Now, hackers may eye your cars' safety features to steal information, extort money

Motoring experts have warned that hackers can exploit one's car by attacking the safety features to steal information, extort money or even control vehicles.

Sony exec confirms Playstation plagued by cyberattack

A Sony executive has confirmed that PlayStation has been plagued by a cyberattack that has been resulting in the network woes since Christmas Day.

Air Asia flight QZ8501 from Indonesia to Singapore missing with 162 on board

Air Asia flight QZ8501 travelling from the Indonesian city of Surabaya to Singapore with 162 people on board has lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24hrs, said the company.

More New Madonna Tracks Leaked Online

Another 14 tracks from Madonna's new album Rebel Heart have been leaked, ruining the pop superstar's Christmas.

Sony's PlayStation offline, Microsoft's Xbox restored

 Microsoft's online network for its Xbox gaming console was restored to nearly full service after an allegedly coordinated Christmas Day hack brought it and Sony's PlayStation network down.

Jennifer Lawrence named highest grossing Hollywood star

Actress Jennifer Lawrence has topped the list of highest grossing actors in Hollywood by Forbes magazine, thanks to her films "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past".

52 killed in Syria raids

Syrian regime air strikes killed at least 52 civilians, including seven children, in strongholds of the Islamic State jihadist group, a monitoring group said Friday in a new toll.

Nato airstrike kills five Afghan civilians

Afghan officials said that a Nato airstrike on Friday killed five civilians and wounded six others. Nato’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) did not immediately confirm the strike, but always stresses that it tries to avoid civilian casualties.

Shahryar Kahn says suspended Ajmal needs to decide himself over official ICC test

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan has said that suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal needs to decide for himself whether he can pass the official International Cricket Council (ICC) test or not.

Van Gaal heaps praise on midfielder Rooney post stellar win over Newcastle

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has praised Wayne Rooney for his new role as an attacking midfielder following a 3-1 triumph over rivals Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Border admits has become Shane Watson's 'extremely frustrated fan'

Former Australian cricket Test captain Allan Border admitted that he has become an extremely frustrated fan of swashbuckling all-rounder Shane Watson following an inconsistent batting display over the span of 10 years.

Ronaldo's agent claims Portuguese star will retire at Real

Ruling out a return for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United, the forward's agent has claimed that the star footballer would retire at Real Madrid.

Dhoni creates new record

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni broke the world record for most number of stumpings in international cricket after he effected his 134th dismissals on day two of the third cricket Test against Australia here Saturday.

US military drops weapons in areas held by IS in Iraq

Volunteer forces in Iraq fighting against the Islamic State (IS) terrorists said US military aircraft dropped weapons in areas held by the terrorist group, Press TV reported Saturday.

Wishes pour in for Salman Khan as he turns 49

Celebrities like Preity Zinta, Sonakshi Sinha and Jacqueline Fernandez wished Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as he turned 49 Saturday.

PK Zooms Past Dhoom: 3 to Record Highest Ever Opening Week Collections

Christmas has proved to be a lucky time for Aamir Khan. Last year, he struck gold at the box office with Dhoom: 3, and this time the superstar's latest offering PK has zoomed past the action adventure's first week collections.

Big Boss 8: Vikram to promote 'I' on the show

Actor Vikram, who is currently in the city, will be promoting his upcoming Tamil magnum opus 'I' on the sets of reality TV show "Big Boss". He will shoot a special episode with host Salman Khan.

Barrel bombs kill 40 in IS territories in Syria

Almost 40 people have died in the Islamic State (IS)-held areas in northeastern Syria as the country's planes and helicopters dropped barrel bombs, said activists.

Adults with HIV+ have poor lower, higher-frequency hearing

A new study has recently revealed that adults with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV+) have worse lower, higher-frequency hearing than their counterparts.

Terrorists planning new attacks in Pakistan

A top Pakistani official said the government has fast-tracked the execution of terrorists following reports that the convicts are in contact with their accomplices across the country and planning new attacks. (IANS)

Obama says Afghanistan will no longer 'be a source of terrorist attacks'

United States President Barack Obama has said that Afghanistan will no longer "be a source of terrorist attacks", a week before the U.S. is set to withdraw its troops and ends its combat mission in the country.

Four new polio cases found in Pakistan

The number of children affected by polio in Pakistan has risen to 295 with the confirmation of four new cases, Dawn reported Saturday.

U.S., South Korea, Japan to sign trilateral pact to tackle North Korea's nuclear threats

The United States, South Korea and Japan will sign a trilateral pact next week to deal with North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, said Seoul officials.

Russia says NATO's military buildup poses biggest threat to country

According to Russia's new military doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin, the country believes that NATO's military buildup near the border poses the biggest threat to the country.

D-Day got new secret name amid fears Hitler had cracked it

Barack Obama recently posed with a tiara on, for a group picture with girls scout troop from Tulsa.

Kate Middleton named most 'stylish' woman of 2014

Kate Middleton has been recently named the most stylish woman of 2014, it has been reported.

