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Kyiv says Russia has been rejecting ceasefire calls for 100 days
Economic Times
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27d ago
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Ukraine claims that Russia has been rejecting US and Ukrainian ceasefire proposals for over three months, despite ongoing talks. Since the start of this year, several meetings involving US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials aimed at stopping Moscow's invasion have been unsuccessful. Russia has been setting terms that Kyiv perceives as ultimatums. Moscow seeks control over four regions and wants to replace Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv remains committed to peace, urging stronger international actions against Russia.
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World War III: Boeing offices in Kyiv damaged by Russian airstrike, is Moscow expanding the war to US interests?
Economic Times
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1m ago
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A Russian missile strike damaged Boeing's Kyiv office, highlighting risks for American firms amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Despite the attack, Boeing's operations in Ukraine remain unaffected. The strike raises concerns about Russia targeting U.S. corporate interests linked to Ukraine's defense. This incident is viewed as part of a broader Russian strategy against Western-backed infrastructure. Boeing maintains its partnerships in Ukraine, and the attack underscores potential escalations in targeting foreign companies aiding Ukraine.
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UN Security Council to meet on Iran as Russia, China push for a ceasefire
Economic Times
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24d ago
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The U.N. Security Council is set to discuss U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, following a proposal from Russia, China, and Pakistan for a ceasefire resolution in the Middle East. The draft resolution condemns the attacks but doesn't name the U.S. or Israel. A passing resolution requires at least nine votes and no vetos from the U.S., France, Britain, Russia, or China. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the strikes a "dangerous escalation."
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Russia fines Google for YouTube clip telling Russian troops how to surrender
Economic Times
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4m ago
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A Russian court fined Google 3.8 million roubles for YouTube videos showing Russian soldiers how to surrender. Russia frequently requires tech platforms to remove what it calls illegal content, including misinformation about the Ukraine war, and imposes fines for non-compliance. Critics claim Russia deliberately slows YouTube, hindering access to content critical of Putin. Russia denies this, blaming Google for not upgrading equipment, a claim Google and experts dispute. Putin accused Google of U.S. political manipulation.
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Government IT whistleblower calls out DOGE, says he was threatened at home
Arstechnica
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3m ago
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A government IT whistleblower, Daniel Berulis, claims that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) improperly accessed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) systems, leading to a data breach with attempted logins from Russia. Berulis, a DevSecOps architect, reported potential data exfiltration and received threats for preparing his disclosure. Despite denied access requests, Berulis' concerns prompted investigation calls by Representative Gerry Connolly, citing a conflict of interest due to Muskโs involvement in DOGE and ongoing legal actions.
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Elon Musk pushes back on Ukraine's claim that Russian forces are using Starlink
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has denied claims made by Ukrainian military intelligence that Russia is using SpaceX's Starlink satellites in the ongoing war. Musk stated that no Starlink terminals have been sold to Russia, and clarified that the Starlink network will not connect to devices in Russia. However, it remains unclear if the technology could be used in Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia. Analysts suggest that Russian soldiers may have obtained Starlink equipment from Ukrainian soldiers during battles. Russia has been attempting to disrupt Ukraine's access to Starlink for communication purposes.
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Russia orders Discord to remove almost 1,000 posts it says contain illegal materials
Economic Times
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9m ago
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- Russia's communications regulator has ordered Discord to delete around 1,000 materials deemed illegal, including posts involving child pornography and promoting drug abuse. - Discord and Russia's regulator, Roskomnadzor, have not commented on the situation yet. - Roskomnadzor is specifically requesting the removal of 947 illegal materials, including posts containing child pornography, extremism, involvement of minors in illegal activities, suicide encouragement, LGBT propaganda, and pro-drug content. - Russia has been consistently ordering foreign technology platforms to remove illegal content, imposing fines for non-compliance. - Discord has previously failed to remove prohibited material, resulting in a 3.5 million roubles ($37,493) fine on Monday. - Russia has a history of banning social media platforms that do not adhere to its content rules.
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Woman claims harassment by driver for โน2,500 days after trip, says Uber gave missed calls
Inshorts
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8m ago
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A woman claimed an Uber driver harassed her after her Mysuru-Bengaluru airport trip, aggressively demanding โน2,500 over the trip cost of โน2,407, and backed down after people began noticing him. She claimed the driver, Naveen, returned days later to her house and harassed her grandparents for extra money. She claimed Uber's grievance team gave missed calls after she raised issue.
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One Gaganyan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA, says govt
YourStory
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11m ago
Medial
One astronaut from the Gaganyan mission will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a collaboration between NASA and ISRO. Axiom Space, a private entity, has been identified by NASA for the joint mission. India's selection board has chosen four astronauts from the Indian Air Force for the Gaganyaan mission, with training underway in Russia and ISRO's Astronauts Training Facility in Bengaluru. Ground testing of propulsion systems, crew escape systems, and module designs have been completed, and various facilities for the mission are operational or nearing completion.
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Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Ukraine has requested SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, to prevent Russia from using its Starlink terminals in occupied areas, according to a government minister. Starlink terminals were deployed to aid Ukraine after the 2022 invasion, and have been crucial for battlefield communications. The Ukrainian military intelligence chief revealed that Russian troops were using thousands of Starlink terminals acquired from private Russian firms. The Ukrainian authorities have been in communication with SpaceX to resolve the issue, highlighting the need for these terminals to work in all areas due to specific technologies being used.
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Telegram boss's lawyer says probe against Durov is 'absurd'
Economic Times
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10m ago
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The lawyer for Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, has called it absurd to hold the head of a social network responsible for criminal acts committed on the platform. Durov is facing investigation and has been put under formal investigation by a French judge for allegedly allowing illicit content on the messaging app. The case raises questions about the balance between freedom of speech and law enforcement. The arrest and allegations against Durov have strained relations between France and Russia. The Kremlin has urged that the prosecution not turn into political persecution.
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