World Foundation secured $52.5 million in a WLD token sale led by Pantera Capital to expand its World ID system, which uses biometric verification to distinguish humans from AI agents. The funding highlights growing investment in AI-focused crypto technologies.
Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
The Aadhaar app has surpassed 4 crore downloads, becoming a central digital platform for services like address updates. It features a biometric lock, used over 1.91 crore times, allowing users to control fingerprint, iris, and face authentication to protect personal data.
Grayscale filed an S-1 registration statement for the first US Worldcoin ETF, a passive fund tracking WLD's price on Nasdaq, causing the token to jump 8%. This move brings Sam Altman's biometric crypto project closer to Wall Street, offering US investors a new access point.
An SIT probe into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft revealed nine major procedural and security lapses, including lack of frisking, unmonced uniforms, mixing of cash, and absence of denomination-wise records, enabling large-scale embezzlement.
Apple's Jon McCormack discusses the integration of AI in iOS 27's Photos app, emphasizing its practical application over mere novelty, with features that enhance photos by adding 'fake pixels'.
The Times of India introduces 'Hack of the Day' with a focus on passkeys as a secure, password-free alternative for digital accounts. Passkeys use biometrics or device locks, offering enhanced security against phishing and simplifying login processes.
The EU is working to resolve airport delays caused by a new biometric system requiring photos and fingerprints. While intended to combat criminals and visa overstayers, the system has led to significant queues and passenger frustration.
Nine European countries are asking Brussels to extend emergency flexibility for the Entry/Exit System (EES), citing significant operational difficulties. They want to continue using the built-in emergency mechanism beyond its September 6, 2026 expiry date to ease border congestion.
The EU has rejected demands from airports and airlines to suspend its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), despite acknowledging "20 difficult spots" causing queue chaos. Officials deem a full suspension "not needed" and "not possible," citing security benefits and operational improvements, while delaying the separate Etias visa system.
Compagnie aeree e aeroporti chiedono alla Commissione Europea di sospendere i controlli EES per l'estate, temendo lunghe code e voli semivuoti a causa di problemi nell'implementazione del nuovo sistema di registrazione per extracomunitari.
USCIS finalized a rule implementing an online registration and biometrics process for specific foreign nationals in the US, including those without proper entry records, certain Canadian citizens, and children turning 14. The system, operational since April 2025, stabilizes existing interim regulations and requires registration for stays over 30 days, while exempting most legal immigrants.
Airlines and airports are calling for the EU to suspend its new biometric border check system during the peak summer holiday period due to severe delays, with some flights leaving half-full and passengers facing queues of up to five hours.
The USCIS has finalized a rule requiring certain foreign nationals in the US to register online and provide biometrics. The rule, effective since April 2025, targets those lacking updated immigration records and aims to stabilize the existing system with minor updates, not create new obligations.
Gli aeroporti di Roma, tramite l'AD Marco Troncone, esprimono preoccupazione per il nuovo sistema europeo Entry-Exit System (EES). Si valuta la sospensione dei controlli biometrici per i cittadini extra-UE a Fiumicino e Ciampino durante l'estate per evitare il caos, a causa di incompatibilità con i volumi di traffico e malfunzionamenti.
Rome's airport chief warns the EU's new digital border system (EES) could cause "disaster" this summer. Marco Troncone stated suspending biometric checks for non-EU citizens is the only way to avoid travel chaos, citing faulty technology and long queues.
L'Ad di Aeroporti di Roma, Marco Troncone, ha espresso preoccupazione per il sistema Ees, che impone la registrazione biometrica ai cittadini extra-Ue, temendo il caos negli aeroporti di Roma durante l'estate. Potrebbe essere necessaria la sospensione dei controlli. La Commissione UE sostiene che il sistema funziona e che la flessibilità è già prevista.
Gli aeroporti di Roma, gestiti da Adr, potrebbero sospendere parzialmente il nuovo sistema biometrico EES dell'UE per i controlli di frontiera, temendo che l'afflusso di turisti estivi causi ritardi e caos. L'AD Marco Troncone ha avvertito di un "disastro", mentre altri aeroporti europei e associazioni condividono le preoccupazioni.
Over 2 million Indian students retook a crucial medical entrance exam after an alleged paper leak led to the cancellation of original results. The retest featured stringent security measures, and the scandal has renewed scrutiny of India's examination system.
Over 20 lakh medical aspirants took the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on Sunday after the original test was scrapped due to alleged paper leaks. Conducted with stringent security measures including biometric verification and CCTV, the exam saw mixed student reactions, with Physics being the toughest section. The day also witnessed entry disputes and controversies over dress codes, alongside heartwarming moments of support for a surgery-recovered student.
Millions of Indian medical students are retaking a vital exam under strict security measures after the original paper was cancelled due to alleged leaks. The government has implemented extensive security, including IAF transport of papers and widespread surveillance, to prevent further fraud.
India implements extensive security for the NEET re-exam on June 21, featuring IAF transport of question papers, AI-monitored CCTV, jammers, and a Telegram app ban to prevent leaks. Over 95,000 rooms will have CCTV, with AI analyzing footage for anomalies.
The NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 is scheduled for June 21, with over 22 lakh medical aspirants expected to participate. Strict security, document verification, and dress code checks will be enforced at examination centers. Candidates must carry the new admit card, original photo ID, and passport-sized photographs.
Chinese AI-enabled cameras can assess suspects' physical health, mental state, and risk levels. Tiandy's camera tracks vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure with over 90% accuracy, potentially flagging medical crises or irregular policing.
