Last week, a cyberattack on American IT firm Kaseya, was reported to be the biggest global ransomware attack on record. It's reported that hackers have demanded $70 million to restore the data. This time, it's an American company that has been hit, but unfortunately, cyberattacks are not restricted to any particular country. Many nations are witnessing a rash of high-profile ransomware attacks. Cyber criminals are exploiting vulnerabilities to attack the critical IT infrastructure of different companies and countries. Clearly, cyber space is the new battleground and cyberattacks are emerging as new-age weapons. We find out which countries have better cyber capabilities than others and also look at how prepared India is to take on enemies in cyber warfare.

Tech It Out: Cyber warfare: How prepared is India?

A smaller replica of the Statue of Liberty travelled to Ellis Island from France on the back of a truck last week, retracing what its big sister did over a century ago. The statue was unveiled on Thursday.

Mini Statue of Liberty joins its big sister

The landslides were triggered by torrential downpours - with some areas receiving more rain in 24 hours than they would usually get for the whole of July.

80 people still missing after landslides in Japan

In a significant development, women in Ghor have taken up arms to defend their motherland against the Taliban. Photographs of Ghor women holding guns and rocket launchers are being shared on social media.

Afghanistan: Women pick up arms against Taliban in Ghor

United Hatzalah of Israel, Israel’s largest all-volunteer EMS organization, sent a team from its Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit (PCRU) to provide psychological support to the families and neighbors of those injured, killed, or affected by the tragedy.

Florida Condo Collapse: Israelis fight despair while aiding survivors

Thousands took to the streets of Burkina Faso's capital on Saturday to call for a tougher government response to a wave of jihadist attacks that has destabilised the West African country in recent years.

Burkina Faso: Protest against rising terrorist attacks

The Constitutional Court has agreed to hear former President Jacob Zuma's rescission application which means Zuma will no longer be going to prison on Sunday.

South Africa's top court to hear Jacob Zuma's plea again

The first official Covid-19 case was reported in December 2019 in the Wuhan’s Huanan seafood market. Since the emergence of COVID-19 the biggest question ever exist is the origin of this virus. Here's the report

Coronavirus Origin: Do museum bat collections hold the clue

Did you know non-stick cookware can be deadly? Popcorn bags, pizza boxes, water-resistant make-up & carpets too. They have 'Forever Chemicals'. These compounds do not degrade in the environment or inside our bodies.

Gravitas Plus: Everything you must know about the deadly Forever Chemicals

Moscow, the biggest virus hotspot nationwide, recorded 116 deaths, close to the city's pandemic record seen earlier this week.

Covid-19 cases is again surging in Russia and these are the reasons

A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden has now launched an investigation into this massive hit.

Ransomware Attack: US President Joe Biden orders probe

Bennett also subtly criticized Netanyahu's government as he pledged to "do everything we can" to return Israeli captives and the remains of soldiers from the 2014 war.

Disturbances will be met with harsh response: Naftali Bennett

Tropical Storm Elsa battered the southern coasts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Saturday, downing trees and blowing off roofs as it sped through the Caribbean, killing at least three people.

Three dead as Hurricane Elsa speeds through Caribbean

At least two were feared dead in central Japanese city of Atami due to landslides triggered by heavy rains, said public broadcaster NHK. Ground as well as drone footage showed half-submerged and collapsed houses as water rushed into the city with mud and debris.

Japan: 2 dead, 20 missing in landslide

A recent study by Hyderabad’s AIG Hospitals claims that a single dose of vaccine is sufficient for Covid-recovered patients on account of their robust antibody response.

Single dose triggers robust COVID anti-bodies: Study

The president has been implicated in alleged irregularities surrounding a 1.6 billion reais ($316m) contract signed in February with a Brazilian intermediary of the vaccine’s maker.

Brazilians protest Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID pandemic

The Indian mission is located within the fortified diplomatic enclave in Islamabad, across a key road that runs in front of Pakistan’s Foreign Office.

Pak Drone Threat: India raises security concerns with Pakistan

Israeli fighter jets struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons launched over the frontier into Israel by the militant group Hamas.

Israel forces hit Hamas weapons depot

As the US troops handed over Afghanistan's Bagram airbase to Afghan forces, US President Joe Biden on Friday said there were no immediate plans for complete troop withdrawal from the country. "No. We're on, we're on track exactly as to where we expect to be," the US president said.

Troops drawdown in Afghanistan is on track, says US President Joe Biden

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, who was ordered to hand himself to the police to start his 15 months jail time, has made an urgent application to the Constitutional Court to rescind and reconsider its decision to send him to prison.

South Africa: Jacob Zuma's last ditch bid to evade prison

Bangladesh police officers checked vehicles and army soldiers patrolled streets in the capital Dhaka as the country entered a strict lockdown on Thursday (July 1) in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Bangladesh: Thousands flee Dhaka ahead of Lockdown

On Sunday, 2 drones attacked an #IAF base. On Wednesday, 3 more were seen along the Pak border. Now, a drone has been spotted over India's High Commission in Islamabad. What is Pakistan upto?

Gravitas: A security scare at India's High Commission in Islamabad

Fast food restaurants are running out french fries, chicken wings, iced tea, and hot dogs. Are people overeating post the lockdown, or is there another explanation?

Gravitas: Restaurants hit by supply shortage

After years of claiming to be unaware about the situation in Xinjiang, Imran Khan now says that he believes the Chinese version of the story. Does he have any moral authority left to accuse India & France of Islamophobia?

Gravitas: Imran Khan's biggest denial on Xinjiang

Two billionaires are now officially in a race to make history. Jeff Bezos is taking an 82-year-old astronaut on his first trip to space. But, Richard Branson could beat him to the finish line.

Gravitas: This 82-year-old is set to become the oldest person to travel to space

After promising peace, China is building permanent camps along the border with India. The PLA has sent "tens of thousands" of soldiers and advanced military equipment. WION's Palki tells you how China is engaging in fresh military provocations against India.

Gravitas: China deploys "thousands of troops" close to India border

New York Times is looking for a correspondent in India. The person must be anti-establishment, anti-PM Modi, must paint India in a bad light in every story. The job description reads like an op-ed, names PM Modi.

Gravitas: Everything that's wrong New York Times' job ad

American troops packed up and left their biggest military base in Afghanistan, leaving the Afghan army in charge. Can the government defend Bagram, or will the Taliban attempt to capture it?

Gravitas: U.S. vacates Bagram, leaves Afghan army in charge

Despite multiple legal setbacks, South Korea's 'comfort women' are continuing their spirited fight for justice. But with most survivors in their 90s, there is fear that this story will soon be forgotten.

Gravitas: South Korea's comfort women fight on

Turkey has officially pulled out of the Istanbul convention on gender violence. The decision has triggered massive protests in major Turkish cities, but President Erdogan remains unmoved.

Gravitas: Turkey pulls out of treaty on gender violence

A US defence official confirmed their departure, while the Taliban said it welcomed and supported the latest phase of the troop pullout.

After around 20 years, US leaves Bagram airfield

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