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Gaza war casts long shadow over Israeli cyber tech

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ISRAEL

The country’s renowned cyberespionage and surveillance capabilities were to some extent undermined by Hamas’s low-tech communications and misdirection. The conflict, so far, has…

Geopolitical rifts benefit South-east Asia tech sector

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

However, as the major technology producers attempt to diversify and reconfigure their supply chains -- particularly to redirect investment away from China -- interest in…

Peaceful Venezuela protest takes momentum from Maduro

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VENEZUELA

The opposition Democratic Unity Movement (MUD) convened the national protest to pressure the National Electoral Council (CNE) to bring forward the next phase of the recall…

Polluting plastics output to keep outgrowing world GDP

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INTERNATIONAL

At 379 mt, the emission of plastic waste will show an increase of almost 250% over the same period. Both growth rates outstripped that of global GDP and are forecast to more than…

Cyber attacks threaten South Korean nuclear safety

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SOUTH KOREA

Cyber security in South Korea's civil nuclear power sector.

Malagasy energy production goals will not be met

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MADAGASCAR

Andekaleka is the country’s largest power plant and the government has blamed the event on sabotage. This occurs as the national electricity and water utility, Jirama, faces a…

Jamboree fiasco will damage South Korea's image

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SOUTH KOREA

The event, involving 43,000 14-18-year-olds from 159 countries, opened on August 1 but was abandoned early amid concerns for participants' safety. Dozens were hospitalised with…

The great GDP contraction may herald huge crowding out

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic stimulus schemes and gaps.

Saudi attack will prompt a rethink of air defences

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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN

On September 14, a barrage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles hit two major Aramco production sites at Abqaiq and Khurais with surgical accuracy. The attack…

Fallout over African football tournament will linger

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AFRICA

CAF on November 30 stripped Cameroon of the right to host the tournament after concerns were raised about the condition of stadiums, infrastructure and security. However, after…