Iraq has signalled that it may reconsider its position inside OPEC unless its production quota is lifted sharply, opening a new dispute inside the oil producers’ group at a time when war-related disruption in the Gulf has strained export revenues and weakened confidence in the cartel’s cohesion. The warning marks an unusually direct challenge from one of OPEC’s five founding members and its second-largest producer after Saudi […]
The consensus emerged during the 12th CEIBS Europe Forum, a flagship dialogue held across Paris (22 June) and Brussels (24 June) bringing together policymakers, industry executives, and academics.
Addressing the forums, former President of the European Council Charles Michel stressed that AI is no longer merely a technological issue, but a matter of “sovereignty, leadership, and power.” He identified semiconductors, data infrastructure, and regulatory policy as the core variables shaping future international relations. While acknowledging intensifying global competition, Michel called for “responsible collaboration,” noting that Europe’s mature approach to corporate governance and data security could confer distinct long-term resilience.
The events highlighted a clear strategic divergence in global AI: the US leads in frontier investment, China excels in large-scale application and open-source models, while Europe dominates in regulatory frameworks. “The more intense the competition becomes, the more important dialogue and cooperation are,” noted CEIBS President Wang Hong, highlighting the need to balance global AI governance.
Other speakers included Chinese Ambassador to the EU Cai Run and Chinese Minister to France Chen Li.
Industry panels featuring executives from Siemens, EDF, and leading robotics firms reinforced this pragmatic approach. Across sectors like energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, experts agreed that AI acts as an enabler rather than a replacement for human expertise. However, they cautioned that AI’s massive energy demands present a critical challenge—and a prime opportunity for joint Sino-European innovation in grid technology and renewables.
Concluding the Brussels summit, CEIBS Co-President (European) Frank Bournois encapsulated the sentiment of both cities: “Competition is natural, but insufficient. The real formula we need is unity and trust.”
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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assured Gulf Arab partners that Washington will not pursue a deal with Tehran at the expense of their security, as the Trump administration tries to build regional support for a preliminary accord aimed at ending months of confrontation with Iran. Rubio delivered the message in Manama at a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Energy and commodity prices have retreated after the US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the International Monetary Fund has warned that Gulf trade and price stability will not return immediately. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said in Washington that the Fund had observed a fall in energy, fertiliser and base metal prices after shipments from Gulf countries began […]
Between 2027 and 2028, VinEnergo and SunAsia Energy plan to bring three flagship projects into operation, with a combined installed capacity of 422MWp. These are projects located in Macabebe, Pampanga (181 MWp), Sagay (126 MWp) and Silay (115MWp), both in Negros Occidental Province.
The partnership aims to deliver reliable renewable energy to the national grid, while supporting the Philippines’ goals of strengthening energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting local economic development. Once operational, the projects are expected to supply electricity to approximately 278,000 households and reduce carbon emissions by more than 460,000 tons annually, equivalent to planting around 21 million trees.
Over the next 18 months, VinEnergo will work closely with SunAsia Energy on engineering design and project implementation. This phase will include the selection of engineers, technology providers, and contractors to install nearly 700,000 solar panels mounted on pile structures, as well as approximately 62 kilometers of new transmission lines across Negros and Pampanga.
The project portfolio will utilize the Solar on Stilts technology, in which solar panels are mounted on pile-supported structures above the water surface, enabling the integration of clean power generation with aquaculture activities. This approach effectively leverages the Philippines’ strong potential for combining renewable energy development with agriculture and fisheries, while serving as a model for future sustainable energy projects. It also aligns with VinEnergo’s strategy of advancing the Food-Energy-Water Nexus to optimize resource use and create long-term value for communities.
ING and SGV & Co. acted as exclusive M&A advisors to VinEnergo and SunAsia, respectively.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Khoa, Chief Executive Officer of VinEnergo, said: “Our partnership with SunAsia Energy on this strategic project portfolio is a clear demonstration of VinEnergo’s regional growth ambitions. We are proud to bring forward solutions that combine sustainable energy development with responsible resource utilization. Floating solar not only contributes to addressing energy security challenges, but also provides a valuable opportunity to share Vietnam’s development experience in protecting local livelihoods and fostering the parallel growth of the energy and agricultural sectors.”
Ms. Tetchi Capellan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of SunAsia Energy Inc., said: “This partnership is driven by the shared commitment of SunAsia Energy and VinEnergo to strengthen energy security, support economic growth, improve people’s lives, and help protect the planet. Through the Floating Solar model, we are not only developing renewable energy infrastructure but also creating a framework where food production and clean energy generation can thrive together.”
