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In March 2024, the Digital Markets Act will come into force in the EU, which will have a significant impact on many tech companies and their decisions. In particular, Microsoft will have to make significant changes to its Windows 11 operating system. Microsoft will soon allow Windows 11 users in the European Economic Area (EEA) […]
The Iranian Shahed-171 drone can take off from a regular pickup truck on its own, using a jet engine. The device can be used to attack convoys of vehicles and conduct reconnaissance. Details of its production at a plant in Iran and test footage were published by an OSINT investigator with the nickname OSINTNic on […]
The latest Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar from Raytheon Technologies has been successfully integrated into the Patriot PAC-3 air defense system. This was reported by Lockheed Martin on its website. The latest LTAMDS radar is reportedly a key component of the US Army’s modernized air and missile defense strategy. During tests […]
The United States is in close cooperation with China on all issues related to the imposition of sanctions against Russia. This was stated by Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Jeffrey Payette, RBC-Ukraine reports citing his video briefing. According to him, the United States also regularly informs its Chinese partners about changes in the situation […]
In the morning of November 17, the Smolensk region of Russia was restless. The region was attacked by unknown drones. The UAV attack was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. “On November 17, at about 08:00 Moscow time, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack by an aircraft-type UAV […]
The Israeli Defense Forces reported that they had found an active tunnel shaft inside the Al-Shifa hospital complex in Gaza City. “Today, Hamas tunnel infrastructure was discovered inside the hospital,” the IDF said. CNN notes that the military also published photos and videos. Israeli commandos raided Gaza’s largest hospital in the early morning hours of […]
Visitors to a beach in Bingill Bay on Australia’s east coast were shocked on Halloween when a sinister dark figure splashed around in the water. Observers initially thought it was a shark fin or possibly a turtle. But when the creature appeared, it became clear that it was something completely different: a young casuarina, widely […]
The Finnish government announced the closure of its borders with Russia. According to Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, published in Ilta-Sanomat, restrictions on border crossings will come into effect on the night of November 18. During the press conference, Orpo said that Finland was closing four checkpoints on the eastern border: Imatra, Niirala, Nuijamaa and […]
The European Commission is considering imposing sanctions on Poland over delays at the border with Ukraine and the blockade of cargo. According to information received from a source in the EC and disseminated by RMF FM, this decision may be a reaction to Warsaw’s failure to fulfill its obligations under European law. In particular, it […]
Iran has amassed enriched uranium stockpiles sufficient to build several nuclear bombs and refuses to comply with UN demands. This is stated in the IAEA’s internal reports, which were obtained by Reuters. Iran already has 128.3 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, and if further enriched to 90%, this will be enough to produce three […]