India considers forcing all smartphones to always track location, sparking privacy concerns.

Israel completes Iron Beam laser defense system, set for IDF use in early 2026.

Nvidia invests $2B in chip software firm Synopsys to boost AI and semiconductor development.

A software glitch in a third-party system caused widespread flight delays at Indian airports on December 2, 2025, affecting Air India and others.

Taiwan bans Chinese app Xiaohongshu for a year over fraud and cybersecurity concerns.

China's central bank warns against unapproved stablecoins, banning unauthorized crypto activity to protect financial stability and security.

GPS spoofing disrupted landings at major Indian airports in Dec 2025, but flights switched to backups safely.

Oklahoma, Nevada, and a task force target major telecoms for enabling scam robocalls, citing rising fraud and weak call-blocking adoption.

Australia bans under-16s from major social media, with fines up to $49.5M for non-compliance.

AWS certifies three firms—Innovative Solutions, Loka, and Publicis Sapient—for building advanced AI agents using its tools.