Maldives Prosecutor General Appointed By Previous Administration Reportedly Stabbed
The prosecutor general of Maldives who was appointed by the former government was reportedly stabbed Wednesday morning local time.
Middle East Conflict: Israeli Army Retaliates After Rockets Fired From Syria
On Day 117 of the Gaza war, and tensions in the Middle East continue to reach perturbing highs as Iranian-backed militias fire rockets toward Israel and attack U.S. military assets in the region.
Imran Khan Sentenced To 10 Years In State Secrets Case, Lawyer Decries 'Illegal' Court Decision
Imran Khan and former Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi each have been handed a 10-year jail term, which the ex-prime minister's legal team calls an "illegal decision."
Middle East Conflict: Efforts Reportedly Underway For Ramadan Month Ceasefire, Hamas Reviewing Proposal
On Day 116 of the ongoing war in Gaza, tensions are still at a concerning high in the Middle East, as mediators reportedly push for a truce agreement during the Ramadan month to free 30 hostages.
First Human To Receive Neuralink Brain Chip Implant Recovering Well: Elon Musk
Around four months since Neuralink announced its human trials, the brain chip startup founded by Elon Musk has implanted its brain chip on the first human, the tech mogul announced Monday.
Middle East Conflict: GOP Senators Demand Military Response After US Troops Killed In Jordan
It's the 115th day of the Gaza war, and fighting continues both in Israel's northern and southern fronts at a time when relations among Middle Eastern nations are at a critical point. Republican senators are pressing the Biden administration for military action after three U.S. servicemen were killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
Indian Foodtech Startup Swiggy To Cut 6% Of Staff Ahead Of Planned IPO
Swiggy is planning an IPO later in 2024, and it is looking to reduce cash burn from its Instamart grocery unit so it can present the "best possible numbers" when it goes public.
Alabama Executes Hitman Kenneth Smith In US' First Known Nitrogen Gas Punishment
Kenneth Smith on Thursday became the United States' first known inmate to have been executed through nitrogen hypoxia after his botched lethal injection execution in 2022.
Middle East Conflict: China Reportedly Presses Iran Over Houthis' Red Sea Attacks
The crisis in the Middle East continues to raise fears worldwide as the Israel-Hamas war enters its 112th day. Israel has signaled that Iran is now a "legitimate target," and Beijing reportedly asked Iran to tell Houthis "to show restraint" amid China's fears its trade will be affected by the Yemeni rebel militia's continuing Red Sea rampage.
Middle East Conflict: US Strikes Houthi Assets, Targets Linked To Iran-Backed Groups In Iraq
It's Day 110 of the Israel-Hamas war, and tensions in the Middle East continue to heat up as pro-Iranian groups in Iraq attack military personnel and assets of the U.S., Israel's top Western ally.
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.