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Iraq PM condemns ‘drone attack’ over Erbil: Statement

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi condemned a “drone attack” that violated the airspace of Erbil in the northern Kurdistan region, his office said Thursday, after several drones were shot down.“We have directed the relevant security agencies... in coordination with the Region’s

Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert

Simeon de Brouwer, policy adviser at digital rights organisation EDRi, calls for "proportionality" to avoid "mass surveillance" and "undermining everyone's privacy" under the proposed Chat Control law to tackle online child sexual abuse. He advocates for "targeted scanning".

Asia’s development moment demands big bets, not safe ones

There is a version of development work that looks responsible but accomplishes very little. It moves cautiously, funds what is already proven and prioritizes institutional comfort over urgency. As a region of staggering diversity, rapid change and compounding crises, Asia

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Trump says Iran has freed a detained US citizen

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that arch foe Iran has freed an American citizen detained since December 2024 and allowed her to leave the country.“She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, adding: “The United