Malaysian naval attack ship sinks after hitting unknown object
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities were working Monday to salvage a 45-year-old fast attack naval ship that sank after it struck an unknown underwater object.
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Japan’s police to deploy AI-powered drones in disaster-hit areas to deter looters
The drones will be used to complement police officers on the ground and use AI to identify individuals acting suspiciously in a disaster zone, such as by moving from one damaged building to another and carrying items. Operators will then instruct officers on the location of suspects.
What’s behind the bloodiest recent attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province?
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Multiple attacks in Pakistan’s restive southwest have killed at least 38 people, the highest death toll in a 24-hour period blamed on separatists in Baluchistan province in recent years.
Hostage held by Hamas in Gaza rescued by Israeli forces, IDF says
A Bedouin man who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 10 months was rescued by Israeli forces on Tuesday, Israeli officials announced.
IBM to close China R&D operations, affecting 1,600 workers: reports
HONG KONG -- IBM is reportedly moving to shut one research and development center in China and relocate another overseas, as increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington force more American companies to rethink their activities there.
Isuzu to develop self-driving trucks with U.S. startup
YOKOHAMA -- Isuzu Motors will jointly develop self-driving trucks capable of full automation under certain conditions with U.S. vehicle software startup Applied Intuition, aiming to put the vehicles on Japanese highways from fiscal 2027.
Thai authorities raid illegal bitcoin mine after power outages
Thai authorities raided an illegal bitcoin mine west of Bangkok after residents complained of frequent blackouts in the area for more than a month, local authorities said Sunday.
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
MANILA -- Years after the first group of digital banks began operating in the Philippines, the country's central bank has opened the door for others to enter the market. However, with the frontrunners still struggling to make profits and manage credit risk, experts are divided over the prospects for new entrants and the industry as a whole.