Thailand's cabinet orders immediate password reset across 300+ government agencies, mandating multi-factor authentication to block credential leaks. Agencies given 15 days to audit 30,000+ systems.

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies of illness at age 98 in Beijing at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday — Xinhua.

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at age 98 in Beijing at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, according to Xinhua state news agency.

White House moves to dramatically restrict U.S.-funded research collaboration with China, scientists warn the policy could hurt America's competitiveness, per The Washington Post. The proposed restrictions could reshape academic partnerships between the two countries.

U.S. scientists warn that the White House's move to dramatically restrict federally funded research collaboration with China could hurt America's own scientific competitiveness, according to The Washington Post.

Latvia's PM Kulbergs says country forgot to buy ammunition for its anti-drone systems, calling Latvia's drone ambitions empty. Statement reported by Delfi.

Latvia'sKulbergs said the country forgot to purchase ammunition when procuring anti-drone systems, according to Delfi. He noted that Latvia calls itself a great power in drones but 'there is no real substance behind this.'

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives second caucus confidence vote in four months as 1News Verian poll shows Labor overtaking National ahead of Nov. 7 election, with Luxon's preferred PM rating at 17%.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday survived a second caucus confidence vote in four months amid tightening polls ahead of the Nov. 7 general election, according to Xinhua.