Apple Alert: Opposition Accuses Indian Government of Phone Hacking Accusations and Response Several Indian opposition leaders have accused the government of attempting to hack into their phones after receiving warning messages from Apple. Apple’s alert suggested that the recipients were being targeted by state-sponsored attackers, although it did not specify who these attackers could be. […]
Halloween and Data Protection: Protecting Trick-or-Treaters from Surveillance The Rise of Surveillance Technology In recent years, surveillance technology has become increasingly affordable, resulting in its widespread use in both domestic and commercial settings. As Halloween approaches, it is worth considering the potential threats to data privacy that may arise from the use of such technology, […]
Rugby World Cup 2023: South African Government Declares Victory and Controversy Introduction The South African government has made a bold proclamation following the Springboks’ victory in the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. Using the Afrikaans word “kant,” which translates to “side,” the government declared that “the Webb Ellis is in South Africa’s kant.” […]
Stolen Australian Government tax policy information shared by PwC Australia‘s “Transfer Pricing” division Confidential government data leaked Emails have emerged that reveal stolen Australian Government tax policy information was shared by two top-level groups of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia‘s controversial “Transfer Pricing” tax division. The data included key details about upcoming legislation aimed at stopping multinational […]
Cook Government Acknowledges Disability Royal Commission Report Significant Work and Dedication Highlighted in Final Report The Cook Government has recently acknowledged the release of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Final Report. The report, which is the result of over four years of dedicated work from individuals across […]
Daniel Andrews Announces Resignation as Premier of Victoria After nearly nine years in office, Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation as the Victorian premier. The surprise announcement was made at a snap press conference held outside parliament on Tuesday. Andrews, who was first elected in 2010, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as […]
India‘s Identity Debate: The Battle Between India and Bharat Introduction In a move that reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names, India‘s government has replaced the name “India” with the Sanskrit word “Bharat” in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 […]
US government hiding ‘multi-decade’ UFO program, US congress hears Introduction In a startling revelation, former US intelligence officer David Grusch has testified before the US Congress about a long-running UFO program that the government has purportedly been hiding for decades. According to Grusch, this top-secret program involved the discovery of “non-human” beings. The disclosure has […]
Jacinta Allan pressed on potential future role as premier as speculation continues to mount Daniel Andrews will quit politics Rumors of Retirement Victoria’s Deputy Premier, Jacinta Allan, has faced questions regarding her political future amidst mounting speculation that current Premier Daniel Andrews is considering retirement. With three consecutive election victories under his belt, rumors have […]
Resignations of Speaker of Parliament and MP Over Affair Raise Questions About Transparency and Accountability The recent resignations of Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui over an extramarital affair have sparked debates about the handling of the situation by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore. Political observers […]