Scam texts net over $1 billion for cyber gangs – how to avoid their traps
Aided by US-based mules, these Chinese cybercrooks pester you with annoying scam texts – and cash in big time. Here’s how the scam works, and what you can do.
Day: October 16, 2025
Trump To Visit Japan This Month Amid Trade Tensions With Asia
US President Donald Trump will travel to Japan later this month before he attends the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday.
Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi’s Six-Day Visit To India Concludes
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has concluded his six-day official visit to India, returning to Kabul on Wednesday following a series of cultural, religious, and diplomatic engagements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.The visit marked one of the most significant Taliban-era exchanges between New Delhi and Kabul since the group’s return to power in 2021.Before his departure,
Two-State Solution Remains ‘Ultimate Objective’ For Middle East Peace: India
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India’s long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East
Australia’s favourite bird named – as it happened
This blog is now closedTawny frogmouth named 2025 Australian bird of the year winnerMore Australian bird of the year contentDownload your free official 2025 bird of the year posterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHeads up: the…
CNBC Daily Open: Strong bank earnings seem to overshadow escalating trade war
Whether traders continue pushing equities to highs amid fractious relations with China will depend, in part, on the earnings of major technology companies.
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves – Military Times
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves Military Times
In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia
Uruguay’s senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives.
Brazil’s Vice President In India To Bolster Strategic Partnership
Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, arrived in New Delhi on October 15, marking the beginning of his three-day official visit aimed at strengthening India-Brazil relations.Accompanied by his wife, Maria Lucia Alckmin, the visit underscores both nations’ intent to enhance cooperation in areas of trade, energy, and strategic
IIT-Bhubaneswar Partners With Indian Army For AI, Robotics And Defence Simulation Research
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has entered a five-year partnership with the Simulator Development Division (SDD) of the Indian Army to jointly pursue advanced research and innovation in emerging defence technologies.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed virtually by Brigadier GS Bedi, Commandant of SDD, Secunderabad, and Professor Dinakar Pasla, Dean of Sponsored