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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will jobs be lost to AI? This post by Anand Mahindra went viral, he said...

Anand Mahindra emphasized that AI will transform the IT sector rather than eliminate jobs, addressing growing concerns over job losses due to AI advancements.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Modi alongside Netanyahu: Indian workers earn trust in Israel, cooperation will expand to trade and services

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to expand cooperation with Israel in various fields, including trade, services, and security, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New information on the OmaPosti incident - information from one individual visible to all

A glitch in the OmaPosti digital services exposed personal information belonging to one individual to multiple users, raising concerns over data privacy.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

e-Passport: Traveling abroad is now easier, learn the simple steps to apply for an e-passport

India has launched an advanced e-passport system to simplify and enhance the security of international travel.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Mexico says Jalisco security situation 'stabilized,' flights resuming after Americans stranded

The Mexican government reports that the security situation in Jalisco has stabilized after recent cartel violence, allowing for the resumption of flights and travel services.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Putin Calls for Stronger Security Measures to Protect Officials Amid Wave of Deadly Attacks

President Putin has called for heightened security measures for officials in response to increased attacks attributed to Ukrainian intelligence services.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS holds a drive to advance scheduled consultations in 4 cities in MS

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) will conduct a drive this weekend in four cities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul to expedite previously scheduled medical assessments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian spies turn European properties into 'Trojan horses', The Telegraph says

Russian intelligence services have reportedly transformed properties throughout Western Europe into strategic assets aimed at facilitating acts of sabotage against the West.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Putin: "The enemy cannot defeat Russia" โ€“ Accuses Ukraine of terrorism

President Putin claims that the enemy, referring to Ukraine, cannot defeat Russia and accuses Ukraine of resorting to terrorism with the support of Western intelligence services.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Former VSD Head: I Never Understood Who the Hungarian Intelligence Agencies Work For

G. Grina, the former head of Lithuania's VSD, expressed confusion over the operations and loyalties of Hungarian intelligence services during a radio interview.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Pay attention: From February 26, the login process for state e-services will be updated

On February 26, Estonia will implement a new secure login method, Smart-ID+, for its state e-services to reduce fraud risks and simplify usage.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Putin signs law enabling FSB to order individual internet and mobile disconnections, cites security concerns

President Putin has enacted a law allowing the FSB to disconnect individuals from internet and mobile services for security reasons.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of active hostile states' intelligence and security services activities on social networks

Lithuania's authorities are alerting citizens about efforts by hostile states to recruit individuals for espionage activities via social media platforms like Telegram.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

United States signs $1 billion contract with Palantir for software and AI services

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has signed a $1 billion contract with Palantir for data analysis and AI software services, reinforcing Palantir's role in immigration policy under the Trump administration.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maricรก installs panic button on municipal buses known as 'Vermelhinhos'

The city of Maricรก in Brazil has implemented a panic button system on its municipal buses to improve passenger safety by enabling immediate communication with security services.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Israel Goes on Maximum Alert for Risk of War Between the U.S. and Iran

Israel has mandated a maximum alert for its internal security services due to the potential for a conflict between the United States and Iran.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: firefighters save 2-year-old child choked in Porto Feliz

Firefighters in Porto Feliz, Brazil, successfully saved a 2-year-old child who was choking, as documented by security cameras during the incident.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Summary of the Judgment: The Disqualification Clause of the Security Services Act is 'Unconstitutional' as Decided by the Supreme Court Grand Bench

Japan's Supreme Court ruled that the disqualification clause in the Security Services Act, which barred individuals under the adult guardianship system from working in security, is unconstitutional.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

How security will be strengthened after the ambulance murder

The Gรคvleborg region is proposing several measures to enhance safety in ambulance services following the murder of a paramedic last autumn.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian state postal service suspends operations in Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukrainian postal service Ukrposhta has suspended its operations in Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka due to worsening security conditions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Cloud Security at Banks: Microsoft has European Banks under Control

The article discusses the increasing reliance of banks on cloud services, predominantly provided by U.S. companies, and the efforts by regulators to mitigate associated risks.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

State Duma Passes Bill Giving FSB Authority to Shut Down Internet and Mobile Services

The Russian State Duma approved a bill granting the FSB the power to demand the shutdown of internet and mobile services in the country.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Sabotage on the Railway? A Foreigner May Have Acted on Behalf of Russian Services

A Moldovan man was arrested for allegedly sabotaging a freight train in Poland, raising concerns of possible links to Russian intelligence services.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Lukashenko's Oligarch's Children Have Long Held Lithuanian Passports

A journalistic investigation reveals that the children of oligarch ฤŒiลพs were granted Lithuanian citizenship without adequate scrutiny by the security services despite sanctions on their father.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ten-Year Passports Dismissed

Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency advises against the use of ten-year passports due to security concerns related to quantum computing.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Congress Disputes Halt Funding for the Department of Homeland Security

