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World / 16 weeks ago
Czech Republic joins global trend as it tightens communism ban
Czech Republic on July 17, 2025, amended its criminal code to equate the promotion of communism with Nazism. The updated law, signed by President Petr Pavel, enforces penalties of up to five years in prison for promoting totalitarian ideologies, including communist ones. This places the country among a cluster of nations that now formally criminalise communist ideology, symbols, or parties.
Technology / 38 weeks ago
Where is TikTok banned in 2025 and why?
As of February 2025, TikTok, the popular short-form video-sharing app owned by China's ByteDance, is banned or restricted in several countries due to concerns over data privacy, national security, and content moderation. In April 2024, former US President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), mandating ByteDance to divest its U.S. TikTok operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban.
Business / 48 weeks ago
CISA, NSA, and FBI warn of Chinese cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure
The United States faces growing threats to its critical infrastructure as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and FBI jointly warn of cyberattacks orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored actors. These attacks, targeting vital sectors such as Communications, Energy, Transportation Systems, and Water and Wastewater Systems, have raised alarms over potential future disruptions to national security. European Repository of Cyber Incidents (EuRepoC) reveals that Volt Typhoon—also known as Vanguard Panda—has been identified as a key perpetrator in infiltrating critical systems. The group’s activities suggest a long-term strategy of positioning themselves for potential disruptive cyberattacks, underscoring the increasing sophistication and persistence of state-sponsored cyber threats.