N. Korea Calls Obama 'Monkey' in Hacking Row

North Korea called President Barack Obama "a monkey" and blamed the U.S. on Saturday for shutting down its Internet amid the hacking row over the comedy "The Interview."

China to list legal places of worship, 'root out' illegal - Xinhua

China is to publish online details of legal religious venues, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, apparently in an effort to identify unsanctioned groups as part of an effort to "root out illegal religious activities".

Hippo jumps from moving truck in Taiwan, startling locals

A hippo that panicked while being transported by truck in Taiwan jumped from the vehicle, breaking a leg and causing confused residents to report spotting a dinosaur on the loose.

Chinese official under scanner for wearing designer belt

An official in China's Hunan province was placed under judicial investigation after a photo of him wearing a Louis Vuitton belt went viral on social media, authorities said Saturday. (IANS)

Probiotics supplements may ease anxiety and depression

Supplements to boost probiotics -- the helpful micro-organisms that reside in our bodies -- can alter the way people process emotional information and ease anxiety and depression, new research suggests. (IANS)

Brain variations may help treat OCD

Researchers have discovered that identifying brain variations may help physicians predict who would respond positively to surgeries to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). (IANS)

Gut bacteria helped humans to be resilient

A new study has found that microbes residing within the guts of our ancestors helped them thrive and evolve into more stable and resilient populations. (IANS)

US drone completes sea-based test flight

The US Navy successfully flew its new unmanned helicopter MQ-8C Fire Scout system for the first time from the guided missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham off the Virginia coast recently. (IANS)

NASA's giant leaps to space in 2014

Apart from Orion's test flight towards Mars, cutting-edge scientific discoveries while studying the Earth and space and preparing for the next generation of air travel were some of the highlights for US space agency NASA in 2014. (IANS)

iPhone to help you track your tweets

A new feature in Twitter's iPhone app can find how many people are reading your tweets, retweeting or clicking on a link you posted. (IANS)

North Korea rejects US accusation of Sony cyber attack

North Korea Saturday rejected the US accusation that Pyongyang was involved in a cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment. (IANS)

Author claims MH370 will never be found

An author has claimed that the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will never be found.

Nigel Cawthorne, author of Flight MH370: The Mystery, said that there was no sensible theory as to where the plane was.

He said that the most likely theory was that the plane's wreckage was somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean and even if it was there it would never be found, Daily Express reported. (ANI)

NSA releases report of times it illegally spied on US citizens

The National Security Agency, on the eve of Christmas, released reports of the times when they illegally spied on US citizens.

According to The Verge, the heavily-redacted documents were released in response to a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union under the Freedom of Information Act. (ANI)

NSA releases report of times it illegally spied on US citizens

The National Security Agency, on the eve of Christmas, released reports of the times when they illegally spied on US citizens.

According to The Verge, the heavily-redacted documents were released in response to a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union under the Freedom of Information Act. (ANI)

Russia offers support to North Korea amid Sony hack

Russia on Thursday offered sympathy to North Korea amid the Sony hacking scandal, saying the movie that sparked the dispute was so scandalous that Pyongyang's anger was "quite understandable." (AP)

Google and Microsoft stand with Sony against hackers

Google and Microsoft joined forces with Sony on Wednesday, using their online might to release "The Interview" film to online audiences despite threats from hackers.(AFP)

China's antitrust regulator says Qualcomm case to be settled soon

The Chinese government said on Friday that it will soon settle its antitrust investigation of U.S. mobile chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. (Reuters)

Microsoft Xbox Live back up, Sony PlayStation Network still down

Microsoft Corp's Xbox Live was back up on Friday while Sony Corp's PlayStation Network remained offline for a second day after a hacker group claimed responsibility for attacking the two Internet gaming services. (Reuters)

South Korea extends cyberattack emergency system for nuclear plants

South Korea's nuclear operator and the energy ministry will keep emergency teams on stand-by to the end of this year in case of any cyberattacks on nuclear plants as threatened by a hacker. (Reuters)

U.S. police struggle to uncover threats on social media

U.S. law enforcement agencies are a long way from being able to effectively track threats of the kind a gunman posted on Instagram before his execution-style murder of two New York City policemen last weekend. (Reuters)

Syrian air force kills 45 civilians in stepped-up raids - monitor

At least 45 civilians were killed and some 175 wounded when aircraft bombed a northern Syrian city controlled by Islamic State, as Bashar al-Assad's government stepped up air raids. (Reuters)

Sri Lanka floods, mudslides kill 14

Floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 14 people in Sri Lanka and driven 80,000 from their homes, police and officials said Friday, as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the tsunami. (AFP)

India urges neighbours to help hunt down rebels after massacre

India urged Bhutan and other neighbours Friday to help track down separatist rebels who killed 69 villagers in Assam as it stepped up its military offensive in the restive northeastern state. (AFP)

Iran expands 'smart' Internet censorship

Iran is to expand what it calls "smart filtering" of the Internet, a policy of censoring undesirable content on websites without banning them completely, as it used to, the government said on Friday. (Reuters)