Business and banking dealings by North Koreans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo appear to violate numerous international sanctions, according to watchdog groups who say Pyongyang is taking ... ( read original story ...)
Toll accused of sanctions busting in North Korea, Iran, Syria
The Melbourne-based transport company paid about $200 million over allegations by the US Treasury it breached UN sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Led by BTS, ‘Parasite,’ ‘#Alive’ and More, South Korea’s Entertainment Biz Is Taking the World by Storm
For the portion of Western audiences previously stuck behind the one-inch barrier of subtitles, the multi-Oscar haul by Bong Joon Ho’s dark and provocative “Parasite” was a revelation. But for ... ( read original story ...)
Russia is responsible for most nation-state cyberattacks, followed by Iran, North Korea, and China, according to a new Microsoft report
The report measured Microsoft accounts that were "targeted or compromised by nation-state activities." ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 live news: Paris faces being placed on ‘maximum alert’; Turkey condemned for underreporting cases
Bars and restaurants in Paris face closure from Monday; Turkey’s top medical association criticises decision from president Erdogan’s government ... ( read original story ...)
Ethnic identifiers in Myanmar election app criticized
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A Sweden-based organization that promotes democracy and assists in organizing elections said Thursday it is not responsible for a smartphone application's inclusion of a ... ( read original story ...)
EU Leaders Talk Turkey As Ties Fester
EU leaders debated the diplomatic crisis with Turkey on Thursday, haggling over the bloc's red lines as they try to defuse a stand-off in the Mediterranean and conflict in Azerbaijan. The first night ... ( read original story ...)
The No Good, Very Bad Week for Iran’s Nation-State Hacking Ops
A look at the state of Iran's cyber operations as the US puts the squeeze on it with a pile of indictments and sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Turkey and Greece set up military hotline amid energy tensions
Turkey and Greece have set up a military hotline in a bid to reduce the risk of clashes in the Mediterranean, where the two are locked in a row over energy resources and maritime borders. The move was ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 live news: Paris faces being placed on ‘maximum alert’; Turkey condemned for underreporting cases
Bars and restaurants in Paris face closure from Monday; Turkey’s top medical association criticises decision from president Erdogan’s government ... ( read original story ...)