February 10, 2026

Shanghai Increases Chip Fund Capital 11-Fold to $794M for Local Tech Boost

Shanghai's chip fund swells by $794 million to support local semiconductor firms. This 11-fold rise is part of China's push for tech self-reliance.

February 10, 2026

Indonesia Embraces Digital Finance to Include Millions of Unbanked Citizens

Indonesia is using digital tools to reach millions without bank access. At a recent conference, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia emphasized digitalization as key. The government also aims to strengthen financial services and promote sustainable finance.

February 10, 2026

India Cuts Social Media Takedown Time to 3 Hours for Meta, YouTube, and X

India has shortened the time social media firms have to remove illegal content from 36 to 3 hours. New rules start Feb 20 and require quick action against flagged posts including AI-generated content.

February 10, 2026

ByteDance Launches New AI Image Model to Rival Google's Nano Banana Editor

ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has introduced a new AI image model aimed at beating Google's Nano Banana. This move heats up the ongoing AI battle between China and the US.

February 10, 2026

Four Men Charged in Armed Home Invasion and Hostage Case in North Vancouver

Four men, including three of Indian origin, were charged after armed invasion and hostage incident in North Vancouver. The 45-year-old victim was rescued safely with minor injuries.

February 10, 2026

Study: $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Won't Deter US Employers from Hiring Skilled Workers

A new study reveals that the hefty $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is unlikely to cut down hiring. Employers still save money due to the wage gap between American and H-1B workers, making skilled hires profitable despite the high fee.

February 10, 2026

Qatar's 10-Year Residency vs UAE Golden Visa: Gulf's New Talent Race

Qatar launches a new 10-year residency to attract top founders and executives, while UAE’s Golden Visa offers broad long-term stay options. Both mark Gulf’s shift to keeping global talent.

February 10, 2026

French Ex-Educator Charged with Rape of 89 Minors Over 50 Years

Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old former teacher, faces serious charges of aggravated rape and sexual assault of 89 minors from 1967 to 2022 across several countries. He confessed to other crimes during the probe. Authorities urge more victims to step forward.

February 10, 2026

Indian CEO Jasveer Singh's US Visa Denied Amid Past Anti-Trump Social Media Post

Jasveer Singh, CEO of Knot Dating, was denied a US visa citing weak ties to India. A 2016 tweet mocking Trump may be the real cause. Singh questions the logic behind the refusal.

February 10, 2026

Chinese Scientists Build 'Machine Eye' Four Times Faster Than Human Vision for Safer Autonomous Vehicles

Chinese researchers have created a new 'machine eye' hardware that speeds up machine vision fourfold, enabling cars and drones to react faster than the human brain. This breakthrough boosts safety in autonomous driving and robotics by cutting reaction time dramatically.