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German chancellor begins India visit focused on expanding trade ties and defense cooperation
Chancellor Merz's trip to India is the first time he has visited Asia since becoming Chancellor in May 2025. Merz was invited…
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London borough warns up to 100,000 households of scam risk following major data leak
Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council alerted residents to a possible cyber attack on the borough's shared IT systems, which could lead to…
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Qatar enters negotiations to stage the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup
Following the men’s World Cup in Doha last year, Qatar has been building on its efforts to become a global football center…
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Coordinated cyberattacks strike Romania’s water regulator and a major energy operator
During the winter break, Romania experienced an onslaught of cyberattacks against two vital infrastructure sectors: the National Water Authority (ANAR) and a…
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Kuwait announces nationwide public holiday on 18 January for Isra and Miʿraj
Kuwait has designated January 18, 2026, as a national public holiday to honor the Islamic occasion of Isra and Mi‘raj; this occasion…
Cybersecurity
Five-year review of the EU Cybersecurity Act heads toward a mid-January 2026 revision
Five years after it entered into force, the European Union plans to update its landmark Cybersecurity Act. In January 2026, the EU…
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Bangladesh asks for T20 World Cup fixtures to be moved, citing security concerns
Following the release of a star pacer named Mustafizur Rahman, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council…
Cybersecurity
Data breach at Spanish government subcontractor exposes sensitive information of foreign residents
Thousands of foreign nationals’ personally identifiable data were compromised as a result of cyber attacks that were detrimental to the Spanish immigration…
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International Court of Justice formally launches genocide proceedings over Myanmar’s treatment of the Rohingya
A major milestone occurred with the opening of hearings by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), regarding the allegations of genocide made…
Cybersecurity
Record-scale DDoS assaults knock La Poste’s online platforms offline across France
A major cyber attack occurred against France’s National Postal Service, La Poste, in the first week of January. The DDoS was so…
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North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests ahead of upcoming regional talks
Regional tensions increased after North Korea conducted several ballistic missile test firings, when regional representatives meet for important discussions. According to State…
Cybersecurity
Impersonation of Booking.com used in new BSoD-style phishing campaign against Europe’s hotel industry
In recent months, sophisticated phishing attacks were launched on the hospitality sector in Europe via fake Booking.com e-mails and a "Blue Screen…