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South Korean tech giant Naver has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT unit of India's Tata Group, to collaborate on artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and other digital business opportunities in India.
The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK) successfully advocated for the removal of dozens of biased and discriminatory phrases related to Africa from Naver’s Knowledge Encyclopedia.
Optimism is high at the start of the blue whiting fishing season, as pelagic vessels gradually begin fishing operations in the southernmost part of Faroese waters.
Preparations for NASA's Artemis II mission, marking humanity's return to the Moon after over 50 years, are intensifying with the rocket ready on the launchpad and astronauts at Cape Canaveral for the planned April 1st launch, generating significant excitement on Florida's Space Coast.
A report by the Quality and Supervision Agency for Welfare (GEV) has identified significant deficiencies across nearly all aspects of Reykjanesbær's child protection services, including a lack of proper foster parent license confirmation, prompting the welfare director to promise improvements.
Reykjavik City's Welfare Council has strongly criticized a new bill proposing changes to child protection laws, citing a lack of consultation and insufficient time for parliamentary review, and demanding better preparation before it becomes law.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea, where he held talks with leader Kim Jong Un, signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, and exchanged gifts, including Lukashenko presenting an assault rifle to Kim, further solidifying their anti-Western alliance and criticizing Western pressure.
Parents of children at Krakkakot kindergarten in Álftanes, Iceland, met this morning due to suspicions of violations of child protection laws.
Naver is set to introduce a specialized map service designed to assist attendees of the upcoming BTS comeback concert, enhancing the fan experience.
Blaðamannaverðlaun Blaðamannafélag Íslands voru afhent í Listasafni Reykjavíkur í kvöld.
Lisa Su, the head of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., is expected to visit South Korea next week and meet with local conglomerate executives, industry sources said Wednesday. The chief executive officer of the US chip giant may arrive in South Korea next Wednesday, in what would be her first trip to the country since taking the position in 2014, the sources said. During her visit, Su is expected to meet with Choi Soo-yeon, the CEO of the country's largest local portal operator, Naver. A meeting with
Tveir blaðamenn mbl.is og Morgunblaðsins eru tilnefndir til blaðamannaverðlauna ársins 2025. Það eru þau Sólrún Lilja Ragnarsdóttir og Viðar Guðjónsson.
E-Valor is the fifth company to express interest in operating at the Bakki industrial area near Húsavík, Iceland, with plans to produce e-fuels. Local authorities have signed a letter of intent with the company.
US data center giant Equinix and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board have acquired Icelandic data center company atNorth for 485 billion Icelandic krónur, with atNorth's CEO not expecting changes to its operations.
The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
A 9-foot great white shark, named Brass Bed, was detected off Cape Canaveral, Florida, following its winter migration route from Canadian waters.
US sanctions against Iran's oil industry have intensified tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane. Iran has responded with proposals for safe passage and threats against US vessels if control of the strait is challenged.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
Israel launched an attack on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, identified by some reports as the South Pars facility. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed the strike, stating the complex accounts for approximately half of Iran's petrochemical production.
Naver has postponed a comprehensive share swap between its subsidiary Naver Financial and Dunamu by approximately three months due to ongoing regulatory procedures.
Reports indicate that agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are deporting Ukrainians, some of whom were legally in the country with clean criminal records, only for them to be immediately conscripted into the army upon their return to Ukraine.
An unidentified rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, leaving a visible white trail across the afternoon sky, with residents across Southwest Florida witnessing the event.
The Royal Danish Theatre is premiering Anton Chekhov's play 'Uncle Vanya,' with a commentary reflecting on the play's themes of disillusioned dreamers and their contemporary relevance.
SK Telecom's Adot and Naver's Papago have been recognized among the top 50 most frequently used generative AI applications globally. This highlights the growing influence of South Korean technology in the AI sector.
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to begin producing chips for Tesla vehicles, with production slated to commence in late 2027.
The Icelandic Association of Journalists' journalist awards were presented in four categories today. Interview with Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, coverage of climate issues, extensive espionage operations and E.
Iceland's data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, highlighted by the recent sale of the Icelandic data center company atNorth for approximately 485 billion Icelandic Krona.
Webtoon Entertainment has upped Yongsoo Kim to President, putting him at the helm of the Webcomics giant’s global operations. Webtoon and Wattpad share the same parent company in Naver.
Criminal investigators conducted house searches in connection with the Dars affair at the homes of Koper businessman Sebastjan Vežnaver, car towing operator Enes Draganović, and the brother of lawyer Nina Zidar Klemenčič.
Musical-versionen af filmkomediesuccesen ’Den eneste ene’ er længe om at komme i gang, men da det sker, er den vidunderlig.
Details are available regarding the scheduled SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, including the exact time.
Details are emerging about an upcoming SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Naver announced its intention to pursue an initial public offering for its fintech arm, Naver Financial, after a share swap agreement with Upbit operator Dunamu, though key details are still pending.
Cofounders of a Korean cryptocurrency exchange have received a significant payout following a multi-billion dollar deal with South Korean tech giant Naver.
Police in Suðurnes investigated the owners of the Gauksstaðir foster home in Garður for alleged violations of child protection laws, with the investigation starting in 2019 and involving interviews with many former residents.
The Welfare Council of Reykjavík City has expressed concerns regarding the Minister of Children and Education's proposed amendments to the Child Protection Act, emphasizing the importance of thorough work in such a sensitive area.
A new report from Iceland's Agency for Quality and Supervision of Welfare Affairs (GEV) has identified 'considerable and serious failures' within Reykjanesbær's child protection services, noting instances where years passed without visits to foster homes.
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Snapchat and is scrutinizing other adult platforms like Pornhub for alleged failures in age verification and child safety, stating that these sites put children at risk by not enforcing age limits and announcing an EU age-verification app for 2027.
South Korea's largest internet company, Naver, announced plans to roll out AI agents across its major services by year-end, supported by a record research and development spending exceeding 2 trillion won.
SKT's Adot and Naver's Papago, two South Korean generative AI services, have been recognized as being among the top 50 most frequently used generative AI platforms globally.
The Netherlands is investigating a series of attacks involving explosive devices outside Jewish facilities in Rotterdam, with authorities suspecting that four young suspects may have been recruited by foreign forces, including a potential link to Iran.
Blaðamannaverðlaun ársins 2025 verða afhent í Listasafni Reykjavíkur, Hafnarhúsi, í kvöld og hefst útsending frá verðlaunaafhendingu kl. 18.
The Icelandic Association of Journalists has announced the nominations for the 2025 Journalist Awards. Awards are given in four categories, with a total of twelve nominations.
L'Oreal Korea and Naver have announced a strategic partnership to enhance beauty commerce, collaborating across Naver Shopping, media, and new digital services.
Type “sofa” into Naver’s shopping app these days, and something different happens. Instead of a grid of product listings, an AI agent asks questions. Do you live alone? Do you have pets? It notices browsing patterns suggesting a dog in the household and recommends waterproof fabrics and scratch-resistant materials. Then it proposes a specific product: a three-seat Aquatex sofa from Carrem Furniture, discounted 41 percent to 347,000 won ($235), rated 4.74 stars. Ask it to compare brands, and it i
The musical version of the film comedy success 'The One and Only' takes a long time to get started, but when it does, it's wonderful.
A recent Korean box office hit has prompted fans to 'review-bomb' the Naver Map listing for Gwangneung, the royal tomb of King Sejo, the seventh monarch of the Joseon Kingdom.
South Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao are accelerating their efforts to deploy artificial intelligence, aiming to transform their platforms into advanced personal shopping assistants for users.