Mainland China’s top spy agency vows to fight ‘Taiwan independence’ ahead of William Lai’s inauguration

The article also called on Beijing’s secret service agencies to “help advance the reunification of China”. Incoming Taiwan cabinet to feature fresh faces but security left to old hands Chen’s article, published just weeks before the inauguration of Taiwanese president-elect William Lai Ching-te, is the second time this year that Beijing’s top anti-spy body has … Read more

Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, says classified systems not involved

Politics Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has been hit by a cyberattack. Agency takes corporate systems offline to protect data The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 05, 2024 2:50 PM EST | Last Updated: 9 hours ago Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has been hit by a cyber attack. (Graeme Roy/The Canadian Press) … Read more

Israel’s allies warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Canada

Countries traditionally aligned with Israel are warning its right-wing government against contemplating a displacement of people who live in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli officials repeatedly suggest Canada could take in Palestinians. This week, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his country should “encourage migration” of Palestinians from Gaza and re-establish Israeli settlements there, echoing similar … Read more

CIBC fined $1.3M for failing to comply with money laundering and terrorist financing rules

Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures. The penalty is the second the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada has announced this week after RBC’s $7.4-million fine was publicized on Tuesday. The agency, known as Fintrac, says it … Read more