US faces backlash for pressuring allies on China high-tech restrictions

In its effort to curb China’s high-tech advancements, the United States has intensified its pressure on key allies like the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea to impose stricter restrictions on

Elon Musk’s Starlink backtracks on compliance with Brazil’s ban on X

In a dramatic turn of events, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service provider, Starlink, has reversed its previous stance and decided to comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order to

Why the world needs more risk-taking tech entrepreneurs

In the annals of history, the bearer of unwelcome news often faced perilous consequences. The infamous phrase “shooting the messenger” stems from this practice, where envoys delivering unfavorable tidings were

Brazil bans X amid Musk’s defiant stand on free speech

The Brazilian Supreme Court has found itself at the center of a heated confrontation with Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), over issues of free speech, censorship,

Arrest of Telegram founder sparks fear of information crackdown in Russia

The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through Russia, raising concerns that the popular messaging app, a lifeline for uncensored information, may be under threat.

By prosecuting Pavel Durov, France shows its authoritarian nature

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been formally indicted by a French court, accused of being an accomplice in several crimes allegedly committed by users of his messaging app. After paying

AI’s double-edged sword: Balancing growth and social stability

As global economic growth slows, there is growing hope that technological innovation, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), might offer a way to reignite productivity and spur economic

Pavel Durov released on bail amid controversial charges in France

In a case that has garnered international attention and sparked debates over free speech and government overreach, Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been

Iranian hacking group APT42 targets US officials’ WhatsApp accounts

On August 23, 2024, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, revealed that a potential hacking attempt had been identified against WhatsApp accounts belonging to US officials. These

Russia shall increase number of satellites and use reusable rockets

Russia will expand its satellite constellation and use reusable rockets, and space nuclear energy will help in the exploration of the Moon. This was stated by the Chairman of the Russian