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UN says Asia cybercrime syndicates expanding global reach with tech-fueled scams

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Transnational organized cybercrime groups from East and Southeast Asia are rapidly expanding operations beyond the region, leveraging advanced technologies and strategic relocation to evade growing enforcement pressure, according to a new report published Monday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

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US jury orders NSO Group to pay WhatsApp $168M in damages over spyware use

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A California jury ordered NSO Group Technologies to pay WhatsApp $444,719 in compensatory damages and $167,254,000 in punitive damages on Tuesday. In its motion to dismiss , NSO argued that its Pegasus technology is used exclusively by government agencies for “prevention and investigation of terrorism and criminal activity.”

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UN human rights chief warns of ‘turbulence and unpredictability’ amid escalating conflicts

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Trk outlined how ongoing conflicts, including those in Ukraine , the Middle East , and parts of Africa , are exacerbating human suffering and destabilizing global security. He called for stronger regulations to ensure technological advancements serve humanity rather than deepen existing divisions.

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Morocco Central Bank governor confirms cryptocurrency law in progress

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Regulation could attract investment in blockchain technologies, foster financial inclusion, and provide a structured environment for adopting digital finance. By establishing a regulated framework, Morocco aims to address long-standing concerns about digital currencies while opening the door to potential benefits.

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UN Human Rights Council calls for aviation fuel embargo against Myanmar

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Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Khaled Khiari said the escalating armed conflict in Myanmar has deprived communities of basic needs and access to essential services.

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Israel agrees to landmark free trade deal with UAE

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Emirati minster of state for foreign trade, Thani Al Zeyoudi commented in a series of tweets about how the agreement “write[s] a new chapter in the history of the Middle East” while also praising the agreement for “creat[ing] jobs and lead[ing] to a new era of peace, stability, and prosperity across the region.”.

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UN Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Moratorium on Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial intelligence can be a force for good, helping societies overcome some of the great challenges of our times, but AI technologies can have negative, even catastrophic, effects if they are used without sufficient regard to how they affect people’s human rights,” Bachelet said.