Netflix has removed a Chinese television drama from its Vietnam platform after authorities in Hanoi objected to scenes showing a map with contested territorial claims in the South China Sea,…
A massive bluefin tuna sold for a record 510.3 million yen at the first auction of the year at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, underscoring the continued spectacle and symbolism attached…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a “new phase” in relations with China during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, as Seoul seeks to reset…
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to deploy human-like robots across its global manufacturing operations from 2028, as major industrial and technology companies accelerate efforts to integrate humanoid robotics into…
Samsung opened CES 2026 with its first press conference of the year, using a presentation titled “The First Look” to outline updates to its home entertainment lineup and to reinforce…
Security researchers at GreyNoise have reported a coordinated exploitation campaign targeting Adobe ColdFusion servers, with thousands of attack attempts detected during the Christmas 2025 holiday period. In a report published…
President Donald Trump has ordered the reversal of a $2.9 million transaction involving semiconductor technology, citing national security risks linked to the ownership and control of critical chip assets formerly…
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp have raised new funding for their social media startup West Co, as the company begins to reveal more about its early…
France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok, an AI chatbot linked to Elon Musk, after it generated sexualized deepfake images of women and minors, prompting investigations and regulatory…
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has begun offering free broadband access to users in Venezuela through Feb. 3, following U.S. airstrikes and a ground operation that led to the…
Senior executives at major technology companies sold more than $16 billion worth of shares in 2025, as a sustained rally in tech stocks lifted valuations and allowed company leaders to…
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will tap Venezuela’s oil reserves after seizing President Nicolás Maduro, stating that Washington will run the country until what he described…
Precious metal prices climbed in early Asian trading after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro heightened investor concerns about geopolitical risk, prompting a shift into assets seen as…
A discreet diploma run by a leading French university is training both students and active intelligence agents, with lecturers and classmates often unaware of each other’s real identities, reflecting how…
California has launched a statewide platform that allows residents to request the deletion of their personal information from hundreds of data brokers through a single submission, marking a new phase…
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges connected to the 2016 hack of cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, said he has been released early from prison and is now under…
US stock markets are closing out 2025 with strong gains, positioning investors for 2026 after a volatile year marked by trade tensions, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, and renewed uncertainty…
Italian pasta will avoid steep US tariffs after the Trump administration reduced duties that had been proposed on imports from 13 Italian producers, a move that had raised concerns about…
British-designed plush toys from Jellycat have gained a large adult following in China, where young consumers have turned to collectable toys for emotional comfort amid economic pressure, social uncertainty, and…