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Pro-Iran hackers say they breached FBI chief Patel’s email account, post personal files
A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old…
Why Philippines may face ‘strategic dilemma’ over Nato partnership, US demands
The Philippines is seeking broader defence cooperation with Nato’s European members, even as US President Donald Trump remains critical of the transatlantic security alliance’s lack…
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Leading Chinese hypersonic aviation scientist Yan Hong dies at 56
Yan Hong, one of China’s leading researchers in hypersonic and high-speed propulsion technologies, has died at the age of 56, according to Northwestern Polytechnical University.
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Chinese market regulator tells firms to focus on healthy competition overseas
China’s market regulator has told companies including electric vehicle maker BYD and battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) to compete healthily when expanding overseas,…