China to launch probe into Google over alleged antitrust violations

Leader of Israel’s National Unity Party, Benny Gantz, criticized the Israeli government for focusing on internal divisions instead of winning the war against Gaza, as reported by Yedioth Ahronoth. He acknowledged military successes against Hamas and the Iranian axis but expressed concern over the lack of progress in replacing Hamas leadership after a year and a half of conflict. Gantz emphasized that despite military operations, there are no concrete future plans or results, and the...

The European Commission is set to require EU companies to disclose their Russian gas contracts, including details on volume and duration, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on Russian fuel imports by 2027. This initiative aims to provide governments with essential data for implementing effective measures and preparing alternative energy supplies, alongside proposals to ban spot market contracts by the end of the year and long-term contracts by 2027. Additionally, the Commission will...

Hind Kabawat, recently appointed as Syria's Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, stands out as the only woman among 23 male ministers in President Ahmed al-Shara’s interim government, marking a significant shift towards inclusivity in a post-Assad regime. With a background in diplomacy and activism, Kabawat aims to transform her ministry into a supportive entity for the vulnerable, emphasizing cooperation and trust among a diverse team. Despite inheriting challenges in a struggling nation, she is...

Small business owners in Brentwood, Missouri, are suing the city over its use of eminent domain to acquire their properties for a $436 million redevelopment project, which they argue is based on a vague and unjustified blight designation. The Institute for Justice claims that the city improperly labeled their thriving businesses as blighted, using minor issues as a pretext for the seizure, despite Missouri laws restricting such actions. This case highlights ongoing legal and ethical...

Gmail users are warned of a phishing scam targeting their passwords, where fake emails mimic legitimate Google communications, urging users to follow links that could lock them out of their accounts. The warning follows a sophisticated attack highlighted by developer Nick Johnson, who received a phishing email that asked him to sign in on a fake Google page. Google advises users to set up two-factor authentication and Password Alerts to enhance security, stressing that they...

Russian forces intercepted over 100 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, leading to flight suspensions at all four Moscow airports and nine other regional airports. The drone strikes occurred just before a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire announced by President Putin for the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, with two injuries reported in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russia launched at least 20 Shahed drones at Kharkiv, injuring four and damaging a major market, as Ukraine called for a longer...