Defense Ministry proposes ‘recruitment’ of private cars during war time

The Russian Defense Ministry wants to include private vehicles, especially those with increased off-road capabilities, into the list of vehicles that can be commandeered from their civilian owners during times of war. The Defense Ministry prepared amendments to the 2014 legislation allowing the military, during times of martial law, the right to confiscate any cargo […]

‘Take it or leave it:’ Israel proposes building goods port for Gaza in Cyprus – report

Tel Aviv has discussed the establishment of a seaport for the Gaza Strip in Cyprus, Israeli media reports. Israel’s proposal, now being considered by Nicosia, comes after it has actually maintained a blockade of Gaza for years. The alleged ‘good will’ initiative is, however, far from being without conditions. The establishment of a port would […]

Blockchain startup Game Loot Network proposes another alternative app store

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have potential to upset the status quo in games, and so, yet another startup, Game Loot Network, is proposing to use the technologies to create an alternative app store and player rewards program. Rivals, such as Brian Fargo’s Robot Cache and Game Credits, have proposed something similar, and so, it’s a r…Read More

Trans-Pacific U-turn? Trump proposes rejoining trade agreement he left a year ago

US President Donald Trump has ordered top administration officials to “negotiate entry” back into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, the deal he pulled out of last year, describing it as a “horrible” one. The apparent U-turn in Donald Trump’s stance on the agreement was announced by Republican senators, following a meeting at the White House […]

US congressman proposes gold-backed dollar, but does America have enough bullion?

Republican Congressman from West Virginia Alex Mooney has proposed a bill “to define the dollar as a fixed weight of gold.” The problem is that the US may not have enough physical gold to back the greenback, an expert tells RT. In bill number 5404, dated March 22, Mooney criticizes US monetary policy, citing the […]

Grand Theft Auto no longer a game, as Russian MP proposes stricter laws

A Russian lawmaker has proposed the abolition of grand theft auto as a separate criminal offence, saying that it maintains a legal loophole that allows offenders to avoid severe penalties. The proposal has been drafted by MP Oleg Nilov (Fair Russia) and seeks to address a longstanding legislative controversy, which imposes a lighter punishment on […]

Apple proposes 13 new emojis representing users with disabilities

At some point over the past five years, emojis evolved from a niche into an important form of communication — a point that hasn’t been lost on Apple. Having previously suggested new professions and diversity icons, the company today pitched the Unicode Consortium on a collection of 13 new emojis “to better represent individuals wi…Read More

‘Social media companies are failing children’: MP proposes screen time limits for kids

Parents should be obligated to limit the amount of screen time their children spend on social media, according to minister Matt Hancock. He said the negative impact it can have on young people is a “genuine concern.” The secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport suggested an age-verification system and a government-imposed screen […]

Theresa May claims ‘Europe’s security is our security’ as she proposes a new UK-EU security treaty ahead of Brexit

Sebastian Widmann / Getty British Prime Minister Theresa May has proposed a new security agreement between the UK and the EU. The new treaty would aim to keep people safe “now and in the years ahead.” The speech comes after critics have accused Brexit and May of putting joint working to combat terrorism and crime at risk. Theresa […]