India recently blocked YouTube videos and Twitter posts of a recent BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the country goes through a seven-week-long lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The documentary, which was released in March, explores Modi’s role in the 2002 massacre of Muslims in Gujarat, his links to… Continue reading India blocks YouTube videos and Twitter posts on BBC Modi documentary
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Canada wants to support commercial space launches
As the global space industry continues to grow, Canada is moving forward with plans to become an important player in the commercial space launch market. In December 2018, the Canadian government announced that it would provide up to $80 million in funding to create a commercial space launch site in northern Canada. The site, which… Continue reading Canada wants to support commercial space launches
Hacker Reportedly Gets Hands on Massive No-Fly List of Alleged Terrorist Suspects
The news was startling. Reports indicated that a hacker had obtained a massive no-fly list of individuals accused of being potential terrorists. Unofficially called the “terror watch list,” this controversial list includes the names of people who have been flagged by security and law enforcement officials as posing possible risks to civil aviation. The hacker… Continue reading Hacker Reportedly Gets Hands on Massive No-Fly List of Alleged Terrorist Suspects
U.S. Has Seen an Increase in UFO Sightings, New Government Report Says
In recent years, the United States has seen a meteoric rise in UFO sightings, according to a new report from the United States government. The report by the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force provides evidence that suggests a growing number of unexplained encounters with aircrafts of unknown origin. These sightings have the potential to disrupt… Continue reading U.S. Has Seen an Increase in UFO Sightings, New Government Report Says
Louisiana requires digital government ID to access Pornhub and other adult sites
Over the past few years, we have become increasingly aware of the laws and restrictions placed on accessing adult content on the internet. In a recent move, Louisiana has taken a major step towards regulating access to pornographic content on the web by requiring adults to provide government-issued digital identification before they can access websites… Continue reading Louisiana requires digital government ID to access Pornhub and other adult sites
Pakistan cracks down on sketchy digital lending
In a major effort to protect citizens and curb the unchecked lending practices of unregistered financial institutions, the government of Pakistan has taken steps to crack down on sketchy digital lending. The government’s effort is part of a larger digitalization movement to make banking and payment services more easily accessible to its citizens, but unfortunately,… Continue reading Pakistan cracks down on sketchy digital lending
SBF’s handcuffs aren’t loosening up anytime soon
In recent days, Singapore’s Straits Times Business Forum (SBF) has published a series of articles about how Singapore’s economic policies are stifling small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Straits Times Business Forum (SBF) is a platform designed to promote thought-provoking discussion on Singapore’s financial policies, with a specific focus on the impact of these policies on… Continue reading SBF’s handcuffs aren’t loosening up anytime soon
Never-before-seen malware is nuking data in Russia’s courts and mayors’ offices
On the morning of Wednesday, April 15th, 2021, officials in Russia reportedly discovered a massive malware attack underway across their towns, cities, and court systems. This previously unseen form of malware was created specifically to target government systems, wiping out data and wiping out systems. Government officials throughout the country were shocked to realize that… Continue reading Never-before-seen malware is nuking data in Russia’s courts and mayors’ offices