Nvidia-Arm merger collapses after regulatory rejection
The US$66 billion acquisition of Arm by Nvidia is terminated due to regulatory objections from the US, EU, UK, and China. Arm will pursue an initial public offering before March 2023.
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Australia to reopen international borders to vaccinated tourists from February 21
Australia will reopen its international borders to fully vaccinated tourists on 21 February 2022, following nearly two years of closure due to the pandemic. Western Australia is expected to maintain its separate border restrictions.
Scholz and Biden discuss Ukraine and Nord Stream 2
German chancellor Olaf Scholz met U.S. president Joe Biden during his first U.S. visit to discuss Ukraine and energy policy. Scholz stated Germany would act in alignment with the United States if Russia invaded, without confirming whether Nord Stream 2 would be halted.
Hong Kong reports 614 new daily cases, highest since pandemic began
The territory recorded 614 new confirmed cases, marking the third consecutive day of record numbers and raising concerns over hospital capacity and public compliance with restrictions.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as trucker protests enter second week
Ottawa mayor Jim Watson declares a state of emergency due to ongoing trucker protests against vaccine mandates, with demonstrations spreading across Canada and overwhelming local law enforcement.
New Zealand records 243 new community COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
New Zealand reported 243 new community-transmitted COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, the highest daily number recorded. The cases were distributed across multiple regions, including Auckland, Waikato, and Northland.
Russia reports a record for the 16th consecutive day of 177,282 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 12.63 million
Russia reports a record for the 16th consecutive day of 177,282 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 12.63 million.
South Korea reports 36,362 new daily cases for third straight day
South Korea recorded 36,362 new daily COVID-19 cases, marking the third consecutive day of record infections, raising the national total to 971,018.