World
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Apple Faces £3 Billion iCloud Monopoly Claim in the UK
The UK consumer rights organization ‘Which?’ has filed a £3 billion compensation claim against Apple, arguing that the tech giant violates competition laws by prioritizing its iCloud cloud storage services and effectively locking users into paying “rip-off” prices. According to…
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FBI Confirms China-Backed Hackers Breached US Telecom Giants to Steal Wiretap Data
The U.S. government has confirmed that hackers with links to China breached multiple U.S. telecommunication service providers to access wiretap systems used by law enforcement to surveil Americans. In a joint statement published on Monday, CISA and the FBI said…
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Dozens of Ukrainian Drones Launched Toward Russia Overnight
Over the past night, Russian air defense systems intercepted 51 Ukrainian drones, with 36 of them neutralized in the skies over the Krasnodar region, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported. According to the ministry, an additional 3 FPV drones…
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Musk Meets Iranian Ambassador, Says NYT
Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur and billionaire, who has been chosen to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, reportedly met with Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on Monday. The meeting, which lasted…
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Meta Fined €798 Million in Europe Over Anticompetitive Marketplace Practices
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been hit with a €797.72 million fine by the European Commission for alleged anticompetitive practices involving Facebook Marketplace. The European regulators ruled that Meta abused its dominant position by linking…
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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia increase imports from the EU
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia have increased imports from the European Union by $5.8 billion during the past year and a half since the onset of the Ukraine war. Concurrently, exports from EAEU countries to…
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European Parliament hosts exhibition dedicated to Sergei Parajanov’s 100th anniversary
The European Parliament recently opened an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergei Parajanov. Organized by the Armenian and Ukrainian representations in the EU, the event was hosted by Czech MEP Markéta Gregorová. Speaking at the event in Brussels,…
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COP29: Azerbaijan President Defends Oil, Criticizes “Western Fake News”
At the UN’s COP29 climate conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev defended oil and gas as a “gift of god” and criticized what he described as “Western fake news” surrounding Azerbaijan’s emissions. He argued that countries should not be blamed for…
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Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan Highlights Regional Tensions
On November 12, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss peace and stability in the Middle East and the South Caucasus. During the conversation, Blinken highlighted concerns over Turkey’s…
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Turkey Denies Supplying Oil to Israel Via Ceyhan Amid Political Tensions
The recent statements by Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources denying any involvement in supplying Azerbaijani oil to Israel reflect the intricate dynamics of energy politics and geopolitical alliances in the Middle East. Amid heightened tensions following Israel’s military…
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EU Nears 1 Million Artillery Shell Deliveries to Ukraine
The European Union’s commitment to deliver approximately one million artillery shells to Ukraine underscores a significant escalation in military support amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. EU High Representative Josep Borrell has confirmed that over 980,000 shells have already been…
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Global Protests Against Azerbaijan’s Oil Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
Recent protests around the world, particularly in front of Turkish and Azerbaijani embassies, have drawn attention to the controversial sale of Azerbaijani oil to Israel. These demonstrations aim to spotlight the ongoing violence in Palestine and raise concerns over the…
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Temporarily Steps Back for Medical Procedure
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will resume his official duties next Wednesday, following a temporary break due to a “planned medical procedure,” according to an announcement by Poland’s Government Information Center. While details about the procedure remain private, the government…
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U.S. to Deliver 500 Air Defense Missiles to Kyiv
In a decisive move to support Ukraine’s air defense, the U.S. is sending over 500 interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems to Kyiv, aiming to deliver these supplies within the coming weeks. According to a senior U.S. official, this…
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U.S. Restricts TSMC from Supplying Advanced AI Chips to China
The United States has issued new export controls prohibiting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) from supplying advanced AI chips to its customers in China starting November 11. This move by the U.S. Department of Commerce is part of a broader…