New US weapons systems easy to hack
The US Department of Defense’s (DOD) new computerized weapons systems currently under development is peppered with security vulnerabilities that leave…
Cameroon’s Violent Elections
As Africa’s oldest president campaigns for another term in Cameroon, a violent uprising simmer in parts of the country. Cameroon’s…
China accuses detained ex-Interpol chief of bribery
China has accused ex-Interpol president Meng Hongwei of bribery and other crimes just days after his disappearance drew international scrutiny.…
Abe’s outreach to South-East Asia
Abe pledges to promote free trade with Thailand while offering legal and political assistance to Cambodia. Japan is the third…
Turkey rejects future IMF loans
Ankara will no longer borrow money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The…
Tokyo opposes withdrawal of U.S. troops
Japan opposes any withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Korean Peninsula in exchange for North Korea’s denuclearization, Prime Minister Shinzo…
Google+ shutting down after massive user data leak
Google announced it is shutting down Google Plus after discovering a security vulnerability that exposed the personal data of up…
New law can slash US funding to Palestine Authority
President Donald Trump signed a new law endangering US assistance to Palestine Authority Security forces. The Palestinian Authority (PA) was…
US’s new counter-terrorism policy
The White House has issued a new counterterrorism policy for the first time since 2011 which promises to fight “radical…
Jamal Khashoggi disappears: Saudi Arabia under pressure
Prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been feared dead after mysteriously disappearing last week. Turkish investigators claim the high-profile dissident…
US, UK back Amazon & Apple’s over Chinese microchip hack
US and UK officials have both released statements in support of Apple, Amazon and Supermicro saying there is no reason…
Brazil turns to the Far-Right
Far-Right Candidate Jair Bolsonaro heads to the Runoff election after Missing Outright Win with 46% of the votes. Brazil, in…
UN reports warns of global climate crisis
U.N. report on global warming carries life-or-death warning but pessimists doubt likelihood of change. Climate change is a change in…
U.S. Secretary of State meets Kim Jong Un
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Pyongyang to meet with North Korean Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in…
Interpol chief Meng Hongwei goes missing in China
Interpol’s president Meng Hongwei has been reported missing after travelling to his native China in late September, according to French…