5 h. ago Russia labels WhatsApp a national security threat, pushes for local alternative

MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers have declared WhatsApp, the world’s most widely used messaging platform owned by Meta, a threat to national security. The announcement follows recent legislation signed by President Vladimir Putin aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on foreign digital platforms. Under the new law, Russia will develop a state-supported messaging app named “MAX”, which […]

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4 d. ago Food or housing? Ahsan Iqbal sounds alarm on land conversion

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has raised a red flag over Pakistan’s growing housing sprawl. He warned that the rapid conversion of fertile farmland into housing societies is a major threat to national food security. Chairing a high-level committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, he called for urgent legislation and long-term planning to protect agricultural land. Iqbal […]

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1 week ago Over 1.7 million users at risk from malicious chrome extensions

Security researchers have discovered 11 malicious Google Chrome extensions that have collectively been downloaded over 1.7 million times. These extensions, available on the Chrome Web Store, are capable of tracking user activity and redirecting them to dangerous websites. The threat was first identified by cybersecurity experts at Koi Security and reported by Bleeping Computer. The […]

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2 w. ago Israel strikes Gaza as officials head to Washington for ceasefire talks

Israeli airstrikes and tank operations continued across Gaza on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee, even as Israeli officials prepared to discuss a possible ceasefire in Washington. At least 20 people were killed in the latest wave of violence, according to local health authorities. Tanks pushed into Gaza City’s eastern districts, […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan Army deployed nationwide to secure Muharram observances amid threat alerts

LAHORE – The Pakistan Army has been deployed across the country to ensure security during the holy month of Muharram, following rising threat alerts. The Ministry of Interior announced this move after the federal cabinet approved a summary submitted by the ministry. Troops will be stationed in all four provinces, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad […]

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3 w. ago Iran assures Qatar: ‘Our attack targeted only U.S. base, not you’

Iran defends its missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar, claiming it posed no threat to Qatar or its people. The Supreme National Security Council of Iran released an official statement. It stated the attack was a direct response to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran emphasized that the strike specifically targeted the […]

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4 w. ago Russia condemns US strikes on Iran as ‘blatant violation’ of international law

MOSCOW: Russia has strongly condemned the United States over its recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the move a “blatant violation” of international law and a threat to global security. In a statement released on Sunday, Moscow criticised the attacks, which were carried out in the early hours of 22 June, as reckless and […]

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