Security issues

Malaysia and Thailand ease shrimp, seabass trade row, reaffirm trade goal

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) shakes hands Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after a press conference at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.

Global AI industry falls short on safety, think-tank warns

The report noted that several AI companies that previously banned their technology from military uses have “gradually reversed course.

Beijing looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models: Sources

Companies present at the talks with Chinese authorities included tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance as well as start-up Z.ai.

WEF founder Klaus Schwab claims he found spying device at his home

Germany under threat from extremists, foreign powers: Security service

Germany faces threats including espionage, sabotage and disinformation campaigns from foreign powers.

Japan’s Takaichi seeks deeper India ties on trade, security

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference of the Group of Seven summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 17.

EY staff accused of accessing Australia PM’s bank account

The EY employees, who joined the firm in March, were on secondment to the country’s largest lender Commonwealth Bank of Australia at the time of the breach.

WhatsApp opens username reservations to 3 billion users

WhatsApp said people can reserve a unique username starting on June 29, with plans for them to become operational later in 2026.

Chinese spies, smuggled drugs fuel Japan PM Takaichi’s economic security push

Japan’s CFIUS, which is set to launch on June 29, will coordinate across government ministries to vet foreign investments for national security risks.

Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unaware

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Netherlands fans gather in Houston - Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 19, 2026 The bag of a Netherlands fan in the Houston fan festival during a pre-match party ahead of tomorrow's match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

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