As the Taliban surges across Afghanistan, al-Qaeda is poised for a swift return
The imminent fall of Afghanistan is more than a national disaster. It is not just that the gains made in…
On the brink of disaster: how decades of progress in Afghanistan could be wiped out in short order
Afghanistan is teetering on the brink of an almost unimaginable disaster. The withdrawal of US and allied forces, scheduled by…
Here Are the 14 Most Expensive NFTs Sold to Date, From Beeple to Mad Dog Jones and Beyond
In March, Artnet News published a list of the most expensive NFT artworks ever sold, topped by Beeple’s $69 million sale…
G7 showed that post-Trump, the world has shifted
What a difference a year makes in international diplomacy. A year ago, then-US President Donald Trump was obliged to abandon…
DOJ subpoenaed Apple data on 73 phone numbers, 36 email addresses in leak probe
The Justice Department requested metadata on 73 phone numbers and 36 email addresses in a subpoena to Apple as part…
Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison’s quest to be a Biden ‘bestie’
Scott Morrison, who was embraced as a bro’ by Donald Trump, now seeks to become one of Joe Biden’s besties.…
Paul Ryan: GOP “at a crossroads,” urges party to focus on “principles,” not people
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) in an address at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., on…
West Papua is on the verge of another bloody crackdown
“Destroy them first. We will discuss human rights matters later.” These are the reported words of Bambang Soesatyo, chairman of…
Twitter C.E.O. Jack Dorsey Just Gave $3.5 Million to San Francisco’s Experimental Program Offering Guaranteed Income for Artists
As San Francisco prepares to begin offering guaranteed income for artists, Twitter C.E.O. Jack Dorsey has donated $3.46 million to…
Israel and the Palestinians celebrate a ceasefire — but will anything change?
While details are sketchy, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. That is good news for everyone involved. The…
With diplomacy all but abandoned, Israel and the Palestinians are teetering on another war
The latest violence between Israeli and Palestinian forces should come as no surprise. The issue of Palestinian statehood has been…
What is Dark Web Monitoring?
Dark web monitoring is a service that scans the dark web for signs that your personal information is being used…
Your New Stimulus Check Might Not Be Safe From Cybercriminals
COVID-19 brought on many unexpected consequences, including what some are calling the cyber pandemic. Cybersecurity threats soared to all new…