Ivermectin was originally celebrated as a revolutionary treatment for parasitic disease in humans and animals. It has since evolved into a focal point of misinformation and heated debate. During the early part of the COVID pandemic, it was touted on social media as a miracle cure for the virus, despite a lack of robust evidence….
Carl Bosma, director for Risk Advisory Services and telecommunications lead at BDO SA. Cyber attacks, security breaches and technology disruptions are top global risks, and a reactive, compliance-led approach is no longer fit for purpose in today’s ‘permacrisis’ environment. This is according to new research from auditing and business services firm BDO. BDO Global’s 2025/26…
The Lebanese armed group says the move was dictated by the US and that it ‘fully serves Israel’s interest’. Hezbollah has branded the Lebanese government’s push to have a state monopoly on arms as a “grave sin” and is dismissing it out of hand “as if it doesn’t exist”. The group on Wednesday rejected a…
A mining machine is seen at the Bayan Obo mine containing rare earth minerals, in Inner Mongolia, China. China Stringer Network | Reuters In April 2025, China imposed new export controls on seven rare earth elements and the permanent magnets derived from them — materials that form the foundation of modern life and modern warfare….
