This week, the UK government has openly moved from using the Online Safety Act for age verification to using it for censorship. On Monday, the Government announced urgent action to strengthen the […]
Online Safety Act: UK government’s global censorship has turned up a notch
France’s debt crisis should serve as a warning to others
France’s debt-to-GDP ratio has risen significantly, from 60% in 2000 to 113% by the end of 2024, with debt-service costs expected to become the second-largest budget item by 2026. The country is […]
Ursula von der Leyen: We are on the brink of a global health crisis; battle lines are being drawn
Earlier today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered the State of the European Union address – known as SOTEU – to the European Parliament. She warned that […]
UK government’s digital wallet plus digital ID is the digital prison
The UK is planning to launch a digital ID app called ‘GOV.UK Wallet’ by the end of 2025. At the same time, the Labour government is currently considering a proposed mandatory, universal […]
Major Red Sea undersea cables have been cut
Two major undersea cable systems in the Red Sea were reportedly severed, causing widespread internet disruptions across parts of Asia and the Middle East, including India, Pakistan, the UAE and Kuwait. The […]
Global Trade Finance Expo to explore blockchain, AI and ESG – a match made in hell
The Global Trade Finance Expo 2025 is scheduled to take place in November, discussing topics such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and ESG. It is being sponsored by UMCA Technologies, a company specialising […]
19 Killed as Nepal Free Speech Protests Turn Deadly
The streets of Kathmandu ran with blood yesterday after police opened fire on crowds protesting a nationwide shutdown of almost all social media platforms in Nepal. At least 19 have been confirmed […]