St. Petersburg Economic Forum Implements Tighter Security Following Drone Threat Concerns
To prioritize the safety of attendees and high-profile guests, organizers of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) have implemented enhanced security measures, including the temporary disruption of mobile web access. The decision comes amid growing concerns over potential drone attacks, especially targeting President Vladimir Putin. As recent incidents have highlighted Russia’s evolving drone threat landscape, security precautions have been significantly heightened, reflecting the need to address these emerging challenges. Such measures aim to ensure a secure environment for participants, underscoring the importance of proactive security protocols in an ever-changing world.
How sanctions complicated day-to-day banking for Russians
Financial sanctions against Russia have strangled its banks’ profits and wrecked many lenders’ international operations, but one year after Moscow sent its troops into Ukraine how much do they matter for average Russians?
Reuters journalist killed covering clash between Afghan forces, Taliban
SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan, July 16 (Reuters) – Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan, an Afghan commander said. Afghan special forces had been fighting to retake the main market area of Spin Boldak when Siddiqui and a senior Afghan […]
