3 d. ago Canada’s election saw ‘small scale’ foreign interference attempts: report

The federal election security task force said the attempts did not affect the outcome or rise to the level of requiring a public warning during the campaign.

Politics

3 d. ago China and Russia tried to interfere in last election, but to little avail, watchdog says

The report said that foreign interference is becoming harder to detect as techniques become more sophisticated and subtle

Politics

4 d. ago Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant Sees Record Output With China Flows

Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant increased gas production to record levels in September as its cargoes appear to find buyers in China.

Sport

7 d. ago Moldovans cast ballots in a tense election plagued by Russian interference claims

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans are heading to the polls to cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference, a vote seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. Sunday’s pivotal vote will elect a new 101-seat parliament, after which Moldova’s […]

Politics

7 d. ago Moldovans vote in a tense election plagued by Russian interference claims

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans on Sunday cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference, a vote seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. Sunday’s pivotal vote will elect a new 101-seat parliament, after which Moldova’s president nominates a prime […]

Politics

7 d. ago Moldova awaits election results in vote plagued by Russian interference claims

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Polls have closed in Moldova’s closely-watched parliamentary election Sunday, a race fraught with claims of Russian interference. Many viewed the ballot as a geopolitical choice between a path to the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. When polls closed locally at 9 p.m. (1800 GMT), the Central Electoral […]

Politics

1 week ago Russia is tracking two satellites used by the German military, defence minister says

BERLIN (AP) — Russia is currently tracking two Intelsat satellites used by the German military, a senior minister said on Thursday German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius revealed the active operations as he announced a (euro)35 billion ($41 billion) investment in his country’s space programs over the next five years. Pistorius said Russia and China have […]

Events

2 w. ago Iran withdraws resolution banning attacks on nuclear sites after U.S. pressure

VIENNA — Iran decided at the last minute Thursday to withdraw a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities that it had put forward along with China, Russia and other countries for a vote before an annual gathering of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s member nations. Western diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal […]

Economics

2 w. ago Nations Aiming for Arctic Power Can’t Get Enough of These Ships

The US and Canada want more icebreakers to counter Russia and China in the Arctic, as the polar region — and competition for it — heats up.

Other

2 w. ago EU Grapples With How to Navigate Trump’s Demands on Russian Oil

The European Union is weighing sanctions on companies in India and China that are enabling Russia’s oil trade as part of an upcoming package of fresh restrictions, according to people familiar with the matter.

Technology

3 w. ago China Is Cranking Up its LNG Trade with Russia in Test For Trump

China appears to be setting up a system to import regular cargoes of liquefied natural gas from a Russian project sanctioned by the US, a move that will test the Trump administration’s willingness to penalize Beijing in its efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenue.

Economics