France’s government faces decisive no-confidence votes that could oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier after only three months in office. This move could lead to political chaos and force President Emmanuel…
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Surge in exploits of zero-day vulnerabilities is ‘new normal’ warns Five Eyes alliance
by Adan Siuranaby Adan SiuranaThe cybersecurity agencies of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance (the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand) issued a warning on Tuesday that hackers were increasingly exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to…
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Russia economy meltdown as bonds crash and shopping centres face mass bankruptcy
The Union of Shopping Centres (STTs) estimates that half of the country’s shopping centres are facing high debt burdens. Many have taken out loans with floating rates, which creates a…
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Russian bomber pilot linked to missile strikes on civilians killed with hammer in Russia
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoDmitry Golenkov served as chief of staff of an aviation squadron, and was found dead with head injuries likely “caused by hammer,” per HUR. The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of…
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How does one man consistently get it right in Earth’s most unpredictable political stage play? Meet Allan J. Lichtman, a historian with a seemingly magical Midas touch who has been…
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Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan taking action to curb sorcery and charlatanism
Rome (9/07 – 66.7) Fortune-telling is now a criminal act in the Central Asian states of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, amidst the teetering economies. The Economist Intelligence Unit, for instance, says…
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One must not take Trump at his word, says Juncker
by Kane Bellby Kane BellBudapest (5/7 – 11.11) Former European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker defended U.S. President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance last week and warned of his rival Donald Trump’s “incomplete…
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Opinion: Cattle Bosses on the Outs in Abuja, Industrialists Are in
Northern Elders showing Buyer’s Remorse for Backing Tinubu in 2023 It seems unthinkable that the wealthy and powerful cattle-herding class could be on the margins of President Bola Tinubu’s ruling…
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Ukraine Sees Risk of Russia Breaking Through Defences by Summer
by Lucas Tejeroby Lucas TejeroBerlin (29/2 – 30) Ukrainian officials are concerned that Russian advances could gain significant momentum by the summer unless their allies can increase the supply of ammunition, according to a…
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NIOA Expands Arsenal Presence, Fortifying Trans-Pacific Alliances
by Denis Galvezby Denis GalvezIn a strategic manoeuvre to deepen its involvement in the United States Army’s Joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and weapons, NIOA Group has secured a tenancy at Picatinny Arsenal…