Kremlin ramps up sabotage efforts; electronics supply chains warned of threats
Western intelligence agencies are sounding the alarm over an intensified Russian campaign of sabotage and covert aggression across Europe. Assessments indicate a shift toward more direct and destructive attacks designed to disrupt critical infrastructure, potentially targeting those involved in military or Ukrainian aid.
US bets heavily on subsidies to rebuild semiconductor industry
The US government is embarking on a historic intervention in the global semiconductor industry. The CHIPS and Science Act has already resulted in major funding for Intel and TSMC, and now Samsung is poised to receive up to $6.4 billion in subsidies to boost its US manufacturing footprint. This unprecedented financial commitment reflects both a desire to secure America's position as a technological leader and growing geopolitical concerns about reliance on overseas suppliers.