Month: February 2024
Tinder introduces passport scanning checks
Tinder is introducing enhanced identity checks for users, involving a passport or driving licence being checked against a video selfie and anyone who signs up to the voluntary scheme will get an icon on their profile, verifying their age and likeness are authentic. Tinder says the system it is introducing should give users more confidence
The United Kingdom Defense against Russia
Given their crucial role in deterring Putin, any question hanging over the reliability of the Trident system is deeply disturbing. Their effectiveness in restraining Russian aggression relies on the perception that they will work, and will inflict a terrible cost on the country if it dares to enter a direct conflict with the West.The threat
Difficult Frontline in Ukraine fight against Russia
On the southern frontline, Ukrainian troops said they were facing ” heavy fire” Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region. Senior commander Oleksandr Tarnavsky said Russia was launching multiple attacks on the village of Robotyne, which is one of the few places Kyiv managed to recapture during its 2023 counter-offensive. Days after Russian forces seized the
Lockbit Cyber Attack in UK
Criminals use Lockbit to hack into computers belonging to companies and organisations and lock users out until a ransom is paid. They often also steal data and threaten to release it. The UK has led an operation to disrupt what is thought to be the world’s largest criminal ransomware group. The organisation is believed to
The US army in Europe and Asia
For many years, the us Army’s principal role in the Pacific was to guard bases, provide air defence and handle logistics. To the extent it was a “manoeuvre” force, in military parlance, it was focused on North Korea.The year 1973 was a pivotal one for America’s army. The force was battered and broken from Vietnam. In January the defence secretary
Russia Spies On NATO and Europe
Russian intelligence, though bruised, is firmly back on its feet after its recent humiliations. Russian cyber-activity goes from strength to strength. In December America and Britain issued public warnings over “Star Blizzard”, an elite fsb hacking group which has been targeting nato countries for years. The priority for Russian spies is to prepare for that conflict not just by
The new mobilisation law in Ukraine
The array of issues raised illustrates the tightrope the government must walk as it seeks to replenish battlefield manpower while protecting the fragile economy, which contracted by a third in 2022 before making a recovery last year. Ukrainian authorities acted to tighten the rules on drafting civilians into the army late last year as the
The declining dollar
The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six major rivals, started the week down 0.058% at 104.14 after clocking five straight weeks of gains. The index is up 3% this year. Globally the dollar was steady on Monday after data last week showing U.S. inflation remained sticky cast doubts on when the Federal
Russia’s economy goes against economic sanctions
The International Monetary Fund recently forecast that GDP (gross domestic product) would rise by 2.6% in Russia this year, a steep increase from its October estimate. That’s on top of a growth rate of more than 3% in 2023. Meanwhile oil revenues are surging again and unemployment is at a historic low. The Kremlin has
EU new sanctions on Moscow
Germany is pressing for more European Union sanctions against Russia, German top diplomat Annalena Baerbock said Monday ahead of an EU foreign ministers’ meeting due to be attended by the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny fell unconscious and died on Friday after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” penal colony in Kharp,