to ensure the 90-day visa exemption for Chinese nationals would not be abused to obtain projects or work in Malaysia, particularly in the construction, renovation and service industries. According to Saifuddin, before the agreement’s enforcement, Chinese nationals were permitted entry under the visa liberalisation plan from December 1, 2023, which allowed visa-free stays of up to 30 days per entry without any cumulative annual limit. Advertisement “The policy refinements introduced through the agreement reflect the government’s more cautious approach in balancing traveller facilitation with strengthened border controls,” he said. He also said the government’s emphasis is that this facility is meant to apply strictly to social visits and tourism.
Why this AI leader probably won't tumble from its mountain top any time soon. Nvidia (NVDA +0.86%) has been the unquestioned leader in GPU chips for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers since the start of the AI boom in early 2023. Perhaps the most impressive feat is that Nvidia, with $187 billion in trailing-12-month sales, continues to grow far faster than competitors such as Advanced Micro...
Why this AI leader probably won't tumble from its mountain top any time soon. Nvidia (NVDA +0.86%) has been the unquestioned leader in GPU chips for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers since the start of the AI boom in early 2023. Perhaps the most impressive feat is that Nvidia, with $187 billion in trailing-12-month sales, continues to grow far faster than competitors such as Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom, both of which are much smaller. There's no doubt that competition will continue coming for Nvidia's crown. However, that shouldn't scare investors away from the AI leader. If you have $200 to invest, you can confidently buy Nvidia stock and hold it for the long term. Here is why. Entering a new era with Nvidia Rubin AI companies have primarily used Nvidia's GPU chips to train AI models over the past several years. But AI inference is becoming a bigger piece of the puzzle. Training AI involves feeding it data to make it intelligent, while inference consists of applying AI to real-world tasks. Demand for inference is growing rapidly, with agentic AI and other complex use cases placing greater strain on AI chip memory. Memory strain causes slower response times in AI apps. A recent report indicated that OpenAI had grown frustrated with slow response times from Nvidia's GPUs and was allegedly exploring alternatives to supply 10% of its inference needs. Nvidia's upcoming Rubin chip platform, the successor to Blackwell, features Inference Context Memory Storage (ICMS). The technology acts as a specialized memory layer between a GPU's fast (but small) memory and larger (but slower) external storage. The ICMS will store KV caches containing data generated as AI models work through prompts. Rubin represents a crucial step forward for Nvidia as AI computing increasingly shifts toward inference. The future is bright, and AI is only getting started OpenAI's reported dissatisfaction is a shot across Nvidia's bow, but it's still unlikely that a competitor will surp...
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Key Points Nvidia is preparing to launch its Rubin chip platform just as agentic AI is beginning to take off. The company acquired Groq, a proactive move for the future. Nvidia's strong momentum should carry forward as AI is still in its early innings. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the unquestioned leader in GPU chips for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers since the start of the AI boom in early 2023. Perhaps the most impressive feat is that Nvidia, with $187 billion in trailing-12-month sales, continues to grow far faster than competitors such as Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom, both of which are much smaller. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » There's no doubt that competition will continue coming for Nvidia's crown. However, that shouldn't scare investors away from the AI leader. If you have $200 to invest, you can confidently buy Nvidia stock and hold it for the long term. Here is why. Entering a new era with Nvidia Rubin AI companies have primarily used Nvidia's GPU chips to train AI models over the past several years. But AI inference is becoming a bigger piece of the puzzle. Training AI involves feeding it data to make it intelligent, while inference consists of applying AI to real-world tasks. Demand for inference is growing rapidly, with agentic AI and other complex use cases placing greater strain on AI chip memory. Memory strain causes slower response times in AI apps. A recent report indicated that OpenAI had grown frustrated with slow response times from Nvidia's GPUs and was allegedly exploring alternatives to supply 10% of its inference needs. Nvidia's upcoming Rubin chip platform, the successor to Blackwell, features Inference Context Memory Storage (ICMS). The technology acts as a specialized memory layer between a GPU's fast (but small) memory and larger (but slower...
