Hamas, India-US trade and Taiwan semiconductors

From Reuters.

Hamas says it’s prepared to coordinate to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza after a videos showing captives drew sharp criticism. A top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine – what went wrong with trade negotiations? Plus, Taiwan cultivates young overseas talent to meet a shortage in the semiconductor industry. 

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