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Chinese hackers step up attacks on Taiwanese organisations: cybersecurity firm
A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, RedJuliett, has intensified its targeting of Taiwanese organisations, including government, education, technology, and diplomacy sectors, ahead of Taiwan's presidential elections in January. The cyberattacks were observed between November 2023 and April 2024. RedJuliett accessed servers via vulnerabilities in SoftEther enterprise VPN software. Recorded Future suggests that Chinese intelligence services in Fuzhou are likely behind the attacks to gather intelligence on Taiwan.
Decorated ex-Indian Army officer, UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee makes waves in China with his fitness regime
Chatterjee's four-and-a-half-minute documentary titled "Breathing for Good Health" starts with the recitation of the ancient Sanskrit symbol of "Om", sitting shirtless on a frozen lake bed in Beijing, practising deep breathing workout followed by stomach churning and Sheersh Asan, the headstand exercise has gone viral in social media in China.
Massive gas explosion in Kenya's capital injures more than 200 with toll expected to rise
A truck with an unknown registration number and loaded with gas exploded, igniting a huge fireball, the spokesman said. A flying gas cylinder hit Oriental Godown, burning down the warehouse that deals with garments and textiles. The Kenya Red Cross reported three deaths. The toll may rise after daybreak, Wesley Kimeto, the Embakasi police chief said.
Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024
Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.
Killed at 71, Ayman al-Zawahri led a life of secrecy and violence
With his white turban and dense, gray beard, his forehead marked by the bruising prized by some Muslims as denoting piety from frequent prayer, al-Zawahri had little of bin Laden's charisma and none of his access to fabled family wealth. But he was widely depicted as the intellectual spine of al-Qaida.
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin nears $20,000; Solana, Shiba Inu gain
The global cryptocurrency market cap was trading lower at the $916.63 billion mark, dropping as much as 3 per cent in the last 24 hours. However, the total cryptocurrency trading volume dropped marginally to $54.18 billion.
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China's expanding cyber footprints in Africa: CSIS report raises eyebrows
China's telecom major Huawei is working with multiple governments across the continent, and it is these governments that are using futuristic technology to undermine democratic values, according to Africa experts.
COVID-19 relief: Kenya donates 12 tonnes of food products to India
"The Government of Kenya wishes to stand in solidarity with the people and Government of India during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic by donating consumable food stuffs," Willy Bett, high commissioner of the African country to to India, said. Bett, who came to the financial capital from New Delhi to hand over the food articles, said the donation is directed to the frontline care givers who continue to work long hours to save lives.
Siddharth Chatterjee of India takes over as top UN diplomat in China
He will be UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's senior-most UN Representative in China as the UN Resident Coordinator.
View: Indian connection in UN leadership in China; opportunity for collaboration
Appointments of such senior UN appointments in any country particularly China calls for a lot of negotiations, and the appointment of Siddharth Chatterjee who is not just an Indian citizen but a decorated Indian Army veteran is a positive step.
UN chief appoints Siddharth Chatterjee as United Nations Resident Coordinator in China
Resident Coordinators are the UN Secretary-General's representatives for development at the country level. They lead UN teams supporting countries to recover better from the COVID-19 pandemic through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Travelling abroad? Don't forget your passport, visa and etiquette
From paying bills to tipping at restaurants, greeting foreigners to wishing them on festivals, different countries have different customs. Indians have to be sensitive to these.
Maker of PeeSafe raises $1 mn from a group of investors
Redcliffe Hygiene plans to use funds for expansion for their product PeeSafe
Why Ethiopia has emerged as the new hotspot of Africa?
Ethiopia emerges as a destination, showcasing its glorious antiquity — from the ruins of Aksum to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Rishad Naoroji: Meet the billionaire who prefers birdwatching to talking business strategy
“Once you get into that clique (hanging around with corporate honchos), all they talk about are numbers and markets and I get very bored” Rishad Naoroji.
Kenya terror attack: 20 Gujarati children missing, many feared dead
Nearly 20 children from Gujarati families settled in Nairobi are reported missing in the terrorist siege of Westgate Mall which was ended by Kenyan forces on Tuesday.
Narendra Modi urges PM to help Indian victims of Nairobi terror attack
Narendra Modi has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to use his good office to ensure safety of Indian victims in the Nairobi terror attack.
Narendra Modi urges PM to help Indian victims of Nairobi terror attack
Narendra Modi has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to use his good office to ensure safety of Indian victims in the Nairobi.
Experience the African wildnerness at Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Maasai Mara National Reserve in south-western Kenya is located 275 km away from the capital city Nairobi.
Pakistan reveals soft side to India with trade show in New Delhi
Pakistan will unveil a trade fair in New Delhi on Thursday to reveal a soft side to traditional foe India as commercial ties begin to bloom.
Kenya offers much more than just great African quadrupeds
Most people go to Kenya for a dekko of the great African quadrupeds; however you can find much more if you endeavour to.
Democratic Candidate Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
Full remarks of Sen. Barack Obama accepting the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, making him the first African American nominee to lead a major political party in a presidential election.
PE funds buy 3% in Acme Tele Power for Rs 400 cr
Mauritius-based private equity funds Monsoon India Inflection and Jackson Heights Investments have picked up a 3.35% stake in the Gurgaon-based Acme Tele Power for Rs 400 crore.
Annan seeks parliament backing for Kenya deal
Kofi Annan sought support from Kenya's divided parliament on Tuesday for an imminent political deal to pull the country out of turmoil that has left more than 1,000 people dead.
Annan works to break Kenyan deadlock as violence grows
Former United Nations chief Kofi Annan was set Saturday to push to break the deadlock in Kenya's political crisis a day after fresh ethnic strife cast a pall over efforts to halt the killings.
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