Putin’s desperate Black Sea plot to trigger global crisis branded ‘form of madness’
Professor John Bryson also believes Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is unlikely to go down well with China.
Day: August 4, 2023
‘Stalinist’ sentence on the cards for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to refer to Alexei Navalny by name even, typically calling him “that gentleman”.
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
July 28-Aug. 3, 2023 Flooding in China and the Philippines, Hindu rituals at rivers in India, the capsize of a passenger ferry in the Philippines and New Zealand sea lions hanging out at the beach. This photo gallery highlights some of the most compell…
Russia Doubles 2023 Defence Expenditure Amid Rising Ukraine War Costs
Russia has doubled its 2023 defence spending target to more than $100 billion – a third of all public expenditure – a government document reviewed showed, as the costs of the war in Ukraine spiral and place growing strain on Moscow’s finances.
New hVNC Malware Targets macOS Devices
Researchers warned of a new hVNC malware targeting macOS devices. The malware, advertised on a Russian hacker forum, has been available since April 2023. It provides threat actors with stealthy remote control over infected machines with reverse shell, …
Aleksei Navalny, Jailed Russian Opposition Leader, Receives 19-Year Sentence
Aleksei A. Navalny, who is already in prison, was sentenced for supporting “extremism,” amid intensified suppression of dissent in Russia.
Suspect takes forklift for joy ride in downtown Los Angeles before crashing into theatre
A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a forklift and crashing it into multiple buildings in Los Angeles, police have said.
Australian Army upgrades Bushmasters with satcom capabilities
The Australian Army has integrated satellite communication (satcom) systems into some of its Thales Australia Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicles, the Australian…
Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark
Israel’s Elbit Systems reported that it has delivered first ATMOS self-propelled howitzers and PULS rocket launch systems to Denmark. “Elbit Systems is honored to welcome Denmark to both ATMOS & PULS user-groups,” the company said…
Hacker Group of 1980s is Back with Secure Coding Framework for Developers
Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc) is one of the oldest and most highly influential hacking groups that was formed at the end of the 1980s. This group was once responsible for distributing hacking tools and pointing out flaws in software companies, shaming the…