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World

Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies

Posted on May 1, 2021May 1, 2021By Editor

Australia’s Federal Police are requesting new powers that would make possession of “propaganda” and “terrorist” manifestos illegal to possess and share, as intelligence agencies predict a terrorist attack within 12 months. … Read More >Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies

Russia

Executive Order on measures (countermeasures) in response to unfriendly actions of foreign states

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021By Editor

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Measures (Countermeasures) in Response to Unfriendly Actions of Foreign States. … Read More >Executive Order on measures (countermeasures) in response to unfriendly actions of foreign states

‘No external forces are allowed to intervene’ says Beijing, after Canberra calls on allies to work together for Taiwan peace

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke aimed at Canberra, after Australia’s minister of defense urged its allies to work together to ensure the dispute over Taiwan does not turn into a war. … Read More >‘No external forces are allowed to intervene’ says Beijing, after Canberra calls on allies to work together for Taiwan peace

Russia

Moscow prosecutors order suspension of jailed Alexey Navalny’s political operations ahead of possible ‘extremism’ court ruling

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Allies of opposition figure Alexey Navalny will be banned from holding rallies, appearing on state media or taking part in elections in Russia until a court determines whether the political group is an “extremist organization.” … Read More >Moscow prosecutors order suspension of jailed Alexey Navalny’s political operations ahead of possible ‘extremism’ court ruling

Russia

Washington has been more naughty than nice: US set to be included on Russia’s new list of ‘unfriendly countries,’ Moscow reveals

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021By Editor

Moscow is putting together a list of unfriendly nations and the US is “obviously” going to be on it, the foreign ministry has revealed. The blacklist is in response to the recent unfriendly moves by the Americans and their allies . … Read More >Washington has been more naughty than nice: US set to be included on Russia’s new list of ‘unfriendly countries,’ Moscow reveals

EU

‘A means, not an end’: EU proposes ‘human centric’ approach to AI regulation in draft rules

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The European Commission has proposed regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) through a risk-based rules framework that calls for heavy fines, partial bans on surveillance, and safeguards for high-risk applications. … Read More >‘A means, not an end’: EU proposes ‘human centric’ approach to AI regulation in draft rules

Russia

‘US-backed coup plot’ involving assassination of Belarusian president, other officials foiled by Minsk & Moscow

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021By Editor

Several people, including two in Russia, have been arrested for allegedly plotting an armed insurrection against the Belarusian president. He claims that the US may have sanctioned the assassination attempt. … Read More >‘US-backed coup plot’ involving assassination of Belarusian president, other officials foiled by Minsk & Moscow

Russia

Russia’s FSB security agency detains Ukrainian consul in St Petersburg, claims he was trying to collect ‘secret data’ from local

Posted on April 18, 2021April 18, 2021By Editor

Russia’s Federal Security Service has detained an official from the Ukrainian consulate in Saint Petersburg. The high-ranking diplomat was nabbed during a meeting with a Russian citizen who allegedly provided him with secret data. … Read More >Russia’s FSB security agency detains Ukrainian consul in St Petersburg, claims he was trying to collect ‘secret data’ from local

Iran’s security needs major overhaul after sabotage at Natanz nuclear site, top Tehran official admits

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

An act of sabotage at the Natanz nuclear facility and earlier incidents reveal Iran’s exposure to security violations, an adviser to the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, calling for swift system changes. … Read More >Iran’s security needs major overhaul after sabotage at Natanz nuclear site, top Tehran official admits

Mexico puts 9 states on ALERT following theft of highly RADIOACTIVE material in truck robbery

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021By Editor

The Mexican government has issued a warning to nine states, including its capital, Mexico City, alerting them that a device capable of causing “fatal injuries” if handled improperly found its way into the hands of robbers. … Read More >Mexico puts 9 states on ALERT following theft of highly RADIOACTIVE material in truck robbery