Nvidia Complies with New Export Regulations Amid $5.5 Billion Loss and Intensified Congressional Scrutiny

TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Amid regulatory challenges and unsettling stock tumbles, Nvidia Corp. finds itself navigating a complex landscape after revealing a substantial $5.5 billion cost from canceled chip orders. The Silicon Valley-based chipmaker announced these costs following a new licensing requirement from the U.S. government restricting exports of its H20 artificial intelligence chip to China. Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, emphasized the company’s adherence to governmental directives during an event in Taichung. The move comes as the U.S. increases scrutiny over technology exports to China, citing national security concerns. Nvidia’s H20 chip, which … Read more

Iran Faces Intensified Global Criticism as Lawyers Suffer Severe Repression Amid Post-Protest Crackdowns

Tehran, Iran — Iran remains one of the most perilous countries for legal professionals, where lawyers face an escalating crackdown as they attempt to defend basic rights to fair trials and legal representation. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, this situation has worsened, with fears growing significantly following the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, triggered by the tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini in morality police custody on September 16, 2022. The National Union of Iranian Bar Associations reports that since 2018, at least 54 incidents, including the deaths of 17 lawyers, have occurred. These incidents range … Read more