Starting in 2025, Russian state-owned entities will be prohibited from using information security tools produced in “unfriendly” countries, a presidential decree states. On Sunday, Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a decree that aims to boost the country’s information security. The document, which has been published on the government’s website, says …
Read More »As Beijing tightens maritime rules for foreign ships, Pentagon warns about ‘serious threat’ to freedom of navigation
“The United States remains firm that any coastal state law or regulation must not infringe upon navigation and overflight rights enjoyed by all nations under international law,” John Supple, a Pentagon spokesperson, said, as quoted by the South China Morning Post. Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims, including in the South …
Read More »Turkey tightens control on crypto firms after 2 exchanges collapse
The decree was published in the Official Gazette on Saturday, taking effect immediately. Forcing the platforms to abide by the regulations could make it easier to investigate digital currency holdings, according to Bloomberg. The crypto industry has been under increased scrutiny in Turkey in recent weeks. On Friday, a ban …
Read More »‘A line in the sand’? Denmark tightens immigration rules, barring convicted criminals & unemployed from citizenship
The Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs announced on Tuesday that the government had struck a deal with the Venstre Party, the Conservative People’s Party and the Liberal Alliance to tighten the country’s immigration rules, putting emphasis on “Danish values.” “Obtaining Danish citizenship is a great declaration of faith from …
Read More »Seoul tightens Covid-19 restrictions to second-highest level amid spike in infections
“We’ve come upon a critical period in the fight against Covid-19,” Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said during a Sunday government meeting on the epidemic, according to Yonhap. South Korea introduced a five-tier social distancing scheme in November. Level 2.5, which was declared on Sunday for its most populous capital metropolitan …
Read More »Russia tightens Crimea military equipment
Occupants will bring in Sevastopol missile system s-400. In February 2018 regiment of anti-aircraft missile systems s-400 Triumph will be put on combat duty in Sevastopol. This was announced by Russian Lieutenant-General Victor Sevostyanov. “In Sevastopol, re-started the anti-aircraft missile regiment of s-300PM for a new air defense system s-400. …
Read More »AliExpress tightens terms of delivery to Ukraine
Shopping for Ali will be more expensive. From February 7 AliExpress introduces new rules for the delivery of goods to Ukraine and Belarus. The changes relate to the mandatory use of the track numbers and will come into force from February 7, according to the website Aliexpress. From this date …
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