February 23, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UK

Cyber criminals adopted ‘silent stealing’ scams during the Covid-19 pandemic & people working at home are the most likely target

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

A new approach known as “silent stealing”, where fraudsters seek to steal a small amount of money from a large number of people, appears to be on the rise as the UK keeps battling the Covid-19 crisis. … Read More >Cyber criminals adopted ‘silent stealing’ scams during the Covid-19 pandemic & people working at home are the most likely target

World

White supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are a ‘transnational threat’ which grows more dangerous by the day, says UN chief

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The United Nations has warned that white supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are an increasing threat to the world we live in, adding that people in positions of responsibility are encouraging them in a way previously unthinkable. … Read More >White supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are a ‘transnational threat’ which grows more dangerous by the day, says UN chief

World

Italian ambassador killed in attack on UN peacekeepers in DR Congo

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

An Italian diplomat and a police officer were killed while traveling as part of a UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. … Read More >Italian ambassador killed in attack on UN peacekeepers in DR Congo

World

Beijing urges US to return to Iran nuclear deal after watchdog secures last-minute deal to temporarily extend site inspections

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

China’s foreign ministry has called on Washington to resolve the Iran nuclear deal deadlock by returning to the 2015 pact, which put restrictions on Iranian ambitions, as Tehran’s deadline for action by President Biden passes. … Read More >Beijing urges US to return to Iran nuclear deal after watchdog secures last-minute deal to temporarily extend site inspections

EU

‘Stop putting ideology on our children’s plates,’ French minister says after major city removes meat from school lunches

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

French Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie has argued against injecting “ideology” into school lunches after the city of Lyon removed meat from the menus. Local officials said it would help them follow Covid-19 protocols. … Read More >‘Stop putting ideology on our children’s plates,’ French minister says after major city removes meat from school lunches

World

Tech firms unveil anti-disinformation code in Australia as call for action follows government inquiries

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

DIGI, a nonprofit industry association that represents tech giants in Australia, including Facebook, Google and Twitter, has announced that the sites have agreed to a code of practice to fight misinformation on their platforms. … Read More >Tech firms unveil anti-disinformation code in Australia as call for action follows government inquiries

US State Dept promises more ‘firm action’ against Myanmar’s military junta after young woman fatally shot at anti-coup protest

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The US has vowed to take more steps against the military junta that seized power in Myanmar earlier this month. The American embassy in the country earlier condemned the killing of a female student at a protest. … Read More >US State Dept promises more ‘firm action’ against Myanmar’s military junta after young woman fatally shot at anti-coup protest

World

With mere months left till deadline for Trump-negotiated Afghanistan withdrawal, press prepares public to accept its likely breach

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration is expected to break the Trump-negotiated deal with the Taliban and keep NATO troops in Afghanistan, according to media reports, and this is supposedly the right thing to do. … Read More >With mere months left till deadline for Trump-negotiated Afghanistan withdrawal, press prepares public to accept its likely breach

World

Military passenger plane crashes in Nigeria, seven dead (VIDEOS)

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

A light passenger aircraft belonging to the Nigerian military has crashed outside the country’s capital city of Abuja. The plane was obliterated on impact, catching fire and killing everyone on board. … Read More >Military passenger plane crashes in Nigeria, seven dead (VIDEOS)

EU

Two people injured in Netherlands as ANOTHER Boeing jet rains down debris due to engine fire (PHOTO)

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

Dutch authorities are investigating after a Boeing cargo plane began shedding metal parts shortly after takeoff. The incident coincided with a similar debris-dump by a Boeing aircraft flying near Denver, Colorado. … Read More >Two people injured in Netherlands as ANOTHER Boeing jet rains down debris due to engine fire (PHOTO)