Middle East Conflict: Israel Says 24 Soldiers Killed In Army's Biggest Single-Day Loss
It's Day 109 of the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli army announced the deaths of 24 soldiers in its biggest single-day loss since Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. A total of 21 reserve fighters were killed Monday afternoon after a militant fired an RPG at a tank near two buildings that the soldiers were preparing for demolition, while three officers fell in southern Gaza earlier in the day.
Manila Blasts Chinese Coast Guard After Filipino Fisherfolk Ordered To Return Collected Shells
The latest incident of Filipino fishermen being harassed by China's coast guard is just one of several similar instances in the past year in the disputed Scarborough Shoal – an island feature with a marine-rich lagoon, located in a strategic position for air and sea navigation.
Middle East Conflict: 2 US Navy Seals In Iranian Ship Raid Declared Dead
On Day 108 of the Israel-Hamas war, tensions in the Middle East continue to heat up and Israel's top ally, the U.S., has been dragged into the conflict as it suffered personnel losses amid skirmishes with Iran.
Middle East Conflict: Iraqi Resistance Group Says It Attacked US Base In Kurdistan
It's Day 105 of the raging war in Gaza, and the conflict has already spilled over into other parts of the Middle East as Hamas allies attack not just Israeli assets but those of its staunch ally, the United States. Other countries in the region are also seeing rising tensions, specifically Iran and Pakistan.
Philippine Defense Chief Slams Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson For 'Gutter Level Talk' Toward President
The Philippines' defense chief did not mince words in his statement regarding Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks directed at the Philippine president that suggested Marcos Jr. was ignorant of the Taiwan issue.
Middle East Conflict: Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes In Iran; China Reportedly Offers Mediation
On Day 104 of the raging Gaza war, the conflict has apparently expanded in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and Pakistan escalated in the past two days following a deadly strike in Pakistan by the IRGC.
Malaysia Launches AI Literacy Program Amid Southeast Asian Race Toward High-Tech Future
Malaysia's AI Program for the People aims to improve the masses' AI literacy following a late 2023 report that revealed the Southeast Asian nation's AI readiness was only at 13%.
China Blasts Philippine President For 'Playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Election Statement
The Philippine President congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning the Taiwanese election, and Beijing is left fuming – it lodged a "serious demarche" and summoned the Philippine ambassador.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Says Hamas 'Murdered' 2 Hostages; Iraq's Kurdistan Cancels Iran Meeting
It's Day 103 of the war in Gaza, and regional tensions continue to shoot up amid Red Sea disruptions by Houthis, Hezbollah's threat to Israel's northern front and fears of upheaval following Iran's attacks in Iraq.
Technological Shift Among Southeast Asian Organized Crime Groups 'Revolutionized' Crypto Laundering: UN
Organized crime groups in Southeast Asia, particularly those in the Mekong area, have adapted to the technological era, allowing for the proliferation of underground banking and crypto laundering.
Philippines To Upgrade Island Features In South China Sea, Says Army Chief
The Philippine government is looking to "improve" the living conditions of its personnel stationed in the disputed South China by upgrading island features – a move that will likely irk Beijing.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iran Strikes Mossad Base In Iraq; US Seizes Iranian 'Lethal Aid' For Houthis
On Day 102 of the Israel-Hamas war, Iran said it "totally destroyed" a base of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad in Iraq as the fate of remaining hostages in Gaza hangs in the balance.
Tech Layoffs 2024: Over 7,500 Workers Lost Their Jobs Since Jan. 1
More than 7,500 tech jobs have already been eliminated in the first two weeks of 2024. The biggest layoffs announcement came from videogame software provider Unity Software, which said it would cut approximately 25% of its workforce, or 1,800 jobs.
5 ASEAN Countries Reaffirm Commitment To 'One China' Policy After Taiwan's Pro-Sovereignty Party Wins
Five members of the 10-nation ASEAN bloc have reaffirmed adherence to the "One China" policy after Taiwan's ruling pro-sovereignty party claimed a third consecutive victory in Saturday's presidential election.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Fate Of Many Hostages 'Unknown'; Netanyahu Wants Egypt-Gaza Border Closed
A hundred and one days after the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas, Israelis are still reeling from the atrocities that took place during the surprise invasion, and Iranian-backed Hezbollah continues to risk a wider war through its rocket launches toward Israel.
