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Hacker breaches Chinese supercomputer, attempts to sell stolen intel - report

Experts believe the data was siphoned from the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin, and that the hackers are offering access to the dataset for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Illustrative image of a hacker with a China flag.
AI in the workplace

Backlash in China as company uses ex-employee data to forge an AI stand-in that never clocks out

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026.

Strait of Hormuz closure has raised oil prices, but not without precedent - analysis

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on March 1.

Deal with Iran can happen 'as soon as Monday,' Trump tells Fox News


Between the Hormuz and Taiwan straits: Taipei’s view of the Iran war-opinion

Taiwan has demonstrated swift support for Operation Roaring Lion. The goal is clear: Taiwan wants to learn from Israel’s national security policy and to align itself with the United States.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

The war with Iran is a major setback to China’s Belt and Road Initiative - opinion

The strategic consequence of the war is the collapse of core BRI assumptions.

THIS MAP illustrates China’s ‘New Silk Road’ initiative

Israel must stay independent: The strategic risk of Chinese drones -opinion

A multi-dimensional analysis of information security, national sovereignty, and operational risks

AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments.

China's largest artifact made of meteorite iron found in Bronze Age ritual site - study

To date, a total of 13 meteoritic iron artifacts have been identified in China, with most found in the country’s north. 

(Illustrative) A massive 420 kg meteorite on display in Paris, France, November 5, 2025.

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

The embargo has been in place since 2011, when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. High-tech weaponry is nevertheless flowing into the country

 A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2022.

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Both countries have called for talks to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in the fifth week. Pakistan has previously said it is ready to facilitate peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

Cars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Exposing the hidden forces in the Iranian war

Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.

Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.

Chinese Shahed-like drones offered online despite Alibaba ban

A sales representative for the company told D&T that the so-called “model plane” was a copy of the Shahed-136 and could be armed with explosives and could be shipped to Russia if needed.

Mosquito drone advertised for sale on Alibaba

Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips

Concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence chips to enhance China's military capabilities, the US, from 2022, began banning the sale of some Nvidia chips, such as the A100, to China.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis

Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.