US Imposes New Sanctions On Russia And China The U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and China for weapons programs, targeting military-industrial base and uranium imports to disrupt war efforts and boos... Top News · May 1, 2024
13 Years In US Prison For Ukrainian REvil Hacker A Ukrainian man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison in Texas on Wednesday for his role in ransomware attacks by the notorious Russia-based REvil hacking group, the US Justice Department said. International Business Times · May 1, 2024
Five Killed By Russian Strikes In Eastern Ukraine Five people were killed Wednesday as Russia struck Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, local officials said. International Business Times · May 1, 2024
US Troops Withdrawn From French Military Base In Chad US military withdraws troops from Chad and Niger amid security cooperation reviews and concerns over Russian influence in Africa. Top News · May 1, 2024
US Imposes Sanctions On Companies Supporting Russia In Ukraine The US imposes sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong companies for supporting Russia's military capabilities in Ukraine. Top News · May 1, 2024
Russian Missile Attack Kills Five In Ukrainian Port City Tragic Russian missile attack in Odesa leaves casualties and widespread damage, escalating tensions in the region. Top News · May 1, 2024
Russia accused of meddling in the GPS systems of Baltic Sea countries Russia is being accused of jamming GPS signals across northern Europe, putting airlines on alert to possible flight disruptions. The rising frequency of these incidents is also shining a spotlight on recent trends in electronic warfare. France 24 · May 1, 2024
Russia seizes more ground in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv’s forces await supplies It will take weeks for US military aid to reach Ukraine, but NATO chief says it’s not too late for Kyiv to ‘prevail’. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024
Indika review This adventure-horror starring a Russian Orthodox nun takes a lot of risks, and mostly sticks the landing. PC Gamer · May 1, 2024
Victims of Communism Day — 2024 May Day should be a day to honor victims of an ideology that took tens of millions of lives. But we should also be open to alternative dates if they can attract broad enough support. Reason · May 1, 2024
In Kazakhstan, a ‘storm’ over domestic violence after minister killed wife The livestreamed murder trial of the ex-economy chief has kickstarted a much-needed national conversation. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024
Russian Forces Devastate Strategic City In Eastern Ukraine Drone footage reveals Russian devastation of Chasiv Yar, a strategic city in Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Top News · May 1, 2024
Why are Georgians protesting against a ‘foreign agents’ bill? Violent police crackdown follows nightly protests by thousands opposed to law seen as anti-democratic and pro-Russia The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024
"Your iPhone does not go to sleep with you" — harrowing experiment reveals just how much data your iPhone shares, even with Russia... Thankfully it's worse on Android One report tested a brand-new iPhone with 100 apps, leaving it idle for a week. In that time it contacted Russia. iMore · May 1, 2024
The Hindu · May 1, 2024 Threat mail to Delhi schools sent using Russian domain, Cyber Police tracking IP address, location Investigation reveals bomb threat emails to Delhi schools originated from Russia, prompting joint police investigation and reassurance from authorities.
Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024 What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger? US ‘touched a nerve’ in security dealings with Niger, opening door to ‘transactional’ Russia as Sahel violence spirals.
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims it has hit Ukraine’s southern army HQ – as it happened Moscow says attack, which has yet to be independently verified, was carried out using missiles and artillery
Top News · May 1, 2024 Russia Increases Weapons For Ukraine Operation Russia's defense minister orders more weapons for military operation in Ukraine amid escalating tensions, raising concerns over impact and regional stability.
AAP · May 1, 2024 Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.
Top News · May 1, 2024 Ukraine Launches Drone Attacks On Russian Regions Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian regions escalate tensions. International community calls for peace dialogue.
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Kharkiv residents suffer as Russia intensifies attacks Ukraine’s second-largest city has suffered ‘extensive damage’ to civilian infrastructure and a sharp increase in casualties; woman, 98, walks out of besieged city on her own. What we know on day 798
France 24 · Apr 30, 2024 Russia’s book police: Anti-gay law opens new chapter as censors target literature A new “council of experts” set up in Russia is leveraging a decade-old law against gay “propaganda” to censure books. The move marks a new stage in the Kremlin’s control of information by targeting a broad array of literature, a cultural domain that has long enjoyed a special latitude in…
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2024 Ukraine Dismantles Soviet Monument To Friendship With Russia Kyiv authorities on Tuesday began taking down a Soviet-era monument celebrating friendship with Russia -- more than two years into an invasion by Moscow which has cost tens of thousands of lives.
Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2024 ‘We stormed without support’: Ukraine towns fall to Russia in latest defeat Outmanned and outgunned, Kyiv’s forces struggle to advance against Moscow’s troops as the war drags on.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Odesa’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ hit in Russian missile attack that killed five – as it happened Four-year-old child and pregnant woman among those in a serious condition after strike on seafront park in Black Sea port city