Utility Infrastructure Provider Itron Confirms April Cybersecurity Breach
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Utility Infrastructure Provider Itron Confirms April Cybersecurity Breach

Itron, a prominent global leader in utility and energy management, has officially disclosed that it fell victim to a cybersecurity incident earlier this spring. The company, which supplies critical digital infrastructure for water, gas, and electrical grids, reported that unauthorized activity was detected within its internal network during mid-April. While the specific nature of the […]
China Scuttles Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
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China Scuttles Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of the agentic AI startup Manus. In a move that signals heightened scrutiny over cross-border technology investments, the regulatory body has ordered both companies to unwind the transaction entirely, citing legal and regulatory prohibitions regarding foreign investment in the sector. The […]
Sacred Smuggling? Over 20 Sri Lankan Monks Arrested with 110kg of Hidden Cannabis
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Sacred Smuggling? Over 20 Sri Lankan Monks Arrested with 110kg of Hidden Cannabis

Authorities at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka, have detained twenty-two Buddhist monks after discovering a massive cache of cannabis concealed within their baggage. The group, consisting primarily of student monks, was returning from a four-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Thailand when customs officers uncovered approximately 110 kilograms (242 pounds) of “Kush”—a highly potent strain […]
Deadly Cross-Border Strikes in Kunar Province Shatter Fragile Ceasefire
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Deadly Cross-Border Strikes in Kunar Province Shatter Fragile Ceasefire

A devastating series of cross-border strikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar province has triggered a humanitarian emergency, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more wounded. The violence, characterized by heavy mortar and rocket fire, struck civilian-populated areas and significantly impacted Kunar University. The campus sustained substantial damage, and the casualties include a high number of […]