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Swedish Government Accuses Russian Hackers of Attempted Cyberattack on Thermal Plant

Swedish Government Accuses Russian Hackers of Attempted Cyberattack on Thermal Plant

The Swedish government has accused hackers linked to Russian intelligence of attempting a cyberattack on one of its thermal power plants. The attack, which occurred in early 2025, was reportedly thwarted by the plant's built-in protection mechanisms. Sweden's Minister of Civil Defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, highlighted the increasing danger of hybrid attacks that extend beyond cyberspace. This incident is part of a broader pattern of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure attributed to Russian hackers, who have previously targeted energy and water systems in various countries, including Poland and Ukraine.

Japan Eases Arms Export Rules Amid Global Security Concerns

Japan Eases Arms Export Rules Amid Global Security Concerns

Japan is set to ease its arms export restrictions, marking a significant shift in its defense policy. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party has approved changes aimed at revitalizing Japan's military industrial base. This move comes as President Trump’s wavering security commitments and ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain U.S. weapons supplies. Japan, which has largely isolated itself from global arms markets since World War II, is now looking to expand its defense exports. Potential new customers include the Polish military and the Philippine navy, both seeking modernization amid regional security challenges. Japanese defense contractors like Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric are preparing to capitalize on this demand by expanding their workforce and production capacity.

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to step up drone supplies to Ukraine are dragging those countries deeper into a war with Russia.

Xi Jinping Emphasizes China-Russia Relations Amid Global Uncertainty

Xi Jinping Emphasizes China-Russia Relations Amid Global Uncertainty

Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of China-Russia relations during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing. Xi described the stability and certainty of these relations as 'precious' amidst a global landscape marked by change and chaos. The meeting highlighted the strong vitality and significance of the friendship treaty between the two nations, with Xi calling for closer strategic collaboration to defend their legitimate interests and promote multilateralism. The relationship has deepened since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with both countries aiming to showcase their commitment as major powers and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

By William Schomberg WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from almost a dozen countries led by Britain called on the U.S., Israel and Iran to implement their ceasefire in full on Wednesday and said the conflict would weigh on the global economy and markets even if it was resolved soon.

Sweden Warns of Intensified Russian Cyber Attacks on European Infrastructure

Sweden Warns of Intensified Russian Cyber Attacks on European Infrastructure

Sweden has reported an increase in cyber attacks by Russian operatives targeting critical infrastructure across Europe. According to Swedish Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin, these attacks have shifted from denial-of-service tactics to more destructive methods aimed at damaging power plants and water treatment facilities. The heightened cyber threat underscores the vulnerability of essential systems to foreign interference. Recent incidents include thwarted attacks on a heating plant in Western Sweden and similar attempts in Norway and Denmark. The Nordic countries, known for their support of Ukraine, are considered potential targets for Russian aggression.

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain U.S. weapons

Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure

Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure

The Swedish government says a pro-Russian actor was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant in western Sweden last year

Hungary's New Leadership Signals Shift in Relations with Russia

Hungary's New Leadership Signals Shift in Relations with Russia

Following the election of Péter Magyar as Hungary's prime minister, the Kremlin has expressed a cautious willingness to engage in pragmatic dialogue with the new Hungarian government. Magyar's victory marks the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, a period characterized by close ties with Russia. Despite the change in leadership, Magyar has indicated that Hungary will maintain a pragmatic foreign policy, continuing to purchase Russian oil while seeking to rebalance relations with the West. The Kremlin, acknowledging the loss of a key ally, has categorized Hungary as an 'unfriendly country' but remains open to future cooperation.

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

By Lucy Papachristou TBILISI, April 15 (Reuters) - When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer to student rallies.

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Exclusive-US to allow waiver on Iran oil to expire, administration sources say

Exclusive-US to allow waiver on Iran oil to expire, administration sources say

By Timothy Gardner and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will allow a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea to expire later this week, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the U.S. imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports