US Cancels Taiwan Military Aid, Nvidia and Intel Announce $5B Partnership, UK Protests Erupt – 9/19/2025, 12:25:22 PM

Key world news as of September 19, 2025, includes major developments in US foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, European protests, and significant tech and business deals.

• US cancels $400M military aid to Taiwan: President Trump has canceled a major US military aid package to Taiwan, opting instead for arms sales[1].
• Nvidia and Intel announce $5B partnership: The two tech giants are collaborating on chips, PC products, and data centers[1].
• Possible TikTok ban in Taiwan: Taiwan is considering banning TikTok or adopting a US-style ownership stake model after recent US regulatory moves[1].
• Trump’s UK visit & tech investment: Trump concluded his second state visit to the UK, highlighted by the signing of a “tech prosperity deal” with major US tech firms pledging billions in UK investments[1][3].
• US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza resolution: The United States vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid, marking its sixth veto since the Gaza war began in October 2023. The resolution also called for the unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas[2].
• Gaza conflict casualties: Gaza health authorities report over 64,000 deaths, mostly civilians, since the conflict began[2].
• Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel conducted air strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, leading to evacuations in five villages[2].
• Mass protests in France: Protests against government austerity measures disrupted transport, schools, and hospitals across France, with clashes erupting in Paris between demonstrators and police. The government reported about 500,000 protesters, while trade unions claimed over a million[3].
• US-UK tensions over foreign policy: During his UK visit, Trump criticized Russian President Putin for not committing to a Ukraine ceasefire and disagreed with the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. Trump suggested the UK consider military force against illegal migration[3].
• Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live: The talk show was indefinitely suspended after controversial remarks by the host following the assassination of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk[3][4].

Other notable developments include ongoing public sector strikes in Europe, Denmark leading a NATO exercise in Greenland, and a historic mansion destroyed by fire in Turkey[4].