Last month, Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, revealed in a post on Facebook that Intel is expanding its Malaysian chip-making facilities, which were first established back in the 1970s. Ibrahim said the head of Intel’s Foundry, Naga Chandrasekaran, had “outlined plans to commence the first phase” of expansion, which would include advanced packaging. […]
A team of Indian researchers has developed a patent-pending technology to prevent identity leaks during AI photo editing. The system was spearheaded by Dipesh Tamboli, Vaneet Aggarwal, and Vineet Punyamoorty of Purdue University, who developed the core architecture. They were joined by technical collaborator Atharv Pawar from the University of Michigan to co-author the research, […]
BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud is driving Thailand’s digital transformation by enabling the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across key government agencies, demonstrating how cloud and AI technologies can deliver tangible improvements in public services, regulatory efficiency, and economic development. At a recent Huawei CloudAI Boost Day – Thailand 2026, leading […]
BANDUNG, West Java: At least 34 babies were allegedly trafficked by an Indonesian syndicate, including at least 10 who were taken to Singapore and sold for as much as S$18,000 (US$14,000) per child, prosecutors at a district court in Bandung, West Java said on Tuesday (Apr 7). The allegations came as prosecutors laid out a litany […]
By IMOGEN GARFINKEL – SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:08 EDT, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 04:52 EDT, 7 April 2026
BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI-a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and […]
Claim: Japan and the United States (US) have formally filed a motion before an international body seeking the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim appeared on a Facebook page posing as a news outlet with 51,000 followers. As […]
Let’s start with a question. If you need a flagship, a no-holds-barred phone, and are willing to spend north of Rs 1 lakh on it, which one will you buy? For a lot of people, the obvious answer would be the top iPhone Pro. And for good reasons. But at the same time, a lot […]
President Donald Trump unleashed a brutal tirade against Fox News’ most prominent liberal co-host in a late-night Truth Social meltdown Trump, 79, fired up his social media just before 10 p.m. on Monday to offer unsolicited advice to the bosses at his favorite network about his least-favorite presenter. “For Fox executives only, take Jessica Tarlov […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FRANKFURT, Germany — For the second time, Israel has attacked Iran’s South Pars natural gas and its associated petrochemical complex — an energy lifeline for Iran that helps keep the lights on for civilians and provides a key source […]
SHANGHAI/TAIPEI (Reuters) — Taiwan’s opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a “peace” mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated he was open for talks but the island had the right to chart its own course. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s largest opposition party, is […]
As American president Donald Trump threatens to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a number of countries are now negotiating directly with Tehran to secure safe passage for their ships. Several nations in Asia, arguably the region most affected by the ongoing fuel crisis, have been able to get their […]
Claim: The Philippines will be placed under an energy lockdown starting April 20, and the public is encouraged to prepare alternative power sources and essential supplies. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple versions of the claim have circulated online over the past couple of days, causing significant confusion among those who have come across […]
A woman who once worked as a tax lawyer earning around ₹1 lakh a month has opened up about leaving her stable legal career due to burnout and eventually building a freelance career that now brings in around ₹2 lakh per month. A Delhi woman quit her ₹1 lakh law job due to burnout and […]
Every morning, Jack Kavanagh brews himself a cup of coffee or tea, pads down a short hallway, past the dining room, and turns left into his small home office, where he brings California to the world. It’s been his routine for decades, through all manner of upheaval and events — social, political, natural and man-made. […]
Iran threatened “much more devastating” retaliation if the US decided to strike civilian targets, Tehran-run state media reported, in an apparent reply to US President Donald Trump’s threats to Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next […]
NANNING, Guangxi – On my first morning in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi in south-west China, I wake up excited to discover one of its most well-known dishes – rice noodles. But my travel companion and I are floored by the abundance of choice. We have looked up too many online guides promising “locally approved”, […]
Trump declares ‘evil won’t prevail’ in Easter message as Iran war rages on The head of the intelligence organisation of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed on Monday in a “terrorist attack by the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy”, Iranian media said, citing a statement by the Guards. Majid Khademi, who becomes the latest key […]
Inflation returns to the center of attention this week, with a fresh inflow of data likely to shape expectations for U.S. interest rates and risk assets like bitcoin BTC$69,225.11. Thursday’s U.S. core PCE reading for February and Friday’s March CPI release will test the view that the Federal Reserve can afford to wait before cutting […]
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. TRANSCRIPT As United States President Donald Trump lashes out at Iran over the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Australians are bracing for yet more price hikes at the bowser and checkout. Like some others in Canberra, One Nation M-P […]
Meanwhile, while talking to the Isareli media, Trump also threatened to “blow up the entire Iran.” “We are in very deep negotiations with Iran,” Trump told Israeli media. “The negotiations are progressing well, but we never reach the finish line. There is a good chance of an agreement. If not, I’m blowing everything up there, […]
Ratna Bahadur Tamang, a Nepali chef, lost both hands in a 2015 earthquake accident. Undeterred, he learned to cook again, gaining fame through social media and a MasterChef India appearance. Now, he’s building a holistic space, Ratna Tamang Kitchen Studio, to empower others facing adversity through cooking and community feeding programs. Life often throws hardships […]
With the Congress definitively jumping on the “Justice for Zubeen” campaign and announcing it as a poll promise, the BJP is now the one accusing the Opposition of politicising the singer’s death. Reacting to the development, CM Sarma said the Congress had “committed an unpardonable crime” by including Zubeen’s name and his death in its […]
The Japanese government is arranging summit talks with Iran, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday, with tensions mounting in the Middle East as U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz approaches. “We are preparing for a dialogue at the leadership level at an appropriate time,” Takaichi told a parliamentary […]
Claim: Amid the Philippines’ energy emergency, a shipment of Russian crude oil was sent to the country because of the Dutertes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video bearing the claim has already received 681,900 views, 27,000 reactions, 830 comments, and 1,008 shares as of writing. It was posted on March 28, following […]
“Open the Strait of Hormuz!”: Iran trolls Trump with global responses saying, “Is it even closed?” Amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, Iran is leveraging its global diplomatic missions to mock US President Donald Trump through social media posts and memes. The Iranian Embassy in South Africa shared a fictional conversation in […]
SINGAPORE – Singaporean songwriter and music producer Lee Si Song is steadily recovering from a brain haemorrhage he suffered in September 2025, with cycling a key part of his rehabilitation regimen. The 59-year-old, known for his contributions to the local Mandopop and xinyao music scene, told local Chinese-language publication Lianhe Zaobao that he returned to […]
When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang got onstage at an event in his native Taiwan in 2024 to talk about the future of AI and supercomputers with Supermicro CEO and co-founder Charles Liang, the familiarity between the two was obvious. “When we’re together, sometimes we speak Taiwanese, sometimes we speak Mandarin, and then when we disagree, […]
