Colombia basketball to take legal action against fake team in Russian tournament
The Colombian Basketball Federation is taking legal action against the team for allegedly using the Colombian national team logo and colors without permission while participating in a tournament in Russia. The tournament was held in the Russian city of Perm, and the alleged fake team suffered humiliating defeats in consecutive matches to the local team […]
Russian basketball team facing lawsuit from Colombia for allegedly posing as its national team
The Colombian Basketball Federation has announced that it will take legal action against an independent Russian basketball team for allegedly using the name and uniform of the Colombian national team. The team is competing in the Russian Friendship Cup tournament in Perm, which features Russian amateur teams unofficially representing various national teams. The Colombian federation […]
New Russian threat targets over 100 Apple macOS browser extensions
Apple Macs are considered relatively safer than Windows. This is true, as the past few months have seen a number of malware and vulnerabilities affecting Windows laptops. However, the theft malware has once again demonstrated that Macs are not completely resistant to cyber attacks. The malware, called Banshee, targets extensions installed on Macs to gain […]
Mark Kelly Says He Is ‘Comfortable’ with U.S. Weapons Used on Russian Soil
Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said he was “comfortable” with Ukrainian forces using U.S. weapons on Russian territory at this point. According to the Arizona Democrat, a move by Ukraine to attack Russia on its own territory could “turn the tide” of the conflict. “Let me ask you […]
Ukraine Destroys Two Bridges Within Russian Mainland: Reports
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region and attacked a second nearby bridge, less than two weeks after a surprise border incursion that disrupted Russian supply routes and possibly signaled plans for troops to set up positions. A pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger acknowledged that the destruction of the […]
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russian Off Coast
(Photo courtesy of USGS) OAN Staff Avril ElfiSaturday, August 17, 2024 4:42 PM A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off Russia’s east coast, triggering a tsunami warning. advertisement The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake was recorded at a depth of about 32 miles. The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that the quake struck at […]
Ukrainian City Hit With Russian Missile Strike Amid Kursk Incursion
(AP) A Russian missile attack sparked fires in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Saturday, while Ukrainian forces continued their advance into Russia’s border region of Kursk. The attack on Sumy wounded two people and damaged a vehicle and nearby buildings, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said, adding that it used an Iskander-K cruise missile and […]
Top Russian commander suggests Moscow is ‘ahead’ in AI race against U.S., China
The Russian Defense Ministry’s technological chief claimed this week that Russia is “leading the way” in the artificial intelligence (AI) race that erupted during the Ukraine war, but a leading expert has rejected this. “We are very excited about this new technology,” General Vasily Elistratov, the Kremlin’s head of AI development, said at a military-technical […]
Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License – PYMNTS.com
The Russian Central Bank has reportedly revoked the banking license of its subsidiary in Russia. American Express. According to Reuters Reported The central bank did so on Tuesday (August 13) at the company’s request. According to the report, which cited Russia’s business registration agency SPARK, American Express had voluntarily applied to liquidate its Russian operations […]
US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands
JUNEAU, Alaska — A U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel on a routine patrol around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands encountered a Russian vessel in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, officials said. A crew from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Alex Haley spotted the vessel Monday about 30 miles southeast of Amukta Pass, the Coast […]