Iran's Army Commander Ali Jahan Shahi announced that a failed U.S. military operation in southern Isfahan influenced Iran's decision to accept a ceasefire. Iranian forces thwarted the attempt to rescue a downed pilot, resulting in the loss of several aircraft.

Slash, a US-based financial startup, raised $100 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.4 billion. The funding will enhance its services for 5,000 companies, boosting features like expense management and global payment access.

Iran's military commander Hataami revealed details of a coordinated ambush against U.S. forces in Isfahan, leading to the downing of a C-130 aircraft. The operation involved collaboration among various military and civilian entities in Iran.

AnalogBits will present advanced power management IP solutions based on TSMC's 2nm process at the TSMC 2026 Technology Symposium. The innovations include integrated on-die LDOs, pinless PVT sensors, and low-power PLLs that address challenges in AI and HPC systems while enhancing power management efficiency.

Ledger is entering the AI security market with new hardware to protect users from rogue AI agents. Emphasizing the need for hardware-level protection, the company plans a suite of technologies aimed at ensuring AI behavior aligns with human intentions by 2026.

Meta has rejected Canada's new law requiring tech giants to pay news providers for shared content, arguing the regulations are based on misconceptions. The law mandates minimum annual contributions from Meta and Google, set to begin in December, prompting Meta to block news access in Canada.

Southeast Asian tech startups raised $2.8 billion in Q1 2026, a 110% year-on-year increase. Late-stage funding surged, driven by AI investments, while seed funding declined. Singapore dominated the funding landscape, with significant growth in fintech and emerging hubs in Malaysia and Indonesia.

South Korean AI startup Upstage has raised $120 million in Series C funding, becoming the country's first generative AI unicorn. The funds will enhance its AI models and expand internationally, driven by demand for its cost-effective document processing solutions.

Glydways, an autonomous transit startup, seeks to raise $250 million after its $170 million Series C round. It develops self-driving vehicles for dedicated lanes and is expanding globally, including projects in Atlanta and Dubai.

South Korean AI startup Upstage secured 180 billion won (around $130 million) in its Series C funding, achieving a valuation over 1 trillion won, becoming the country's first AI unicorn. The funds will expand infrastructure and support international growth.