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CISA confirms Russian-linked hackers tapped into correspondence between federal agencies, Microsoft

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday confirmed previous reports that Russian-linked hackers tapped into correspondence between federal agencies and Microsoft. The agency publicly issued an emergency directive Thursday in which it told agencies that were affected by the breach to take actions including taking “steps to identify the full content of the … Read more

U.S. cyber agency says its emails with Microsoft stolen by Russian hackers – National

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By Raphael Satter Reuters Posted April 11, 2024 5:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Russian government-backed hackers have used their access to Microsoft’s email system to steal correspondence between officials and the tech giant, an emergency directive by the U.S. … Read more

Less Than 10 Metres Apart

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The incident took place on February 28. A Russian satellite was “less than 10 metres apart” from hitting a satellite of American space agency NASA in a near miss that could have put several lives at risk, NASA has claimed, as per a report in The Telegraph. The deputy administrator of NASA, Pam Melroy, stated … Read more

U.S. ready to sanction China for supporting Russian military

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to journalists.  Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The United States is prepared to sanction Chinese banks and companies, as well as Beijing’s leadership, if they assist Russia’s armed forces with the invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday. “We stand ready to act … Read more

Trump’s Reported Peace Plan In Ukraine Is Revealed. Expert Says It’s ‘Terrible’

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Over 10,000 Homes Flooded Across Russia After Ural River Swells

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The Ural River has swelled several metres due to melt water Moscow: More than 10,400 homes across Russia have been flooded as swiftly melting snow swelled some of Europe’s biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains, Russia’s emergency ministry said. The Ural River, which rises in the Ural Mountains and flows into … Read more

Putin makes bizarre push for Russian games console to rival PS5 and XBOX | World | News

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Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to look into creating a games console to rival the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S, as the Russian leader seeks to satisfy the country’s vast community of gamers, according to reports. Putin has ordered the government to “consider the issue of organising the production of stationary and … Read more

NATO considering taking over U.S.-led group drumming up military aid for Ukraine – National

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NATO is debating a plan to provide more predictable military support to Ukraine in coming years as better armed Russian troops assert control on the battlefield, the organization’s top civilian official said Wednesday. “We strongly believe that support to Ukraine should be less dependent on short-term, voluntary offers and more dependent on long-term NATO commitments,” … Read more

Hungary’s Orban, a long-time Trump ally, rocked by political scandals

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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to attend a European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 21, 2024. Sameer Al-doumy | Afp | Getty Images Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has run into political trouble ahead of European parliamentary elections in June, with his ruling party shaken by two political scandals … Read more

Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims – National

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Russia has seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month’s deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. In a statement, it said more than 100,000 people have signed contracts … Read more