Hezbollah’s air defense capabilities revealed – Defense News

Hezbollah’s air defense capabilities revealed – Defense News

Israel has consistently targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon alongside the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Alongside recruitment to the organization, Hezbollah also enhances its airspace with an entire air defense system dedicated to downing drones and other UAVs.  The use of drones by Hezbollah, which began already 20 years ago, came to …

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Iran to push for better AI in the country

Iran to push for better AI in the country

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a meeting focusing on “big steps” in the field of artificial intelligence, Iran’s pro-government Tasnim News reported on Sunday. Iran has already invested in cyber capabilities, and the use of AI is one of the technologies many countries are now investing in. The meeting provided an overview of issues, …

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US, UK, Canada seek global coalition to combat state disinformation

US, UK, Canada seek global coalition to combat state disinformation

During a recent gathering at the US Embassy in London, James Rubin, the US special envoy and coordinator of the Global Engagement Centre (GEC), underscored the significance of support from allies in combating information warfare originating from Russia, China, Iran and various terrorist groups. The majority of their efforts are directed towards Russia and China, …

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Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Markets positive Wall Street hit another record on Friday as …

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Houthis could attack Britain’s underwater internet cables

Houthis could attack Britain’s underwater internet cables

Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach, former chairman of the Nato military committee, said in Monday’s report: “The Iran-backed Houthis assault on global maritime shipping has already demonstrated the ease with which our adversaries can wreak havoc on the water’s surface; there are growing concerns that they might also start doing so below it.” He described …

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Iran-backed hackers interrupt UAE, UK and Canadian programming with fake AI news broadcast

Iran-backed hackers interrupt UAE, UK and Canadian programming with fake AI news broadcast

A group of hackers linked to Iran have interrupted BBC and a host of other European TV streaming services in Britain, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, Microsoft stated in a report earlier this month, noting a marked acceleration of Iranian cyber attacks since Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel. The programming was interrupted with …

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17 months of internet shutdown costs Iran billions

17 months of internet shutdown costs Iran billions

The internet blackout started in Iran following nationwide demonstrations that engulfed the country in protest to the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. An Iranian trader is adjusting Valentine’s Day gifts at a shop in downtown Tehran, Iran, on the night of 13 February 2024. [Getty] A recent report by BBC Persian earlier this month revealed …

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Government-Approved Hike In Cost Of Internet Angers Iranians

Government-Approved Hike In Cost Of Internet Angers Iranians

Iranians, predominantly dependent on mobile data, are outraged by the government’s recent approval of price hikes, with many alleging corruption. “Where there is monopoly, collusion takes shape between [operators] and the government, and they scam the people in any way that they wish, same as in the case of car manufacturers, internet taxis, pharmaceutical import …

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