Kaspersky denies hazard after US bans its software
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denied on Friday that it is a security threat after the US Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States. The Moscow-based company — whose CEO Eugene Kaspersky is Russian — said in a statement that the Commerce Department’s decision would not...
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US Supreme Court upholds gun control law for domestic violence protection
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EU nations agree to start membership negotiations with Ukraine next week
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Fire that spread through settlements in Turkey left 11 dead, village evacuated
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China sanctions three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
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How did N Korean soldiers wander across most heavily guarded border
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S Korea summons Russian envoy
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Pak PM assures PPP of addressing its concerns over budget
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Former Pakistan PM Abbasi launches new political party
(): Former Pakistan prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday formed a new political party named Awaam Pakistan after parting ways with the ruling PML-N due to the differences with the party’s way of politics. Abbasi, who served as the prime minister from August 2017 to May 2018, was joined...
Tourist allegedly killed for Quran desecration in Pak
An enraged mob in the picturesque Pakistani town of Swat has gunned down a tourist, dragged him through the town and later hanged him in full public view for allegedly committing desecration of the Qurn. The incident happened on Thursday night when Muhammad Ismail, a resident of Sialkot in Punjab...
Washington Post editor decides not to take job after backlash
(): Newly-named Washington Post editor Robert Winnett has decided not to take the job and remain in England amid leadership turmoil at the news organisation. The Post’s CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, announced Winnett’s decision to withdraw in a note to staff on Thursday morning. He will stay as deputy...
Enthusiasts worldwide mark 10th Yoga International Day
Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday. Recognising its universal appeal, in December 2014, the UN proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of...
NZ’s gun laws being revised by ex-gun lobbyist
New Zealand’s government will overhaul the tighter gun laws introduced after a deadly mass shooting by a white supremacist five years ago, because they put excessive burdens on gun owners who feel vilified by law enforcement and the public, the lawmaker leading the changes said. “What’s happened is a massive change...
Biden, Trump taking different approaches to prepare for next week’s debate
President Joe Biden begins an intense period of private preparations Friday at Camp David for what may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. The 81-year-old Democrat’s team is aware that he cannot afford an underwhelming performance when he faces Republican rival Donald Trump for 90 minutes on live...
Sudan’s vice-pres expresses concern over peace talks
(): South Sudan’s vice president has said that peace talks in neighbouring Kenya have failed to acknowledge the country’s peace agreement established in 2018, alleging a new draft agreement is aimed at replacing the original peace deal. Riek Machar in a protest letter to the talks’ mediator on Thursday said the...