Swarovski Optik's AX Visio Catapults Birding To New Heights With Bird-Identifying AI Support
Swarovski Optik debuted the bird-identifying AX Visio at CES 2024 earlier this week in commemoration of the company's 75th anniversary.
Nowatch: Chic, AI-Powered Stress Tracking Wearable Debuts New Faces At CES 2024
Nowatch has come a long way since it popped up at CES 2023. This year, it unveiled new faces for the chic AI fitness tracker that promises no disruptions, just "subtle vibrations" to remind the user to calm down.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Rejects South Africa's 'Grossly Distorted' Case; US, UK Strike Houthi Targets
Day 98 of the Israel-Hamas war signals a wider conflict, as the U.S. and the U.K. attacked Houthi assets in Yemen following the Yemeni rebel militia's rampage in the Red Sea. The South Africa vs. Israel hearing is on its second day.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 'Armed' Persons Board Oil Tanker Involved In 2023 US-Iran Dispute
On Day 97 of the war in Gaza, the first day of the high-stakes hearing at The Hague for South Africa's case against Israel has ended amid continuing battles between Israeli troops and Hamas in the central and southern Gaza Strip.
Rabbit R1: AI-Powered Standalone Pocket Assistant Turns Heads At CES 2024
Unveiled at CES 2024, the handheld gadget, which measures about half the size of an iPhone, features an operating system built on LAM that helps it control multiple apps on the user's behalf.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: US, UK Warships Intercept Large Drone, Missile Barrage By Houthis
On Day 96 of the Israel-Hamas war, tensions continue to flare up in the Middle East as Yemen's Houthi rebels run amok in the Red Sea and another Iran-backed terror group, Hezbollah, escalates drone and rocket attacks toward Israel.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 9 Soldiers Fall In Gaza, Including 4 From Special Operations Unit
It's Day 95 of the Israel-Hamas war, and developments in Israel's northern border with Lebanon add up to fears of the war spreading across the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Strike Reportedly Kills 2 Hezbollah Fighters, Including Senior Elite Force Leader
Day 94 of the Israel-Hamas war looks to be focused on escalated tensions across the Middle East following an Iraqi militia's claim of attacking an Israeli port and Hezbollah's continued rocket barrages toward northern Israel.
Beijing Slams 'Muscle-Flexing, Provocative' US-Philippines Joint South China Sea Patrol
Following the second Washington-Manila joint maritime patrol, Beijing called on the U.S. and Philippines to halt what it says were "irresponsible moves" in the disputed South China Sea.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iraq Moves To 'Permanently' End US-Led Mission; Islamic State Claims Iran Attacks
On Day 91 of the Israel-Hamas war, there is growing concern over a potential regional spillover following three days of escalated tensions due to explosions in Iran, the assassination of a Hamas senior leader in Beirut, Houthi disruptions in the Red Sea and the killing of a pro-Iranian Iraqi militia's commander in Baghdad.
Chinese Battleships Shadow US, Philippine Vessels On Patrol In South China Sea
The U.S. and Philippines are conducting their second joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea, and even without an invitation, two Chinese warships "shadowed" the allied countries' patrolling vessels.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Pro-Iran Iraqi Militia Claims US Strike Killed A Commander, 3 Other Fighters
Roughly three months into the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and fears of a wider war have heightened even more as reports come in regarding the killing of a commander of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Reportedly In Talks With Congo, Others For Possible Migration Of Gazans
On Day 89 of the Israel-Hamas war, tensions in Israel's northern border with Lebanon have reached the highest level yet since Oct. 7 after Hamas announced the assassination of its deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Army Strikes Syrian Military Assets; Houthis Attack US Warship
On Day 88 of the Israel-Hamas war, Houthis targeted a U.S. warship in the Red Sea as Israel responds to attacks by Hezbollah and launches from Syrian territory.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iran Reportedly Sends Destroyer To Red Sea; US Sinks Houthi Boats
It's Day 87 of the Israel-Hamas war, and Hamas continued to fire rockets toward Israel on New Year's Day. Yemen's rebel army also pursued its disruption of Red Sea shipping, and Hezbollah carried out attacks toward northern Israel that displaced thousands of residents.
