NetEase Executive Simon Zhu Resigns

Simon Zhu, NetEase's president for global investments and partnerships, has officially stepped down from his role. The company has not provided additional details regarding his departure. SK Telecom Launches SIM Card Replacement Program Following Data Breach. South Korea's largest carrier, SK Telecom, began replacing mobile SIM chips for its 23 million users on Monday after a significant data breach. The move has prompted alarmed customers to form long lines as they seek replacements to secure their personal information. Smart driving is emerging as the latest battleground in China’s fiercely competitive auto industry, with manufacturers racing to develop world-leading intelligent driving features. However, a recent fatal crash has prompted government intervention, signaling a caution against unchecked enthusiasm in the sector. This week, financial markets are bracing for a flurry of key events, with Eurozone inflation data and earnings reports from Apple and Meta in focus. Investors will be closely monitoring the eurozone’s flash inflation figures for April, alongside the highly anticipated US non-farm payrolls report. Meanwhile, attention will also turn to the tech sector as Apple and Meta are set to release their quarterly results, offering further insight into the health of the global economy. Hackers exploit critical Craft CMS vulnerabilities, potentially compromising hundreds of servers. Security experts from Orange Cyberdefense SensePost observed threat actors on February 14, 2025, targeting two newly disclosed flaws in zero-day attacks to breach systems and gain unauthorized access. The attackers chained vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-58136, a serious improper protection of alternate path flaw in the Yii PHP framework, rated with a CVSS score of 9.0. Kremlin Faces Scrutiny Over Statements on North Korean Troops as Russia has now confirmed that North Korean soldiers are operating alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. In a significant reversal of earlier denials, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov acknowledged during an April 26 briefing with President Vladimir Putin that North Korean troops had participated in combat operations in the Kursk region against Ukrainian forces. Prince Andrew has been labeled an "unsolvable problem" for the royal family, as Prince William continues to distance himself from his embattled uncle. Royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths told GB News that Andrew's issues "resurface with alarming regularity," pointing to his unexpected appearance at the Easter service, which Prince William notably skipped. Following the tragic death of Virginia Giuffre—who had accused Andrew of sexual assault—an emergency meeting was held at Buckingham Palace involving King Charles, Prince William, and top advisors. Andrew was reportedly excluded from the discussions, reinforcing his status as a toxic figure within the monarchy. The meeting also highlighted tensions between the King and his heir, with William pushing for a more compassionate response while Charles preferred to stay silent on the matter. Houthis Report Dozens Killed in US Strike on Yemen Migrant Center. According to Houthi-run media, the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a facility housing African migrants, following what they allege was a U.S. airstrike. Preparedness Updates for Monday, April 28, 2025: On this day in history, the China Clipper completed the first trans-Pacific commercial passenger flight in 1937, arriving in Hong Kong after departing San Francisco Bay and making several stops across the Pacific. Additionally, on April 28, 1965, U.S. Marines landed in the Dominican Republic, initiating an intervention that would last until October 1966. Today's preparedness spotlight features insights from SurvivalBlog staff writer Tom Christianson, and a reminder that entries are still needed for Round 118 of the ongoing contest.