The UK government has imposed new sanctions on a Russian cyber group, ZSERVERS, for its role in global ransomware attacks.
The government's statement identifies ZSERVERS as a key player in supporting these attacks and also targets six of its members who are part of a larger cybercrime network. These sanctions aim to combat the threat posed by these attacks, which disrupt essential services, compromise data, and have generated significant illicit profits.
"We must counter their actions at every opportunity to safeguard the UK’s national security and deliver on our Plan for Change," Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated.
The UK government reports that these attacks generated "$1 billion from their victims globally in 2023 alone.
A massive fire at a west London substation has led to Heathrow Airport's closure for the day, with 70 firefighters tackling the blaze and evacuating 150 people. The fire, following a large explosion Thursday night, caused widespread power outages, including in nearby hotels.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of proactive peacekeeping plans for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for readiness ahead of any potential deal between Russia and Ukraine during a visit to a nuclear submarine facility in Barrow, England, on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Plans for a proposed peacekeeping force in Ukraine will be outlined at a closed meeting in the UK on Thursday.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov briefed his British counterpart on the current situation in the region and the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Today, Bayramov held a telephone conversation with David Lammy, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs.
John Flint will resign as CEO in the summer following the transition of the National Wealth Fund from the UK Infrastructure Bank.
Glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming rate, with the last three years seeing the largest mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO report. The accelerated ice loss, driven by climate change, is contributing to rising sea levels.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged a $1.4 trillion, 10-year investment framework in the United States, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the two nations following a key meeting with former President Donald Trump.
Tourists in Bali were left stranded at Denpasar International Airport on March 21, 2025, after the eruption of Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano caused flight cancellations and significant travel disruptions.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed an unexpectedly long 286-day mission on the ISS, returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule after delays caused by technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner.
In a groundbreaking study published in Cell on January 18, Chinese researchers have unveiled a novel cancer treatment that ingeniously disguises tumors as pig tissue, triggering the body’s immune system to mount a hyperacute rejection response against the cancer cells.
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.
Serbia’s parliament has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, setting a 30-day deadline for the formation of a new government or the calling of snap elections.
Tourists in Bali were left stranded at Denpasar International Airport on March 21, 2025, after the eruption of Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano caused flight cancellations and significant travel disruptions.
The 10th anniversary of the Germanwings A320 crash, which claimed 150 lives in the French Alps, marks a somber moment in aviation history, prompting significant changes in flight safety protocols.
China and South Korea's foreign ministers held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, paving the way for a trilateral meeting aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and addressing key security and economic issues.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to host a summit in Paris on March 27, 2025, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense, securing short-term military support, and exploring ways to implement a potential ceasefire.
Glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming rate, with the last three years seeing the largest mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO report. The accelerated ice loss, driven by climate change, is contributing to rising sea levels.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged a $1.4 trillion, 10-year investment framework in the United States, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the two nations following a key meeting with former President Donald Trump.
Tourists in Bali were left stranded at Denpasar International Airport on March 21, 2025, after the eruption of Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano caused flight cancellations and significant travel disruptions.
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