Russian tourists are holidaying at a new North Korean seaside resort – but what’s it really like?
The world’s most secretive state is a mystery for billions of people – but not Anastasiya Samsonova.
Month: August 2025
Air India flight to London aborts takeoff in Delhi after ‘technical scare’
The scare comes after all but one passenger died after an Air India flight from India to the UK crashed shortly after takeoff.
Microsoft Teams Adds Silent 60-Second Test Call Feature for IT Admins
Microsoft has announced a significant new feature for IT administrators that will enhance network monitoring capabilities within Microsoft Teams. Starting September 2025, administrators will gain access to silent, 60-second test call functionality desi…
Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum, according to report
The arts institution has, for months, faced mounting pressure from the president to conform to the removal of ‘improper, divisive or anti-American ideology’
War in Ukraine : Ukraine President Zelensky urges ‘regime change’ in Russia
Vasily Astrov, economist at wiiw and country expert for Russia and other CIS countries, is our guest.
Day After US’ ‘Buying Russian Oil’ Tantrum, Government’s Calm Reply
India has issued a measured reply to US’ criticism of its continued Russian oil purchases, saying “In securing our energy needs, we are guided by what is on offer in the market and the prevailing global circumstance.”
AI-Generated Malicious npm Package Drains Solana Funds from 1,500+ Before Takedown
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious npm package that was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and concealed a cryptocurrency wallet drainer.
The package, @kodane/patch-manager, claims to offer “advanced license validation and reg…
9 things you shouldn’t use AI for at work
AI can boost productivity, but it can also derail your entire operation. From fake legal advice to customer service nightmares, here are nine places AI doesn’t belong at work.
Minister rules out absolute ban on foreign home buyers in Spain’s Canaries
The Finance Minister of the Canaries has dampened hopes of the islands imposing a total prohibition on foreign property ownership by saying it’s “not authorised” by EU law, while stressing that some justified limitations could be negotiate…
France sending 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, foreign minister says
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that France is sending four flights carrying 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza from Jordan. Jeremy Isacharoff, Former Ambassador of Israel to Germany and & Vice Director General of Foreign Mi…