Political disputes in the U.S. Congress have halted funding for the Department of Homeland Security, threatening vital security and administrative services.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Editorial: Europe Must Start to Free Itself from American Tech Giants

This editorial discusses Europe's reliance on American IT services and the associated security risks.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Americans attending Olympics urged to 'exercise caution' after Italian railways hit by suspected 'sabotage'

The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning for Americans traveling to the Olympics in Italy following suspected sabotage of railway services critical to the event.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Here's how the DHS shutdown could impact the lives of everyday Americans

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to disrupt various services that impact everyday Americans, particularly in air travel and security.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Vilnius, a Russian-speaking fraudster deceived an elderly man by posing as a security service officer

A Russian-speaking woman tricked an 86-year-old man in Vilnius into giving her โ‚ฌ1,800 by claiming to be from the security services.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The head of the intelligence services calls for greater operational freedom to address threats

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has emphasized the need for greater operational freedom to combat hybrid threats from Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US homeland security department on track for shutdown after funding bill fails in Senate

The US Department of Homeland Security faces an imminent shutdown after a Senate funding bill failed to pass, with significant ramifications for domestic services.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women's Protection: Learn How to Access Services Offered in the Salvador Carnival Circuits

The article details the various support services available for women's protection at Salvador's Carnival celebrations, including immediate assistance and a special communication system with security forces.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The President Does Not Back Down. There Will Be a 'Closed-Door Meeting' Regarding Wล‚odzimierz Czarzasty

Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans a closed-door meeting with special services leaders to discuss the unclear eastern business contacts raised during a National Security Council meeting.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS โŸฉ Police expelled a man with contacts to Russian special services from Estonia

Estonian police expelled Russian citizen Andrei ลฝuravljov due to his connections with Russian special services.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Criminal prosecution initiated against a Latvian resident for violating EU sanctions

The Latvian State Security Service has initiated criminal proceedings against a resident for providing unauthorized programming services to a company in Russia, violating EU sanctions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Cyber Security Center Exercises 'Cyber Shield OpEx' Will Be Held Virtually All Year Round

The Cyber Security Center in Lithuania has decided to conduct its 'Cyber Shield OpEx' exercises virtually throughout the year to allow more organizations to participate and enhance their internal incident management procedures.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Full ignition in industrial building

Authorities report a full ignition in an industrial building in Sรธr-Fron, Norway, prompting the establishment of a 300-meter security zone due to stored gas.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

PAMI: Patagonian clinics warned that they are restricting services and the social security agency says all payments will be up to date tomorrow

Patagonian clinics have begun to restrict services due to ongoing payment disputes with PAMI, although the social security agency claims payments will be settled soon.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Sparks fly between Nawrocki and the services. โ€˜He chewed snus and laughed in our facesโ€™

Tensions between Karol Nawrocki and various Polish security service leaders have surfaced following a recent meeting where significant security concerns were discussed.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Is Finland's Amazon Election Data System Leaning Toward Trump? The Ministry is Considering a Change of Direction

Finlandโ€™s Ministry of Justice is reconsidering the storage location of election data, potentially moving away from using Amazon Web Services due to security concerns.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Minister explains why the ID card needs to be updated so often

In Estonia, updating ID cards frequently incurs a cost, especially for expedited services, due to the card's five-year validity compared to the ten-year passport validity.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

The court imposed a million-dollar penalty on businessman Rลฏลพiฤka for attempting to bribe a postal manager

Vรกclav Rลฏลพiฤka has been fined for attempting to bribe a Czech Post manager in a bid to secure a lucrative contract for his security firm.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

PST Meets the Press About the Personal Protection Service

PST is holding a press conference to discuss its personal protection services.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Investigator: Children should not be taken into care arbitrarily

Recent revelations have uncovered cases of child custody decisions based on incorrect information, prompting calls for reforms to ensure greater legal security in the decision-making process.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Intelligence: The Kremlin plans to use 'pacifist' provocations in Munich

Russian intelligence services are reportedly planning a large-scale hybrid campaign involving so-called pacifist movements around the Munich Security Conference in February.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland may withdraw from controversial Amazon plan

Finland is reconsidering its plans to transfer electoral data to Amazon's cloud services due to concerns over national security and democratic integrity.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ukrainian citizen accused of preparing sabotage in Germany

A Ukrainian citizen has been charged by the German Federal Prosecutor's Office for attempting to send packages containing explosives to Ukraine on behalf of Russian security services.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Ukrainian Security Services Were Behind Shooting of GRU General, FSB Says

The FSB claims that arrested suspects in the shooting of GRU General Vladimir Alexeyev were acting on orders from Ukraine's SBU.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Pipeline Surveillance - Activist Flays Campaign Against Tantita

A Niger Delta activist criticized calls to cancel a pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services, arguing it benefits the region's oil industry.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:25 UTC

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