Mumbai Comedian Relates Eight Hour Digital Arrest Extortion Ordeal
Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Ankita Shrivastav lost 900,000 rupees ($9,300) to cybercriminals during an eight-hour psychological extortion incident that she publicly disclosed through a YouTube comedy sketch. The fraudulent encounter initiated…
Suspected Cybercrime Ringleader Extradited To South Korea Over Multi Million Dollar Hacking Heist
A forty-year-old Chinese national accused of leading an international hacking ring that targeted high-profile individuals, including BTS vocalist Jungkook, has been extradited from Thailand to South Korea. The Seoul Justice…
Starbucks Korea Fires Chief Executive Following Public Outrage Over Controversial Tumbler Campaign
Shinsegae Group dismissed Starbucks Korea Chief Executive Officer Sohn Jeong-hyun following public backlash over a marketing campaign launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The promotional initiative, which…
Postwar Reforestation Policies Trigger Seasonal Health Crisis In Japan
An estimated 43% of the Japanese population is experiencing medium to severe symptoms of allergic rhinitis due to vast quantities of airborne pollen generated by mature, human-made evergreen forests. The…
Hotel Check-In Platform Exposed More Than 1 Million Passport And ID Records Online
A hotel check-in platform used by several hotels in Japan exposed more than 1 million sensitive customer records, including passports, driver’s licenses, and selfie verification photos, after a cloud storage…
Rapido Raises $240 Million At $3 Billion Valuation As Competition Intensifies In India’s Mobility Market
Indian ride-hailing startup Rapido said Friday it had raised $240 million in new funding at a $3 billion valuation as the company expands its position in India’s highly competitive mobility…
Former World Bank President Urges China To Release Food And Fertiliser Stockpiles Amid Global Supply Crisis
Former World Bank president David Malpass has urged China to reduce its stockpiling of food and fertiliser, arguing that the country could help ease growing global shortages linked to disruptions…
Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India’s First Space Tech Unicorn Ahead Of Vikram-1 Launch
Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace has become the country’s first space technology unicorn after raising $60 million in new funding ahead of the planned orbital debut of its Vikram-1 rocket in…
Lachy Groom Invests $20 Million In Indian Home Services Startup Pronto
Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom committed $20 million to Indian startup Pronto after spending just 20 minutes with the company’s founder during their first meeting earlier this year, as the…
Samsung Reaches $1 Trillion Valuation As AI Chip Demand Drives Share Surge
Samsung’s market valuation crossed $1 trillion on Wednesday after shares of the South Korean technology company climbed more than 10%, as rising demand for artificial intelligence chips continued to lift…
Sri Lanka Investigates Missing Postal Payment Amid Suspected Cyberattacks On Government Funds
Sri Lanka is investigating a missing payment of about $625,000 intended for the U.S. Postal Service, as authorities examine a series of suspected cyber incidents affecting government financial transactions. Missing…
SoftBank Plans Roze AI Venture To Automate Data Center Construction With IPO Target
SoftBank is preparing a new company focused on automating data center construction, as it seeks to expand its role in infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and large-scale computing. New Venture And…
Australia Proposes Levy On Tech Platforms To Fund News Industry Under New Bargaining Law
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would require major technology platforms to pay for news content or face a levy on local revenues, marking a renewed effort to regulate how…
Anta Expands Globally As Chinese Sportswear Giant Challenges Nike And Adidas
Anta is accelerating its international expansion, building on decades of manufacturing expertise and acquisitions as it seeks to compete with global leaders such as Nike and Adidas. Origins In China’s…
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Forcing Unwind Of Cross Border AI Deal
National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta’s planned acquisition of Manus, ordering both parties to unwind the deal in a move that affects a major cross-border transaction in the…
Chinese EV Makers See Rising Global Demand As Fuel Prices Increase Amid Iran Conflict
A surge in fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran has driven increased global demand for electric vehicles, with Chinese manufacturers expanding orders and activity across international markets while…
India Metro Expansion Faces Low Ridership As Costs Connectivity And Planning Limit Usage
India’s rapid metro expansion is facing lower-than-expected ridership across multiple cities, with new lines such as Mumbai’s Aqua Line operating far below projections despite significant public investment. Mumbai Aqua Line…
Autonomous Robot Wins Beijing Half Marathon With 50 Minute Finish As Performance Improves Sharply From Prior Year
An autonomous humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, marking a significant improvement in robotic running performance compared to previous competitions. Honor Built Robot…
Airwallex Launches Global Point Of Sale Product To Expand Payments Platform And Compete With Stripe And Adyen
Airwallex has introduced a new point-of-sale product designed to handle in-person payments across multiple countries from a single platform, extending its payments infrastructure into physical retail and increasing competition with…
Flipkart And Amazon Intensify Competition In India’s Rapidly Growing Quick Commerce Market
India’s quick commerce sector is expanding at a rapid pace, with demand surging across platforms, as Flipkart and Amazon accelerate investments in fast-delivery networks. The expansion is increasing competition in…