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Hanoi’s historic heart set for $1.1b makeover, but battle over its soul continues

A sign saying “I love Hanoi” next to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of Hanoi’s most recognisable landmarks.
A sign saying “I love Hanoi” next to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of Hanoi’s most recognisable landmarks.

Pagoda spire at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Chiang Mai collapses

The pagoda sustained catastrophic damage to its top portion, leaving bricks, mortar, and concrete debris scattered across the surrounding plaza.
The pagoda sustained catastrophic damage to its top portion, leaving bricks, mortar, and concrete debris scattered across the surrounding plaza.

Britain must expect AI-powered attack on critical infrastructure within two years: Report

The National Cyber Security Centre warned that AI use by hostile actors was also set to enhance the scale and efficiency of their operations.
The National Cyber Security Centre warned that AI use by hostile actors was also set to enhance the scale and efficiency of their operations.

Thousands build Buddhist monuments for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city

Bhutan hopes Gelephu Mindfulness City will boost its economy and persuade more young people to stay.
Bhutan hopes Gelephu Mindfulness City will boost its economy and persuade more young people to stay.

US judge pushes back on Trump arch ‘national security’ argument

US President Donald Trump did not mention national security concerns when first announcing plans to build the 76m triumphal white arch.
US President Donald Trump did not mention national security concerns when first announcing plans to build the 76m triumphal white arch.

Russian detained in Poland after photographing rail infrastructure, police say

Greece arrests three over explosion that killed six people in Athens

US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers

US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr speaks during a press conference in Washington on July 22.
US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr speaks during a press conference in Washington on July 22.

France temporarily sends maritime patrol plane to Black Sea after cargo ship attacks

Seatrium, Karpowership to develop floating power, digital infrastructure solutions in Singapore

Seatrium and Karpowership may extend cooperation to the wider South-east Asia market.
Seatrium and Karpowership may extend cooperation to the wider South-east Asia market.

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