A video of a live rodent in a sushi display chiller at a branch of the Japanese supermarket chain Don Don Donki in Hong Kong has sparked concerns over food safety and hygiene standards in the city. The footage, posted on the social media platform Threads on Thursday, captured a grey rat scurrying across pre-packed boxes of sushi in a chiller at a supermarket, which some users identified as the Don...
A video of a live rodent in a sushi display chiller at a branch of the Japanese supermarket chain Don Don Donki in Hong Kong has sparked concerns over food safety and hygiene standards in the city. The footage, posted on the social media platform Threads on Thursday, captured a grey rat scurrying across pre-packed boxes of sushi in a chiller at a supermarket, which some users identified as the Don Don Donki branch in Tuen Mun Town Plaza. In the 20-second clip, a male shopper carrying a tote bag is seen flinching and backing away from the counter in visible shock after spotting the rodent, which climbs across boxes of sushi and the inner edges of the chiller before disappearing into a gap in the unit. Advertisement “That rat is freaking huge. I never want to buy Donki’s sushi ever again,” the user who posted the video wrote. The South China Morning Post has contacted Don Don Donki and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department for comment. Advertisement The post sparked widespread revulsion among online users, with some vowing to boycott the chain’s sushi and many others lamenting the government’s ineffective efforts to control the city’s rodent problem.
magann/iStock via Getty Images Overview Business development companies continue to struggle in this higher interest rate environment that has put pressure on operating margins for borrowers. However, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ( BCSF ) has remained very resilient during a period where many other BDCs are struggling to maintain their dividend payouts and grow their portfolios. When I previously...
magann/iStock via Getty Images Overview Business development companies continue to struggle in this higher interest rate environment that has put pressure on operating margins for borrowers. However, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ( BCSF ) has remained very resilient during a period where many other BDCs are struggling to maintain their dividend payouts and grow their portfolios. When I previously covered BCSF, I issued a buy rating due to its strong fundamentals and ability to navigate sector headwinds. It's been a while since my last coverage, but BCSF is set to report its earnings at the end of the month, so I wanted to revisit the BDC to assess its current value proposition for investors. Looking at the performance over the last twelve months, we can see that BCSF's share price has declined by about 22.8%. The BDC has struggled to regain positive price momentum over the last few quarters. Even when including all distributions that were paid out to shareholders, the total return sits at a loss of ~12.2% over the same time frame. Due to the continuous decline in share price, BCSF now offers investors a high starting dividend yield of about 12.1%. BCSF's portfolio continues to generate so much income that it is very likely the BDC will issue regular supplemental distributions over the next twelve months. Data by YCharts BCSF trades at an attractive price-to-NAV valuation, but there's always a chance that the price can decline further. BCSF's underlying NAV has maintained a downtrend over the last year, despite the portfolio's fundamental strengths. There are some things I remain cautious about approaching the upcoming earnings report, but the pros continue to outweigh the potential risks. BCSF's fundamentals remain strong, and I don't believe there are any major red flags that can negatively impact dividend sustainability. So let's start by taking a look at the financial strength of BCSF. Financials According to the BDC's latest portfolio overview, BCSF has total i...
(RTTNews) - Below are the earnings highlights for McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH): Earnings: -$20.20 million in Q3 vs. -$52.93 million in the same period last year. EPS: -$0.11 in Q3 vs. -$0.32 in the same period last year. Excluding items, McGraw Hill, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $52.96 million or $0.28 per share for the period. Revenue: $434.16 million in Q3 vs. $416.49 million in the same period ...
(RTTNews) - Below are the earnings highlights for McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH): Earnings: -$20.20 million in Q3 vs. -$52.93 million in the same period last year. EPS: -$0.11 in Q3 vs. -$0.32 in the same period last year. Excluding items, McGraw Hill, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $52.96 million or $0.28 per share for the period. Revenue: $434.16 million in Q3 vs. $416.49 million in the same period last year. The company has updated its FY26 revenue guidance to $2.067 billion to $2.087 billion from $2.031 billion to $2.061 billion The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.