Asia Pacific

AI Defeats Experienced Farmers in Chinese Strawberry Farming Competition

AI farming teams were able to produce more strawberries using precision farming technology, automated watering and fertilizing systems.

Dec 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Artificial intelligence

Russia or China Behind Hacks on US Government Systems? 'Putin's B**ch' Trump Trolled Viciously

The President's comments came after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the cyberattack was "pretty clearly" perpetrated by Russians.

Dec 20, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Malaysian Muslim woman leave Islam to marry Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh

Did Indian Hockey Captain Manpreet Singh Convert to Islam to Marry Malaysian Muslim? Minister Seeks Explanation

A Malaysian minister said that he read on social media sites that Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh, who married Malaysian Muslim woman Illi Najwa Anuar Husin Saddique recently, converted to Islam, last year.

Dec 20, 2020

By David Johnson

Leaked Documents Reveal China Hired Army of Trolls and Ordered Media to Control Coronavirus Narrative

According to documents from the Cyberspace Administration of China, Hangzhou, the government hired internet trolls to control the narrative on Dr Li Wenliang and coronavirus.

Dec 19, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

China-Based Zoom Executive Xinjiang Jin Accused of Conspiring with CCP to Leak User Data

The accused Xinjiang Jin is yet to be arrested as he is still in China, but if convicted he can face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Dec 19, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Can You Still Spread Coronavirus After Taking Vaccine? Researchers Explain

As COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out, many people are wondering if they can still spread the virus after taking the jabs.

Dec 18, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Iraq: 11 new born babies killed in Baghdad maternity hospital fire

Coronavirus Positive Mothers Transmitted Immunity to the Babies, Study Suggests

There was no evidence of mother-to-child transfer of the coronavirus via breast milk or placenta.

Dec 18, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Bahrain King First World Leader to Get Coronavirus Vaccine; Did He Take Chinese Vaccine?

The official news agency of Bahrain did not release images of the king being vaccinated against the COVID-19.

Dec 17, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Australian Solider, Pictured Drinking Beer From Taliban Fighter's Prosthetic Leg, Taught Ethics to Troops

John Letch, who held the Order of Australia Medal, was photographed drinking from a slain Taliban fighter's prosthetic leg in 2009.

Dec 16, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

New Goontact 'Sextortion' Malware Infecting Thousands of Android and iOS Devices – Report

The malware can steal personal information including SMS, GPS location, photos and contacts that can be used for extortion and future phishing attacks.

Dec 16, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

China Allegedly Spying on Americans Through Caribbean Phone Networks - Report

By diverting signaling messages, China is allegedly tracking and intercepting calls of thousands of Americans, claims mobile network security expert Gary Miller.

Dec 15, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

Singapore to Allow Entry to International Business Travelers from January; to House Them in Air Bubbles

Travelers will be housed at separate facilities and have to follow all protocols such as undergoing routine testing and strictly observing all prevailing Safe Management Measures.

Dec 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus