Pakistan’s digital crackdown: How geofencing and ID blacklists are silencing dissent

Pakistani authorities disabled national IDs and passports of thousands linked to 2023 political unrest, using geofencing to track protesters – highlighting the rise of digital surveillance. The crackdown followed violent protests after former PM Imran Khan’s arrest, with NADRA blacklisting over 5,500 individuals via mobile data near protest sites, crippling their access to essential services. … Leer más

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration, allows revocation of temporary protected status for 500,000 illegal aliens

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to allow the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV), overturning lower court injunctions that had blocked their deportation. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the end of TPS protections and work permits for 532,000 CHNV migrants, effective … Leer más

Putin warns against terror, vows to continue “tough” peace stance amid Ukrainian infrastructure attacks

Putin blames Ukraine for deadly bridge collapses in Bryansk and Kursk regions, labeling Kyiv’s leadership as “terrorists.” Bridge attacks linked to Kyiv, timed to disrupt peace talks, killed seven and injured 120 people. Putin dismisses Ukraine’s call for 30- to 60-day ceasefire, claiming it would allow Kyiv to rearm and regroup. Zelensky’s insult toward Russian … Leer más

Soldados estadounidenses entrenan en Panamá para proteger el canal

Soldados estadounidenses llegaron a Panamá para realizar ejercicios militares para proteger el canal interoceánico, en el marco de un acuerdo bilateral. Según un comunicado de la Embajada de EE.UU. en el país centroamericano, citado por AFP, el Ejército «entrenará junto a los estamentos de seguridad panameños» en «operaciones en la selva». «Trabajaremos aún más estrechamente … Leer más

«En respuesta a los actos terroristas»: Rusia confirma ataque a gran escala contra infraestructura militar de Ucrania

El Ejército ruso llevó a cabo la noche del jueves al viernes un ataque masivo contra objetivos militares de Ucrania. De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Defensa del país, «en respuesta a los actos terroristas del régimen de Kiev», las Fuerzas Armadas de Rusia lanzaron «un ataque masivo» con armas aéreas, marítimas y terrestres de alta … Leer más

Trump reveals Putin warned of imminent retaliation against Ukraine in 75-minute call

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of military retaliation against Ukraine following drone strikes on Russian airfields, escalating tensions in the ongoing war. Trump disclosed details of a 75-minute call with Putin in which they discussed Iran’s nuclear program, with Putin offering to assist in negotiations in a move criticized by U.S. lawmakers. Ukrainian drone attacks … Leer más

Europe’s drug crisis spirals out of control as cartels flood streets with lethal new opioids and designer drugs

The European Union is losing its battle against a tidal wave of synthetic drugs, as criminal networks exploit geopolitical instability, weakened supply chains, and regulatory loopholes to flood the continent with deadly new substances. The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has issued a dire warning in its latest report, revealing an unprecedented surge in designer … Leer más