A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, marking the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week. The Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources was conducting a patrol near Scarborough Shoal, an … Read more
HBO’s hit series The White Lotus has taken viewers on a journey to exotic locations, and now it’s time to experience the real-life beauty of Thailand. From stunning beaches to vibrant coral reefs, here are six Thai islands that will transport you to a world of intrigue, love, and scheming – without the drama. Koh … Read more
Deep-sea creatures have been found to thrive in the Japan Trench, a 5-mile-deep chasm located off the east coast of Japan. Scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries about these creatures’ behavior and habitat, revealing intricate burrow structures and evidence of regular “reset” events that provide them with oxygen and nutrients. Researchers used X-ray scans to study … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter spacecraft is set to make its closest-ever approach to Venus today, 18 February 2025, with a flyby that will significantly ’tilt’ the spacecraft’s orbit and allow it to observe the Sun’s polar regions. Launched in 2020, Solar Orbiter has been gradually shrinking its orbit to bring it closer … Read more
Two significant security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenSSH utility suite, which could lead to a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and denial-of-service (DoS) issue if exploited. The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified two critical vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-26465 with a CVSS score of 6.8, and CVE-2025-26466 with a CVSS score of 5.9. The first vulnerability, CVE-2025-26465, … Read more
Israel is preparing for the return of four hostage bodies from Gaza on Thursday, with officials demanding the deportation of thousands of Hamas leaders as part of a ceasefire agreement. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the Palestinian Authority will not control Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has established a new directorate to help Gazans … Read more
Sudanese rebels have killed hundreds of people in a three-day assault on villages near the town of al-Gitaina in the southern White Nile state, according to a rights watchdog. The attacks were carried out by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been involved in a 21-month war with the Sudanese army. The RSF killed … Read more
Actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her role in Netflix’s “Bloodhounds,” has been found dead by a friend at her home in Seoul on February 16. The police have ruled her death a suicide. Sae-ron was 24 years old. According to reports, there were no signs of foul play, but the investigation into the circumstances surrounding … Read more
Hollywood stars Kevin Spacey and Guy Pearce are embroiled in a heated dispute, but their feud takes a backseat as news emerges that actress Nicole Kidman’s Los Angeles home was burglarized. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson’s estate is pushing back against an auction house’s plans to sell off its assets. As the drama unfolds, one thing remains … Read more
A new variant of XCSSET, a known macOS malware, has emerged with improved code obfuscation techniques and updated persistence mechanisms. Microsoft has alerted Apple developers to be cautious as the main infection vector is via Xcode projects. The malware’s capabilities remain largely unchanged, targeting digital wallet contents and gathering data from Notes and other system … Read more