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SpaceX mission delay postpones astronauts' return from ISS

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months, face a further delay in returning to Earth after the launch of their replacement crew was postponed. The NASA-SpaceX Crew-10 mission was scheduled to launch from Florida's......

Sexual predators exploit messaging app's encryption policies, raising security concerns

A series of criminal cases has exposed how sexual predators are exploiting Telegram's privacy features to distribute illegal content and coordinate abuse, prompting increased scrutiny of the messaging platform's security policies. In a recent case in England, 45-year-old John Gary Humphreys......

India's Groundbreaking Success in Space Docking

India has achieved a historic milestone by successfully docking one satellite onto another, joining a select group of nations with this advanced technological capability. The successful space docking, conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was a significant step in advancing India's......

North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile Test Marks Significant Technological Advancement

North Korea has successfully tested a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, marking a major step forward in its missile and nuclear capabilities. According to state media, the missile was launched from the outskirts of Pyongyang on Monday and traveled approximately 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) at......

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Key Developments on Day 1,048

The situation on Tuesday, January 7, in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict reveals key updates. Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported the capture of the village of Dachenske, located south of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian authorities have also confirmed a Russian drone attack on a......

U.S. Explores Restrictions on Chinese Drones Amid Security Concerns

The United States government is considering measures to restrict or ban Chinese drones, citing national security concerns. The Department of Commerce has opened a public consultation, seeking input on potential regulations to safeguard the drone supply chain. The department emphasized that adversarial......

TikTok Hit with Fresh Fine in Moscow for Information Control Violations

Russia's Enforcement of Digital Regulations Intensifies as Social Media Platform Faces Third Penalty of 2024 A Moscow district court has levied a new fine of 3 million rubles ($29,200) against TikTok for failing to comply with Russia's information access restrictions. The ruling, issued by the......

Russia Launches High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite

Russia has successfully launched a high-resolution Earth observation satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking another step forward in its space exploration and satellite technology program. The announcement was made by Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, on Wednesday.   At......

Meta Reports Modest Impact of AI on Global Elections in 2024

Despite widespread concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) might have a significant influence on global elections, Meta, the US technology giant, has reported only modest effects across its platforms in 2024. Meta attributed this minimal impact to various defensive measures, particularly those designed......

Telegram's Content Moderation Overhaul: A Response to CEO's Arrest and Growing Concerns

In the wake of its CEO's arrest, Telegram, the popular messaging and communication platform, has announced a significant enhancement to its content moderation policies and practices. This move comes as a direct response to the increasing scrutiny and concerns surrounding illegal activities facilitated......

Ukraine's Energy Sector: A Call for Investment and Resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a bold step toward rebuilding his nation's energy infrastructure, which has been severely damaged by Russian attacks. In a meeting with U.S. business representatives, Zelenskyy proposed a unique opportunity for American companies to invest in Ukraine's......

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained in Paris: Messaging App Under Scrutiny

In a significant development for the tech world, Pavel Durov, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget Airport near Paris. The detention, executed by a coordinated team of French law enforcement agencies, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over digital privacy......

Russian Cyberspies Elevate Their Game: Sophisticated Phishing Targets US, European, and Russian Civil Society

A recent report has unveiled increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks originating from Russia's state security agency. These attacks, targeting members of US, European, and Russian civil society, have reached unprecedented levels of complexity, sometimes even impersonating individuals closely......