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September 5, 2024

Taiwan needs drone testing that simulates Ukraine warfare: Skydio exec
TAIPEI — Ukrainian forces have shown the world “what creative drone use could look like” in war, and a testing center that can mimic the electronic warfare conditions of the Russia-Ukraine theater is a “critically important” next step in building Taiwan’s capabilities, a major U.S. drone manufacturer’s executive said. “You can’t learn that unless you…
Update and Remove Bad Extensions
Google has rolled out an emergency update for Chrome, addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability that’s currently being exploited. This comes as cybersecurity experts have flagged numerous malicious extensions in the Chrome Web Store, impacting millions. These extensions often act as “sleeper agents,” appearing benign until they activate to steal data or hijack search results, with…
U.S. Steel deal helps America compete with China: Nippon Steel CEO
TOKYO — Nippon Steel’s CEO said his company’s $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel can help America regain its manufacturing clout in Washington’s continuing battle with China for global economic leadership. “The U.S. is a clear loser to China when it comes to manufacturing, so much so that [the U.S.] is even saying that it…
Field Marshal-Trump meeting to boost US-Pakistan ties, Bilawal
Field Marshal-Trump meeting to boost US-Pakistan ties, Bilawal Islamabad: Meeting between Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump will further strengthen the relations between Pakistan and United States, Bilawal Bhutto In a statement issued on social media, Bilawal described the meeting as a positive step towards improving bilateral ties. He emphasized that…
Trump hosts Pakistani army chief at White House
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI () — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday, in an unprecedented meeting that risked worsening a disagreement with India over the president’s claim that he stopped the recent war between the nuclear-armed South Asian foes. The lunch meeting was the first…
U.S. Steel ceases trading on the NYSE as Japan’s Nippon finalizes takeover
U.S. Steel shares stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday after Japan’s Nippon Steel completed its acquisition of the iconic American industrial name. President Donald Trump has insisted for weeks that the companies would form a “partnership” in which U.S. Steel would remain American-owned. But the New York Stock Exchange notified the…
South Korea’s Lee touts ‘national interest-based’ diplomacy in G7 debut
SEOUL — South Korea’s new leader has returned from his diplomatic debut abroad, which his office touted as the realization of his “national interest-based, pragmatic” brand of foreign policy. President Lee Jae Myung early this week took part in the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, his first overseas trip since taking office on June 4.…
Trump and India’s Modi split over U.S. role in Pakistan ceasefire
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first conversation with President Donald Trump since the early May conflict between India and Pakistan to express his frustration with Trump’s repeated claims that he played a significant role in brokering a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed countries. “Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and…
Hong Kong set to regain top IPO spot under US-China tensions
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is poised to reclaim its crown as the top spot for initial public offerings, estimates show, potentially ending a five-year cold streak. China’s largest soy sauce maker, Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, rang the gong at the Hong Kong exchange on Thursday. The shares opened 3.3% above their offer…