Science Technology

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  Science Technology

  2022-10-27

  Afghan girls' robotics team wins awards in global competition, inspires peers

  The success of the robotics team has renewed Afghan girls' determination to continue their education and to improve their future in Afghanistan.

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  Science Technology

  2022-01-20

  Mandatory Chinese Olympics app has 'devastating' encryption flaw

  The MY2022 app, which is used to monitor COVID-19 and is mandatory for all athletes, journalists and other Olympics attendees, may have been intentionally sabotaged for surveillance purposes.

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  Science Technology

  2020-12-09

  China's repression of Muslims in Xinjiang 'turbocharged' by technology

  Local authorities determined whom to detain by tracking behaviours such as phoning a relative overseas, reading a Koran without state permission or using 'suspicious' smartphone apps.

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  Science Technology

  2020-05-14

  Chinese hackers caught trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research

  Agencies are raising the alarm over government-backed hackers from China trying to steal intellectual property amid ongoing disinformation efforts by Beijing to shape the virus outbreak.

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  Science Technology

  2019-05-02

  Afghans applaud ease and efficiency of new online passport service

  The online system, launched in March, is earning praise for simplifying the process and curbing corruption.

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  Science Technology

  2019-03-20

  Afghans laud new online application system for passports

  The initiative is expected to boost the number of passports issued from about 2,500 to 10,000 a day.

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  Science Technology

  2017-07-28

  Afghan girls' robotics team brings pride to nation

  The team has inspired the nation with its courage and technical ability, top government officials and supporters say.

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  Science Technology

  2017-04-04

  Afghanistan takes digital leap to tackle corruption

  The National Procurement Authority (NPA) is proving effective in the fight against corruption in Afghanistan.