Chinese student pleads guilty to violating U.S. espionage act
NORFOLK, Virginia -- A Chinese student pled guilty to espionage misdemeanors at a federal courthouse here on Monday for taking photographs of U.S. military infrastructure using a drone.
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North Korea stokes rift with Seoul, emboldened by Russian support
SEOUL -- North Korea continues to harden its stance toward South Korea a year after positioning Seoul as an enemy and abandoning the goal of unification, with Pyongyang increasingly playing into the growing rift between Russia and the West.
Australia arrests couple in alleged Russia-linked espionage plot
SYDNEY -- Australia has arrested two Russian-born Australian citizens and charged them with espionage as authorities warn that the threat from foreign agents is growing.
Yen's volatility sparks intervention suspicion after U.S. CPI data
TOKYO -- The yen surged against the dollar overnight after the release of softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, sparking speculation the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan intervened to prop up the weak yen.
Fujifilm takes AI-based health screenings to Vietnam
HANOI -- Fujifilm Holdings is bringing its medical screening service to Southeast Asia, first entering Vietnam to offer what its president calls "reasonably" priced preventive care in fast-graying emerging economies.
Itochu invests in U.S. hydrogen aircraft engine maker ZeroAvia
TOKYO -- Japanese trading group Itochu said Tuesday that it has invested in ZeroAvia, a California-based manufacturer of hydrogen-electric engines for aircraft.
Hindenburg rejects Indian regulator's claims over Adani short sale
BENGALURU -- U.S. short seller Hindenburg Research has hit back at claims by India's market regulator that it engaged in improper trading and "deliberately sensationalized and distorted certain facts" when it bet against Adani Group last year.
Nissan, Honda eye EV battery passports in Europe by 2027
NEW YORK -- Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and other Japanese auto industry companies have joined forces to develop a digital tracking system for electric-vehicle batteries, anticipating European Union regulations aimed at encouraging recycling and reducing reliance on China.