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.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iran Leader Says Will 'Not Settle For Less Than' Israel's Destruction
It's Day 83 of the Israel-Hamas war, and another pro-Iran force has attacked Israel even as it fights on both the southern and northern fronts against Hamas and Hezbollah. The IRGC's spokesman claimed that the "Al Aqsa Flood" operation on Oct. 7 by Hamas was a revenge operation for the U.S. airstrike that killed senior IRGC official Qasem Soleimani in 2020.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iran Reportedly Says Oct. 7 A Vengeance Operation For Commander's 2020 Assassination
On Day 82 of the Israel-Hamas war, Israel said Iran-backed Hezbollah was risking the region's stability due to its indiscriminate attacks targeting Israeli civilians. Over in Iran, the IRGC reportedly said the Oct. 7 massacre was in retaliation for the 2020 assassination of a top Iranian military leader by U.S. forces.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Shelling, US-Iraq Strikes, Red Sea Explosions Risk Wider War
On Day 81 of the Israel-Hamas war, Israel and Hezbollah fire exchanges have not let up even as Israeli troops continue to raid different parts of the Gaza Strip. The U.S. is also responding to attacks from pro-Iran militia that are targeting coalition troops in Iraq, renewing fears of a regional spillover.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Houthis Attack India-Bound Ship; Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Khan Yunis Commander
It's Day 80 of the war in Gaza. The Israeli army said it has eliminated a Hamas commander in the Khan Yunis area. Yemen's Houthi rebel army made good on its promise to continue targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea with two attacks against vessels over the weekend.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Jordan Reportedly Intercepts Iraqi Drone Targeting Israel; Hezbollah Fires Rocket Barrage
It's Day 77 of the Israel-Hamas war, and fighting near Israel's border with Lebanon is at risk of erupting as Iran-backed Hezbollah continues to fire toward Israeli communities near the northern border. The militant group reportedly warned Friday that it was also targeting a specific Israeli army base.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Will Accept 'Reformed' Palestinian Authority; Hezbollah Threat Shutters Roads
The Israel-Hamas war has reached its 76th day, and tensions continue to soar near Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Local authorities are taking more steps to protect residents amid Hezbollah's "strong statements" regarding its plans to attack some northern Israeli communities.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Some Arab Nations Among 19 Joiners Of Red Sea Alliance, Report Says
On the 75th day of the fighting between Israel and Hamas, a new report revealed that the U.S.-led Red Sea maritime force actually had 19 countries onboard, but some of the nations opted to not go public amid the "complicated" situation.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iran Announces Maritime Militia Of 55,000 Troops, Thousands Of Rocket-Equipped Ships
It's Day 74 of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Iran has just announced that it established a maritime force, a "shadow navy" that will use thousands of vessels equipped with weapons. The announcement came after the U.S. formed an expanded maritime protection force in the Red Sea amid continuing attacks by Iran-backed Houthis against commercial ships.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hackers Paralyze Iranian Gas Stations; US Expected To Announce Red Sea Force
On Day 73 of the war between Israel and Hamas, a hacking group, reported by local media to be "Israel-linked," has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Iranian gas stations Monday after Iran's oil minister said around 70% of the gas pumps in the country were out of service.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Army Seizes Hamas' Shuja'iyya Battalion Headquarters; 132 Hostages Remain In Gaza
On Day 70 of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli army said it has taken over the headquarters of Hamas' Shuja'iyya Battalion, the same Hamas formation that gave Israeli troops a fierce fight Tuesday, when nine soldiers were killed in a multi-round ambush, including the IDF's highest-ranking official to fall in battle since the war started.