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Citing unnamed sources, the news agency reported that US officials have briefed their partners in the EU over a “potential invasion,” noting that their concerns were backed by “publicly available evidence” and other information yet to be shared with European governments. Washington’s fears of potential Russian aggression come during a …

A surprise visit to the Syrian capital on Tuesday by Abu Dhabi’s foreign minister sparked condemnation from the United States, which seeks to encourage its Arab State allies to steer clear of President Assad. According to State Department spokesperson Ned Price, the US urges “states in the region to carefully …

Used by governments worldwide to spy on rival politicians, foreign powers, journalists, lawyers, and business figures, NSO Group’s Pegasus malware has gotten significant media attention since its existence was revealed earlier this year by activists. While the Israeli firm has found itself maligned by the press and blacklisted by Washington, …

Simmons, the frontman of legendary rock band Kiss, ripped into anti-vaxxers who knowingly expose other people to the risk of infection. Speaking on Wednesday to “TalkShopLive”, he called such people “an enemy” and said they should be identified and exposed. “You are not allowed to infect anybody just because you …

The right-wing demonstrators, dressed mainly in black, flooded central streets of the Polish capital on Thursday, carrying red-and-white national flags, burning flares and chanting slogans. The Office for War Veterans, which became the organizer of this year’s event, said that it was staged to honor the “protectors of the border” …

Fenster’s lawyer revealed on Friday in Myanmar that his client – an American who works as the managing editor of Frontier Myanmar – had been found guilty by a court on charges of spreading false information, unlawful association, and violating immigration law. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison. …

Naval Air Force Pacific Commander Zachary Harrell announced on Wednesday that the vessel had to be returned to port after its crew discovered an undisclosed problem with the nuclear propulsion system. “The ship’s crew took action to address the deficiency and the ship returned to port,” said Commander Harrell, claiming however …

During a Thursday presser, the chancellor told reporters the new lockdown would come as part of a pandemic response plan implemented in September, which uses intensive care bed capacity as its major metric. The measures take effect once 30% of ICU beds become occupied with Covid patients; they are currently …

The Indonesian Ulema Council, known locally as the MUI, issued the anti-crypto fatwa on Thursday, with Asrorun Niam Sholeh, the org’s head of religious decrees, stating they exhibit “elements of uncertainty, wagering and harm,” likening them to gambling, Reuters and Bloomberg reported. Though the MUI’s decrees are not legally binding, …

FBI agents raided the home of Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe last Saturday as part of an investigation into the acquisition of a diary purportedly written by President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley. On Thursday, less than a week after the raid, the New York Times published an article claiming to …