China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions
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Iran is targeting the U.S. election with fake news sites and cyber operations, research says
Iran is stepping up its influence campaign aimed at the U.S., researchers at Microsoft said in a new report, adding to the ongoing efforts by Russia and China to sway American public opinion before the presidential election.
Tokyo hit by magnitude-5.3 earthquake after Japan issues megaquake advisory
The quake’s epicentre was in the Kanagawa prefecture south next to the capital, at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Philippine news site Rappler allowed to operate after court overturns 2022 shutdown order
A Philippine news site co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa can continue operating after a court overturned a shutdown order, according to the ruling released Friday, the latest legal victory for the media outfit.
Malaysia's prime minister lauds country's burgeoning chip hub status as Infineon opens new plant
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the case for his country's attractiveness as a chipmaking hub at the opening ceremony of Infineon's semiconductor fabrication facility in Malaysia's Kulim district.
Infineon CEO says Asia 'critical' for chip production, R&D plans
KULIM, Malaysia/TAIPEI -- Asia is "extremely critical" to Infineon's growth strategy as the top European chipmaker expands its operations in the region to tap AI and automotive demand, CEO Jochen Hanebeck told Nikkei Asia.
South Korea could take ‘years to rebuild’ spy networks after leak exposes undercover agents
A list containing the names and identities of numerous South Korean undercover agents has been leaked to a suspected North Korean operative, sparking intense criticism over the apparent violation of discipline within Seoul’s military intelligence agency.
Canada and Australia, eyeing China, signal more military cooperation
Canada and Australia, expressing alarm at China’s claims over the disputed waters of the South China Sea, said on Thursday that they would increase their military and defence industry cooperation.