Cyberattack Disrupts Virginia Attorney General’s Office Operations, Investigation Underway

The Virginia Attorney General’s office has been hit by a significant cyberattack that has crippled the agency’s computer systems, leaving essential legal and administrative functions offline. The breach, which occurred earlier this week, has prompted an investigation by the Virginia State Police and other law enforcement agencies. In an internal communication obtained by the Richmond […]

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EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Air Operations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (Regulation (EU) No 965/2012). This Revision from February 2025 introduces: Following the adoption by the European Commission of a comprehensive regulatory package for drones and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA), this publication incorporates […]

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Global Powers Pledge Support for Syria’s Transition in Paris Conference

At a crucial meeting in Paris on February 13, 20 regional and Western nations committed to supporting Syria’s ongoing transition after the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. The gathering, which included representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Lebanon, and several Western powers, focused on ensuring Syria’s stability and sovereignty during its post-Assad recovery. Syrian Foreign […]

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UK Ambassador Meets British Nationals Detained in Iran on Security Charges

The British ambassador to Iran, Hugo Shorter, has met with two British nationals detained in Iran, both facing security-related charges. The meeting, which took place in Kerman, southern Iran, was attended by Iranian justice department officials and local government representatives, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA. While the identities of the detainees were not […]

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President Trump Announces Plans for Ukraine Peace Talks with Putin and Other Stakeholders

In a bold move to mediate the ongoing war in Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face, signaling the start of peace talks after nearly three years of conflict. Following separate calls with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, Trump expressed confidence that […]

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Over 250 Foreign Workers Freed from Myanmar’s Scam Centres, Thailand Takes Action

More than 250 foreign workers from 20 countries have been rescued from telecom fraud centres in Myanmar’s Karen State and brought to Thailand. The workers, primarily from African and Asian nations, had been lured into forced labor at scam operations along the Thai-Myanmar border. They were freed by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), an […]

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Brazil Seeks Trade Dialogue with US, Proposes Steel Quotas Amid Tariff Concerns

Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, has called for a measured approach following the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Speaking from Brasilia, Alckmin emphasized the importance of dialogue and indicated that Brazil would engage with the U.S. to address the issue, suggesting that setting quotas could serve as […]

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UN Accuses Armed Fighters of Rampant Child Sexual Violence in Eastern Congo

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has condemned a surge in sexual violence against children in eastern Congo, accusing both rebel and government forces of committing widespread rapes in the conflict-ridden region. According to UNICEF, reports of sexual abuse against minors in North and South Kivu provinces have escalated sharply in recent weeks, as rebels, […]

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ACLU Challenges Trump’s Decision to Detain Migrants Without Access at Guantánamo Bay

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), alongside other immigrant rights groups, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the detention of migrants at Guantánamo Bay. The suit, filed Wednesday, argues that the indefinite detention of migrants at the facility, without access to legal representation or communication with family members, violates their constitutional rights, […]

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Blast Targets Coal Miners in Southwestern Pakistan, Killing 11

A deadly bombing in the Harnai district of Balochistan, southwestern Pakistan, has left at least 11 people dead and six others wounded. The attack targeted a truck carrying coal miners to a nearby mine when an improvised explosive device (IED), potentially activated remotely, detonated along the roadside. The truck was transporting 17 miners when the […]

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