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May 14, 2025

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Trump’s Middle East Tour

President Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria, allowing reconstruction under new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa after Bashar al-Assad's fall.

Trump also secured a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, the largest defense deal in U.S. history, including a $142 billion arms package for air and missile defense and maritime security.

Trump aims to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia to counter Iran and hopes for normalized relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

He warned Iran against pursuing nuclear ambitions and plans visits to Qatar and the UAE to boost economic partnerships, with investments potentially reaching $1 trillion.

Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, AP News, FinancialTimes, WallStreetJournal.

April's CPI Report Unpacked

Inflation in the U.S. reached 2.3% in April 2025, the lowest since February 2021, with monthly consumer prices rising by 0.2%.

Core CPI, excluding food and energy, also increased by 0.2%, with a year-over-year core inflation rate of 2.8%. Egg prices fell 12.7% for the month but are up 49.3% annually. Shelter costs rose by 0.3%, contributing significantly to the CPI.

A 90-day truce on tariffs between the U.S. and China has been reached, but a 10% tariff on most imports remains.

Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, WallStreetJournal, FinancialTimes.

Targeting Hamas’ Leader

Israel conducted an airstrike in Khan Younis targeting top Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar. At least six were killed and over 40 injured, though Sinwar's death remains unconfirmed.

Sinwar, 50, became Hamas's de facto leader after the deaths of his brother and a military commander. His potential death could impact key figures involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

As pressure mounts for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu remains committed to dismantling Hamas. Separately, American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander was released during negotiations without concessions from Israel.

Sources: NYTimes, TimesOfIsrael, AXIOS, WallStreetJournal.

US Tightens Grip on Huawei AI Chips

The US government warns against using Huawei's Ascend AI chips, stating it violates export controls globally.

This guidance aims to curb technological advancements in China and complicates Huawei's efforts to develop competitive AI and smartphone chips due to existing US sanctions.

The announcement came from the Bureau of Industry and Security. Additionally, the Bureau rescinded Biden-era semiconductor export regulations, which faced criticism from allies and tech companies like Nvidia.

The new strategy focuses on ensuring US AI technology remains accessible to trusted partners while restricting access for adversaries.

Sources: Bloomberg, BusinessTimes, BusinessPost, FinancialTimes.

The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces

Precision Neuroscience has made strides in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology with its Layer 7 Cortical Interface, designed to link thoughts directly to machines.

This BCI could significantly aid the 5.4 million Americans with paralysis. The global BCI market may grow to $160 billion, potentially tripling in ten years.

The Layer 7 is a thin electrode strip with 1,024 electrodes and can be implanted via a small incision. It received FDA approval for commercial use in April 2025 for 30 days.

Precision plans clinical trials for a fully implanted system in 2026.

Sources: Freethink

Indigenous Nigerian Plants as Allies Against Cancer

Indigenous Nigerian plants show promise in cancer treatment by targeting cell death and inflammation. Key plants include:

• Spondias mombin: Induces apoptosis and reduces oxidative stress.

• Xanthosoma sagittifolium: Inhibits leukemia cell proliferation.

• Elaeis guineensis: Oil palm extracts decrease breast cancer cell viability.

• Irvingia gabonensis: Flavonoids induce apoptosis and regulate metabolic pathways.

• Allium cepa: Onions boost immunity and inhibit cancer growth.

• Blighia sapida: Prevents DNA damage and cancer progression.

• Dioscorea dumetorum: Exhibits strong anticancer properties.

• Psidium guajava: Induces apoptosis and inhibits cell growth.

• Talinum triangulare: Enhances immune responses.

Sources: SciTechDaily

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