South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with the owner of TikTok in China. “We confirmed DeepSeek communicating with ByteDance,” the South Korean data protection…
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Japan: Government to increase reliance on nuclear energy in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors. An…
New Zealand: Tourism drive draws ire
Depending on how you read it, New Zealand’s latest tourism tagline can be a well-meaning plea for people to visit – or a threat to kick Kiwis out. “Everyone Must…
USA: China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence
The US State Department has dropped a statement from its website which stated that Washington does not support Taiwan’s independence – a move which has sparked anger in China. China…
S Korea: Authorities removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns
South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country’s personal data protection watchdog. The government agency said the AI model will become…
Sri Lanka: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on beaches
The sun hung low over the Indian Ocean, casting an amber glow on the waves as a heated argument erupted in Arugam Bay, a popular beach in eastern Sri Lanka.…
South Korea: Actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead in Seoul, police have said. The 24-year-old was found in her home in the city’s Seongsu-dong district by a friend at…
India: Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush
On Sunday morning, the New Delhi Railway Station in India’s capital looked much like it always does: bustling, with its many platforms full of eager, impatient passengers waiting to catch…
Taiwan: Authorities detect dozens of Chinese aircraft near island
Taiwan has detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island as a Canadian warship passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence says. The Chinese aircraft included…
India: Eighteen killed in New Delhi station crush
A crush at New Delhi Railway Station has left around 18 people dead and at least 10 injured. Thousands of people reportedly crammed into the railway station on Saturday night…