BENGALURU, India: Within just five hours, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh lost his life savings to cybercriminals posing as police officers. Sitting at home, the 62-year-old became the victim of a rising cybercrime trend in India, known as the “digital arrest” scam. This sophisticated fraud sees scammers impersonate law enforcement officials, coercing victims into transferring […]
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HONG KONG: In a move signaling Beijing’s intent to bolster diplomatic engagement with Washington, China’s Vice President Han Zheng will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. The announcement, made on Friday by Chinese state media, reflects China’s readiness to foster constructive dialogue with the incoming US administration. According to China’s […]
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BEIJING – Apple’s iPhone shipments in China experienced a sharp 25% decline in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data from research firm Canalys, underscoring the growing pressure from a resurgent Huawei in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. The U.S. tech giant shipped 13.1 million units during the quarter, retaining a narrow […]
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LOS ANGELES: Firefighters are battling relentless wildfires fueled by strong, dry winds, with Los Angeles enduring one of its worst disasters in history. For eight days, the blazes have tormented the city, leaving a trail of destruction and testing the resilience of its people. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as peak wind gusts, […]
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Nairobi, Kenya – Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Mutahi Kagwe has vowed to transform farming into an appealing and profitable venture for Kenyan youth, shedding its current image as a “boring” occupation. Kagwe, who addressed the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, emphasized the need to integrate cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to reinvigorate the […]
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