Japan’s Icom investigates explosion of walkie-talkies in Lebanon
“Earlier today in worldwide media, there have been reports that two-way radio devices bearing the Icom logo have exploded in Lebanon,” the company said in a statement.
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Google, Facebook meetings rumoured for Vietnam party chief’s US agenda
Meta’s Facebook has in the 100-million-people country, one of its largest user bases worldwide, and Google makes its smartphones there through suppliers and plans a large data centre, according to reports last month.
Who helped Alice Guo escape? Unnamed Philippine police chief blamed
Raul Villanueva, senior vice-president of gaming watchdog Pagcor’s security and monitoring cluster, said that intelligence reports suggested immigration and police officials had played a role in facilitating Guo and her family’s flight in July.
Meta bans RT, days after U.S. accuses Russian outlet of disinformation
Social media giant Meta on Monday announced that it is banning Russian media outlet RT, days after the Biden administration accused RT of acting as an arm of Moscow's spy agencies.
Apple iOS 18 update is live: These are the most important new iPhone security features to protect your private life
Apple released the latest version of its iPhone operating system, iOS 18, on Monday, including several new security and privacy features. The rollout comes a week after Apple unveiled new versions of the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. Preorders for the new iPhones began Friday and will be widely available on Sept. 20.
Violence in Papua New Guinea near Barrick Gold mine leaves up to 50 dead: ‘situation is dire’
Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said on Monday.
UN official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in Papua New Guinea violence
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea, a United Nations official said Monday.
In New York Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook
A prominent lawyer in Britain, accused of trying to advance Beijing’s interests in Parliament.