Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

Since 22 March, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sustained four waves of attacks that killed six people, injured at least 45, and struck at least 20 facilities.   Just this past Saturday alone,  missile attacks damaged four thermal power plants critical for electricity generation.  Two of the plants are located in western Ukraine, far from the frontline. Previous…

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World News in Brief: Aid cut threat for Afghan deportees, saving Rohingya lives at sea, China respiratory illness spike, new rail transport treaty

World News in Brief: Aid cut threat for Afghan deportees, saving Rohingya lives at sea, China respiratory illness spike, new rail transport treaty

Pakistan announced in October that it would begin deporting “undocumented” foreign nationals starting on 1 November, affecting thousands of Afghans who have found refuge in the country. WFP said most families crossing the border are arriving hungry, desperate and in need of immediate support. The UN agency continues to supply them with fortified biscuits and…

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Railway network system hacked, rail service temporarily suspended

Railway network system hacked, rail service temporarily suspended

Poland’s modern train A hacker attack on the railway network system in Poland temporarily suspended rail service. According to Polish security officials, a hacking attack on Poland’s railway network disrupted railway traffic last night. Hackers temporarily halted the movement of trains in the north-western regions by activating an emergency shutdown in the railway network system….

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The Canadian Rail Company apologized to Muslims

The Canadian Rail Company apologized to Muslims

The Canadian Rail Company has apologized for not allowing a citizen to pray at Canada’s Ottawa rail station. In a statement, the company management said that they are ashamed of hurting the sentiments of Muslims. The video went viral when a citizen was not allowed to pray in the railway station. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};…

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