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North Korean hackers were responsible for nearly half of all documented state-backed cyber intrusions targeting U.S. technology companies over the past year, according to a new report by cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike. The report highlights the growing sophistication of cyber operations linked to Pyongyang, including schemes involving fake remote workers, AI-generated deepfakes, and cryptocurrency theft. CrowdStrike’s latest annual cybersecurity report found that the North Korean hacking group known as “Famous Chollima” accounted for 47% of all state-sponsored activity directed at the technology sector between April 2025 and May 2026. The company said the group has become one of the most active cyber threats…

A former engineer at xAI has filed a lawsuit against the company and its parent, SpaceX, alleging he was fired for repeatedly raising concerns about the safety and ethical risks of Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s AI venture. The legal complaint was filed in a California state court and comes just days before SpaceX is expected to enter public markets in what could become one of the largest IPOs in history. Engineer claims he raised alarms about Grok’s risks According to the lawsuit, former xAI engineer Devin Kim became a leading internal advocate for AI safety…

Iran has announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any vessel attempting to pass through the strategic waterway will be targeted, as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalated sharply following a new round of US military strikes. The move marks one of the most significant developments in the ongoing conflict, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional security as both sides exchange fresh military attacks. Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, announced early Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz had been fully closed to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships.…

The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. The escalation in hostilities began earlier ​this week with the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked a series of tit-for-tat attacks across Iran and on US bases around the ‌region. It was the most serious threat to a fragile ceasefire agreed in April, dampening hopes for a swift end to the war that started in late February with massive US-Israeli joint…

The United States has launched fresh strikes against multiple targets in Iran, while Iranian media reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz and military authorities announced the closure of the strategic waterway. The US military said the attacks were part of what it described as additional “self-defence strikes” ordered by President Donald Trump in response to Iran’s continued aggression. In a statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had struck multiple targets inside Iran, without immediately providing details on the locations targeted or the extent of the damage. The military said the operation was conducted at Trump’s direction and…

The Animation Creativity and Technology Exhibition, a major highlight of the 2026 Chongqing International Animation Film Week, has brought together industry representatives from animation studios, film enterprises and tech teams from both China and abroad alike.

China on Thursday released a new national human rights action plan at the opening of the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, aiming to ensure the principal position of the people is respected and the people’s fundamental interests are safeguarded. The National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2026-2030) will also promote social fairness and justice and ensure that the fruits of modernization benefit all people fairly. The action plan is divided into an introduction and eight chapters. It was jointly unveiled by the representatives of the members of the joint meeting mechanism for the national human rights action…

A Chinese medical expert team on Wednesday met with Jean-Jacques Muyembe, head of the National Institute of Biomedical Research of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to discuss cooperation in tackling the country’s ongoing Ebola outbreak. The two sides exchanged views on the current epidemic situation, priorities for prevention and control, laboratory testing, case management and broader public health cooperation. Muyembe welcomed the arrival of the Chinese experts and their support for Ebola prevention and control, saying that the DRC, despite having dealt with multiple Ebola outbreaks, still faces many challenges in the current response. China has extensive experience…

The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance opened in Beijing on Thursday, bringing together hundreds of officials, experts and representatives from around the world to discuss the role of development in advancing human rights. The two-day forum began with an opening ceremony and plenary session on Thursday. More than 400 Chinese and international guests from over 100 countries, as well as representatives from the United Nations and other international and regional organizations, are attending the event. Held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development, the forum…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  Pakistan’s top envoy to China Ambassador Khalil Hashmi undertook a productive visit to Shenyang city, capital of China’s northeastern Liaoning province from 8–10 June 2026. The primary purpose of the visit was to inaugurate the groundbreaking Pakistan-China Joint Research Centre at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology and to represent Paksitan at 3rd Liaoning International Friendship Cities Confernce. During his visit, Ambassador Hashmi held detailed and useful meetings with provincial and city leaders to further expand economic, investment, educational, people-to-people and technical training cooperation. The interactions and meetings were held with Mr. Wang Xinwei, Governor of Liaoning…