International News US Labels Cuba as Non-Cooperative on Fighting Terrorism The US has officially labeled Cuba as not fully cooperating with counterterrorism efforts, pointing to 11 American fugitives living there and Cuba's refusal to return them. 2025.05.14 International News
International News Social Media Censorship: When Political Leaders Get Silenced Online Explore the controversial blocking of Istanbul's jailed mayor's social media account and what it reveals about digital censorship and political freedom online. 2025.05.14 International News
Science and Technology Widespread Power Outage in Spain and Portugal A major blackout in Spain and Portugal highlights the critical importance of reliable and resilient energy infrastructure. Policymakers must prioritize investments in grid redundancy, cybersecurity, and climate adaptation to prevent similar large-scale outages in the future. 2025.04.29 Science and Technology
Cybersecurity India Launches Vastav AI: Breakthrough in Deepfake Detection Vastav AI, developed by Zero Defend Security, represents a significant advancement in combating deepfake-driven misinformation and cybercrime. With 99% accuracy in identifying AI-generated media, it's a powerful tool for verifying digital content authenticity. 2025.04.27 Cybersecurity
International News Expansion of IS Terror Threat in Sahel Region The Islamic State's growing presence in the Sahel region of Africa is a concerning development that requires a coordinated counterterrorism response from regional and international actors to address the complex security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges. 2025.04.27 International News
International News Taiwan President Warns of China’s Infiltration Efforts Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warns about China's intensified efforts to influence and infiltrate Taiwan, using various means to "absorb" different segments of Taiwanese society. The government proposes countermeasures to protect the island's democracy and sovereignty. 2025.04.27 International News
International News China Leverages AI for Surveillance and Information Attacks on US Revelations about China's use of AI models like DeepSeek for surveillance and information attacks on the US underscore the need for robust international cooperation to address the abuse of emerging technologies by authoritarian regimes. 2025.04.27 International News
Uncategorized Belgium Arrests in EU Corruption Probe The arrests in Belgium's EU corruption probe highlight concerns over foreign influence, particularly from China's Huawei, in European political and economic affairs. This investigation could have far-reaching implications for Huawei's 5G involvement and EU-China relations. 2025.04.27 Uncategorized
Cybersecurity Reward Offered for Information on Malicious Chinese Cyber Actors The U.S. State Department is offering up to $2 million each for information leading to the arrests of two Chinese nationals associated with the APT27 hacking group. Learn about the cybercrime activities and the government's efforts to combat these malicious actors. 2025.04.24 Cybersecurity
International News Rwanda – Exercise Increased Caution The travel advisory for Rwanda highlights the need for increased caution when visiting the country, particularly in the border regions with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Permits are required for entry to Nyungwe Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park due to security risks. 2025.04.24 International News