Latest Updates Around The World
Image generated by Google Gemini Nosy neighbors in the room become a problem. Russian ‘inspector’ satellites are once again in the spotlight after evidence emerged that two spacecraft maneuvered unusually close to crucial communications satellites in orbit, raising concerns in the wider technology and satellite industry about surveillance, signal interception and the increasing militarization of […]
The company’s founder and CEO, Igor Runets, was placed under house arrest on multiple tax evasion charges. BitRiver, Russia’s largest Bitcoin miner, is on the brink of collapse amid mounting financial and legal troubles. Courts have placed the parent company, Fox Group of Companies, under observation as debts and unpaid obligations pile up. One of […]
China operates the world’s largest navy by ship hulls and has combat ships — including surface warships and submarines — acquired from Russia decades ago that have helped the country build naval power capable of challenging the United States. While Russian legacy systems remain a relevant part of the rapidly growing Chinese fleet, Alex Happinesssaid […]
Russia-linked crypto activity soared even as illicit transactions dropped to just 1.2% of total on-chain volume by 2025. Illegal cryptocurrency activity rebounded sharply in 2025, mainly due to Russia-linked sanctions and improved allocation. A new report from TRM Labs estimates that fraudulent wallets received approximately $158 billion in inbound value during the year, which is […]
Key points Rostec confirmed it will display armored vehicles, rocket artillery and digital fire control systems at the 2026 World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. The line-up includes the BTR-22, the Ballista remote weapons station, Planshet-A/Atlet fire control system and the 300mm Sarma MLRS. Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec confirmed it will showcase a range […]
Scott Bessent, US Secretary of the Treasury | Photo credit: Bloomberg In the wake of the India-EU FTA, the US has described the Europeans as “very disappointing”, saying they were unwilling to join Washington in imposing tariffs on New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil over this trade deal. “Again, they have to do what’s best […]
Three drones piloted by one operator hit three targets simultaneously in the Swarm Forge demonstration Auterion A new viral video released by the Pentagon for their Swarm Forge initiative shows a single operator hitting three targets simultaneously with three drones. Auterion performed the demonstration using Cracking Kinetic warheadsand it appears to be a global first: […]
NATO fighter jets have been deployed to intercept a rare Russian aircraft near the Baltic Sea. Italian Eurofighter Typhoons, stationed at a base in Estonia as part of a long-standing NATO air policing mission, tracked the Russian Navy Beriev BE-200 as it traveled near alliance airspace. “Today at around 11:30 am, Italian Air Force Aeronautica […]
Chainalysis reported that illicit crypto will increase by 162% in 2025, led by sanctioned entities, North Korean hacks, Russian tokens and money laundering networks. Illegal cryptocurrency activity rose to record levels in 2025 as criminal-linked addresses received at least $154 billion during the year. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, this is a 162% increase […]
TRM’s report shows that crypto is now embedded in the state’s economic and security planning, rather than being treated as a peripheral asset. A new report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has revealed that governments around the world are no longer on the sidelines of the crypto markets, with states from North Korea to […]
