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An OpenAI-developed AI agent breached Australia's Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal in June, accessing public and non-public files, marking the first known AI agent hack of a government site. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed disappointment over OpenAI'…
Excise Department Launches One-Window Centre for Citizens' Government Matters
Rawalpindi Excise and Taxation Department launches One-Window Centre to streamline citizens' government-related matters.
California law will penalize influencers who don't disclose political ads, with fines up to $5,000 and potential law enforcement referrals.
Chiltern Railways, a 30-year-old private company, has been brought into public ownership as part of the Great British Railways program.
Pakistan's NADRA has introduced a digital service via the Pak ID app, allowing pensioners to obtain proof of life certificates from home, significantly reducing the need for physical visits.
Former President Donald Trump has dismissed AI safety concerns as a 'hoax,' proposing a rebrand for AI and announcing plans to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an 'AI Czar' to oversee the industry.
PM Shehbaz bans foreign travel and cuts government fuel use by 50% amid rising petroleum prices.
Nigeria's Federal Government will hold a low-key celebration for the country's 66th Independence Day on October 1, with President Bola Tinubu addressing the nation.
Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have banned the use of government resources for a planned march towards Islamabad.
Federal government implements fuel-saving austerity measures to cut official vehicle fuel by 50% and ground half of the vehicle fleet.
The Maharashtra government has launched a comprehensive, multi-departmental campaign to eradicate drugs by 2029, moving beyond police action to involve all state machinery.
Takaichi retains key ministers in cabinet reshuffle, signals no change in spending plans
Prime Minister Takaichi keeps key ministers in cabinet reshuffle, maintaining spending plans despite market concerns.
Crisis in Ceuta and political news, live | Feijóo asks Europe to “recognize the failure of the Spanish Government” in Ceuta and “pressure so that the crisis does not fester”
Spain's opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has urged Europe to acknowledge the Spanish government's failure in Ceuta and intervene to prevent the ongoing migration crisis from worsening. This comes as a court halts migrant camp facilities in Ceuta's port.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture secured 10 Stevie Awards, including two Gold, two Silver, and six Bronze, for its innovative and sustainable projects in the cultural sector. These accolades recognize the ministry's commitment to workplace innovation and operational exc…
The China-linked espionage group FamousSparrow has been deploying a new, sophisticated C++ backdoor named SparroWocky in attacks against government organizations across Latin America for over a year, aiming to collect intelligence on their responses to U.S. economic press…
The National Education Union (NEU) claims a significant victory after the government agreed to fully fund a pay increase for teachers in England, providing an estimated additional £500m of funding for schools this year.
Schneier discusses the shift from targeted to mass surveillance after 9/11, highlighting its impact on privacy and law enforcement.
4,000 Flowers, Horses Trained Not to Be Startled, and Cannon Salutes: This is How Willem of the Netherlands Inaugurates the Parliamentary Year
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inaugurated the parliamentary year (Prinsjesdag) on September 15, 2026, with a traditional ceremony featuring a royal procession, cannon salutes, and the reading of the Speech from the Throne. The event, held at the Royal Theater d…
2027: INEC clears Akpabio, Uzodimma, Oshiomhole, 1,300 others for Senate race (FULL LIST)
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 1,303 candidates from 21 political parties to contest the 109 senatorial seats in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Prominent figures like Akpabio, Uzodimma, and Oshiomhole are among those approved.
Tinubu mourns State House media official, says death leaves ‘difficult vacuum’
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences over the death of Peter Onwubuariri, an assistant director of information and public relations at the Presidential Villa, describing his passing as a significant loss.
Japan's Digital Agency discovers a data breach exposing 246,000 personnel records, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
Cities across the US are canceling Flock cameras, but data retention remains unclear.
Morocco: Fouzi Lekjaa, an omnipresent figure in the campaign for the September 23 legislative elections
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation and Minister Delegate for Budget, has joined the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and is actively campaigning to boost its chances in the upcoming September 23 legislative elections.
Jinnah International Airport administration urges deferral of digital vaccination card implementation for overseas travelers until October 1.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, commissioned a N15.9 billion flyover and several school projects in Maiduguri, aiming to ease traffic, improve road safety, and boost urban infrastructure.
A quarter century after 9/11, America's response to terrorism remains a subject of debate and criticism.
Punjab rice mills struggle with old stocks and lack of space for fresh paddy, as the government extends the deadline for CMR delivery.
IRS unlawfully shared taxpayer info with immigration authorities, court rules
U.S. appeals court upholds injunction blocking IRS policy sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE. 47,000 records shared under Trump administration.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire after months of Trump administration criticism.
ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida 'DAVID' DMV database
ShinyHunters claims to have breached Florida's 'DAVID' DMV database, stealing over 200,000 records. They released a screenshot of Jeffrey Epstein's DMV record, including address and registered vehicles.