U.S. and South Korea Reach Trade Deal Setting Seoul Tariffs at 15%
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a “Full and Complete” trade agreement with South Korea, setting a blanket tariff rate of 15% on South Korean exports to the U.S.…
Google Proposes Expanding Play Store Access to More Real-Money Games in India
Google has proposed sweeping revisions to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps onto its platforms. This move is part of an…
China Tariff Deal Hinges on Trump’s Consent
Top officials from the U.S. and China concluded two days of talks described by both sides as “constructive,” focusing on whether to extend their 90-day tariff truce. China’s trade negotiator…
How Much Shein Prices Have Increased Following Trump Tariffs
Online retailers are facing significant challenges due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the recent changes to the de minimis exemption. Shein, a Singapore-based fast fashion e-commerce giant, has seen…
India’s AI-Powered Tech Layoffs Threaten Middle-Class Aspirations
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced plans to cut over 12,000 jobs at middle and senior management levels, reducing its workforce by 2%. This move reflects…
Thailand and Cambodia Leaders Agree to Ceasefire After Five Days of Fighting
The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Monday to an immediate ceasefire effective from midnight, aiming to end their deadliest conflict in over a decade following five days of…
India Bans 25 Streaming Apps Citing ‘Obscene’ Content
The Indian government has banned 25 streaming platforms accused of distributing “obscene” content, marking one of the country’s most sweeping moves against digital media to date. The ban targets lesser-known…
Samsung Invests in Video AI Startup Capable of Analyzing Thousands of Hours of Footage
Many AI tools today can summarize individual videos, but understanding and analyzing multiple videos or footage spanning hours remains a challenge. This limitation affects security companies monitoring thousands of hours…
Alibaba to Launch AI-Powered Glasses as a Chinese Competitor to Meta
Alibaba on Monday revealed its first smart glasses, the Quark AI Glasses, powered by the company’s own artificial intelligence models. The device marks Alibaba’s initial entry into wearable hardware and…
King Meets Modi Following Signing of India-UK Trade Deal
King Charles held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sandringham following the signing of a major free trade agreement between the UK and India. The deal will make…
Australia to End Import Ban on US Beef Following Trump Tariff Dispute
Australia will lift its longstanding restrictions on importing beef from the United States, removing a trade barrier that had previously angered the Trump administration. The country effectively banned American beef…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Vows New Anti-Corruption Plan After Protests
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Wednesday to unveil a rapid new strategy to combat corruption after signing a controversial law that limits the independence of anti-graft agencies. The move…
Trump Announces Trade Deal with Japan Reducing Threatened Tariff to 15%
President Donald Trump unveiled a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, introducing a 15% tax on goods imported from the country. “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs…
Microsoft Reports Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups
Microsoft has revealed that Chinese “threat actors” have compromised several on-premises SharePoint servers used by businesses, exploiting security flaws in the software to steal sensitive data. Details of the Attack…
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Confirms $44M Stolen in Hack
India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, has revealed that one of its internal operational accounts was compromised in a recent hack, resulting in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency. Incident Involved…
Spyware Exploits Starlink Name to Deceive Iranians Seeking Unfiltered Internet
Cybersecurity firm Lookout has identified an Android-based spyware program impersonating the Starlink brand to trick internet users in Iran into installing malicious software. Spyware Linked to Iranian State-Sponsored Group MuddyWater…
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Remain in Office Despite Election Defeat
Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba pledged to remain in office on Monday despite his ruling coalition suffering significant losses in the upper house elections. The disappointing results have led some members…
Tesla Loses Appeal Among India’s Loyal Fans Despite Musk’s Delivery
Tesla officially opened its first showroom in India this week, but the excitement among early supporters is notably muted. Vishal Gondal, a longtime Tesla enthusiast who prebooked a Model 3…
TikTok Simplifies Finding Songs on Musician Profiles
TikTok has become one of the most influential platforms for discovering new music. When a musician’s song goes viral on TikTok, it often leads to a noticeable rise in followers…
Samsung Chief Cleared of Fraud by South Korea’s Supreme Court
Lee Jae-yong, Samsung’s de facto leader and grandson of the company’s founder, has been cleared of fraud charges by South Korea’s Supreme Court, concluding a lengthy legal battle. The charges…