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A US congressional inquiry has launched a spotlight on maternity businesses, including a clinic operated by an Indian-origin physician, amid accusations of promoting 'birth tourism.' Legislators assert that the practice takes advantage of immigration laws, enabling international families to secure citizenship for their infants in the United States.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

South Korea's data protection agency has fined matchmaking service Duo 1.21 billion won for a data leak affecting over 420,000 members. The company failed to implement adequate security measures, leading to hackers accessing sensitive personal information. Duo expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to a sophisticated hacking attack.

Global condom giant Karex Bhd is hiking prices by up to 30% due to Iran war-induced supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs. Naphtha shortages are crippling production, leading to a worldwide shortage of essential goods, from condoms to plastic packaging, impacting public health initiatives, especially in developing nations.

Australian financial regulators ASIC and APRA are closely monitoring Anthropic's AI model Mythos, expressing concerns about its potential to destabilize banking systems by exploiting cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Similar discussions and risk assessments are underway in South Korea and Canada, with top banks and regulators convening to address the emerging threats posed by advanced AI technologies.

Anthropic's powerful AI model, Claude Mythos, capable of finding software vulnerabilities, has prompted a global financial sector scramble. Banks, regulators, and central bankers are urgently assessing risks and accelerating cybersecurity investments. Project Glasswing offers controlled access for defensive security work, highlighting the evolving threat landscape.

Japanese tech firm Rapidus aims to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing, targeting mass production of cutting-edge 2nm chips next year. Led by Atsuyoshi Koike, the company is exploring ambitious plans for lunar chip fabrication by the 2040s, leveraging the Moon's unique environment. Rapidus also plans to offer express chip production, significantly reducing manufacturing time.

Apple is reportedly planning to absorb rising component costs for the upcoming iPhone 18 series, leveraging its financial strength to maintain stable pricing. This strategy aims to secure supply and gain market share amidst global component shortages and price volatility, potentially impacting competitors' availability and pricing.

As Iran's drones and ballistic missiles rain down on Gulf cities, oil terminals and airfields, a quieter battle is being fought against sand, heat and open sky — one that has reshaped the outcome of every conflict ever fought on Arabian soil.

South Korea's exports experienced a 2.4% year-on-year decline in the first 20 days of May, primarily due to decreased sales to major trade partners, including a significant drop in exports to the United States following tariff impositions.

Although there are no laws or regulations banning the import of sex dolls, hundreds, and perhaps thousands, have been seized by the customs, which cited a clause in the law that bans the import of goods that "harm the country's beautiful traditions and public moral."

China has said it will reinvestigate allegations that some local factories produce “human capsules” containing remains of dead babies, and they are being smuggled to South Korea.

Chinese companies are reportedly evading steep US tariffs by fraudulently exporting goods as South Korean products, according to Nikkei Asia news. korea customs service revealed falsely labeled exports reached 29.5 billion won in early 2025, with 97% destined for the US.

Online retail giant Coupang, a US-registered company, is emphasizing its American identity amidst South Korean regulatory scrutiny following a major data leak. The company has reportedly lobbied the US government, with Vice-President JD Vance raising the issue with South Korean officials. This comes as Coupang faces investigations by multiple agencies in Seoul over the breach.

South Korea has seized thousands of smuggled drug capsules filled with powdered human flesh and is strengthening customs inspections, officials said Monday .

New Delhi, Aug 17 () The government has come out with a set of procedures to start investigations aimed at imposing safeguard duty against import from South Korea, with which India has a free trade agreement in place. The move comes against the backdrop of surge in gold imports from South Korea.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.

New Delhi, Sep 18 () Worried over a surge in gold imports from Indonesia that crossed 600 kg in the last two months, the government is considering ways to check the increase in the in-bound shipments, a government official said.