U.S. involvement in the region needs a larger economic component – an area where U.S. policy used to be strong.
Antarctic ice hits record low for January
The area of the Antarctic Ocean covered by ice was the lowest on record for January, exposing Earth to even more planet-warming heat, scientists from European Union’s climate monitor watchdog reported.
Swiss gov’t rejects request from Spain to allow it to re-export anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine – Reuters
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Amazon’s Kuiper satellite broadband takes a big step forward – despite SpaceX objections
Amazon is now all clear to launch its Kuiper satellites.
Israeli police say 2 killed, including a child, in car ramming attack
The incident comes amid spiraling violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank, convincing one fed up Jerusalem resident that all powers involved “want the division.”
Airbus to continue to support Germany’s military satellites
Airbus will continue to operate and provide support for Germany’s military satellite communication (satcom) systems.
EU leaders plan tougher border controls as more people claim asylum
Funding pledged for cameras, drones and watchtowers, in move criticised by aid agencies and LuxembourgEU leaders have agreed to toughen up border controls to keep out people trying to enter, with more funds pledged for cameras, drones and watchtowers a…
Indian government withdraws appeal to hug cows on Valentine’s Day
The move had come about as a means of promoting traditional Hindu values amid a backlash against the Western celebration
Security Awareness Training Startup Riot Raises $12 Million
Series A funding brings the total amount raised by cybersecurity training company to $15 million.
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Female Fighters of the Kurdish Opposition to the Iranian Regime Train in Camps in Iraqi Kurdistan #JTTM #MEMRI #MEMRITV #MiddleEast #MiddleEastMediaResearchInstitute #MaryPatriotNews [Video]
On February 5, 2023, Al-Arabiya Network (Saudi Arabia) aired a report about Iranian Kurdish female fighters. The report said that 200 women from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) are attending training camps in Iraqi Kurdistan, in which they are trained in the use of weapons and attend lectures about politics and civil rights. It said that many of the women had participated in the anti-regime demonstrations and had been tortured and abused by Iran’s security forces, and therefore have crossed the border into Iraq.