Headlines Summary Sep 28, 2024

Geopolitical Tensions And Conflicts - A battle for control of the world's largest zinc smelter is dominated by fears it could one day end up in China's hands. - A Norwegian archipelago is emerging as a front line in Russia and China's attempts to dominate trade routes and expand their military presence in the Arctic region, at the expense of the West. - Infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail could help Beijing keep US from coaxing region into its orbit, analysts say. - The militant group's leader is revered and reviled in the Middle East. - Beijing's top diplomat voices hope for convening international peace conference with 'fair discussion' of all proposals as US and EU sit out. - Robert Habeck may be deepening the social divisions over environmental policy that he always wanted to overcome. - Advocate of 'Asian Nato' to counter China who also seeks more balanced US ties could ruffle feathers on either side of Pacific, analysts say. - The House of Representatives has backed a billion-dollar proposal to counter Beijing's 'malign influence' around the world. Middle East Conflicts And Diplomacy - The strike came just an hour after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations. - Rashid has drawn huge crowds at his rallies. But will that translate to votes and seats? - A series of overnight attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs followed a massive airstrike aimed at killing Hassan Nasrallah. - Israel says it killed the Hezbollah leader, capping a series of stunning operations. - Hassan Nasrallah's death marks a dramatic escalation in Israel's campaign against the militant group. - Between a determined and vocal civil rights movement and a renewed insurgency, the plight of Balochistan is no longer a peripheral issue in Pakistan. - The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a 'hack-and-leak' campaign that aimed to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. - The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against two Russian nationals for operating billion-dollar money laundering services for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups. Technology And Innovation - Microsoft has announced security and privacy upgrades to its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, which now can be removed and has stronger default protection for user data and tighter access controls. - AI screengrab service to be opt-in, features encryption, biometrics, enclaves, more. Microsoft has revised the Recall feature for its Copilot+ PCs and insists that the self-surveillance system is secure. - Why the world should pay attention to Southeast Asia's AI race. - Talent and technology from Taiwan, particularly TSMC, have become intertwined with China's own AI ambitions – and the China-U.S. tech war. - China's coffee market is expected to grow to 313.3 billion yuan (US$44 billion) by the end of 2024, up from 265.4 billion yuan last year. - The new Funafuti Water Supply and Sanitation Project is a critical step toward addressing Tuvalu's water needs, but that alone won't be enough. - From Gene Kelly to Harrison Ford, here are nine movies you can stream set in the City of Lights. - From "bitter horse piss" to the gruit ale revival, a new book attempts to account for changing tastes. Historical Figures And Cultural Impact - The British actress was already a legend, before winning a new generation of fans as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies. - She epitomized the deadly fervor of the Cultural Revolution and later apologized for her actions. In the U.S., she was considered just a scientist. - Gamers have become unwitting agents in a global culture war. - Robert Habeck may be deepening the social divisions over environmental policy that he always wanted to overcome. - From Gene Kelly to Harrison Ford, here are nine movies you can stream set in the City of Lights. - From "bitter horse piss" to the gruit ale revival, a new book attempts to account for changing tastes. - Rashid has drawn huge crowds at his rallies. But will that translate to votes and seats? - The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a 'hack-and-leak' campaign that aimed to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Environmental And Social Issues - Robert Habeck may be deepening the social divisions over environmental policy that he always wanted to overcome. - Between a determined and vocal civil rights movement and a renewed insurgency, the plight of Balochistan is no longer a peripheral issue in Pakistan. - The new Funafuti Water Supply and Sanitation Project is a critical step toward addressing Tuvalu's water needs, but that alone won't be enough. - A series of overnight attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs followed a massive airstrike aimed at killing Hassan Nasrallah. - The strike came just an hour after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations. - The House of Representatives has backed a billion-dollar proposal to counter Beijing's 'malign influence' around the world. - Beijing's top diplomat voices hope for convening international peace conference with 'fair discussion' of all proposals as US and EU sit out. - The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against two Russian nationals for operating billion-dollar money laundering services for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups. Cybersecurity Implications - Microsoft has announced security and privacy upgrades to its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, which now can be removed and has stronger default protection for user data and tighter access controls. - AI screengrab service to be opt-in, features encryption, biometrics, enclaves, more. Microsoft has revised the Recall feature for its Copilot+ PCs and insists that the self-surveillance system is secure. - The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against two Russian nationals for operating billion-dollar money laundering services for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups. - The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a 'hack-and-leak' campaign that aimed to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. - The U.S. Department of Justice has charged three Iranians for their involvement in a 'wide-ranging hacking campaign' during which they allegedly stole massive amounts of materials from Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and then leaked the information to media organizations.

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