Kiev’s belligerent policies pose a “constant” security threat to Europe, Greece’s alternate foreign minister said, adding that the last thing Europe needs is another “hotspot of tension.” “It is true that Ukraine is a constant problem for the European Security System,” George Katrougalos told the Greek Kokkino radio broadcaster when asked to comment on the […]
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VIDEO of Russian Foreign Intel Spetsnaz training shown for the 1st time on TV
Russian TV has offered a glimpse into the training of an elite special unit of the country’s Foreign Intelligence Service. The clip shows them storm a mock-up building, engage ‘terrorists’ in near darkness with sirens blaring. The footage of the SVR’s Spetsnaz unit training was run on Rossiya-1 as part of an extensive interview with […]
Foreign Trolls Are Targeting Veterans on Facebook
Opinion: The VA needs to take preventative measures to protect vets—and more broadly, our democracy—from digital manipulation and fraud. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c05cb2b5b38802ce862e584/master/pass/Veterans-Facebook-496695144.jpg
An Elon Musk Imposter, Foreign Malware Samples, and More Security News This Week
Compromised crypto, flawed SSDs, and more of the week’s top security news. https://media.wired.com/photos/5be62500798a4365ec16fdae/master/pass/SecurityRoundup-ElonBitcoinScam-RTS256OQ-w%202.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II: The monarch speaks THIS foreign language – can you guess which?
Queen Elizabeth has visited nearly all four corners of the globe during her lifetime as a royal. She is accompanied by numerous members of staff whenever she travels who are there to help and advise. However, there are some countries in the world where the Queen will need no aid when it comes to speaking […]
BBC Polls Critics, Releases 100 Greatest Foreign Films List
Over the past few years, the BBC has conducted polls to discover the 100 greatest American films, 100 greatest comedies, and 100 greatest films of the 21st century. Now they’re at it again, but this time they’ve kicked Hollywood to the curb and instead focused on films that are made in a language other than […]
Moody’s projects increase in foreign investments flowing into Russia
Good financial results shown by Russian companies may facilitate the return of foreign investment to the country, Moody’s senior vice president Kristin Lindow told Sputnik news agency. “…Recent strong corporate profits quite naturally can result in repatriation of profits by foreign investors. Also, the cleanup that the CBR (Central Bank of Russia) has done in […]
Debate over migrant ‘caravan’ ignores the real problem: Decades of destabilizing US foreign policy
With the US-bound caravan of Central American migrants being used as a political football ahead of the midterm elections, there’s one factor receiving scant attention: The role the US itself has played in destabilizing the region. US President Donald Trump has condemned the migrants, many of which began their journey in Honduras, calling some of […]
Half of Yemeni population survives on foreign aid – UN
The famine threatening war-torn Yemen is even worse than previous estimates which already called it the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The UN now estimates 14 million people are at risk. UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock called for a humanitarian ceasefire in areas essential to aid supply and infrastructure. Because […]
Ecuador won't help Assange leave UK embassy safely – foreign minister
Ecuador will not help Julian Assange leave the UK, the country’s foreign minister said, claiming its only duty was to look after the WikiLeaks founder’s “well-being” after Assange sued them for restricting his rights and freedoms. Read more Ecuadorian FM Jose Valencia told Reuters that Ecuador was not responsible for helping Assange leave the London […]
