U.S. Steps Up Crackdown on Online Scams Directed From Southeast Asia
The Trump administration announced criminal charges, sanctions and multimillion-dollar rewards aimed at combating the scams. Source link
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Rosenberg: Kremlin’s tightening grip on internet fuels public discontent
Throughout Russia, internet usage has become seriously restricted. Citizens are drawing comparison to Soviet censorship and today’s digital blackouts. Source
The Priceless Treasures Fueling Sudan’s Bitter Civil War
Rebel fighters are targeting the country’s rich cultural history and selling valuable artifacts to the highest bidder in the illicit
Chinese Satellites Over Mideast Battlefield Put U.S. on Edge
Chinese satellite imagery of the conflict zone is potentially offering battlefield guidance to Iran and other U.S. adversaries. Source link
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models. Source link
Paris Modest Fashion Week: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape. Source link
An Iranian Ship Tried to Slip the Blockade. A U.S. Destroyer Chased It Down.
Hundreds of ghost-fleet vessels are playing a game of cat-and-mouse as the U.S. tries to lock down Iran’s oil trade
Iran escalates Hormuz ‘tit-for-tat,’ seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron
Iran seizes two commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, attacks third Daniel Flesch, a former Israeli Defense Force soldier and
Opinion | The Iran War Marks the End of ‘Escalation Management’
Cold War military doctrine restrained the U.S. from taking advantage of its military superiority. Source link
US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying boats
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran. Source