Google Cloud and Saudi Aramco will partner to deliver cloud infrastructure to Saudi Arabia, as Covid-19 accelerates rapid digital adoption in the Gulf. ( read original story ...)
UN criticises Trump’s pardons for Blackwater guards jailed over Iraq killings
The UN has sharply criticised President Donald Trump's decision to pardon four former Blackwater contractors jailed over the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians. Nicholas Slatten, Paul Slough, Evan Liberty ... ( read original story ...)
Trump pardon of Blackwater killers sparks outrage in Iraq
The pardons of four Blackwater contractors has reignited anger over one of the most disturbing episodes in the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. ( read original story ...)
Top U.S. officials agree options to give Trump for any attacks on Americans in Iraq
Top U.S. national security officials agreed on Wednesday on a proposed range of options to present to President Donald Trump aimed at deterring any attack on U.S. military or diplomatic personnel in ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon Under Fire for Vaccine Plans as COVID-19 Cases Surge
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in faced growing public pressure on Wednesday over his COVID-19 vaccine procurement plans as the country struggled to contain a third wave of the ... ( read original story ...)
FBI and CISA say Iran is behind ‘Enemies of the People’ site targeting election officials
Federal investigators revealed that a so-called “Enemies of the People” website that hurled accusations and threats at U.S. election officials in the wake of the 2020 presidential election was likely ... ( read original story ...)
FBI: Iran responsible for website threatening Gov. Whitmer, U.S. Election Officials
The FBI says that it has uncovered highly credible information that indicates Iranian cyber actors were responsible for the creation of a website targeting U.S. election officials in December 2020.The ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli submarine transits Suez Canal in show of force against Iran
An Israeli submarine transited the Suez Canal and is in the Red Sea, poised for possible action against Iran, the Israeli television station KAN 11 reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan to lay out ‘green’ growth strategy to meet Suga’s net-zero emissions goal -Nikkei
Japan will lay out on Friday a "green growth strategy" that includes a goal to replace gasoline-powered vehicles with electric cars by around 2035, the Nikkei newspaper reported. ( read original story ...)
UK’s Octopus Energy valued at $2bn after Japan supply deal
The one-time owner of a London coffee shop now has a paper fortune worth an estimated $155m (£115m) after a deal with a Japanese utility firm valued Octopus Energy, the sustainable energy business he ... ( read original story ...)