Month: August 2020

Categories USA

Echo of riots: 4 charged for torching Minneapolis police precinct during protests sparked by George Floyd death

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Four men have been indicted by a grand jury for their alleged roles in burning the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station on May 28, marking progress in efforts to punish those who escalated George Floyd protests into riots. … Read More >Echo of riots: 4 charged for torching Minneapolis police precinct during protests sparked by George Floyd death

Categories Middle East

Iran & IAEA reveal deal on inspections day after UNSC president dismisses US sanctions ‘snap back’ bid

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Tehran has struck a deal with the UN’s nuclear watchdog to allow inspectors into two suspected former nuclear sites. The breakthrough comes just days after Washington demanded the UN slap Iran with fresh sanctions. … Read More >Iran & IAEA reveal deal on inspections day after UNSC president dismisses US sanctions ‘snap back’ bid

Categories Russia

Despite Western hysteria over Russian hackers, up to 75% of global cyberattacks originate from US soil – top Moscow security chief

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The lion’s share of cyberattacks around the world originate from the US – a fact the West avoids mentioning too often. That’s according to a high-ranking Russian official, citing research conducted by cybersecurity companies. … Read More >Despite Western hysteria over Russian hackers, up to 75% of global cyberattacks originate from US soil – top Moscow security chief

Categories Latin America

‘You only know how to do evil’: Brazil’s Bolsonaro calls journalists ‘wimps,’ says they are less likely to endure Covid-19

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Crediting his athleticism for his recovery from coronavirus, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has argued that reporters that have been grilling him on the pandemic response have fewer chances to beat the disease. … Read More >‘You only know how to do evil’: Brazil’s Bolsonaro calls journalists ‘wimps,’ says they are less likely to endure Covid-19

Categories Asia & Pacific

Hong Kong set to relax Covid-19 restrictions despite confirming ‘world’s 1st’ re-infection case

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The city authorities will ease some lockdown measures, allowing locals to not wear masks at country parks, reopening cinemas and beauty parlors, and enabling restaurants to stay open longer than they do now. … Read More >Hong Kong set to relax Covid-19 restrictions despite confirming ‘world’s 1st’ re-infection case

Categories World

Night sky ‘no longer the norm’: Scientists say Elon Musk’s satellite network will permanently mar our view of the stars

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Clear, unobstructed images of the stars above will “no longer be the norm,” a group of US scientists warned, thanks to Elon Musk’s network of Starlink satellites. But Musk is not the only businessman who may blot out the sky. … Read More >Night sky ‘no longer the norm’: Scientists say Elon Musk’s satellite network will permanently mar our view of the stars