G7 gives Iran sharp warning not to send ballistic missiles to Russia – POLITICO

“We call on Iran not to do so, as it would represent a substantive material escalation in its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine,” the G7 text reads. If Tehran were to do so, “we are prepared to respond in a swift and coordinated manner, including with new and significant measures against Iran,” the ministers … Read more

Poland arrests Zelenskyy assassination plotter linked to Russia – POLITICO

A man has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Polish prosecutors have said. The man, a Polish citizen identified only as Paweł K., was arrested in Poland. Ukraine supplied information leading to his arrest. “The detained person was charged with reporting readiness to act for … Read more

‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison – POLITICO

‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks … Read more

The impact of AI on disinformation and democracy – POLITICO

We are proud to support POLITICO’s expanded coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) and elections this year through this dedicated series. As a global foundation working to safeguard democracy from digital threats — from illegal data collection to algorithmic polarization — we know the role of AI throughout 2024’s global marathon of elections will shape public … Read more

US sees Iran moving weaponry internally

The US had seen Iran moving military assets, such as drones and cruise missiles internally, two US intelligence sources told CNN.  This is the latest development signaling a possible Iranian attack on Israeli targets, including targets within Israeli territory. However, the sources say that it remained unclear whether or not Iran will attack from … Read more

Macron’s explosive home front in the Gaza war

PARIS  — In the days after Hamas struck Israel, French President Emmanuel Macron made a national address vowing his “unreserved solidarity” with Israel.  A month later, he swerved to redress the balance, organizing a conference to support Gaza, joining calls for a cease-fire. In the days and months following Israel’s ground operation and airstrikes, Macron … Read more

Canada-China relations committee questions witnesses on Winnipeg lab intelligence breach

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland suggested on Monday that there are gaps in the early stages of screening scientists at secret-level facilities such as the National Microbiology Lab (NML) in Winnipeg.  Holland told the House of Commons special committee on Canada-China relations there is a “responsibility of those individuals to disclose their engagements and affiliations.”  He … Read more

How Westminster WhatsApp ‘honeytrapper’ targeted party conference season – POLITICO

The Labour official said: “It started off as fairly innocuous — like ‘oh, sorry, I missed you at this fringe event’ or stuff like that. And I was like, ‘okay, that’s plausible?’ Because I run around all over the place at these things.” The messages soon escalated, with “Charlie” sending an explicit image.  “It was … Read more

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to push Hamas on hostage-release deal – POLITICO

The official also said Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, will meet Monday with some of the families of the estimated 100 hostages still believed to be held in Gaza out of the 253 people kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7. Along with negotiators from the Egyptian and Qatari governments, the head of Israel’s Mossad … Read more

EU and US vow to team up against China, but can’t hide the cracks – POLITICO

Washington was pushing to “put China in the text every two sentences,” said one European diplomat who was granted the condition of anonymity to speak candidly. “It kept hammering on the Chinese nail.”  To Washington’s satisfaction, the two sides committed to team up with other countries to tackle “China’s non-market policies and practices in the … Read more