Elon Musk’s X Reports Indian Government Ordered Block of Over 2,000 Accounts, Including Reuters
Elon Musk’s social media platform X announced Tuesday that the Indian government demanded the immediate blocking of 2,355 accounts within the country, including the main Reuters account and ReutersWorld. Government’s…
Japan Deems Trump’s Latest Tariff Move ‘Regrettable’ Amid Global Deadline Pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff letters, which threaten steep duties on several countries including key allies, have caused shock and regret among affected nations, even as many remain hopeful…
Bluesky Users Can Now Customize Notifications, Including Alerts from Favorite Accounts
On Monday, Bluesky announced three updates aimed at improving how users manage notifications, giving them greater control over what alerts they receive and helping to declutter their notification center. Tailor…
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Leak Reveals Specifications, Bands, and Pricing
With Samsung Galaxy Unpacked just days away, fresh details have emerged about the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. As usual, leaks have been pouring in ahead of the July 9…
X Blocks Reuters Accounts in India
The main Reuters news account and the Reuters World account were inaccessible to users in India on Saturday evening. Access was restored on Sunday. Indian users trying to access the…
Trump Announces Trade Agreement with Vietnam
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam as part of a new trade agreement reached in last-minute negotiations. Previously, Vietnamese…
Microsoft Shuts Down Local Operations in Pakistan
Microsoft has announced it will close its direct operations in Pakistan, marking the end of its 25-year presence in the country. The company will now serve Pakistani customers through resellers…
U.S. Eases Chip Software Restrictions on China Signaling Trade Truce
The U.S. government has lifted export controls on chip-design software for China, according to announcements from three major players in the industry on Thursday. Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence each…
Iran Passes Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian enacted a law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported. New…
US Officials Warn Iranian Cyberattacks Continue Despite Ceasefire
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the risk of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, federal cybersecurity officials and the FBI warned Monday. Persistent Cyber Threats…
China Partially Eases Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports
China has decided to lift its two-year ban on seafood imports from most regions of Japan, a restriction initially imposed over concerns about treated wastewater released from the Fukushima nuclear…
Acer Unveils Two New Chromebook Plus Models Featuring Free Google AI Pro Plan
Acer announced Thursday that buyers of its new Chromebook Plus lineup—including the Chromebook Plus 514, Chromebook Plus 516, Spin 714, and Enterprise 514—will receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to Google’s…
TikTok Tests Its Own Take on Instagram’s ‘Broadcast Channels’
TikTok is testing a new messaging tool called “bulletin boards,” allowing brands and creators to share public, one-to-many messages with their followers. This feature closely resembles Instagram’s broadcast channels, which…
Honda Launches Cargo E-Bike Delivery Service
Electric cargo bikes offer a way to reduce emissions and ease urban traffic congestion caused by delivery trucks. Honda plans to transform last-mile delivery through its Fastport eQuad, combining hardware…
Xiaomi Shares Surge to Record Highs Following Strong Response to New EV Undercutting Tesla
Shares of China’s Xiaomi, listed in Hong Kong, jumped more than 5% on Friday, reaching a record high just one day after the company unveiled its new electric vehicle that…
TikTok’s Parent Company ByteDance Closes Brief Book Publishing Arm
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is winding down its book publishing imprint, 8th Note Press, according to industry reports. The press was launched in 2023 as an extension of…
Google Launches AI Mode for Users in India
Google has launched its AI mode, a Q&A-style search tool, for users in India. Currently in an experimental phase, the feature requires users to opt in via Search Labs. Users…
Tesla Secures First Contract to Build China’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery Power Plant
Tesla has signed its first deal to build a grid-scale battery power plant in China, marking a significant move amid ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. company…
Iran Claims Internet Shutdown Aimed at Preventing Cyberattacks
Earlier this week, almost everyone in Iran lost internet access in what was described as a “near-total national internet blackout.” At first, it was unclear who ordered the shutdown or…
Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market
Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…