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NATO: The Most Dangerous Organization
Consortium News
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July 15, 2025
By the time of its out-of-theater intervention in Afghanistan, it became clear that NATO now had the ability and permission to operate as the policeman of the U.S.-led order. Cover art by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. By...
Indian woman's identity stolen by ex-lover to create explicit AI content
GEO TV
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July 23, 2025
An Indian woman's identity was recently stolen to create a viral Instagram sensation, "Babydoll Archi", who amassed 1.4 million followers in just days with explicit content. "Babydoll Archi" exploded onto the scene with a series of viral moments,...
U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls releases list of FY 2025 Q1 proposed commercial defense export licenses
JD Supra - California
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July 23, 2025
Key takeaways The first quarter of FY 2025 saw at least US $982 million in proposed direct commercial sales of defense equipment, articles, and services. Sixty-four percent (16/25) of proposed sales involved NATO 5+ partners. Conflicts in Ukraine...
Authorities Dismantled “Diskstation” Ransomware Attacking Synology NAS Devices Worldwide
Cyber Security News
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July 16, 2025
Italian State Police, in collaboration with French and Romanian law enforcement agencies, have successfully dismantled the dangerous “Diskstation” ransomware group that specifically targeted Synology Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices across...
Commentary: Strengthening democracy in an age of disruption
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber - Washington State
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July 23, 2025
Democracy is more than voting every few years. As democratic institutions worldwide face disinformation campaigns and rising authoritarianism, it’s clear that democracy is not a static achievement. It is a living system requiring constant care....
Best VPN Trial 2025: Top VPN Services to Try Risk-Free
VPNCentral
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July 22, 2025
Readers help support VPNCentral. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help VPNCentral sustain the editorial team Read more If you’re searching for the best VPN trial in 2025, you’re...
A leadership in crisis: The political psychology of Nikol Pashinyan’s downward spiral
The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts
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July 22, 2025
As Armenia faces one of the most perilous moments in its modern history, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has increasingly displayed rhetoric and behavior that raise urgent questions about his psychological and moral fitness for leadership. What...
Lidl is latest supermarket to trial AI cameras, nicknamed 'VAR' by public
Fresh Plaza
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July 10, 2025
Romania: Kaufland targets 250 hypermarkets in Romania and Moldova by 2030 Kaufland Romania reported a turnover of €3.97 billion in the period between March 2024 to February 2025, driven by its focus on fresh products, variety, and affordable...
China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
Alaska Beacon
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July 17, 2025
To understand why the role of the U.S. in the world is threatened, take climate change: China now is producing more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world combined and is exporting its green technology throughout the world by...
Enexus and Akış Enerji partner on fully integrated, grid-ready solar park in Dâmbovița County
Romania Insider
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July 23, 2025
Enexus, the swift integrated EPC service provider specializing in rapid execution of medium and large-scale photovoltaic projects with storage capacity (BESS), announces the signing of the contract for the development of the Titu 1 Project—a...
Strikes Overview: Russia Targets Ukraine’s Last Weapons Workshops
SouthFront
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July 22, 2025
Support SouthFront Fires in Kyiv on July 21 Russian forces continue precision strikes across Ukraine, targeting critical military and energy infrastructure while Ukrainian drones attempt retaliatory attacks on Russian territory. The exchanges...
Widening countries show innovation gain, but gap with other EU states remains
Science|Business
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July 23, 2025
Widening countries have demonstrated stronger improvement in innovation performance since 2018, yet the innovation gap with other EU states persists, according to the latest European Innovation Scoreboard. The report assigns an overall innovation...
The 2025 EU-China Summit: Perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE)
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July 22, 2025
As the 25th EU-China summit approaches – scheduled for July 24 in Beijing, following a series of high-level meetings between European and Chinese officials, including the EU-China Strategic Dialogue held on July 2 – we have invited several...
The best Roku VPNs in 2025: Expert tested
ZDNet
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July 23, 2025
Using a VPN on Roku is like an upgrade. It can change your location and provide access to additional streaming apps and content on the Roku Channel. We've reviewed VPNs for media devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick and smart TVs, but Roku is a bit...
New archaeological discoveries at the site of the ancient city of Callatis
Radio Romania International
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July 16, 2025
Tumular Necropolis of the Ancient City of Callatis Coroană funerară (Foto: Muzeul Național de Istorie a României) Steliu Lambru, 16.07.2025, 19:48 Recently, a joint team of archaeologists from the National History Museum of Romania and the “Vasile...
OVERLOOKED HERO
Refugio County Press - Texas
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July 23, 2025
The Refugio County Commissioners Court on July 22 heard a presentation from Austin aviation attorney Michael Slack, who outlined a major initiative to honor Refugio native and World War II hero Lt. Lloyd Herbert “Pete” Hughes Jr. through a...
Evoke Posts Solid Q2 Gains, Holds Course on FY25 Targets
Gambling News - New York
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July 22, 2025
Betting and gaming giant Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, has reported a second-quarter surge in revenue and earnings, driven by robust growth across its international digital business and an impressive recovery in...
Meze’s new audiophile over-ears promise the best of both headphone worlds
T3
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July 23, 2025
Quick Summary The new 105 Silva headphones from Meze Audio promise to deliver both warmth and technical accuracy, and as ever with the brand they're extremely striking to look at. They're also reasonably priced, at $499 / €499. Meze Audio has...
Iron Dome: Ukraine’s Neighbor Confirms Plan To Buy AD System; Could Become 1st Country To Acquire Israeli SAMs
The Eurasian Times
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July 14, 2025
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has profoundly altered Europe’s security landscape, compelling frontline NATO states to reassess their defense strategies. For Romania—a country that borders Ukraine, Moldova, and the Black...
Lemurs from Madagascar, strange snakes, and extinct fish at Pilsen Zoo
Radio Prague International
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July 15, 2025
The zoo currently houses over 1,100 species, with around 6,500 animals, attracting about half a million visitors annually. It specializes in island fauna and flora. But another remarkable feature of the Pilsen Zoo is its many unusual exhibits not...