The announcement of this strategic partnership comes as the Philippines hosts the ASEAN Summit, underscoring VinEnergo’s role in advancing cross-border collaboration to address energy and climate challenges. It also marks an important milestone in VinEnergo’s international expansion strategy, while highlighting the capabilities of Vietnamese enterprises in developing pioneering renewable energy models that contribute to ASEAN’s and the world’s sustainable energy transition goals.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – 5.5 trillion dollars. That is the annual cost of cybercrime to the global economy — a figure larger than the GDP of every nation except the United States and China. Behind it lies a single, solvable problem: billions of connected devices shipped without robust security baked in.
At MWC IoT Summit 2026 in Shanghai, Jean-Louis Carrara, SVP Global Sales at Kigen, delivered a keynote that reframed this challenge as an inflection point. The message was clear: the era of voluntary security is over, and the manufacturers who recognise this first will define the competitive landscape for the decade ahead.
The Regulation That Changes Everything
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is the most significant cybersecurity legislation ever enacted. It covers more than 90% of all IoT products containing digital elements — sensors, gateways, industrial equipment, consumer devices. If it connects, it is covered.
Manufacturers must now provide security updates across a five-year product lifecycle, report confirmed security incidents within 72 hours, and demonstrate security by design from the earliest stages of product development. Non-compliance carries penalties of up to €15 million, or 2.5% of global annual turnover.
Documentation requirements and vulnerability management obligations are already in force from September 2026. For any product in development today — any product planned for market entry in 2027 — compliance is not a future consideration. It is a present one.
Market Access as Competitive Advantage
Independent analysis puts the average cost of CRA compliance at approximately €100,000 per product line. Against a potential penalty exposure of €15 million, the arithmetic is straightforward. But Carrara pressed further: as the compliance threshold rises, EU market access becomes selectively available — a structural advantage for those who are ready.
This is the reframe that matters. Security is not a constraint on speed to market. It is the enabler of access to the world’s most demanding — and most rewarding — markets.
Proof at Scale — and Under Pressure
Kigen’s eSIM technology operates across more than 250 terrestrial and satellite networks worldwide. Hundreds of millions of devices. Decades of real-world hardening. But scale, Carrara argued, is not the same as trust.
Trust is demonstrated when the stakes are highest. When significant vulnerabilities were identified in eSIM frameworks used across the industry, Kigen responded within 72 hours — developing and sharing a patch openly, without paywalls, in full coordination with the GSMA and in alignment with ENISA disclosure guidelines.
“We did not wait for regulation to demand it,” Carrara said. “We acted because it was right — and because the industry’s security is only as strong as its weakest point. Our actions supported the coordinated response to develop countermeasures and mitigate the risks and we continue to collaborate on furthering these by contributing back through GSMA and other standards bodies. With certified eSIMs now carrying capabilities to patch, the tools are available for the mandates OEMs must meet on cybersecurity – readily, with our expertise.”
The Platform Already Built
Kigen’s platform delivers autonomous over-the-air security updates — deployable across an entire installed fleet without physical intervention. Native IoT profile management enables secure provisioning at manufacturing scale. Proven interoperability across the global operator ecosystem ensures devices function wherever customers need them.
Kigen also chairs the GSMA eSIM Working Group, actively advancing standards that raise the security floor for the entire industry — not to hold competitive advantage, but to make the ecosystem stronger for everyone.
The Convergence Moment
AI is transforming manufacturing. Advanced connectivity is extending that transformation to every point on the globe. And regulatory-grade security is the condition that makes all of it trustworthy. These forces are converging — and the window for first-mover advantage is open.
The imperative to build every capability in-house belongs to a previous era. The manufacturers who will define this decade are those who identify where deep, specialised expertise already exists — and accelerate their path to market by partnering with it.
The regulatory framework is clear. The technical capability is proven. Trust, at scale, is a durable advantage.
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Kigen is the forerunner in secure eSIM and RSP solutions, enabling manufacturers to adopt and scale cellular IoT with ease. Our award-winning solutions are certified to GSMA eSA (eUICC Security Assurance) and SAS (Security Accreditation Scheme) standards—the highest levels of security assurance in the industry. Our technology delivers freedom to choose from 200+ terrestrial and satellite networks, compliant to EU and China cybersecurity and data regulations for export products, with proven interoperability on leading chipsets and modules.
