(CTN News) – The Russian government demanded that Ukrainian forces still fighting to defend the besieged city of Mariupol lay down their weapons. The apparent ultimatum is coming as Russia continues to attack the city relentlessly and with devastating results. Russian state media Ria reported that “without exception” all “Ukrainian armed units and foreign mercenaries” were … [Read more...] about Russia Orders Ukrainian Forces In Mariupol to Surrender by Sunday Morning
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No more ‘secrets’ in Hong Kong? Facebook pages for anonymous rants, comments shut following national security law arrests
Several Hong Kong community "confession pages" have disappeared from Facebook following Tuesday's (Aug 9) arrest of two administrators of the Civil Servant Secrets page on the social media platform. They include pages for anonymous comments by students of six universities, employees of the Hospital Authority, which runs the city's public hospitals, and concerned parents. … [Read more...] about No more ‘secrets’ in Hong Kong? Facebook pages for anonymous rants, comments shut following national security law arrests
Taliban mark year in power that has given Afghanistan security but little hope
KABUL - The Taliban and their supporters waved the group's black and white flag on the streets of Afghanistan on Monday (Aug 15) to celebrate a year since they marched into the capital and took power after a stunning series of battlefield victories. In the 12 months since the United States' chaotic withdrawal, some Afghans have welcomed improved security but struggled with … [Read more...] about Taliban mark year in power that has given Afghanistan security but little hope
Former US Air Force Intelligence Official Charged With Spying for Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Stated Department of Justice has charged a former Air Force intelligence official Wednesday with spying for Iran, saying she exposed a fellow US agent and helped the Revolutionary Guard target her former colleagues for cyber attacks. US officials said Monica Witt, 39, who worked a decade in Air Force counterintelligence, had an “ideological” … [Read more...] about Former US Air Force Intelligence Official Charged With Spying for Iran
Malaysian PM’s messaging accounts hacked as officials deny data breach crisis
The private messaging accounts of Malaysia ’s prime minister and a cabinet minister have reportedly been hacked, the latest in a series of major data breaches over the past few months, although the government maintains it has no reason to believe the country is facing a data security crisis. In a statement on Monday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaacob ’s office confirmed that … [Read more...] about Malaysian PM’s messaging accounts hacked as officials deny data breach crisis