Global Intelligence Briefing


Crypto

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired

Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.

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Markets

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

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World

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

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Markets

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

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World

UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.

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