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By Sobhanlal Datta Gupta The Eighteenth West Bengal Legislative Assembly which was formed in the wake of the poll results in 2026 has catapulted the BJP into power on a scale which is unprecedented, but not totally unsurprising. It has been a verdict by default, a furious act of political revenge against years of misrule, […]
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Cybersecurity researchers have shown that popular AI-powered browsers can be manipulated into leaking credentials after being drawn into a fabricated game scenario, raising fresh concerns over the security of agentic web tools that operate inside authenticated user sessions. The technique, named BioShocking by LayerX Security, was tested against five agentic browsers and one browser-based AI plugin: ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity Comet, Fellou, Genspark Browser, Sigma Browser and Anthropic’s […]
A macOS backdoor linked to North Korea-aligned cyber operations has exposed a new weakness in security workflows by embedding instructions designed to confuse artificial intelligence systems used by malware analysts. The malware, tracked as macOS. Gaslight, is written in Rust and contains a 3.5 KB prompt-injection payload made up of 38 fabricated “system” messages. The messages are not aimed at Apple’s operating system or at a conventional […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Pulsar, a leading global mobile satellite service provider, announced an agreement with Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Under the agreement, Pulsar will serve as an authorized reseller, bringing high-performance satellite internet to maritime customers. As the first authorized reseller that has an office in Hong Kong, Pulsar will provide prompt customer support with regional expertise.
The agreement combines Amazon’s next-generation satellite technology, powered by a constellation of thousands of satellites with Pulsar’s global experience in providing mobile satellite services, enabling reliable connectivity for maritime customers operating globally in the commercial maritime industries. Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, designed to provide fast, reliable satellite connectivity to customers beyond the reach of traditional networks.
“Amazon Leo will power the adoption of connected ship operations for fleet managers, the adoption of digital solutions such as optimized routing and navigation for lower cost and safer voyages, and aid crew retention through enhanced crew welfare applications,” said Robert Sakker, President & CEO of Pulsar. “High bandwidth, low latency communication solution from Amazon Leo, used together with AWS global infrastructure, will enable Pulsar to not only drive the adoption of the digital ship, but also to ensure cyber-security, giving fleet managers the confidence to move from connectivity to fully remote operations.”
Amazon Leo is designed to meet the demanding performance, reliability, and security requirements of business customers worldwide. The system provides lower latency, higher bandwidth, and broader coverage than traditional satellite solutions, enabling real-time applications, remote operations, and hybrid network architectures.
Customers will connect to the network using one of several compact, high-performance antennas: Leo Pro and Leo Ultra. Leo Ultra is the most powerful model in the line, capable of delivering download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps—capacity that supports demanding enterprise applications.
Serving key industries across the globe, Pulsar will offer Amazon Leo as part of its portfolio of communications, digital solutions, cyber-security, and crew welfare applications, tailored to the needs of the industries it supports, including various maritime customers operating in remote waters.
“We are very excited to be partnering with Amazon Leo to strengthen Pulsar’s portfolio of maritime focused products, services and solutions,” added Sakker. “Amazon Leo will accelerate Pulsar’s expansion of the fleets it services, helping Pulsar’s continued growth as a leader in the global maritime sector.”
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GEMS Education has recorded a modest slowdown in registrations at its UAE schools as families reconsider overseas moves amid uncertainty linked to the Iran war, though the Dubai-based operator says its expansion plans remain unchanged. Chief executive Dino Varkey said the private education group had secured about 90 per cent of its targeted new sales for the next academic year, including fresh admissions and re-enrolments. The level […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has awarded ADNOC and six international partners a major concession to develop and produce gas from the Bab Gas Cap, strengthening the emirate’s drive to expand domestic gas supply and reinforce its position in global energy markets. The concession was granted by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, with ADNOC taking a 60 per cent participating interest. The remaining […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai J. P. Morgan has cut its Brent crude price forecast for the second half of 2026, signalling that weaker demand and smaller-than-expected stock draws have reduced the upward pressure that had kept oil markets tense through much of the year. The bank now expects Brent to average $86 a barrel in the third quarter and $80 in the fourth, with prices ending 2026 […]
Scammers are exploiting the opening of Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders with fake early-access offers, bogus beta invitations and imitation websites designed to steal money, passwords and banking details from players waiting for Rockstar Games’ biggest launch in more than a decade. The warning comes as pre-orders for GTA 6 are set to open on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the game […]
The protest, now in its fourth day, has drawn students, job aspirants and young supporters of a movement that began as online satire and quickly turned into a street mobilisation. Demonstrators have slept at the protest site, banged steel plates with spoons, raised slogans and used humour as a political weapon against what they describe as a broken education and recruitment system.
The Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, was launched by Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old political communications strategist and Boston University student, after a Supreme Court judge’s remark comparing some jobless youth to “cockroaches” angered many young people. The group embraced the insult as a badge of survival, saying the term captured the resilience of a generation struggling with paper leaks, cancelled exams, high coaching costs and limited formal work opportunities.
Its rise has been unusually fast. The movement built a following of more than 22 million on Instagram within weeks, overtaking several established political handles and forcing parties across the spectrum to respond. Its supporters say that online reach is only the first stage, and the Jantar Mantar protest is intended to prove that digital anger can move into organised public action.
