French authorities are investigating a series of arson attacks that disrupted rail services on the opening day of the Paris Olympics. The attacks targeted high-speed TGV lines, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers. SNCF, the …
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Russia Threatens Retaliation Over US Missile Deployments in Europe
The Kremlin has issued a stark warning to European countries considering hosting US long-range missiles, threatening retaliation and highlighting the potential for conflict. In a statement released on Saturday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted that …
Continue readingPoland to Spend 5% of GDP on Defense in 2025, Highest in NATO
Poland is set to significantly increase its defense spending in the coming years, aiming to dedicate 5% of its GDP to military capabilities by 2025. This commitment, announced by Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, makes Poland …
Continue readingPlatinum Miner Sibanye-Stillwater Under Cyberattack
South African platinum giant Sibanye-Stillwater has experienced a cyberattack on its IT system since Monday morning. The company said the attack caused limited disruptions to its global operations, with its core mining and processing business …
Continue readingTaiwan on High Alert as Chinese Military Activity Surges
Taiwan’s defense ministry has reported the detection of 66 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets and bombers, operating around the island. This significant surge in Chinese military activity near Taiwan has sparked alarm bells, raising concerns …
Continue readingTrump’s Shadow Looms Over NATO Summit, Leaders Move to Safeguard Alliance
As NATO leaders convene in Washington this week, the specter of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House looms large. Fearful of his past skepticism toward the alliance and transactional approach to foreign policy, …
Continue readingGermany to Gradually Phase Out Huawei From 5G Network
Germany has agreed in principle to phase out Chinese technology companies, including Huawei, from its 5G network over the next five years. The deal, driven by security concerns, will see components from these companies removed …
Continue readingPhilippines and Japan Sign Landmark Military Pact Amid Rising China Tensions
The Philippines and Japan have signed a landmark military pact, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), allowing for the deployment of forces on each other’s soil, marking an unprecedented high in defense ties between the two …
Continue readingCrypto Hacking Thefts Double to $1.4 Billion in First Half of 2024
Cryptocurrency theft through hacking has more than doubled in the first six months of 2024, reaching a staggering $1.38 billion, according to blockchain research firm TRM Labs. This alarming increase is driven by a combination …
Continue readingECOWAS Faces Disintegration Risk as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Sign Alliance Treaty
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is facing a major crisis as three junta-led countries – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – have signed a treaty establishing the Alliance of Sahel States, signaling …
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