In a recent incident in the South China Sea, Chinese military personnel attacked two Philippine navy boats, using primitive weapons such as axes and hammers. The skirmish, which resulted in injuries and damages to the boats, has sparked comparisons to the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between China and India. The incident has raised concerns about China's aggressive tactics in contested regions, as former Indian Navy chief Vice Admiral Girish Luthra questioned whether this was a "Galwan 2.0 at sea". (86 words)
Tesla has successfully overcome regulatory hurdles for the launch of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in China, with assistance from Chinese tech giant Baidu. This development comes amidst the Philippines' recent ban on cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which has caused a spike in trading fees and limited access to cryptocurrencies. In other tech news, the US Department of Justice is fighting against the dismissal of a legal battle involving the co-founder of Ethereum-based privacy tool Tornado Cash, while financial expert Nate Geraci has pointed out the correlation between Bitcoin's performance and that of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Additionally, the popular meme cryptocurrency Shiba Inu has issued a warning about TREAT token scams on the rise during the platform's recent blockchain upgrades. On a brighter note, Tesla's upcoming Cybertruck model has impressed off-road enthusiasts with its capabilities and new upgraded features.
India has delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines in a $375-million deal. This marks India's first major export order and is seen as a strategic move amid increasing tensions with China in the South China Sea. The missile, which has a range of 290 km and has been operationalized in all three wings of the Indian armed forces, is expected to be exported to at least 10 countries, including South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Efforts are also underway to upgrade the range and capabilities of the missiles.