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The minister did not link the group to China but Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant has described UNC3886 as a “China-nexus espionage group” [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Chinese embassy in Singapore refuted claims that an espionage group accused of performing cyberattacks on Singapore’s critical infrastructure was linked to China.In a Facebook post published over the weekend, the Chinese embassy said such claims were “groundless smears and accusations”.”The embassy would like to reiterate that China is firmly against and cracks down all forms of cyberattacks in accordance with law. China does not encourage, support or condone hacking activities,” it wrote…

A bucket-list trip to Hawaii usually invokes visions of brightly colored lei greetings, ocean views as far as the eye can see, and an all-inclusive resort with a glittering pool. But for something a little more personal, consider booking a vacation rental on the islands, where you can grill your own pineapples on a barbecue, or chart out some less-trodden hiking trails right outside your door. Not to mention, staying at a rental will probably save you a little extra cash, too. Luckily, Airbnb is overflowing with such abodes, whether you’re spending time on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, or the Big…

A judge in the US state of Kentucky has sentenced a police officer involved in the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor to 33 months for violating her civil rights. The sentencing of officer Brett Hankison was announced on Monday at the Louisville court and represents a repudiation to prosecutors, who had requested he receive a one-day sentence. US District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings sentenced Hankison at a hearing on Monday afternoon. She said that no prison time “is not appropriate” for Hankison and that she was “startled” that more people had not been injured in the raid. Taylor, a…

India’s fight for freedom triggered a ripple effect among other nations buckling under colonial oppression; and among these was the African nation of Congo. Patrice Lumumba was a Congolese politician who lead his country to independence and had close ties to Indian leaders of the time. A photo exhibition titled The Undying Flame of Patrice Lumumba, is currently on display in Bengaluru.Organised by the Intercivilizational Dialogue Project and the Indian Institute of World Culture (IIWC) the show not only shines a spotlight on African freedom struggles, but also celebrates Patrice’s birth centenary. Curated by Archishman Raju and Nandita Chaturvedi, and organised by…

Malli and her family who evaded the government health delivery system was safely moved to Dharmapuri government medical college hospital on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A severely anaemic pregnant woman, with seven children and two abortions, was forcibly moved out of the remote village of Kadamakuttai hill hamlet of Bettamugilalam panchayat to hospital after her haemoglobin count was down to 3 grams per decilitre (g/dL). Though she lost the child, doctors were able to save Malli.Malli and her family had been consistently evading the monthly camps held on Fridays in the remote unmotorable village of Kadamakuttai.C. Rajesh Kumar,…

Indian stars Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa finished in sixth and seventh position respectively, even as Grandmaster Levon Aronian of the United States reigned supreme in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam here. Aronian survived some anxious moments before defeating compatriot Hans Moke Niemann 1.5-0.5 in the finals of the tournament. World number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway also had a similar experience as he rallied after a disappointing first game to outplay Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the third-place play-off. Arjun went down 0-2 to Fabiano Caruana of the US, while Praggnanandhaa defeated another American Wesley So 1.5-0.5…

Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute & XR (MCX) at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, Monday expressed confidence that smart glasses will become the next big category in the consumer tech space. “As of today, many people are carrying not one device but multiple devices like watches, phones, and earbuds. Glasses will be another smart device that people carry,” said Katouzian. Story continues below this ad Katouzian’s confidence in the smart glasses segment comes after the surprise success of Meta’s glasses developed in partnership with Ray-Ban. Although Meta has explored both virtual and augmented reality, it was the Ray-Ban smart glasses…

Many injured in Gaza while seeking food at distribution sites are sent to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. NPR speaks with Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon volunteering there.(Image credit: Eyad Baba)

The country’s leading branded jewellery maker Titan will acquire a majority 67% stake in UAE-based Damas Jewellery in an all-cash deal, a move which helps the Tata group-managed firm to expand business in GCC countries. Titan’s wholly-owned subsidiary Titan Holdings International FZCO on Monday signed a definitive agreement with Mannai Corporation for the purchase of its 67% shareholding in Damas LLC (UAE), the current holding company for Damas jewellery business in GCC countries. “The consideration for the proposed transaction is arrived on the basis of the enterprise value of AED 1,038 million (nearly ₹2,438.56 crore),” said a joint statement. Founded…

Actor Elli AvrRam and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani recently sent social media into a frenzy after posting a cozy picture together with the caption, “Finally.” The internet quickly lit up with speculation — fans and followers flooded the comment section of the post with congratulatory messages, assuming the two had made their relationship official. The buzz began back in February, when the duo was spotted together at an event, sparking dating rumours. So when the “finally” post surfaced, many believed they were confirming their romance. However, some suspected it might be a prank or part of a promotional campaign — and…