Category: World & Technology
Dated, source-linked briefings on global news, technology and the developments behind the headlines.
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Uzbekistan becomes the 77th Artemis Accords signatory
Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords in Samarkand on 19 October, becoming the 77th signatory, NASA announced the following day. The accords set out principles for peaceful and transparent civil space exploration.
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Data-center builders promise more transparency to host communities
Technology companies are offering host communities more money and disclosure as opposition to data centers grows, AP reports. Their promises include changes involving transparency, local programmes and environmental impacts.
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Palantir says NATO’s Maven platform has no remote kill switch
Palantir’s European executive told Reuters that neither the company nor the US could switch off NATO’s Maven Smart System. The comments came amid European concern over reliance on US defence technology.
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eMudhra exits global website-certificate issuance business
eMudhra said it was exiting its global website-security certificate issuance business after major browser makers stopped trusting its certificates, Reuters reports. The decision followed disclosure of vulnerabilities.
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EA plans BioWare closure and cancels an early Mass Effect project
Electronic Arts plans to close BioWare’s Edmonton studio and cancel an early-stage Mass Effect project, Reuters reports, citing the company’s message to employees. EA said it would concentrate on fewer large projects.
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eBay announces a workforce reduction of about 9%
eBay said it would cut about 9% of its global workforce while redirecting resources towards strategic priorities, Reuters reports. The company also expected third-quarter results above its previous forecast.
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PHP developers release fixes for two critical vulnerabilities
PHP developers released updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities and acknowledged a delay in handling a previously identified flaw, Reuters reports. The foundation described the delay as a structural failure.
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Romania accelerates Black Sea surveillance and protective capabilities
Romania’s top defence council said it would accelerate maritime surveillance and capabilities against mines and drones after attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, Reuters reports.
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Denmark agrees to acquire long-range precision missiles
Denmark said it had agreed to buy its first long-range precision missiles, Reuters reports. Danish officials described the purchase as strengthening deterrence; Russia’s embassy condemned the policy.
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Raffles Family Office agrees to promote Rwanda investment projects
Raffles Family Office agreed with the Rwanda Development Board to introduce infrastructure and tourism projects to its client network, Reuters reports. The collaboration aims to mobilise investment over coming years.