UK Foreign Office Hacked in October, Low Risk to Individuals Says Minister

December 19, 2025

UK Foreign Office Hacked in October, Low Risk to Individuals Says Minister

The UK Foreign Office faced a cyber attack in October, confirmed Minister Chris Bryant. There is low risk to individuals. Chinese hackers were speculated but not confirmed.

Saudi Arabia Makes National Address Mandatory on Parcels from January 2026

December 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia Makes National Address Mandatory on Parcels from January 2026

From January 2026, Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority will require a valid national address on all parcels. Shipments without it will be refused. This move aims to improve delivery accuracy, streamline logistics, and grow e-commerce nationwide.

WazirX Users Upset Over Automatic ₹99 Monthly WazirX ZERO Fee

December 19, 2025

WazirX Users Upset Over Automatic ₹99 Monthly WazirX ZERO Fee

Crypto exchange WazirX auto-enrolled users into WazirX ZERO subscription charging ₹99 monthly. Many traders complain of unexpected deductions and demand opt-in options.

Australia Drops Plan Allowing AI to Use Copyrighted Material After Industry Backlash

December 19, 2025

Australia Drops Plan Allowing AI to Use Copyrighted Material After Industry Backlash

Australia's Productivity Commission has scrapped a proposal to let AI companies mine copyrighted content for training. The move follows strong protests from creative industries. Instead, it advises a three-year wait before reviewing copyright rules amid AI advances.

TikTok Owner ByteDance Signs Deal to Sell Majority of US Business

December 19, 2025

TikTok Owner ByteDance Signs Deal to Sell Majority of US Business

ByteDance will sell most of its TikTok US business to investors including Oracle and Silver Lake. The deal ends US security concerns and will close by January 22.