Putin Survives Assassination Attempt
Putin told director Oliver Stone in 2017 that he has withstood five assassination plots since becoming Russia’s president. He might be able to add one more to that number as Putin survived yet another assassination attempt after the launch of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.
Deepfakes Can Fool Biometric Checks Used By Banks, Research Finds
Research found that deepfakes can fool biometric checks used by banks. Despite this obvious flaw, KYC providers don’t really seem bothered about the possibility of exploitation.
CIA’s Secret War For Germany
The Central Intelligence Agency aggressively pursued clandestine efforts to undermine East German morale at the height of the Cold War, recently declassified CIA records confirm. Exploring one of the core chapters of post-war European history, the materials posted today by the National Security Archive detail key facets of the intelligence agency’s still meagerly documented activities in East Germany.
Bill Clinton’s Advisor Linked To Jeffrey Epstein Dies Mysteriously
Bill Clinton’s advisor linked to Jeffrey Epstein has died mysteriously. Mark Middleton’s life in recent years has been a far cry from the authority he possessed in the 1990s.
Sixth Russian Oligarch Dies Mysteriously After Toad Poisoning
A Russian oligarch has died mysteriously after being poisoned by a toad, making this the sixth Russian oligarch to die since the beginning of the Ukraine war.
Visualizing US And Russia’s Biggest Arms Trading Partners
The rise in crises around the world, especially in Ukraine and the Middle East, has refocused attention on international arms exports. Here we visualize US and Russia’s biggest arms-trading partners.
Elon Musk Warns He Could Die Under Mysterious Circumstances
Elon Musk warned that he could die ‘under mysterious circumstances.’ However, the message was not linked to Musk’s back-and-forth with Rogozin by his supporters, but was rather met with jokes as a response.
Swiss Cops Seize Half-Ton Of Cocaine From Espresso Factory
Half a ton of cocaine worth more than $50 million and said to be 80% pure was seized from an espresso factory in Switzerland by local cops.
Chinese Spy Convicted Of Conspiracy To Steal Cancer Drug Trade Secrets
According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a Chinese-Swiss man was convicted following a trial for his role in a family conspiracy to steal trade secrets relating to cancer drugs.
CIA Picks Indian Origin IT Expert Nand Mulchandani As Its First Chief Intelligence Officer
Nand Mulchandani was most lately the CTO and Acting Director of the Department of Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. But his latest appointment seems to be a bit more high profile as the CIA picks the Indian-origin IT expert Nand Mulchandani as its first Chief Intelligence Officer.