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From Zuckerberg of Russia to wanted man, the journey of Pavel Durov
Durov said he had begun building Telegram to be a more secure way to communicate after Russian security forces showed up at his apartment around 2011
 "From Zuckerberg of Russia to wanted man, the journey of Pavel Durov")
Chinese hackers breach Indian, US internet firms via startup, says Lumen
'Volt Typhoon has breached four US firms, including internet service providers, and another in India through a vulnerability in a Versa Networks server product'
 "Chinese hackers breach Indian, US internet firms via startup, says Lumen")
Russia-France ties hit new low after Telegram boss' arrest, says Moscow
Macron denies Russian charge of political motives
 "Russia-France ties hit new low after Telegram boss' arrest, says Moscow")
Rescued another hostage abducted in Hamas' Oct 7 attack: Israeli military
The rescue brought a rare moment of joy to Israelis amid months of grinding war but also another painful reminder of the scores of hostages remaining in captivity
 "Rescued another hostage abducted in Hamas' Oct 7 attack: Israeli military")
Maldivian President Muizzu accuses opposition of attempting financial coup
On Sunday, the Bank of Maldives (BML) suspended foreign transactions for existing debit cards, as well as new debit and credit cards linked to MVR accounts
 "Maldivian President Muizzu accuses opposition of attempting financial coup")
2 workers killed in explosion at Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta
Several Atlanta fire units and police responded to the maintenance hangar near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after 5 a.m.
 "2 workers killed in explosion at Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta")
Why is Russia targeting the strategic eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?
Pokrovsk is a road and rail hub and a city with a pre-war population of 60,000 people, tens of thousands of whom remain even as many evacuate
 "Why is Russia targeting the strategic eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?")
Hindenburg takes aim at AI server maker Super Micro with short position
Close ties with chip giant Nvidia have allowed Super Micro, known for its liquid cooling technology for high-power semiconductors, to capitalise on the surge in demand for AI servers
 "Hindenburg takes aim at AI server maker Super Micro with short position")
IAEA chief warns of nuclear accident risk at Russian plant in Kursk region
Russia says the plant has been repeatedly attacked by Ukrainian forces that are just 40 km (25 miles) away after carving out a slice of Russian territory this month
 "IAEA chief warns of nuclear accident risk at Russian plant in Kursk region")
China's PDD suffers $55 bn market cap wipeout on uncertainties in market
The e-commerce retailer operates discount-focused platforms Pinduoduo in China and Temu for the international market
 "China's PDD suffers $55 bn market cap wipeout on uncertainties in market")
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five on 2nd day of major strikes, says Kyiv
Two people were killed when a hotel was "wiped out" by a missile in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, regional officials said
 "Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five on 2nd day of major strikes, says Kyiv")
Scientist claims MH370 may have been steered into 6000 metre hole in ocean
The Malaysian Airlines flight disappeared after leaving Kuala Lumpur Airport in southern Malaysia en route to Beijing, China, in 2014. MH370 had 239 people on board
 "Scientist claims MH370 may have been steered into 6000 metre hole in ocean")
Pakistan eyes $4 bn from West Asian banks to plug external financing gaps
Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement on the loan program in July, subject to approval from the IMF's executive board
 "Pakistan eyes $4 bn from West Asian banks to plug external financing gaps")
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement the tariffs would disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains, severely impact China-Canada economic and trade ties
 "China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs")
US behind arrest of Telegram CEO, says Russian lawmaker and Putin's ally
"On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, it is important for (President Joe) Biden to take Telegram under control."
 "US behind arrest of Telegram CEO, says Russian lawmaker and Putin's ally")
UN nuclear chief Grossi visits Russia's Kursk atomic plant near front line
The safety of nuclear power plants has repeatedly been endangered over the course of the Ukraine war
 "UN nuclear chief Grossi visits Russia's Kursk atomic plant near front line")
Tech firms must comply with laws to continue operating: Malaysia's min
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government was ready to discuss with the AIC and other industry groups
 "Tech firms must comply with laws to continue operating: Malaysia's min")
Hasina's ouster watershed moment for student activism in B'desh: Analysts
The latest movement, which began in July 2024, was sparked by the Court's decision to reinstate a controversial job quota system, a move that reignited long-standing frustrations
 "Hasina's ouster watershed moment for student activism in B'desh: Analysts")
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 14, including children, say Palestinians
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 14 people, half of them children.
 "Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 14, including children, say Palestinians")
Canada follows US, Europe, in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was acting to counter what he called China's intentional, state-directed policy of over-capacity
 "Canada follows US, Europe, in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese EVs")