The immediate trigger is the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. More than two million candidates had to sit for a re-examination on 21 June after allegations that the original medical entrance test paper was compromised. The episode prompted extraordinary security measures, including biometric checks, heightened police presence and tighter monitoring of communication channels. Telegram was temporarily restricted after claims that leaked papers and fraudulent exam material were being circulated through the platform.
The National Testing Agency has said the re-examination was conducted under enhanced safeguards and has rejected claims that the fresh paper was leaked. It has warned students against fraudsters offering answer keys or question papers for money, while cybercrime officials have been asked to act against accounts spreading false claims. For many candidates, however, the distinction between confirmed leaks, fake leaks and administrative failure has done little to calm anger after months of uncertainty.
CJP supporters accuse the education ministry of failing to protect the integrity of high-stakes examinations that shape careers for millions of families. Their demand for Pradhan’s resignation has become the central slogan of the protest, though the movement’s wider language reaches beyond NEET. It links exam scandals with joblessness, inflation, expensive coaching centres and the feeling that young people are being asked to absorb the costs of institutional failure.
At Jantar Mantar, the movement’s theatrical style has been central to its visibility. The banging of plates echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2020 appeal during the pandemic, when people were asked to honour frontline workers from balconies and rooftops. CJP used the same sound as protest, turning a familiar public ritual into a message of anger. Supporters have also called for symbolic actions such as diaper donations, using ridicule to keep attention on their demands.
Police have maintained a heavy presence around the protest site, using cameras and drones to monitor the gathering. Demonstrators have alleged that basic facilities were restricted as pressure mounted on them to leave, while organisers have said they will continue unless accountability is fixed. Dipke has told supporters that the movement is open to dialogue, but only after the education minister steps down.
The government has not accepted the demand for resignation. Officials have emphasised investigations, tighter safeguards and action against fraud networks. The dispute has nevertheless widened into a political issue, with opposition figures describing the CJP phenomenon as a signal of youth frustration while also arguing that lasting change must be carried through established political structures.
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State-backed hacking groups are increasingly borrowing ransomware tactics to conceal cyber-espionage campaigns, with Iran-linked MuddyWater emerging as a prominent example of a wider shift blurring the boundary between criminal extortion and intelligence operations. NCC Group has warned that threat actors tied to governments are using ransomware branding, extortion notes, victim leak sites and negotiation channels not only to increase pressure on targets but also to complicate attribution. […]
My Wallet has moved to a broader multichain identity after MyTonWallet rebranded following its expansion from a TON-native product into an 11-blockchain self-custodial wallet serving more than 9 million users. The change marks a strategic shift for a wallet launched on The Open Network in 2022, as its developers seek to position the platform beyond a single blockchain ecosystem. The product now supports TON, TRON, Solana, Ethereum, […]
By K Raveendran The new FCRA rules may look like an administrative tightening of India’s foreign funding regime, but their political effect is likely to be far larger than their legal wording suggests. On paper, the framework is simple: organisations receiving foreign donations must be more precise about what they do, where they operate, and […]
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ByteDance is exploring a $20 billion offshore loan as the TikTok owner seeks fresh financial firepower for artificial intelligence infrastructure, in what would be the company’s largest global borrowing if completed. The Beijing-based technology group has opened preliminary discussions with banks on a facility that could run for three years, with an option to extend the maturity to as long as five years. The size, pricing and […]
Electronic Arts is pushing artificial intelligence deeper into its game development pipeline as senior executive Laura Miele said the technology is already helping its studios move faster and sharpen creative decisions by taking repetitive work out of production. Miele, president of EA Entertainment, Technology and Central Development, said AI tools had contributed to “a real rise of creativity” across the company’s teams by removing some of the […]
OpenAI has expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity programme with Patch the Planet, a new initiative aimed at helping open-source maintainers find, validate and fix software flaws before attackers can exploit them. The project, built with security research firm Trail of Bits and supported by HackerOne, Calif, researchers and maintainers, shifts the focus from simply discovering vulnerabilities to landing tested patches in widely used software. It comes as artificial […]
Cybersecurity teams are tracking a deceptive malware campaign that uses fake browser windows, hidden web frames and anti-analysis checks to push victims into installing malicious executables by hand. The operation relies on a Browser-in-the-Browser, or BitB, technique that places a convincing imitation of a browser window over a legitimate-looking webpage. Instead of depending on an automatic exploit, the attackers create the impression that a document has failed […]
Bajaj Auto has disclosed a ransomware attack that affected its systems and those of its wholly owned technology subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology Limited, adding another listed manufacturer to the widening roster of companies forced to make cyber-risk disclosures to investors. The Pune-based two- and three-wheeler maker said the incident took place on 23 June at around 8am IST. Technical teams, senior management and external cybersecurity specialists responded […]
