Tag Archives: Weapons

02Mar/26

Global Transit in Chaos: War in Iran Triggers Massive Airspace Closures and Threatens Energy Markets

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Middle East in Turmoil: US-Israeli Strikes Kill Khamenei, Triggering Iranian Retaliation and Global Transit Paralysis

March 2, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a massive, coordinated military campaign against Iran, targeting the country’s leadership, nuclear facilities, and military infrastructure. The strikes resulted in the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of top Iranian military and government officials, severely degrading the regime’s command-and-control structure. Continue reading →

16May/23

Geopolitical conflicts are escalating due to AI

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May 16, 2023 /Technology/ — Geopolitical conflicts are escalating around the world, and there are a number of areas that are experiencing these issues. Some of the most conflict-ridden regions include the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Continue reading →

26Sep/22

To reach net zero the world still needs mining. After 26 years, here’s what I’ve learned about this ‘evil’ industry

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Bridget Storrie, UCL

On the wooded hill above the Stan Terg lead and zinc mine in Kosovo, there is an old concrete diving platform looming over what was once an open-air swimming pool. Before the break-up of Yugoslavia, people who worked at the mine would bring their families here to swim, sunbathe on the wide terrace with its view across the valley, and picnic among the trees. Now the pool is slowly disappearing into the forest, the view obscured by birch saplings.

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23Aug/22

US tech monitors for gunfire but critics say targets Black areas

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  • U.S. homicides jump 44% in two years
  • Government may fund divisive gunshot detection systems
  • Critics say the tech is biased and doesn’t work

By Carey L. Biron

WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Toledo experienced a spike in gun violence, the Ohio city police force turned to a simple if controversial tool: it miked up part of the city to capture the sound of gunfire.
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