Chinese Malware Hits Systems on Guam. Is Taiwan the Real Target?
The code, which Microsoft said was installed by a Chinese government hacking group, set off alarms because Guam would be a centerpiece of any U.S. military response to a move…
May 24, 2023
Ukrainians Were Likely Behind Kremlin Drone Attack, U.S. Officials Say
American spy agencies do not know exactly who carried out the attack this month, but suggest it was part of a series of covert operations orchestrated by Ukraine’s security services.…
Yellen Warns of Missed Payments if Debt Limit Is Not Lifted
The Treasury secretary said the Biden administration would face “very tough choices” if Congress did not act. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Germany reconsiders role in ‘international fighter jet coalition’
The German government is reviewing its potential contribution to the recently created international coalition to provide fighter jets and training to Ukraine, said Defence Minister Boris Pistorius after previously saying…
Sweden refuses to send Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine
Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson reiterated his country’s refusal on Tuesday to send its JAS Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, despite the EU’s High Representative Josep Borrell hoping for speedy…
Italy tightens rules on e-scooters in bid to reduce accidents
The Italian government is working on a new highway code to respond to the statistical increase in road accidents, focusing on scooters, announced Italian Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini on Tuesday…
Potential Debt Ceiling Deal Would Barely Change Federal Spending Path
Negotiators have focused on a relatively small corner of the budget, shunning new revenues or cuts to the fastest-growing programs Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
How Ron DeSantis Maximized the Might of the Florida Governor’s Office
Ron DeSantis methodically expanded his powers and pushed legal boundaries to enact his policies. He suggests he would do the same as president. Send any friend a story As a…
McCarthy Renews Call for Spending Cuts as Debt Talks Resume at White House
With a potential default just over a week away, the House speaker is maintaining pressure for a rollback in spending in exchange for raising the borrowing limit. Send any friend…
Russian parliament urges government to ban Polish trucks
Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, adopted a resolution calling on the government to ban Polish lorries from entering the country. The resolution followed an earlier statement by…