Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit again as Israel expands West Bank settlements and Europe swelters
Russian attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine in fresh strikes on the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, coming after what officials described as the deadliest attacks on Kyiv this year. ๐In the Middle East, Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan for 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move likely to deepen tensions over territory already at the centre of long running disputes. ๐Iran is preparing for a seven day state funeral and public mourning period for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the first ceremony due in Tehran and foreign delegations... [Continue Reading]
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UAE cyber council says financial sector attacks were thwarted
The UAE Cyber Security Council said on Friday that the national cybersecurity ecosystem successfully thwarted a series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting entities in the financial sector. The Council said the attacks were detected and contained under national cybersecurity protocols, limiting their impact and helping safeguard critical digital infrastructure and the uninterrupted delivery of financial services. The Council said national cyber monitoring and incident response teams operate around the clock within an integrated framework, working with relevant authorities, financial institutions and strategic partners. It said this structure is designed to rapidly detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats in line with... [Continue Reading]

