Washington, USA, December 8, 2008 (ANI): At least USD 20,000,000 in US Covid relief benefits was stolen by hackers from China, including unemployment Insurance funds, and Small Business Administration loans. NBC News reported the theft, citing the Secret Service of the country. Hackers are linked to the Chinese government and come from a Chengdu-based organization called APT41. According to … Read more
Tehran, Iran, December 8, 2008 (ANI): Iran executed a man who injured a paramilitary officer as a result of mass protests continuing in Iran’s aftermath of Mahsa Amin’s death. CNN reported that the execution was carried out by the Iranian state media. According to Iranian media, it is the first execution in connection to protests. Many Iranians … Read more
Islamabad (Pakistan), December 8 (ANI). Pakistani authorities in Islamabad sealed Jinnah Avenue (and the Centaurus Mall) following the verbal altercation that took place between Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Sardar Tanveer Ilyas. Sharif was seen gesturing at Ilyas, asking him to return to his seat. Witnesses claim that Sharif, having finished his speech, … Read more
Colombo [ Sri Lanka], December 9, (ANI),: Sri Lanka schools were closed due to high levels of pollution after Cyclone Mandous passed its coast, raising strong wind and rain. Al Jazeera reported that in Sri Lanka, the sky was blue and there was sporadic rainfall. Health authorities advised elderly and children to stay indoors. According to Daily Mirror’s weather forecast Sri Lanka, heavy showers … Read more
Colombo [ Sri Lanka], December 9, (ANI), Sri Lanka Schools closed due to high levels of air pollution as Cyclone Mandous passed close by the coast, raising strong winds & rain. Al Jazeera reports that the sky became blue in Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo and other cities due to sporadic rain. Children and seniors were advised by health officials to stay indoors. … Read more
Washington, USA, December 10, 2010 (ANI): Friday’s announcement by the United States Defence Department of a new military assistance package in USD 275million for Ukraine was made. This package includes ammunition for high mobility artillery missile systems (HIMARS), additional ammunition for 80,000 155mm artillery rounds, and counter-Unmanned Aerial System equipment. The US also announced an assistance … Read more
Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more
Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more
Kabul (Afghanistan), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Instead sharing a strategy for media personnel in Afghanistan the Taliban have pushed media outlets to the margin again. They claim that authorities are planning to give proper direction to media outlets. Khaama Press reported Friday. According to Khaama Press, Mohammad Younis Rashid (executive of the Information and Cultural … Read more
New York [USA], December 10, (ANI): India abstains from voting in United Nations Security Council on a resolution which exempts humanitarian assistance efforts from sanction. The 14-member Council, which includes the US and Ireland, adopted the draft resolution to exempt humanitarian assistance efforts from sanctions. Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative at the UN explained that India’s concern was triggered … Read more