Financiers isolate Middle East over sanctions-evading paytech

International financiers have pulled support for a revolutionary paytech system being rolled out in the Middle East after it became embroiled in Russian plans to evade sanctions intended to snuff foreign trade flows supporting its invasion of Ukraine. The Bank for International Settlements, a global association of central banks, said on 31 August that it … Read more

Gaza: Final phase of polio vaccine campaign reaches ravaged north

“To overcome challenges posed by the volatile security situation and constant population movement, robust micro plans have been developed to ensure the campaign is responsive to the significant population shifts and displacement in the north following the first round in September,” the UN agencies for health, WHO, and for children, UNICEF, said in a statement. … Read more

Running app Strava found to be international security risk – again

As we approach the US presidential election, the safety of the candidates, their families and their running mates is paramount, particularly as Republican candidate Donald Trump has already survived two assassination attempts during this election campaign. According to an investigation published by French daily Le Monde, that safety has been compromised, along with the safety … Read more