North Korean hackers deploy new AI malware to steal data, report says.

Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft nears end in Oakland. Musk seeks $150B for OpenAI's non-profit arm and removal of Altman, Brockman.

The federal court in Oakland is nearing the end of the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. Musk is seeking around $150 billion for the non-profit arm of OpenAI and the removal of Altman and Brockman from management.

China uses its rare earths dominance as geopolitical leverage amid questions over how others can break its grip.

China is leveraging its near-monopoly on rare earths production and processing as geopolitical leverage, raising questions about how other nations can reduce their dependence on Beijing.

Japan's LDP considers historic defense spending surge to 3-5% of GDP amid US pressure

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is considering a historic jump in defense spending, potentially raising the defense budget to 3–5% of GDP, up from 1.9% this year, aligning more closely with US pressure.

India, UAE sign strategic defense cooperation pact - Indian government

India and the UAE have signed a pact on strategic defense cooperation, according to the Indian government.