Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has revealed that North Korean hackers were behind the $50 million heist that took place in October 2024. The attack, which unfolded on October 16, targeted the project’s multi-signature emissions adjustment process after three of its developers were infected with sophisticated malware. How the Attack Unfolded The breach […]
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In contemporary society, exploitation takes on a variety of forms, often subtle and concealed within the fabric of everyday life. This pervasive problem is not confined to one domain but spans across multiple sectors—business, education, religion, and government. Power dynamics are manipulated in ways that exploit individuals for profit, control, or influence, all while the […]
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Speaking from Gaza, WHO Representative Rik Peeperkorn described a scene of widespread destruction, overwhelmed medical facilities and growing mental health needs, as the population in the enclave gradually returns to what is left of their homes after nearly 16 months of conflict. “Everyone in Gaza is affected…stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. It’s everywhere,” he said, […]
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The court was established by the Rome Statute, negotiated within the UN – but it is a fully independent court set up to try the gravest crimes, including crimes against humanity. Read our explainer here. Thursday’s executive order said the US government would “impose tangible and significant consequences” on ICC officials who work on investigations […]
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In a bold step to position itself as a hub of technological innovation, Mexico has launched the National Semiconductor Design Center, dubbed “Kutsari,” aiming to shape the future of the global semiconductor industry. Announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, the center’s name—derived from the Purépecha word for “sand”—symbolizes the foundational raw material crucial to semiconductor production […]
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Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement its anticipated company-wide layoffs beginning Monday, February 10, 2025, while simultaneously ramping up efforts to recruit machine learning engineers, according to internal memos reviewed by Reuters. The layoffs, expected to affect approximately 5% of Meta’s workforce, will target underperforming employees, with notifications scheduled to […]
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Amazon is experiencing an unprecedented surge in profits, with a record-breaking $20 billion in Q4 2024, almost double the previous year’s figure. This financial windfall marks a pivotal moment in the company’s history, reflecting the success of its diversified business strategy and positioning Amazon as a dominant player in the emerging AI sector. CEO Andy […]
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Timor-Leste’s road to peace has not been easy. In 1976, not long after Indonesia became independent it invaded the eastern part of the island of Timor, formerly a Portuguese colony. An unhappy period of occupation, punctuated by violent repression, followed until 1999 when, with the support of the UN, the small Asian nation embarked on […]
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The Trump administration’s decision to recall thousands of USAID employees stationed overseas is expected to come with a hefty price tag, potentially costing up to $50 million, according to internal estimates shared with ABC News. The recall will affect approximately 1,800 USAID employees and nearly 3,000 of their family members, all of whom have been […]
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The waiver allows the continuation or resumption of “life-saving humanitarian assistance” including HIV treatment. That means 20 million people living with HIV and whose medication is funded by the US can continue to receive treatment. “That’s 20 million out of the 30 million people living with HIV in the world,” said Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director […]
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