The United States Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against 17 Iranian nationals accused of carrying out a years-long cyber campaign targeting universities, businesses and government institutions in the United States and abroad. According to the indictment, the suspects were allegedly linked to Iran’s Mabna Institute......
South Africa is facing renewed debate over investment, energy security and job creation after the Constitutional Court cancelled offshore exploration rights previously granted to Shell and Impact Africa along the country’s Wild Coast. The ruling, issued on August 14, prevents the renewal of exploration rights originally granted in 2014.......
Cheburashka, one of Russia’s most recognizable fictional characters, is celebrating six decades since his first appearance in children’s literature. Created by writer Eduard Uspensky in 1966, the small creature with oversized ears has evolved from a literary character into an enduring figure of animation, cinema, sport and popular......
NASA is moving to accelerate its Artemis lunar programme, with agency administrator Jared Isaacman announcing plans aimed at returning American astronauts to the Moon by 2028. Speaking during an event in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Isaacman said NASA was speeding up the programme and that hardware for the upcoming Artemis missions was already......
Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov has earned a place among the world’s top 10 goalkeepers in ESPN’s latest ranking, highlighting the rapid progress of the Paris Saint-Germain player on the international stage. Safonov was ranked 10th in the list, with ESPN particularly praising his ability to save penalties. His performances in......
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has entered Australia’s debt market for the first time, raising approximately 5.5 billion Australian dollars, equivalent to around $3.9 billion, through a major bond offering. The move highlights how large technology companies are increasingly turning to debt markets to finance the rapidly rising......
Meta is facing a major federal trial in the United States over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged excessive use among children and teenagers while the company failed to adequately address potential risks to young users. The case opened in Oakland, California, with four states—California, Colorado,......
The struggle to shape a country’s image and influence public opinion is no longer confined to politics, diplomacy or traditional media. Increasingly, it is taking place on smartphones, social networks and digital platforms, where a single piece of content can reach thousands of users within minutes. Morocco, like many countries, has......
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov has warned that the glorification of Nazism and attempts to rewrite the history of World War II pose a serious challenge to democratic values, human rights and international security. Speaking about Moscow’s position, Alimov said Russia has repeatedly raised the issue of Nazi glorification......
China has voiced support for remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerning Japan’s obligations under the United Nations Charter, adding another layer to the diplomatic tensions surrounding Japan’s security policy and its historical role in World War II. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing......
Global energy markets could be heading toward another period of pressure, with refined fuels emerging as a greater concern than crude oil prices, according to veteran market strategist Jeff Currie. Speaking to CNBC, Currie, chief strategy officer at Altis Partners, argued that consumers are ultimately exposed not to crude oil itself but to......
TikTok appears to be exploring a broader role in digital financial services, with the social media platform reportedly developing a feature that could allow users to send money directly to one another through private messages. The potential service was identified through an analysis of hidden code in the current iPhone version of TikTok available......
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, says more than 60 communications have been sent to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russia during the conflict with Ukraine. According to Lantratova, most of the communications have not received a response. She said Russian authorities have also been working......
China is reportedly allowing selected technology companies to receive limited shipments of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, reflecting Beijing’s effort to balance the immediate computing needs of its AI industry with its long-term push for greater semiconductor self-reliance. According to reports cited by the Financial......
Only six cargo vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to maritime tracking data, marking the lowest daily level recorded in several weeks as security concerns continue to discourage shipowners from using the strategic waterway. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler showed that six cargo vessels passed through the......