People hand out soap and climb buildings to push for a plastic pollution treaty
A Swiss ocean protection group is handing out bars of soap to negotiators working on a global accord to end plastic pollution.
Day: August 13, 2025
St. Paul’s Mayor Confirms Interlock Data Leak
Mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, Melvin Carter, confirmed that employee data was published online by the Interlock ransomware gang
British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban
The British Army has vowed to crack down on sexual abuse after an inquiry found some of its soldiers using sex workers at a training site in Kenya.
Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack
Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.
Microsoft Exchange Server Flaws Allow Network-Based Spoofing and Data Tampering
Microsoft has disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in Exchange Server that could enable attackers to conduct network-based spoofing attacks and tamper with sensitive data, according to security bulletins released on August 12, 2025. The vulnerab…
Road safety improves sharply in Kuwait: Accidents down 45%, deaths down 34% in first half of 2025
Kuwait experienced a significant improvement in road safety during the first half of 2025. Traffic accidents plummeted by 45%, and fatalities decreased by 34% following the implementation of a stringent new traffic law in late April. Traffic offenses a…
Turkish Airlines and Oman Air frequent flyer partnership: Travelers can now earn miles across both airlines
Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have launched a strategic Frequent Flyer partnership starting August 1, 2025. Members of Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles and Oman Air’s Sindbad programs can now earn and redeem miles across both airlines’ extensive networks…
UN blacklists Hamas for Oct. 7 sexual violence, warns Israel may be next – Haaretz
UN blacklists Hamas for Oct. 7 sexual violence, warns Israel may be next HaaretzSexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says ABC NewsUN chief puts Israel, Russia ‘on notice’ over conflict-related sexu…
Regional Container Lines doubles profit despite falling freight rates
Tariffs, geopolitical unrest and vessel deliveries adding ‘complexity and challenges’
Heavy rain pounds South Korea’s capital region, leaving 1 person missing
Heavy rain have pounded South Korea’s greater capital region, turning roads into chocolate-colored rivers and disrupting traffic.