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Washington Labels Petro’s Conduct Unacceptable The United States has officially revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after his recent activities in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. The State Department described his behavior as “reckless and incendiary,” expressing concern over actions taken outside formal diplomatic engagements. Outspoken Remarks at Pro-Palestinian Rally At a protest near the UN headquarters, Petro encouraged American soldiers to disregard orders and called for a multinational military force exceeding the size of the U.S. armed forces to intervene in Palestine. His speech quickly drew attention and criticism from U.S. officials, who warned…

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased recovery after a large-scale cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now restored, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments with strengthened invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack forced shutdown The attack in August forced Jaguar Land Rover to close its IT networks and halt production lines. Its factories will stay closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working nonstop on a support package for suppliers. Growing concerns suggest smaller firms could collapse if the stoppage continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer called the crisis urgent but admitted no plan is…

Interpol coordinated a major operation across 14 African nations, arresting 260 people linked to online fraud and sextortion.The suspects built fake romantic relationships to extort money or blackmail victims with intimate images.Investigators identified over 1,400 victims who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million) through these schemes.Cyril Gout, Interpol’s acting executive director of police services, reported rising cyber-enabled crimes across the continent. National Police Target Fraud Rings Ghanaian authorities detained 68 suspects who used fake identities, charged shipment fees, and secretly recorded victims for blackmail.Senegal police arrested 22 individuals who impersonated celebrities online, scamming over 100 people out of $34,000…

US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs on imported goods. From October 1, branded and patented medicines will face a 100 percent duty if companies do not operate factories in the United States. Washington will also apply a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will face a 50 percent duty. Trump unveiled the measures on Thursday, describing them as essential to shield American manufacturers. On Truth Social, he argued that a “flood” of imports made the action unavoidable. He said the tariffs were necessary to defend domestic industries. The announcement came despite…

Officials Probe Suspected Coordinated Flights Danish authorities reported that drones were seen over four airports from late Wednesday into early Thursday, prompting an investigation into a potential organized operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the flights as deliberate and likely executed by a professional operator. Intelligence sources highlighted patterns similar to other European drone incidents, raising concerns about possible Russian involvement, though no party has claimed responsibility. Flight Interruptions at Civilian and Military Hubs The airports affected included Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup. Aalborg, which also functions as a military base, experienced the longest delays, while Skrydstrup, home to…

Rescue teams recovered five decomposed bodies 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk, calling the incident part of the deadly “death journey.”Abreen, a local aid group, identified the victims as likely Sudanese and shared images from the operation. Migrants Face Deadly Journeys Migrants flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, traveling overland or by sea through Libya.Drowning incidents near the coast occur often; 61 migrants died off Zuwara in December.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after their vehicle broke down in the desert for 11 days. Europe Confronts Rising…

An Indian court has rejected a case brought by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal gave officials unchecked powers to censor online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s petition against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been published. X has not yet confirmed whether it will appeal. Second major loss in court This decision marks the second courtroom defeat for X in India in just over two years. The platform had earlier failed to overturn government content blocking powers. Digital rights experts warn…

A drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat, injuring at least 22 people, local medics reported Wednesday.The Israeli military confirmed air defences failed to stop the drone before it hit the Red Sea city.Magen David Adom said two victims suffered serious injuries while the others had minor wounds. Authorities Warn Public to Avoid Site Police deployed bomb disposal teams to inspect the drone debris and check for explosives.Officials instructed residents to stay away and avoid handling any remnants at the crash location.The Israeli military urged civilians to follow Home Front Command safety guidelines posted on Telegram. Houthi Attacks and Regional Retaliation…

Major Expansion of AI Infrastructure OpenAI, in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, is set to grow its Stargate initiative with five new data-center locations across the United States. The planned sites include Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; Milam County, Texas; Lordstown, Ohio; and one additional Midwestern location that has yet to be disclosed. These additions are projected to increase the program’s total computing capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts, contributing to a long-term strategy aiming for up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure investment. Division of Responsibilities Among Partners The consortium confirmed that Oracle will oversee the development…

Canadian privacy officials concluded that TikTok fails to protect children’s data effectively. They said the company does not block underage users and misuses personal details. Children remain on the platform Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children use TikTok every year. The company insists the app is not designed for those under 13. Investigators found that many minors still access the service. Sensitive data exploited The inquiry revealed that TikTok collected sensitive information from large groups of children. The platform used this data for advertising and content targeting. Officials warned that such practices endanger young people. TikTok promises to improve The…