The FBI and US Department of Commerce have launched a probe into claims of American-made computer chips being found in Russian military hardware in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Government agents have been visiting companies and asking about how their chips and other components ended up in Russian …
Read More »Pentagon investigates suspected ‘insider’ attack
Two military law enforcement agencies are investigating a service member over the April incident at Green Village, a US outpost in northern Syria, the Pentagon acknowledged on Monday. The explosions, initially thought to be an artillery attack, were set off by someone inside the base. Four troops were injured. The …
Read More »Pentagon investigates itself, finds it did nothing wrong
An internal Pentagon investigation has found that a 2019 airstrike that killed up to 64 civilians in Syria did not violate US rules of engagement or the law of war, and was not carried out with “wanton disregard.” Some military officers considered the incident, which the Pentagon still maintains was …
Read More »Germany investigates Russia supporters – media
Since February 24, authorities across multiple German regions have launched more than 140 investigations into acts seen as endorsements of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND) reported on Monday, citing regional internal and justice ministers. In the majority of cases, those suspected had displayed the letter ‘Z’, the …
Read More »Russia investigates alleged footage of Ukrainian troops torturing POWs
Russia has launched a probe after graphic video emerged online, purporting to show the torture of prisoners of war at the hands of Ukrainian servicemen. “The video circulating online shows captured soldiers being shot in the legs without medical assistance,” the country’s Investigative Committee said in a statement on Sunday. The …
Read More »New York AG quits governor race, investigates Trump
“I have come to the conclusion that I must continue my work as attorney general,” James said on Thursday. “There are a number of important investigations and cases that are underway, and I intend to finish the job. I am running for re-election to complete the work New Yorkers elected …
Read More »FBI allegedly had key to decrypt recent US ransomware attacks. So, why was it so slow to use it? RT’s Boom Bust investigates
The agency reportedly obtained the digital key to decrypt malware on the computers of hundreds of businesses and institutions, but refused to use it for at least three weeks. RT’s Boom Bust is joined by Todd Shipley, President of Dark Intel, to gain some expert insight into both the allegations …
Read More »Australian Border Force investigates Katie Hopkins quarantine breach as controversial Brit dropped from Big Brother
Hopkins caused a storm of controversy on Saturday after she announced that she had landed in Sydney and was now in mandatory quarantine, despite the fact that tens of thousands of Australians are still stranded abroad and unable to return home due to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s strict Covid-19 …
Read More »Does global debt even matter anymore? RT’s Boom Bust investigates
RT’s Boom Bust asks the host of Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff, why countries aren’t looking at the risks of loose monetary policy. For more stories on economy & finance visit RT’s business section
Read More »Pharma giant Merck investigates after ‘noose’ found at North Carolina facility, tasked to help produce J&J Covid-19 vaccine
The rope, allegedly tied like a noose, was discovered earlier this week on Merck’s 262-acre Durham site, which is undergoing an expansion. The discovery was made by a contractor, the local media reported. While the investigation is still underway, the site management team appeared to have little doubt that an …
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