March 6, 2025 5:30 pm

Day: March 6, 2025

FCC to Explore GPS Alternatives Amid National Security Concerns

March 6, 2025: The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on March 5 that it plans to vote next month to explore alternatives to the global positioning system (GPS) due to national security concerns over relying on a single system that is crucial to modern life. GPS, a network of satellites and receiving devices used […]

Google Reports Over 250 Complaints of AI-Generated Deepfake Terrorism Material

March 6, 2025: Google has informed Australian authorities that it received more than 250 complaints globally over nearly a year regarding the use of its artificial intelligence (AI) software to create deepfake terrorism material. The Alphabet-owned tech giant also reported dozens of user warnings about its AI program Gemini being used to generate child abuse […]

Medvedev Mocks Macron’s Warning on Russian Threat

March 6, 2025: Russian former president Dmitry Medvedev mocked French President Emmanuel Macron’s warning that Russia poses a threat to France and Europe. Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, dismissed Macron’s concerns and claimed the French leader would not be missed once he leaves office. “Russia has become, as I speak to you […]

New Trump Travel Ban Could Bar Afghans and Pakistanis from Entering the US

March 6, 2025: President Donald Trump is expected to impose a new travel ban that could prevent people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the United States as early as next week, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision is based on a government review of countries’ security and vetting risks. The move […]

European Leaders to Ramp Up Defence Spending and Support Ukraine Amid US Aid Suspension

Brussels, March 6, 2025: European leaders are set to endorse bold measures to increase defence spending and pledge support for Ukraine at a summit in Brussels. This comes in response to President Donald Trump’s suspension of military aid to Kyiv, raising concerns about the reliability of US protection for the continent. Leaders of the European […]

U.S. and Israel Strengthen Economic Partnership

March 6, 2025: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced their agreement to enhance dialogue and collaboration during a meeting focused on the economic partnership between the two countries. “This is a critical time to shape a new strategic economic future for both countries, reinforcing American global leadership and Israel’s […]

Global Women’s Rights Regress in 2024: UN Report

March 6, 2025: In a concerning development, a quarter of countries worldwide experienced a regression in women’s rights in 2024, according to a report published by UN Women on March 6. This regression is attributed to a variety of factors, including climate change and the erosion of democratic institutions. Democratic Backsliding and Gender Equality “The […]

Hundreds of US Diplomats Protest USAID Dismantling in Letter to Marco Rubio

Hundreds of US diplomats from the State Department and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, protesting the dismantling of USAID. The diplomats argue that shutting down the agency would weaken US global leadership, harm national security, and create opportunities for China and Russia to […]