The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group experimented with a new extortion tactic. It erected a copied site for one of its victims and published the stolen data on it. The victim firm, which is in the financial services industry, apparently did not bend dow…
Poland’s support for Ukrainian refugees put to the test as winter sets in
As the situation in Ukraine could force more people to escape this winter, Poland’s support for Ukrainian refugees faces new challenges. Resources are drying up and aid is shrinking in the face of the c…
China’s Hospitals And Crematoriums Are Being Overwhelmed Because Of Covid
Bloomberg: Bodies Pile Up in China as Covid Surge Overwhelms Crematoriums (Bloomberg) — For five days the elderly Chinese lady’s corpse lay decomposing in the Shanghai house she shared with her family before a hearse finally arrived to tak…
Iranians mark 3rd anniv. of Gen. Soleimani’s murder by US military
Large groups of Iranian mourners gather at the burial place of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in early 2020, to pay tribute to the iconic anti-terror commander on the third anniversary of his martyrdom.
Russian fury grows over strike that killed dozens of troops in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian nationalists and some lawmakers have demanded punishment for commanders they accused of ignoring dangers as anger grew over the killing of dozens of Russian soldiers in one of the Ukraine war’s deadliest strikes. In a rare d…
EU-Ukraine summit to be held in Kyiv on February 3 – POLITICO Europe
EU-Ukraine summit to be held in Kyiv on February 3 POLITICO EuropeUkraine, EU to Hold Summit on Feb. 3 in Kyiv Voice of America – VOA NewsAfter Call With Zelenskiy, Von Der Leyen Says EU Stands By Ukraine ‘For As Long As It Takes’…
Product tanker demand to jump as China raises export quotas
Short-term boost predicted for owners operating in Asia
Kyiv receives first generators bought with funds donated by Taiwan
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Cineworld denies talks with Odeon owner AMC over sale of cinemas
Bankrupt chain says it is looking for buyer for entire business, rather than offloading individual sitesThe bankrupt chain Cineworld has denied it attempted to break up the business and sell some of its cinemas to the owner of its rival Odeon, insistin…
No 10 optimistic that deal to end rail strikes can soon be reached
With fresh talks expected this week, source says rail row is public sector dispute most likely to be resolved firstUK strike calendar: service stoppages in JanuaryDowning Street has expressed optimism that a solution to the current wave of rail strikes…