Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hostage Release Talks Reportedly 'Stalled' Over Hamas' Fuel Demands
Day 24 of the Israel-Hamas war has so far been filled with action and sadness as four senior Hamas operatives were assassinated just as the Israeli government confirmed the skull of an abducted German-Israeli woman whose body was "paraded" across the streets of Gaza following the Oct. 7 carnage has been found.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Gaza Operations 'Purely An Israeli Decision,' USMC Says; 2 Hamas Commanders Killed
It's the 22nd day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Israel has started targeted ground incursions in Gaza, but the USMC said whatever happens or will occur in Gaza are "purely" on Israel.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: US Sanctions Hamas-Linked Iranian Military Officials; Hostage Count Climbs To 229
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Israel pursues its goal of "dismantling" terror group Hamas.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Forces Kill Another Hamas Commander; Confirmed Hostages Now At 224
The Israel-Hamas conflict has reached its 20th day with Israel increasing the number of hostages being held by Hamas to 224 and the Israeli troops assassinating another Hamas commander.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Top Hamas Commander Killed; US Boosts Middle East Personnel Protection
On the 18th day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, an incursion attempt was successfully thwarted by the Israeli army, more humanitarian aid entered Gaza, and the UK reaffirmed its support of Israel's defense operations against Hamas.
Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Freed Hostage Says Went Through 'Hell' In Hamas' 'Spider Web' Tunnels
The bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered its 18th day.
China-PH Tensions: Marcos Orders Probe Into Two Collisions At Disputed Second Thomas Shoal
President Marcos wants a probe into the two collisions that the Philippine Coast Guard said "imperiled" the safety of Filipino crew.
Spratly Islands: The Contested Archipelago Threatening To Blow Up The Fraught Philippines-China Relationship
The Spratly Islands have once again emerged as point of tension between China and the Philippines -- particularly the Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippines deliberately grounded a warship in the 1990s to assert its territorial claims.
Philippines Kicks Off Repairs On Grounded Warship At Disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Construction materials for fixing dilapidated parts of the grounded warship have been delivered to Ayungin Shoal, which is located around 104 nautical miles from Palawan island and is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
Gaming Layoffs: Pinball FX Developer Zen Studios Reportedly Hit By Embracer's Restructuring
Zen Studios, which was acquired by Embracer Group in 2020, has reportedly eliminated more than 30 roles as the video game company continues its restructuring process.
Mass Layoffs Expected At Bezos, Gates-Backed Logistics Unicorn Convoy
Logistics startup Convoy is expected to implement workforce cuts as the company looks to sell its brokerage business unit in the coming weeks.
China Launches Global AI Governance Initiative After US Announces Fresh Curbs On Chip Exports
China launched a global initiative for AI governance as countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. race for dominance in the fast-evolving technology.
Google Cut Dozens Of Staffers At News Unit As Disinformation Response In Question: Report
Google and other tech companies are being pressured by a U.S. senator and the European Union as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies and news about the conflict – both accurate and misleading – proliferate the internet and social media.
China Slams Canada For 'Illegal Intrusion' After Ottawa Calls Out 'Reckless' Interception Of Military Plane
China accused a Canadian aircraft of illegally intruding into its territorial airspace a day after Ottawa called out Beijing for the "dangerous and reckless" interception of its military plane over the East China Sea on Monday.
Tech Layoffs: Travel Tech Company Expedia Cuts Staff A Month After Executive Reshuffle
The exact number of remaining employees at Expedia is unknown, but its LinkedIn page shows the company has more than 10,001 workers and over 21,800 of them are on the recruitment platform.
Alphabet's Robotaxi Arm Waymo Cuts Staff Again 'As Part Of Normal Course Of Business'
Waymo has had two earlier rounds of workforce cuts, including in January, when its parent company Alphabet announced it was laying off around 12,000 employees.
Belt And Road Forum: China Hosts Developing Nations Amid Concerns Over Debt, Financing Approach
Some of the developing world's top leaders are in Beijing for the two-day Belt and Road Forum where Xi Jinping is expected to pitch a new path ahead for the decade-old initiative that raised debt concerns over the past years.
Online Audio Platform Bandcamp Cuts Half Of Workforce After Epic Games Finalizes Its Sale
Epic Games, which acquired the Oakland, California-based company just a year ago, laid off roughly half of the staff after finalizing its sale to Songtradr on Monday, reports said. An X user said only "three people are left" at the company's music blog Bandcamp Daily.
Coding Forum Stack Overflow Cuts 28% Of Staff In Various Departments
Stack Overflow has seen a decline in traffic in the past one and a half years, and though the company has taken "many steps" to cut costs this year, these measures haven't been enough.
Philippine Navy Warns Chinese PLAN Vessel After Shadowing Incident Near Civilian-Occupied Thitu Island
The shadowing of the Philippine navy ship came on the same day the country concluded its joint Exercise Sama-Sama (Together) 2023 with military personnel from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Australia.
Google-Backed Edtech Startup Adda247 Cuts Around 300 Jobs Amid Funding Crunch: Report
Adda247 secured $35 million last year from Google and WestBridge, but a funding winter this year appears to have caught up with the edtech startup.
Rice Prices Are Rising In Philippines After Price Cap Lifted; Food Crisis Worries Loom
Philippine rice prices have started going back to the same levels before the Marcos administration implemented a price ceiling to keep domestic prices from rising further, just a week after the cap was lifted.
In World's First, China's EHang Gets Approval For Fully Autonomous Passenger Air Taxis
EHang said it has become the world's first air taxi company to obtain airworthiness certification to fly passenger-carrying autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
UK Wants Philippines To 'Feel Supported' As It Stands Up For International Law: British Minister
Great Britain and the Philippines are celebrating 77 years of diplomatic relations this year, and the UK's show of support comes as the smaller Southeast Asian nation resists Beijing's pressure in a disputed shoal at the Spratly Islands.
Logistics Company Flexport To Cut 20% Of Global Workforce A Month After CEO's Exit
Flexport founder Ryan Petersen said the supply chain management company will begin the layoffs process Friday as Flexport seeks to "get back to profitability without raising prices or placing our fortress balance sheet at risk.
Tech Layoffs: Database Company MariaDB Cuts 28% Of Staff Amid Financial Woes
MariaDB is implementing another round of layoffs following a previous round of job cuts in April. The database company has been facing financial challenges and actively seeking funding in recent months.
Netflix To Cut Animation Unit, Streaming Giant Looks To Outsource Producers: Report
Netflix is cutting an unknown number of staffers at its animation arm and is shutting down two films in pre-production following hundreds of job cuts at the streaming giant last year.
ASEAN Nations Forge Deal To Enhance Trade Customs Clearance, Led By Philippines
ASEAN nations have signed an agreement to enhance customs clearance for export and import transactions among members, marking another step towards strengthening relations within the group.
Malaysia Working On AI Code Of Ethics, To Be Ready By 2024
Malaysia is working on a code of ethics for AI that will be completed by 2024 as ASEAN members move toward regulating the fast-evolving technology.
Spratly Islands Dispute: China 'Pushing' Philippines To Make First Move As An Excuse For 'Disproportionate Response'
China may be pushing the Philippines to respond first as it continues to make dangerous moves in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, which it says is part of its territorial waters.